Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-12-12

es the grand Commonwealth of Christian States
What that forbids, | forbid 10 do; but no text of
tins vounnous code, no commentary, no nlossa-
ry can be found, which forbids us 10 welcome any
exile of freedom Looking at this resolution IN
its various lights, a carrying out of The act of
the last Congress, as justly due to the exalted
character OF our guest, as proper, uniform, and
consistent with the Law Of Nations, ii seems i'm
possible to avoid the conclusion in its favor. On
It's merits, 1t would naturally be adopted, and here
might stop, but an appeal has been made against
The resolution, on grounds which eem 10 me ex-
traneous and irrelevant
It has been attempted to involve it with the
critical question of Intervention by our country in
European affairs, and recent speeches in England
and New York have been adduced 10 show that
such intervention is sought from our Government.
1t Is sufficient to say in reply to this suggestion,
introduced by the senator from Georgia. with a
skill which all might envy, and also by the Sena
tor from New Jersey, that no such Intervention is
promised or implied by the resolution But feel
strongly on this point, and desire to go further
While thus warmly joining in tribute, let me be
understood as encouraging in no respect an idea
oil armed intervention IN European affairs. Such
system would open vias of perpIexites and ills,
which trust our country will never be called to
endure. In the wisdom Of Washington, we NAV
find perpetual council. Like Washington, in his
eloquent words to the Minister of the French
Directory, | would offer sympathy, and God
speed to all IN every land who struggle for human
rights, but sternly, as Washington, on that occa-
sion, against all popular appeals, all solicitations,
all Establishments, | would uphold with firm and
steady hand, the peaceful neutrality of the coun-
try Could now approach mighty guest,
would say to him, with the respectful frankness
OF friend, -ttBe content with the ont-gushiBg
sympathies which you see marveously Inspired
everywhere throughout this widespread land, and
may It strengthen your soul-trust in God for the
Inspiration of our cause, and in the great future
pregnant with freedom for all mankind, bnt respect
our ideas as we respect yours-do not seek TO re-
verse traditional, established policy of peace
do not imphcate the American Government in
European wars-do not, under the too plausib
sophistry or unfolding non-intervenlion, provoke
American intervention on distant European sojI
leave us to tread where Washington points the
way.''
And with these convictions, Mr.. President.
which now most sincerely express, trust the
Senator from Georgia will pardon we when say
that cannot join in his proposed amendment, and
Tor this specific reason that it attaches to an act
OF courtesy and welcome, condition, which,
however just as an independent proposition, is
most ungenerous, is out of place, and everything
ont of place, is TO certain extent offensive. If
adopted, it would impair, if not destroy the value
of the act. Generous hospitality will not make
terms or conditions with guest and such hospi-
tality trust Congress will tender to Kossuth.
MIR. Foote, in his speech, animadverted upon
the course of the New York Courier and Enqur-
er, and its editor, ]. w. Webb.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 10.
Additional Proceedings.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES, Memorials
from the various States being in order, large
number were offered, and appropriately referred
Mr. Smith, of Alabama, gave notice of bill
looking to the arrest and conviction of Rossuth,
on charge oftreason, for ancendiary speeches.
Objections were raised, when he was notified that
1t could be introduced silently, by handing it to
tie clerk.
Mr. Stanton wanted TO know from the gentle
man, whether he designed to re-enaci The alien
and sediiion law. The cry of order! order! was
here raised by various members. Mr.. Smith an
swered that he did not, but wanted to prevent
any more Pampero expeditions. Considerable
sensation was produced by this novel propositions
Mr.. Stanton, of KY, asked leave to renew his
resolution for an appropriation for newspapers to
members. Objections were raised.
Mr.. Robinson, of Indiana, asked leave to intro
duce a resolution Of welcome to Kossuh, which
was objected to-
MIR. Bissell presented memorial of DR.. Nor
ton, of Boston, asking an investigation into his
claim as the original dscoverer of etherization and
some suitable acknowledgment thereof A COM
mittee Of FIVE ordered to investigate the case.
Mr.. Jones, Of Tennessee, asked leave to intro
duce bill, prohibiting members of Congress from
presenting claims for pay, and advocated the bill
warmly, denouncing the many corruptions in this
respect, and concluded by moving lis reference to
the judiciary committee, which was ordered
The same gentleman asked leave to introduce
resolution, calling for estimate of the past ex-
penses OF the government, for arsenals and forts,
Indian wars, pensions &C., which was objected 10.
Mr.. Doty asked leave to introduce joint reso-
luton ofwelcome to Kossuth. Objectedto.
KossUrH.-The New York papers are nearly
filled with accounts Of the reception by Gov Kos
suth, Of delegations from public bodes and associa-
tons Of one Kind and another. Among them have
been delegations from the Methodist Clergy, from
the " European Democracy" in New York. whose
spokesman the illustrious Roman General,
Avezzana, from the City authorities and Citizens q
Baltimore, and the Supreme Court of Maryland
from the Citizens Of Florida from the Students OF
Columbia College, sc. The great fatigue and ex-
element of all this, has made him sick, so that it
was announced that he would decline receiving any
visitors yesterday. lie needs rest and repose, and
1t would be cruel not to grant it to him. We have
ofcourse, no room for any extended notice of these
receptions.
! THE GOVERNMENT ORGAN AND Kos
sUTH.-The Washington Republic says Of Kos
suth's New York Speech, that while it rever-
ences his deep-souled patriotism, it warns him
that the course indicated in his address is cacu-
lated to dampen the ardor Of his best friends and