The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-05

evinced under all the circumstances OF varied public
career dsling for his thorough devotion to civil
and religious liberty distinguished Tor the extraord
nary sacrifices he has made in the OF human free
dom distinguished Tor the noble stand he has taken for
the Liberties OF his countymen against the tyrannical
government OF Austria. aided and sustained by The still
more yrannlca and unprncped government OF the Car
OF Russia This IS good deal, whether be has actually
fought battles or not. man may become renowned by
ihe rendition oil services IN season oil war elsewhere
than upon the field oil battle.
Sir this has performed acls-he is the author of
achievements that must hand him down TO future ages
as me Of the present oge-more iliustrous in all
respects, m my Judgment than any other that the
present generation has produced in any quarter Of the
world vi pure and unbemlshed character, amiable IN
disposition stern unbending republican, though utter.
y opposed 10 the accused doctrines OF socialism pos
sessed OF moral courage which enabled him to declare,
in the midst OF monachical people, his unqualified
respect and admiration for republican institutions; such
is kossuth. We have invited him hither Why, Be-
cause understood his merits because we appreciated
his suiierngs because we sympahZed thoroughly with
him a noble public character; because knew tina,
the American people sympaihized with him most pro-
foundry What we did at the last session on this sub
ect has been approved OF by constituents do not be.
eve that there has been the least censure bestowed
the Senate of the United States for the passage OF the
resolution of the last session in any quarter OF this broad
republic Having had some hand in the passage OF that
Notwithstanding in fact brought it forward here for
adoptionl have felt natural inclination to scrulnize
the state of public feeling in reference TO ii and feel
guage of condemnation applied to US anywhere, or by
any person whatsoever What now do we propose 10
do Having invited Governor Kossuth to this country
having. by kind Offices, accomplished the delveTance
of this lustrous individual and his associates from cap
vity-having secured to him and to them the OF
coming TO this country where, if he chooses TO remain
he can permanently enjoy the blessings OF civil and
religious freed0m-havng thus established in behalf
of this glorious republic, by our interposton in this
Of 01 Il is gbo claim 70 the d@
find him ready to land upon shores tie
iavited guest Of The nation The administration at WASH
ngtonthe that it was at the IN
gtxpc n nj war
sent forth TO bring kossuth and his associates to this
country the guest of the republic being unwilling 10
exhibit the appearance OF desiring TO monopolize
the glory apperaining 10 this imposing transaction in
his solemn annual message, read in hearing yeste
day. invites, in the most formal manner, the attention Of
Congress 10 this interesting subject and recommends,
in strong and emphatic language, the adoption of
suitable plan for the exercise Of such hospltates
may Judge to be proper this occasion In other words
he calls upon US to accord an appropriate reception to the
noble parsonage whom have deliberately invited TO
come within our borders. have already stated that
have not nlrudsd this resolution upon the Senate with
out due consultations indeed, from certain personal con-
sideraons should rather have desired other gen.
eman to have moved in the matter, had not the worthy
Secretary of State Mr. Webse) some days ago called
my attention specially to the subject informing me in
advance what would be the recommendation OF the Pres
dent in regard to the point under consideration and de-
sinng as the mover OF the original resolution OF the
last session, to offer 10 the Senate resolution subsan
TALLY corresponding with the under considera
lion. 1t is under such promptings from a high mig
source that democrat nfexibly devoted 10 the princi-
some extent, Use above mere party considerations and
operate with the administration of the country for the
time being in this generous undertaking
must say that am surprised that, under the circum-
| stances mentioned, gentlemen who are the peculiar
friends, avowedy, Of this same administration, should
up and present the stern and unbendng opposition
which il has been my fate TO experience, 10 simple and
unavoidable act OF national courtesy. Yet not
much surprised as might have been few days ago, had
the same development been then made for discover in
certain quarters that hints have been already given that
would be dangerous thing for kossuth be allowed to
come this country and deliver such bold and soul stir
ring haransues in favor OF the great principles Of which
might have the effect OF unduy hberalizng the minds oil
the people OF America, and might mpar still more
publican the nellects OF the think ing millions
this country. know very well that political bgotry il
several noted quarters has already undertaken
all attempts to do simple justice to the character
this distinguished man. know that base and unprnc
pied calumniaiors-wbo will, | trust, be very soor
exposed to the unmgaed indignation and scorn O
the civilized word-In advance OF the landing o.
Governor Kossuth upon our shores, have under
taken to asperse him seriously in regard to Ger
tain delicate circumstances connected with his leav
ing, the steamer Mississippi at Gibraltar, ! hav'
looked into the charges which have been brought, anc
the evidence adduced IN support OF them, and thank
God that have already, in advance of his comne
into our midst, triumphant, vindcaon of all these
heartiess allegations beg leave TO declare here, tina
the attempt which has been made TO poison the public
mind of America towards this excellent penonageo in
sill undue prejudice into the minds OF the enlightened
people Of this country in regard 10 this lustous victim
OF oppression-s, in my judgment, altogether the mos
dgacefu act Of the kind ha, has yet marked ous annals
as nation. When first saw the insidous and hendsf
epIsile which sent the bny deep for the pur
pose OF awakening prejudice in the American mind in
gard TO this long suffering patriot and true republican,
full of grie of disgust, and of indignation aad
rejoice that this opportunity has been unexpectedly al
forded 10 OF pouring forth the deep, and might al
most say, inc xpessble Indignation which feel at the
concerted cold booded injustice done 10 this noble
age by the corrupt and mecenary scrbbers OF faction
had hoped, sir that in the American Senatea body here
,ofore noted for its courtesy, respected for its ber
atty, and which once distinguished above all other
Legislative assemblies in the world for its true and ncy
be devotion 10 The great principles OF civil and religious
iber,yno such ungenerous opposition would have been
pr esented that which have been faed TO encounter
which opposition must say, derives all It's importance
from the fact that has originated in quarter OF une
quvocal responsibility.
Sir, the gentleman from Georgia seems 10 overlook
the fact that there is great struggle going on al this
moment, in all parts of the civilized world between the
principles OF freedom and the principles OF slavery The
tyrans OF the earth have combined Tor the overthrow oil
liberty. In some instances open attempts are made 10
break down political and religions freedom in others the
means employed by the enemies OF freedom dis
gused and insidous, but all less dangerous. Al
such moment does it beboove the American people to
Join the side OF despotsm, TO stand by the cause oil
| freedom We must do one or the other. We cannot
avoid the solemn alternative presented Those who
not for against Those who are not for free
dom for slavery
Mr. HALE Exactly.
| Mr. FOOTE The gentleman says "exacuy.' shall
deal with him very exactly, presently. using such
language as deem suited 10 the ears oil statesmen.
afs employing such phraseoogy as has received an &C.
cepaiibn perfectly understood amongst real statesmen
among men of genuine elevation OF characteristic
are capable Of breathing elsewhere than IN the impure
atmosphere OF fac,ionwbo something more Than the
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