Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-12-19

| Mr. Clemens Of Alabama, followed, III opp
sltion to the resolution. He sad that Seniors
had assumed to- much, when they based Kos
suth's claims to reception upon his being re-
publican, and proceeded to quote extensively
from the columns Of the New York Courier
and Enquirer, 20 show that he did not preach
rcpublicanlSn until compelled to in exile The
Slavoclaus were seeking republican freedom,
while the Hungarians kept them down. He
leracted largely from the merits accorded to
kossutn, and sad that he was not equal to JET
terson as statesman, nor Jackson as a general;
and as to W ashlngton, he was inferior to him
in every respect.
Mr. Shields OF Illinois took the floor, and
sad that he regretted much the course the dis
cussion had taken, and feared that 1t would
prove disastrous to the cause which brought
kossuth TO our shores. lie regretted that the
great Hungarian had been 50 unjustiy attacked
Ia the newspapers, and now by the distinguished
Senator FROM Alabama, aud indicated him
from the many assaults made upon him.
Mr.. ftote also replied to r. Clemens, and
said hc believed that if that Senator had read
both sides, he would never have INDUCED in
such an extraordinary TRADE against kossuth.
He castigated james Watson Webb most un-
mcrctulIy, for publishing such false and inta.
nous statements respecting kossuth, and intcn-
ded to produce authentic documents which
would completely answer every declaration Of
: that paper. He was about to read from Mr..
, Webstar's celebrated speech in Boston, when Il
; motion 10 adjourn was made and carried
HOUSE.
The House, soon after the organization,
went into committee, and having laid aside the
Presidents message, took up for consideration
the Joint resolution relative TO bounty lands.
Of 'bpr Of hp
lntons, advocated the same briefly. lie was
followed by Mr. Evans, who said that he did
not intend to oppose the resolutions, but was in
favor of making land warrants aasignlbie.
f Mr. Marshall of Kentucky, proposed an
amendment winch was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Cobb proposed his bill, which simply
makes warrants transierrlble--atte some delay
for want OF quorum the bill was put upon Its
passage and passed without DIVISION
: Mr. Smith, of Alabama. gave notice Of bill
looking to the arrest and conviction Of ko5sut.
} on charge Of treason, for inccndiary speeches
: Objections were raised, when he was notified
: that it could be introduced silently by handing
it to the clerk.
r Mr.. Stanton wanted 10 know from the gcn.
tlepan, whether lie designed to rc-enoct the
= alien and scdliou law.
The cry OF Order! order was here raised
by various members.
To- NJ. Smith answered that he did not bu
! wanted to prevent any more Pampero eXpcdl-
! tons.
Considerable sensation was produced by tin,
- move! proposition.
i M. Robinson Of Ind asked leave to intro
1 Guce o resolution OF welcome to hossuth, wLtct
I was objected to.
NJ. Jones OF Tennessee. asked leave to in
. troduce bill prohibiting members of Con gres
= from presenting claims for pay, and advocate,
the bill warmly. denounolng the many corrup
. tons IN this respect. and concluded by moyln.
It's reference to the Judiciary Committee, who!
e was ordered.
Mr. Doty asked leave to introduce Join
resolution ol welcome to kossuh. OGGctet
n to.
After some other business Of little interest
: the House adjourned,
SENATE,
WAsu,NGroN, Dec. IT, ISL
The Senate met Il. II o'clock. Mr.. }radbu
ny. Of Maine, appeared and took his seat.
The Chair submitted a memoir Il from Aaron
II. Palmer, relative to opening commercial in
tercourse with Japan and other Islands. Z
brief debate took place upon the disposition 0
the sane, and it was referred 10 the COMMITTEE
on Foreign Relations.
Mr. Fish submitted a resolution, clllng fn
the prcc elings Of the Court Mlrt.o whci
WAS hell in June and Jnly las Tor the till o
# George IA cot, and others
Mr.. Fish smoke in explanation of the same
wheroupon the csouuon was adopted.
Mr.. Di,i: nude propo itun looking to tn
amendment Of the llws relative 20 the alien AM
other passenger laws the Object Ct which wa
to prevent tier violation.
The SeNlta hallocd for Chaplain, and Nh
Batter was elected on first b1lot by % to 20
On mellon. Mr.. Seward kossuth's resolution
was again taken Up.
Mr., Foote read an extract from one Of Nh
We5s,cr's speeches, n favor ot cncourogln
g free governments abroad
= There appearing to be Il general desire /
vote upon the resolution, the Senate after som
If httc ;Imc aorccd to DO SO, aud also agreed t
% 6uIe separately upon 3ir. Berrlan'S proposition,
@ Vhe tir,t recurring, Messrs. F)Oe and Shield
Y siIl that they should be compelled to vot
IS aruust IT, not, said the gentlemen, from an
dr-rnspact to the rreIt ljunglrll'' associlte.
&c IN exile bot they ,liI 1t would dcrogatc trot
II tie honor &c which hOssutn alone was clhltlct
Mcssrs Badger ana Bcrrien we're in favor q
passing the orgln'l resolution, and sad thu
Of the scndiug Of United States vessel for ko.
% suth also included his associates.
y WI. 'dss was oPl'Oacu 10 MI IctTlcn tlllenl
= ment, and said that 1t diminished greatly til
I'd value of the welcome. 70 pas such resc
tuition, would be, IN effect, slylnr 70 the despo
= OF Europe, We don't mean anything by the we
= cone which wc h1yc rendered t, ko,suth.
Sc Mr. Cass spoke at some leagth upon til
subject, and went over the whole ground. II
" United States dId hot invite hlm a. commo
ID cngranr, hut as an l.lustnuus exile, and
n ten Ter to IN IA cordial welcome woud be a
tie imposing testimony in favor OF European lbc
3, ty. in clu'mallipn, he vjndlcued koSsulh
y cons srcnt adherence to free principles 81
that England had given an asylum u ial.c
TO French moHlrchs, ana why should we do le
if, to the cXles Of freedom who are continual
landing upon our shores; He would aiir
that ku'suti'S principles did not conflict wi
non-lnjerventon. England and France h.
D frequently protested against the proceedings
IS, other nations, without war following.
Mr. BerrIen replied, he would not have di
to tlngul,hed between kossuth ana his ASSOCIATE
but jhat Mr.. Cass wanted to honor the gre
he principle Of human freedom IN the person
,st kos.utn.