Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-12-27

Mr.. BERRIEN. Mr.. President, l will state to the
Senate well to the honorable Senator from Michi-
gam that the remarks he offered render it desirable for
me unqalifedy to disavow any intention do what he
says is equenty done. And now sir one word Is this
lacking 70 the original proposition of kind that is cal
cuated 10 defeat ty Did the mover of this resou-
uon begin by bleaching from the original resolution of the
Senate the associates Of Governor Kossuths That
luton enbraced Governor Kossuth and his associates II
the spirit OF that resolution you to extend well
come to them when have brought them hereto the
associates of Kossuth-why did you embrace them all
in the resolution before us? So far have been from
lacking an extraneous to that which originally
supported that the movers Of this resolution have detached
Governor Kossuh from his associates whom they have
invited in the original resolution The original resolution
embraced them both have desired simply to restore
the connexion it was and carry the original pur-
of the Congress of the United States by correcting
the detaching of these Hungarian patriots.
| Mr.. HALE. Mr.. President do not rise to make
speech. My views upon the subject Of this resolution
well known shall vote for in any shape in which
it may be presented. My object is to divest the
subject from exraneous propositions which appear
to exercise undue influence in the minds some gen.
tlemen. 1t they looking at the consequences
which will result from the action Of foreign nations as
growing out of the course of this Now gentlemen have
fond of reading the foreign history of the world
that they have neglected that home If they had
read carefully the history of this country, they would
have that there be found precedent for every
that arises or that could by any possibility arise
We pass this resolution. Suppose offence is taken. Ii
will be very easy to get that difficulty,
resolution to Hungary to this country; for
annexation is the order of the day, believe. Sup
pose Austria fights retain possession Of Hungary We
then pass resolution through Congress follows:
Resolved That exists by the act Of Austria Then,
sir we have precedent to take twohirds OF Austria
an indemnity for the expenses Of the war do
to that these results will all grow out of the adoption
Of this resolutions but if they should, have prece-
ds.t clear and established precedent which has led to
great md gorons results heretofore We shall not only
In this way welcome hero our shores hut wa sha
also raise another brood Of our own as the
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Senators treat serious matter lightly It seems
to me to be unbecoming and INDIGENOUS. Renewed
laughter.
Hope sir, that the resolution will pass And now,
word in regard to the admoniton that has been
kindly given by the honorable Senator from Michigan
Mr.. CAss) refrained from offering amendment TO
this resolution had another victim Of oppression in my
heart, and have good many Of them, Of all coors
had white victim of oppression in my heart this time,
for whom want to enlist the sympathies Of the Senate
but instead Of presenting it amendment to this pro-
position and being subjected to these imputaions my
motives reserved it for original resolution desire
to express my sympathes in behalf of Kader; but
do not to cmbarrass this proposition before us,
and therefore have rerained and viii refrain, from
offering any amendment to it whatever. hear gentle
around saying that he is not white at any rate
he is pretty whiteas white men that pass for
white men, have doubt Therefore, sir l shall
every thing Of that sort for future time, that
may havea simple vote upon this resolutions and shall
20 against all these amendments because, sir, when
shake hands with man. want him to understand every
thing that good honest grip When / shake
hands with of my friends from Southern State,
want him to understand that love him man, and
shake hands with him in spirit of cordially and friend
illness. do not say that believe all subjects just
he does-nothng of the sort, sir give him an honest
shake and take from him in return, but do not
pect that he will endorse all my fanaticism Laughter
Mr.. DOUGLAS Mr. President, shall not long detain
the Senate regret that this resolution has been intro
duced because do not cordially unite with all my
sympahes in the proposed for the reception of
Governor Kossuh, but for the that it could not
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reception has been proposed should pass with entire
unanimy for its discussion and divided vote deprive
it of its chief merit would not have brought forward
the resolution for the simple that have yet to
learn that the man lives did i've that could make
proposition in this body that would not give rise to dis
cussion 1t has been objected to this resolution sir that
its passage would give offence to the principal Powers Of
Europe have heard this objection raised in relation to
many matters of legislation that have become hearth
" tired of it. do deem material whether the re-
ception of Kossuth will give oence to the CROWN
cd heads Of Europe provided 1t violate the laws
of nations and give just OF offence The question
with is whether it will beagreeabe to the despotc
Powers of Europe for well know that they will not be
pleased with any action of this Republic which gives
enlargement to European movements favorable to liberal
institutions
The question therefore is not whether they will be
pleased dspleased but whether the adoption Of such
resolution gives just Of offence according to the laws
of nations Sir know of principle Of the law Of
tons that deprives Republic Of the right Of expressing
its cordial sympathy in all movements tending to the
adjustment Of free principles throughout to world
hold that it is duty to demonstrate heartfelt sym
pathy and profound admiraton by every act which is
propriate the occasion and to the 1t is
due character in vncaton Of the history of
revolutionary struggles which resulted in the esab
shment of republican institutions upon this continent
But while it is duty to do this much, would take
step which would violate any principle of the law Of
nations, give Just of offence to any Power on
earth Nor do / think that cordial welcome to Gov
Kossuth accompanied by the expression Of devotion
to the cause with which his life is identified and sim
desire for his entire success, be properly con-
strued into such of offence The distinguished
Senator from Michigan has well remarked that 1T has been
the usual practice Of all enlightened nations in Europe TO
give welcome and an asylum all exes who have been
unsuccessful in their struggle for liberty in their native
land He has referred to the example OF England and
might also have cited that of France during the period
that he represented this nation with much honor and
dignity the court of Louis Philippe II my recollection
serves me right Louis Philippe for many years in his
annual speech from the throne, expressed his heartfelt
desire and strongest hopes for the restoration of the
tionaty of Poland which had been divided and appor
toned among the Powers composing the Holy Alliance OF
desposm He did not stop there; for under the direc
ton his Minister of Finance between and two mil
lions appropriated each for the support
of the several thousand exiles then in his capital
waiting opportunity like Kossuth and his associates,
to return and engage in the the independence
and freedom of their native land.
f. then king in the heart Of Europe, could from his
throne express such desire behalf Of unfortunate
Poland and at the same time could his people to raise
millions Of money the support of patriotic exiles with
out giving cause of offence to his brother kings shall
be said that democratic America is not to be permitted
to grant hearty welcome to exile who has become
the representative Of liberal principles throughout the
world lest despoc Austria and Russia shall be offended!