The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-16


violate The laws Of nations and the true pf.nsps for The
OF this people laid down by Washington and
his compeefs
the young men Of this coaA,ry who had followed him,
and he held that it would be equally unfortunate II kos
su,h managed 10 get in this country similar expeditions
WhsH s the 6nitsS SID. might b 4 s.ss TT
The popular mind OF ihs country (klv 3 argaed) was
danger Of being unduly excited BY this eloquent man.
whose great abilities and remarkable career " wi
ling choerfuliy to acknowledge He Ikossuth had dis
tincty proclaimed not only here but IN England tina, his
mission to this country was to perfect Ito us) new
system OF non-InieryeDtion,
Mr. next discussed the recent speech Of kossuth at
the New York municipal banquet TO show that he bad
msinerpreted Wsshngtons views upon the doctrine OF
American non Intervention, and that his mistaken views
of WashiDgtons positions had been formed upon false
obtained in speech OF doctor who met
him Staten Island, virtually assuring him that there
10 march in arms with him; which statement bore on
its face full proof OF lis utter want OF foundation IN
truth.
Mr. s., continuing, read sundry extracts from Kos
suths speeches prove that his purpose is TO involve
this country in wal; and that. such being his aim. his
Mr. SD resolutions proposed some days since were
Unsuitable. He (kossutb) had nierfered directly and
palpsbly with own affairs, in interfering with The
question OF keeping minister al Vienna and with
right to permit MIR. Husemann TO remain here. He Kos
suth) had also taken occasion to settle TO his salts
faction various points OF our national policy, holding
upon them all positions which, If carried out by this
government, will prove the death OF our counys pros.
perity.
The rock on which nations split he held TO be pros.
perity, and urged that the purpose Of Kossuth 10
our ntoxicaton with our own great strength and ma
tional prosperyto our own destruction, in asking us 10
aid bis work and carry out his schemes.
Mr. S. next reviewed the history OF this country to
show that we had gained all by sdherng strictly TO non
from it would be 10 throw away the blessings for which
our forefathers fought
Continuing the train Of his remarks. Mr. s. held that
one of Kossuhs main labors was 10 destroy the Catho.
lie religion, in which work this country at least should
lend him no assistance, as he went on 10 show.
The gentleman from Alabama then argued 10 show
the impossibily Of ever finding bona ds republics on
the other side OF the Atlantic quoting facts the history
OF European politics TO sustain this position tie further
held that reliance could reasonably be placed on
New York he had hardly professed such political sent.
MIR. HlBBARD remarked that this discussion could
certainly be productive of good effect and he therefore
moved to lay the motion TO reconsider on the table :
agreed TO.
THE MEXICAN WAR
Mr. FITCH asked the unanimous consent OF the House
for permission TO introduce resolution. as follows:
'Whereas 81 of January 1913, the House Of Rep
listing with Mexico unnecessarily and uneons-
tutionay begun by the President Of the United States
opinions Of the Of that and the views
and motives Of those engaged in It's active participation
Rs.olvsd That said declaration libel against
counys cause stigma upon the memory Of the dead Of
ties; tina, nnfounded in fact and expressed the
opinion OF the people Of the United States but that only Of
an accidental najority Of Congress"
Mr. STEPHENS. OF Georgia, objected.
Mr. FITCH moved the suspension of the rules for the
introduction OF this resolution.
Mr. STEPHENS, OF Georgia. demanded the yeas and
not suspended-yeas o3, nays sA-twohirds being
necessary
Mr. CLINGMAN, by instructions from the Committee
on the President 10 send in all the information conce
ing the state OF things In Utah in his possession agreed
to.
THE BARoUE GEoRGIAsA AND BRIG SUSAN LOUD.
Mr.. SMART, by leave introduced the following reso-
luton; which was read and agreed to. viz: N.a
Roictd That the President of the United States be
qsested communicate this House. IL incom patbe
with The public interest, any formation he may have
ceved the seizure aud conscation barque
Georgiana, OF Maine and the brig Susan Loud, OF Mas
sacbusetts by the Spanish Cuban authorities
with all applications and correspondence in reference
there,o and that he inform the House what measures If
ish government OF the captain owners and crews of said
vessels.
THE ALLEGED EUROPEAN TREATY CONCERNING CUBA.
Mr. MEADE, by leave, introduced resolution calling
on the President for information concerning the alleged
treaty between Great Britain France, and Spain with
reference to Cuba; also with reference TO the naval
strength OF those governments in the waters OF the Gulf
of Mexico, and whether naval force there requires
Mr.. CARTIER objected.
Blu, the House suspended their rules for that purpose
and the resolution, being introduced, agreed TO-
CLERK FOR THE COMMITTEE WAYS AND MEANS.
Mr. HOUSTON, BY leave, introduced the usual resou-
tion authorizing the Committee OF Ways and Means
employ clerk agreed 10.
Mr. H. reported from the Committee Of Ways and
Means resolution authorizing certain repairs to be made
in their committeeman: agreed TO,
ARSON WASHINGTON.
Mr. EVANS, Of Maryland, by leave. introduced BILL
II hadh Civ IN I'M nd ar
for the punishment OF crimes IN the District OF Columbia
read twice.
Mr. E. moved i,s reference TO the Committee on the
Judiciary
Many members calling for its residing at length, this
bill to punish ncendarism in the District OF Columbia was
read al length and then il referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. SIBLEY, by leave, introduced resolution call
ing on the Secretary of War for various information con-
nec,ed with the Territory of Minnesota.
RErusDISo MONEY TO CALIFORNIA.
MIR. MARSHALL, of California, by leave. introduced
BILL OF which previous notice had been given, TO repay
10 the State of California certain moneys collected as
United States imports in that State, previous
10 the treaty OF Guadalupe Hdago read twice. -.
Mr.. Nj moved its reference TO the Committee on Mill
larry Claims agreed to.
Mr. JONES. urging this to be an improper reference,
moved TO reconsider the last vote reconsidsred.
Mr.. J. then moved its reference to the Committee oil
Ways and Means.
Mr. MARSHALL, taking the floor urged the reference
These moneys, he maintained were not in The nation.
/, treasury but in OF the military chests OF the gov
ernment, and the Committee Military Affairs were
far with the facts OF the case than any
othe He therefore desired their report on his bill be-
lore II went TO any other commissioners especially 10
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