Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-12-20

tbs the great cause Of civil and religious liberty should
succeed upon the continent OF Europe anu oehese'
Judging from signs of the times the day not lar ds
tan when by of the influences which have been
cast back upon continent from this country by means
of continual and intimate social intercourse oetreeh
that country and this by means OF emigration and
emigration by peaceful and quiet influence OF tins
country Europe be regenerated Buff we listen 70
this cry of armed Interference and II the people o. tns
country are 60 with and money to tight the battles
liberty continent Of Europe then at once put
IN end to that wise policy which have practsed from
he days Of Washington this hour and instead OF the
influence this country being exercised it has been
heretofore exercised armed force and and blood IS
to determine the destiny Of human liberty in Europe In
nv humble opinion the frst American gun discharged up
on the continent of Europe defence OF revolution IN
Europe will be disastrous to the cause Of human
liberty all the batteries Of all the despots in the world
Sir is said that have great mission 10 perform
that it is duty to interfere NOT only by the
of sympathy but in other way which gentlemen 40
exactly define in the of distressed humanity III
Europe We have great trust TO execute ana great
duy 70 perform hut like every other trust and every
other duty domestic social and political it is limited;
it has its errnd If go beyond that II we turn cru
saders for the purpose OF executing that trust and per-
forming that duty in other lands like all crusaders
may get great honor be renowned IN chiyary and
in song but we shall neglect the great duties which we
have perform at home where we can perform them 10
the advantage of mankind
The altar of our liberty has its temple is here
Here let the oppressed Of every land come TO worship
Here let them they desire get rid Of oppression
at their patriotism to return to renewed
efforts abroad Let them but let us not take away
that altar from temple and carry 1T on into the
wilderness of European revolution there to De taken by
Phstines its fires be quenched forever beneath
Of blood No SIR il is here that our duty is to
be performed
intend carry the resolution Of Congress which
passed last session. and give Louis Kossuth and
his companions in exile hearty NOBLE and generous
Welcome this country not to the form of this
welcome. While am willing to do that wish il - -.
same be understood that acknowledge none OF
these doctrines which have been started that we are
10 IN Tho oHn If
also to be distinctly understood that do not agree with
the doctrine Of cutting off this nation from all social and
international intercourse with Europe am not IN the
language of the Senator from Michigan for cutting the
string We have duty to perform u this respect am
for keeping up legal and international through
diplomacy with all the nations Of the earth ana
ing friendly and social relations with them would not
forsake Austria because Of Austrian despousm would
forsake Russia because she Is denounced to De des
Potic Power Among the proudes. nanonS q ISrope
sustained not By war this great nation should be
presented there by Of her patriotic and intelligent
citizens In the darkest days Of the struggle for human
liberty there would maintain the influence of this Gov
eminent the purpose interfering by armed force
hold the unfortunate and oppressed OF those
nations they cannot after eli their exertions maintain
liberty there flag and influence Will afford them
home here.
A word more, and have done. The amendment of
the Senator Georgia does all, see change
the resolution offered by the Senator from New York It
merely avoids conclusion which might be drawn from
the passage by the Congress OF the United States of
the amendment shall have my hearty concurrence. l.
too have been natenve observer of the history
and conduct of this distinguished individual admire
his talents and patriotism. ] believe him to be
who has devoted himself not any wild scheme of liberty
in Hungary, but to the establishment of constitutional
Government and liberty for the benefit of his people As
such shall personally greet Louis hossuth cordially,
and also representative Of OF the States OF this
Union.
Mr. FOOTE of Mississippi LIDO not rise the purpose
of continuing this debate if any gentleman wishes
he uftouv tn
ply put myself right before the country in regard to
this matter. introduced the original resolution
have already stated the instance Of the Secretary of
State, and declared to by him. and doubtless truly
NTH the sanction of the Administration itself 1t being the
opinion Of the President and his Cabinet clearly in
mated in the last annual message, that the duty of
Congress under all the circumstances existing to provide
suitable reception the distinguished parsonage whose
character and acngs have been the subject Of such
tended remarks the ocea7ion4 acted, say again.
at the instance Of gentlemen Of high Official standing in
ION with whom after full consultation, had the
good fortune agree am willing TO acknowledge that
in none of the conversations which held on tins subject
preliminary introducing the original resolution ala any
person undertake intimate the proprety Of 50 demean
ing ourselves in the discussion Of the question designed
to be presented to the Senate as to avoid enkndng
the of the Emperor Of Russia Had any such
consideration been suggested me- should have felt
not little dissatisfaction with the parsonage In whose
brain an idea gnoble had arisen ! understood the
resolution before US to be simply propagation 70 anord
to Governor Kossuth account Of high respect which
we for his public character and the ardent sym
patty which the reemen of this country must naturally
feel him and the noble with which he stands
identified, reception cordial and respectful on the part
Of the houses of Congress in the first instance to be
followed has been generally anticipated by an add-
tional reception the part Of the Executive OF the re-
public. now regret exceedingly having Withdrawn the
original resolution because it might perhaps have been
acted upon before the present time withdrew 1t for
satisfactory and which stated in the hear
ing Of the Senate supposed that it would be impos-
sbe u.s. consequence of the unexpected opposition
presented in various quarters Of this hail. to act the
resolution brought forward by in time to accord to
Governor Kossuth that reception which had hoped
all the members Of this body would have supposed to
be due him. Since that period, some delay having
occurred in New York with regard to his public reception
there other gentlemen here friendly to the original object
which had in view, have thought proper to introduce
propositions provide for him respectful and affection
ate reception in the capital Of the nation
Was there any thing in the original resolutions there
any thing in either Of the resolutions which have been
presented the Senate since the withdrawal OF the o
nal one-whch indicates intention the part ofthose
who agreed that this usious parsonage entitled
respectful notice at our hands, Of nature to
the Government to all the uncertainties and perls
of European war; No calmly thinking and disposition.
ate examine any of the propositions presented
and to such conclusion. do not understand the
from New Jersey Mr. MLER) and some others seem
mating expectation that this Government, such,
should enter into war at once without delay for the
maintenance independence Of Hungary Innder-
stand him-and the gentleman from Georgia in one part
of his speech seemed to understand him-as clearly
distinction the people of the United