Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-12-20


Of them On the contrary stated by the honorable
Senator from New Jersey, (Mr SrocKToS,) if Eng
shman is nsulted in any part of the world, ther is
English frigate to repair the insult have seen that
myself very often.
Kossuth from England to this country; and when
he comes here to break this glorious spell Is
that law to be first broken in this country hope not
For one, from my soul regret said before that this
discussion has commenced Now that it has commenced
that his has been brought In think it would
be ungenerous, and would almost say wanting in mag
nanimity, to rcpulse this when he among
Sir you do receive Louis Kossuth alone In him you
receive principles great principle What is that prn
cpley II is the very principle Of political existence
Why are we afraid to receive who is the incarna
ton OF great principle when that principle itself is the
very one upon which nation is founded? 1t seems
strange to me that any should object. ss3 Is "a
But this is said to be empty honor Pay it, then, if
it is empty honor We all admit that he governor
OF Hungary when Hungary Free 1t may be said that
he IS not governor That may be but he WINS gov
ernor Of great nation Is not that sufficient to autho
rze reception. think So sir. But he will be governor
OF Hungary again, at least hope and trust that
this republic will do every thing great nation do to
give him encouragement, and to bid him God-speed.
Mr.. F0OTE, of Mississippi | regret exceedingly to
feel constrained to say something in defence of
self and in explanation of the attitude which occupy in
connection with this truly delicate and painful affair But
several remarks have fallen this morning from the lips Of
the honorable Senator from Alabama CLEMENS which
compel me to throw myself again upon the indulgence Of
the Senate for few minutes, whilst endeayor to shield
myself against that apprehension to whicht is most APP
parent must stand exposed should reman silent under
the structures which have been unexpectedly and
will add undeseryedy subjected Sir, it is most
that the author Of the resolution which has been
read in hearing this morning by the honorable Sena
tor from Alabama under the authority Of which the illus
trous champion of Hungarian freedom and independence
invited hooPitabiS sA-ss, and nnud- for
the guest Of the nation. 1t is equally true that al
the time of the adoption Of this resolution this renowned
parsonage prisoner in charge Of the Turkish Gov
eminent, and that the main object which had in View
in urging the adoption of the resolution procure
the liberation of Kossuth and his companions in captiy
ty, and to to them permanent asylum in this
country where the liberty Of which they had been cruel
y despoled in their native hemisphere might be restored
to them 1t is also true sir that this resou-
ton did not at all contemplate the least indicate or in
trusve intermcddng the part of the Government of
the United States with the affairs of continental Europe
1t never entered into my head for moment that this
movement could in the least degree embarrass
promise international relations commit this repub
lie to the multiplied hazards of bloody and exhaustng
with the despotic Powers of the Old World ex-
peced Governor Kossuh and his associates in imprison
ment be brought in Of national vessels across
the Atlantic and to be allowed to become participants
with ourselves in the multiplied blessings which boun-
teous Providence has vouchsafed to the happy millions
who nhabit this fair land Our resolution did express
sympathy for those in behalf of whom it drawn up
and for the consideration of the Houses of
Congress; but it did not express sympathy,
sure than was felt by the whole body of our citizens,
and was but family typical of that extraordinary outburst
of aectionate regard admiration with which this re-
markable is destined to be received in every part
widespread republic that may hereafter be honored
with his presence have already stated twice.
and will again state, that did not originate the resou
ton introduced by in the beginning of present
session. and afterwards withdrawn because Of the vehe
ent opposition which it encounter here for
the sake Of gaining little additional notoriety even
because had myself come to the conclusion that any
particular form Of reception by Congress ndispensa
bly, necessary. Indeed, should have connected
myself with the affair at ALL but for the fact that the gen.
teman who discharges with such marked ability the du
ties of Secretary of State at the present time did the
honor of calling my attention to the subject day two
before the Of session. and urged upon
the propriety of bringing forward joint resolution
providing for the reception Of Governor Kossuth by the
two Houses of Congress. a
Sir it not political ally that refer to Mr.. Web
ster at present and surely not in the spirit of par
tsan opposition The occasion is one, in my Judgment
far above all party personal considerations.
But censured and carped in consequence Of the
part which have thought proper to act under monon
the Secretary Of State and Is Sailiax with ~ttaxes
which adorn his charactn public suppose It
possible that he could have counselled cacu
relations When first proposed the Senate the reso
luton offered by me- distinctly stated the fact that
acted under the advice of the Secretary of State and
that his mentioned in connection with this move
ment with the knowledge and consent Of that gentleman
himself Now, sir, this is fitting time place for the
delivery Of personal eulogy upon the accomplished
statesman urst and orator. to whose special promptn
have thought it not improper for to yield, touching
transaction all the bearings Of which, whether dome
tic foreign could not doubt his capacity fairly
precate especially did deem discreet to conform MY
action his counscls upon this very delicate subject
consideration Of the fact that he dschargng the lc
tons of high Office under the Government, the incun-
bency of which necessarily enabled him to- take more
extended view than any other of oil interna-
tonal relations, and qualified him, above all living
to determine to the precise mode in which the various
Departments of the Government should receive the dis
tngushed guest of the nation at the nations capital
Sir have said that should deliver no eulogy Mr..
ohQfnr IJn hand IIiof He
civilized world and his name has become terror ty
rants throughout chrisendom. Indeed could not per-
haps declare oil the admiration which feel this gem
temans high powers and gracious qualities, without
giving rise perchance to some suspicion that about
become the special supporter and advocate Of his claims
to higher official honors than he has yet enjoyed Not
being willing to incur the risk of an imputaton which
might embarrass my existing relations with the members
of that great political party with which have long had
the honor of holding firm and aectionate alliance ire
lations too which could value more highly than
do, and not feeling authorized, member of the
Union party my beloved State at present abso-
utey to commitmyse in regard to complex question
of ho shall be elected Presidns in 1852 shall without
saying in praise Of New Engands gifted myself
bring witness in his behalf whose eloquent voice
has been often heard in this grand Hall Of national
sutation, and whose manly advocacy of the constitution
and laws Of the Union during that fearful struggle which,
hope, is drawing to close, will command for his
winged words of fervent energy than patient hear
ing from those whom behold before me and around me
upon this grave occasion Mr. Choate the other day
Faneuil Hail. spoke thus Of Mr. Webster in connection
with the uncertain and tumultuous condition the gene
raj affairs of the world at the present moment:
GLOW unsettled is that world darkness
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