The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-13

Whether we should give that expression OF welcome or
not is matter OF discretion with ourselves, II IS OBJ
jeeed that there is no precedent for it. little
whether there is precedent not Provided II is con-
slstent with honor the dignity OF the nation
and our attitude before the world TO perform such
an act, what harm is there IN performing mere act oil
courtesy Il there be no precedent for us 10 foow'
none but Iaih much good that may result from
| IT. could then America liked in the eyes OF the
world as The friend OF all nations struggling Tor Tree and
republican Institutions On the other hand, see that II
we repulse Kossuth from shores, il we treat him
with cold aud careless indifference, we will create an i'm
preston throughout the world that have sympa
my with those who wish TO establish for themselves the
| free institutions enjoy
would, therefore, wish to have the moral effect OF
cordial reception OF kossuh for the purpose Of giving
couragement TO the advocates OF free institutions through
out The globe. confess that would be my object, and
that object could be accomplished without the slightest
commilta directly or indirectly to what would do
IN the future We would commit ourselves to nothing ex
cep the act we here perform When another occasion
arises, determine then for ourselves the course
We will pursue, and that course will deDend greatly upon
the circumstances by which we may be surrounded at
the time. And therefore would not allow myself TO
be affected at all by the apprehension that foreign nations
might take exceptions 10 our course. We lower our
character abroad by admitting the fear tina, that act may
be displeasing to them We should act In the fear of
God, doing what feel is right, and then let foreign
nations like or not. as they may see proper The qaes
ton with should be- whether 1t is consistent with
rights, our honor, and dignity-not whether it will
be consistent with the liking Of Austria, Russia, any
| other European power.
Something has been said of an alliance with Eng land
to restrain the march of Russia the European CONT
nent. Now, am free TO say that | desire no alliance
with England or any other crowned head. am not will
| ling 10 acknowledge that America needs England
ally 10 MAINTAIN the principles OF her government. Nor
am willing TO come 10 the rescue oil England to save
her from the march of the Autocrat until she assimlaes
her institutions 10 She is the half way house be-
tween desposm and repubcanism, and as long as she
chooses TO maintain her present position, she must fight
her own battles England is responsible any other
power in Europe for putting down the revolutionary
movements that have occurred there within the last three
WAR fIUaS uph IIptnm nltsh in
rgue, and English perhiy that put down the revolution
AIRY movement in Sicily and in Italy, and she tbs
greatest barrier 10 the success OF in Hungary Aud so
long as England sha attempt, by her diplomacy, 10 put
down liberal institutions in Europe long am avcfsc
to alliance with her to help her maintain her cond
ton She must MAINTAIN herself preserve her own do
mnion so long as she synpalhlzes with the crowned
heads Of Europe--and, sympahze with them she mos,
| certainly does and will.
No revolutionary or republican movement will ever
succeed so long people put their faith in princes, The
great error committed III ely, in Italy, IN Austria, and
in France, and wherever else the attempt made was,
that they allowed prince to be at the head of the
lutionay movement The government OF England is in
the hands OF prince and is natural sympathy for all
princes each other So long. therefore, the
power OF the English government is in the hands OF
princess so long must She lgh, her battles in the
contest OF repubcansn against despotsm and not look
for assistance from republican America until she assm
| laies her institutions 10 ours.
Ii have succeeded in making myself understood as
desired have been understood to lay down this prnci
pie that in regard 10 Kossuth may pass resolution
sissipp. Mr. FooTEl-wilhout any just cause OF Of
fence TO any power earth And il there is not just
Of offence care not whether Europe Is pleased
with it or not. | think that we, the American people,
should do whatever think is duty 10 do under
the circumstances of the case and according to the laws
OF nations and should control own conduct from
day ID day, month 10 month"; and year to year, as we
think ought 10 do, as the may arise Tor us 10
consider and decide upon. would not commit mysel II
10 Intervention or to non intervention would not say
that would allow holy alliance IN Europe against
| Iepubicanlsm, that we would mol allow IT, would
say that will proclaim and demonstrate TO the world
our active sympathy with every ileedom-movement ~
Eu rope and we will be governed by our sense OF duty
and honor when The case may arse as TO what iutheI
J steps, II any, we viii lake.
Entertaining these views. therefore, and being utterly
opposed TO any European alliance-to any alliance with
any crowned bead whaeveT- shall vote Tor the Iesou-
ton OF welcome TO kossuih that cannot have
the entire, unanimous OF this body because
then would have earned grea, power with IT. But as II
is, beiag but divided opinion lose two thirds of the
power we and ought to exert, We have never be-
fore bad such opportunity OF striking terror to the
heart OF every crowned head in Europe, every monarch
upon his throne, we now have by passing resolu.
ton, with entire unsnimy. oil the character that have
| referred TO.
| 1t will be seen that the remarks have made have no
personal reference TO Governor kossuih. | do not 20
into the question whether he not republi
at the first That question has been sufficiently
swered BY my disting friend from Michigan, [Mr
| CAss lie has shown most fully and completely that
kossuth aud his associates followed exactly in the foot
steps OF Washington and hrs associates. They both pc
lioned the throne they and both RETAINED
from asserting Independence until they had brought Their
respective nations the point OF being ready slrke
for independence and for entirely republican institutions
kossuh and his associates therefore, have followed in
the footsteps OF Washington and evolutionary fathers
and shall therefore enter into defence oil kossuth
in reference TO the attack made upon him in regard 10
the question whether he has has not made mistake
| IN thus whole matter.
Tits sufficient Tor that all Europe and America now
recognise kossuh the representative OF the liberal
principle lie stands at the head OF the movement which
pending between the advocates OF republican prin
cples the hand, and absolutism and despotism
upon the other. IL IN that character that desire TO
welcome him here IT is for The purpose of defining our
position upon that question that ! desire to show him
this mark OF respect and OF confidence But whether he
expects more than we can grant Is question that
will determine when n arises. will not now that
we will or that we will not. will not mislcad him by
exciting his hopes, nor encourage his enemies by deny
10 promote the when American interests American
honor, and American duty shall require il.
Mr.. DAWSON. Mr.. President, when the original res
oution-the hrst resolutlon-was presented | briefly
stated the reasons why | could not vote for thai
| resolution Since the discussion has commenced, the
character OF the proposition before this body has
senaly changed Candor and astice now require that
right understanding OF this subject which before the
nation and OF the distinguished individual that we are
disposed TO honor, should be brought our vew and
that we should understand each otter thoroughly What
the expectations created in the bosom of Kossuh
when be received what Is called invitation 10 the hos
pitalliy OF this county, We TO ask OF him, sir
what impression that invitation made upon him. and what
expectation IT created And when shall understand
that, sir then candor eompes investigate the under
standing existing between the host and the guest
We rendered 10 hun national vessel to come 10 this
country TO seek an asylum-o come to this country to
receive It's hospitality We did intend TO interfere in