The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-14
Debate ON the Austrian correspondence.

discussion which grew out OF tire Hutioi' iiaue ny
Mr.. Cas-, to print He said the letter OF Mr. Web
ster would have been a capital speech IN support
of his resolution of last year 1t proved there was
| some sympathy Of feeling in the Government OF
| the United States
| Mr.. Underwood thought it would have been an
excellent argument in support OF his amendment oil
| Mr.. Casss resolution. Il announced the doctrine
that this Government felt deep sympathy in every
movement for liberty, wherever made; but that
we could not take any active interference IN the
strfes Of any country.
| Mr.. CaSs thought the resolution of Mr. under-
wood very excellent but it was unproductive
While il Diplomatic intercourse had been cut off
with Austria, it would have been practical appli-
cation Of our principle.
M Rusk moved the printing OF five thousand
extra copies.
Mr.. Walker opposed the motion, not from want
of respect for the Secretary but because the cor
respondence would be published in every paper in
the country, and much quicker than we could dis
tribute it.
| Mr.. lNaugun moved to amend by printing ten
Thousand.
| M. RstSk accepted the amendment.
| Mr.. Mamgmnl. 1t may be very true, as stated
by the honorable Senator from Wisconsin, [ Mr..
Walker,l that this paper is Of dimension to go
into all the public prints But, sir it is cores
| pondence that is deserving OF perpetual preserve
| ton 1t is national document containing Amer
lean doctrines - doctrines openly and mantully
avowed in the eye of the whole world.
| a Senator. And the rest of mankind.
Mr.. Mang~m. And the rest Of mankind, sir,
| They are openly avowed in the eye OF the whole
| world and avowed also with the determination of
| taking the responsibility of maintaining them Sir,
| go for the ten Thousand copies; they will be
printed by Congress in form better calculated to
be contained in the libraries OF the country when
individuals desire to read them. hope the motion
as amended will prevail
| Mr.. RUsk said the correspondence was long and
many OF the small papers could not publish it, He
thought it should be sent forth in a form which
would lead to its preservation.
Mr.. Walker said, here is another printing and
stitching job.
| Mr.. DaVis, of Miss said the letter OF Mr.. Web
ster only contained the doctrines always avowed by
| this Government. An undue importance was
attached to this letter. if it announced some novel
principle. We are giving undue importance
and an improper effect to the whole matter.
Mr.. Mangans thought it was due to the late
| administration, that this correspondence should be
| published in the most extensive manner. Its
foreign policy bad been called in question, and it
was but act of justice to defend it.
| Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi. Mr.. President
suppose the Senator referred to me, hen he said
| the opposition comes from quarter whence he
| least expected it, | return it to him, and tell him
! L felt that confidence in the late administration
which did not exult when heard this announcement
here officially. tell the Senator that it rather
| marks his want of confidence when he supposes |
exhibited any temper upon my part against the late
| administration. Let me tell the Senator more. Ii
| is not only what the late President would have
| done under any circumstances-l felt confident OF
| that--but L am sorry to see any man think he
stands up in defence OF the late President by hold
ing this paper up one OF his glorious acts. Sir,
| 1t was but feeble expression OF that which marked
| his character through life. 1t mere scntl-
atlon OF that great light which always burned in
| his patriotic heart, Let the Senator look else
where for such reflections these. [ thought we
were making great matter over q small thing,
and think yet. No man opposes any portion
| OF he letter of the Secretary of State No man
made any reflection upon the conduct of the late
administration. Why, then, does the Senator arise
| and accuse me of denying to the late administration
the means Of its defence
Mr.. Mangum. Mr. President, I am utterly
| unable to conceive in what aspect this matter is
viewed by the honorable Senator, that he should
allow himself to be transported into of rage at
my remarks. They had no sort OF offensive appilca-
| ton to him or any body. | wish to do Justice to
| the American sentiment contained in that letter
1
Nh benton, Tin his seat) Bound up.
| MI HaHgmn1. ! wish, so far as the sense Of
tins body Is expressed. that proper rehuke may
be given to the nsolence OF the instructions under
winch the representative OF the Austrian Govern
| ment has deemed it proper to address the State
| Department. | regard il as nsoence. Our con-
| duct is neither approved nor scarcely tolerated.
| who cares pinch OF snuff If it is not Il is in
| my opinion, pure insolence.
| Mr.. Waller. Mr.. President | infer from the
re nT tba Saoa M-rtl
Ina, Mr.. Mangum,l that all those who have
opposed this printing were disposed TO some extent
to knucklc down to-
M. flanagan. Not at all
Mr.. Walker. To knuckle down, and to
acknowledge the Justice of the insolence on the
part Of the Austrian Government Sir, the Ameri-
can people can hear such nsoence that from
Austria or from Russia with 'l-"--Srocrnipt thal
every body feels, and without making this matter
exalted TO propose that extra number OF
copies shall be printed, as though it was the first
time the American people had heard OF it.
Mr. RUSk. do not regard this as conternpti-
bic matter, or to be held IN contempt. II is
a question that has been agitated for some time.
1t has been discussed before the people, in the
papers, and in the halls OF Congress- Ii was taken
up by foreign minister, but | think in Il rather
improper manner. ! am not disposed TO censule
him but think it was taken up in rather impro-
per manor, and was very triumphantly answered
by laying down the principles Of the American
| government, and expressing the feelings OF the
| American people IN very appropriate, modest and
| eloquent language--in such manner that would
like to distribute it for Information among my con-
| stltuents.
Mr., Guy was opposed to the printing. The
fate OF Hungary sealed and there was an end TO
the matter. Our sympathies could no longer be
extended to suffering people. Was it worth
while to irriate Austria and Russia upon subject
which is past and ended
| He spoke of the paper as marked by great ability,
as every thing which emanates from that source
SeMer0Hy is. But he did not think the people
wanted the extra copies. He thought, too that in
Judging OF the conduct OF other governments, we
ought to place ourselves in their position and then
inquire what we would do.
| He approved OF the general tone and reasoning
of the paper. He contended, however, that the
communication from President TAYLOR to Congress,
which was the subject OF complaint, could not be
regarded as simply domestic; but that foreign
governments had right TO take notice of such
communications, il Objectionable to them. He
repeated his previous objection, that the people did
not want the paper; they have never heard any
hing about it. The subject has not attracted gen.
eral attention ii avowed no nav doctrine =
would only irritate Austria and Russia. He saw
no reasons for the printing the extra number.
The yeas and nays Were, is yeas and q nays,
Among the yeas-Cass, Downs, Soule, Clemens.
Nays-Benton, Clay.
On the next day, however Mr.. Douglass moved
to reconsider; and after a short discussion the yeas
and nays called, and the motion was carried
26 to 10. Mr.. Clay again voted nay
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