The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-11

prepared with great care he declares with TN manly
straight iorwardncss OF honest man. what he wants
He says thai u not merely sympahies that he looks
for but that he wants pecunlary means and political aid.
and nothing less He asks for all the sinews OF war
money. men. and political power y 70 said that he has
asked this OF the but he has ask ed of
the people. What is this government but the mouth
piece OF free peoples and when this government speaks
10 strangers and speaks the world is the people of
The country that speak in the language uttered BY The
gosrnmenl That IS The great glory OF our republican
institutions. #s
This disling uished gentleman asks us-lhe people OF
this coanlry-o go 10 wal on the continent OF Europe
by money, men, and political influence Tor the cause OF
human liberty there Now. no man desires more Than
do that the great cause OF civil and religious liberty
should succeed upon the continent OF Europe and be-
eve, Judging from the signs OF the times, the day is not
far distant when by reason OF the influences which have
been cast back upon that continent from this country by
means Of the continual and intimate social intercourse
between that country and this. by means OF emigration
and re emigration, BY the peaceful and quiet influence OF
this country, Europe is 10 be regeneraed But il we
listen this cry Of armed interference and II the people
Of this country are 10 go with men and money to hight
the battles of liberty the continent OF Europe then
we at once Pot an end to that wise policy which have
practsed from the days of Washington to this hour and
instead OF the influence OF this country being exercised
has been heretofore exercised, armed force and war
and blood, is 10 determine the destiny OF human liberty
in Europe. In my humble opinion. the first American
gun discharged upon the continent OF Europe IN defence
OF revolution in Europe will be disastrous to the
cause OF human liberty than all the batteries OF all the
despois in the world
Sir it is said that we have great mission to perform;
that is our duty TO interfere not only by the expression
of sympathy but in other way which gentlemen do
not exactly define in the cause OF distressed humanity in
Europe. We have great trust 10 execute and great
duty TO PERFORM but like every other trust and every
other duty, domestic, social, and political. ii is limited;
il has it's enand II we go beyond that if turn
saders for the purpose oil executing that trust and per-
forming that duty in other lands like all crusaders
may get great honor, we may be renowned in chiyary
and song, but shall neglect the great duties which
We have TO perform a, home. where we can perform
them 10 the advantage Of mankind
The altar Of our liberty has its own temple. II is
here. Here lei the oppressed OF every land come TO
worship Here let them if they desire to get rid OF
oppression at home 10 their patriotism
10 renewed efforts abroad. Let them come; but let us
not take away that altar from mple and carry
i of into The wilderness OF Europeaa revolution, there 10
be taken by the Phisnes. or its fires TO be quenched
forever beneath of blood No, cir; is here
that our duty is to be performed. AZ
have felt it my duly to make these remarks because
intend to carry out the resolution OF Congress which
passed at the last session. and 10 give Louis Kossuh and
his companions in exile hearty noble, and gener-
welcome TO this country. care not to the form
OF this welcome. While am willing to do that, wish
il at the same time 10 be understood that acknowledge
OF these new doctrines which have been started,
that to impcae ourselves in the affairs OF Europe
! wish it also 10 be distinctly understood that do not
agree with the doctrine Of cutting of this nation from all
social and international intercourse with Europe / arm
not, in the language OF the senator from Michigan, for
cutting the string We have duty perform in this
respect Tor keeping up legal and international in
ercourse through diplomacy with all the nations of the
earth, and maintaining friendly and social relations
with them. would not forsake Austria because of Aus
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denounced 70 be despotc power Among the proud
nations OF Europe, alongside of the highest and Oldest
flag should our flag be sustained not by war; but this
great nation should be represented 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 government not for The purpose OF
interfering by armed ioce bat 10 hold out TO the unfortu
nate and oppressed OF those nations. II they cannot after
all their exerions maintain liberty there, flag and
influence will afford them home here.
word more. and have done The amendment OF
the senator from Georgia does moi at all as see change
The resolution offered by the senator from New York IL
merely avoids conclusion which mighr be drawn from
the passage by the Congress OF the United States OF
resolution in such general terms The resolution with
the amendment, shall have my hearty |,
100, have not been naentve observer OF The history
and conduct Of this distinguished individual. | admire
his talents and patriotism believe him to be man
who has devoted himself MOTTO any wild scheme OF ber
iy in Hungary but to the establishment OF constitutional
government and liberty for the benefit OF his people. As
such shall personally greet Louis Kossuh cordially,
and also as representative OF one OF the States OF this
Union.
Mr. FOOTE, OF Mississippi. | do not rise for the
purpose OF continuing this debate and il any gentleman
wishes 10 discuss the resolution. l shall give way TO
him. intend simply TO put myself night before the
country in regard 10 this matter introduced the ogi
nal resolution. have already stated at the instance
othe Secretary of State and declared TO by him.
and doubtless truly, with the sanction OF the admnistra
lion ITSELF being the opinion OF the President and his
cabinet clearly minated in the last annual message,
that il the duty OF Congress. under all the circum
stances existing to provide suitable reception for the
distinguished parsonage whose character and acings
have been the subject OF such extended remarks on this
occasion. acted, say again a, the instance OF gen.
llemen OF high official standing in Washington, with
whom. after full consultation. had the good fortune 10
agree am willing TO acknowledge ihain none OF the
conversations which held on this subject preliminary
introducing the original resolution, did any person
deriake 10 intimate the pfopriey oil 80 demeanng our.
selves in the discussion oil The question designed 10 be
presented 10 the Senate, In avoid nkndling the
sentiment of the Emper or OF Russia Had any such
sideraon been suggested 10 me. | should have felt
not little dissatisfaction with the parsonage in whose
brain idea 80 lgnoble had arisen. understood
the resolution before be simply proposition TO az
ford 10 Governor kossub account OF the high respect
which entertain for his public character, and the
naturally feel for him and the noble with which
he stands identified reception cordial and respectful
The part OF the houses OF Congress IN the first in
stance. 10 be followed, has been generally anticipated,
by additional reception the part of the Executive
of the republic now regret exceedingly having with
drawn the original resolution, because It might perhaps
have been acted upon before the presen, time with
drew il for satisfactory to and which stated
IN the hearing OF the Senate supposed tina, il would
opposition presented in various quarters OF this ball. to
act on the resolution brought forward by in time
accord to Governor kossuth that reception which had
hoped all the members OF this body would have supposed
to be due 10 him Since that period, delay having
occurred in New York with regard 10 his public rccep-
ton there, other gentlemen here, friendly the original
obec, which had in view have thought proper 10
dnce propositions TO provide for him respectful and al
ieelonaie reception IN the capital OF the nation
was there anything IN the org na resolulonis there
anything m eiiher OF the resolutions which have been
presented TO the Senate since the withdrawal of the orr
gina one-whioh Indicates an intention on the part OF
those who have iced thai this ilusfious