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


as Washngon on another OCCASION against every pres.
sure. against all popular appeals against all solicitations
agalns! all Establishments, would uphold with steady
hand The peaceful neutrality of the country Could now
approach mighty guest would say 10 him with the
respectful frankness Of friend: "Be content with the
ougush'ng sympathy which you 80 marvellousy in
spIre everywhere throughout this wide spread land and
may II strengthen your soul Trust in God in the nspi.
raton oi your cause and in the great future pregnant
with freedom for all mankind But respect IDEAS as
we respect yours Do seek reverse our traditional
established policy of peace DO no under The pia-
sibe sopism of uphoiding ueniion provoke
Amtredn laieruent,on on distant European soil Leave
us TO tread where Washington points the way"
And yet with these convictions, Mr. President, which
now most sincerely express trust the senator from
Georgia will pardon me when say that cannot Join in
his proposed amendment and for this specific reason
attaches 10 an act of courtesy and welcome condi-
tion which, however just an independent proposition,
Is most ungracious in snch connexion 1t is OF place.
sye i adopted, i would impair, il not destroy, the
value OF our act generous hospitality will not make
terms or conditions with guest and such hospitality.
trust, congress will tender to Louis Kossuth
Mr. STOCKTON. Mr.. President, surrounded by SEN
ators OF 80 great abty-so experienced by many years
IN coanc- is with profound Difference 10 their SUPERB
would much prefer being an auditor but the extraord
nary nature OF the subject under consideration, as
well as OF some OF the doctrines insisted upon by those
who oppose the resolution, compel me- however reluct-
antly, TO trespass for few moments your attention
What is the subject of your deliberations Simply,
whether or not shall carry out the initiative hospital
tion has this extent more Ii is the natural sequel
OF the resolution Of the last Congress, inviting the Hun
garan exile TO these shores 1t con,empates nothing fur
ther involves no question OF foreign policy--it looks
neither to Intervention nor 10 non- intervention.
Sir. regard the honor Of Congress than do Mr.
hossuth, The truth is, sirand might as well frankly
avow -some OF the sentiments and opinions OF this dis
hnguished stranger and usrous exile not my sen,i-
mens OF opinions IN regard 10 the workings and the
suits OF the British monarchy But let that pass am
by the people Of New York, and that the Tammany Hall
and the Wings have united to make his reception
most honorable and gratifying to him. commend this
Tact to the remembrance OF the senator from Kentucky
who, IL he had known much OF the honor and virtue
and patriotism OF Old Tammany he does OF those old and
time honored principles OF international law which would
prevent an American citizen from expressing the honest
feelings OF republican freeman without rebuke, he
would have saved the fling he made al the old Demo.
cratic Wigwam in New York But lie, that pass Sir,
in view OF the peaceful struggle now going in The world
between The friends Of free government and despotsm il
seems 10 me TO be proper and right that his reception
here should be hosPtabe and atfec,ionae. Congress
have made him the guest Of the naonas such the peo
pie in New York have received him. Europe will dis
emphatic moral in the event. The despols who
drove him forth from his country 10 seek asylum here
among the OF liberty, will from the greeting
which we extend 10 him that the people OF the United
States fear them not that all suitable occasions
will speak out our abhorrence OF their alrocous systems
OF government, and our sympathy with those gallant
men, whether successful or unsuccessful who strike
blow in defence OF national Independence and free gov
ernment BY the course proposed we shall testify our
republic is sieadas in the faith OF Washington and
his comparots Wewil teach the world that whatever
of worth wisdom, OF exalted devotion 10 enlightened
freedom despotsm in Europe may expe from her shores
will be appreciated here that here arms will be
stretched forth and doors open wide 10 welcome the
eNlled patriot; that IN proportion TO the erociiy oil his
persecution there will be the cordially OF his recep-
lion here. But, sir, told that we will get en-
tangled with other nations we do this honor TO kossuh
and that blows oDs WILL probably h ip0T s wog, ord b,Nns ws
But suppose it should produce such state OF things:
what them Why. sir, have got Secretary OF State
who. with oscillation OF his great mind would blow
all their fine span webs into thin air. and we have
gallant navy who will teach them that blows will be
given well received Sir am not one OF those
who will think that no change will ever be made in the
principles Of national policy which govern foreign
reaons the contrary, feel assured that the wonder
full growth and development OF the United States, far
exceeding in amount and raPdily The most sanguiae cr
pecations OF the founders Of the republic, will demand
modification OF national policy, IN various respects
different from that which prevailed ~ The infancy OF the
country For the sake merely OF illustrating this posi-
tion and IN reference TO what fell from the honorable
senator from Massachusetts, will hazard the assertion
that the rigid neutrality OF the Washington admnista-
tion-wise and just as II then was--woud not now Qf
similar belgeren state OF the world exslcd) be possible
Then our weakness admonished US not 10 risk the
trial of our strength or tempt the hazards OF war
We wisely suffered much, submitted 10 many wrongs.
and endured them as less evils than war with a
powerful adversary In truth, consulted the dic-
ia,es OF mastery prudence, IN preference 10 ndpgog
the martial spirit d our country We chose to nurse
upon more equal terms, the monsters he destined 10
overthrow ] need not say how the proud spirit OF
America chae and fe,ted under the insults and agges
sions OF Great Britain and Frasce II is recorded in his
tory that we submitted not without murmurs of dissaiis
faction But the injuries OF the boy should not rankle
in the memory OF the wise man. ! have advefted 10
them only 10 show The change which has taken place
in these principles which viii doubt hereafter govern
our foreign relations No American statesman can nov
contemplate any condition OF the world, or any princl
pie Of public policy, which would Tor moment permit
tbo Init Nfafox n
power on earth We acknowledge no superlors. Nay,
all Chrsendom combined would not appal the stout heart
al America In a good cause and with a united people,
we know and feel that we are inyncble.
Mr. President. it has become quite fashionable TO ap.
prove and applaud Constitutional n1ondrdi'esi and the
government Of Great Britain has been more than once
referred TO- Sir, have not found, either in her iradi
lions or her histories forward step in the cause Of
free government which she has taken except by eompu
aion Look at her, and you will see country whose
government is mouarchica and whose institutions are
Essentially arisiocatcsl The most prominent feature OF
which s The egralaon OF the masses There, cir, the
land the operative capital the Law making power are 10
the ha nds Of conpaalyey few while all the rect are
reduced TO state OF practical slavery OF the worst kind
Obliged 10 work for masters who are under no CORES
pondng obligation provide for ibeir wans Sr. lhs
state o things in England is subversve OF all the ends
of lest government Their workbouses are crowded
10 overnowing their home prisons and then CONVEX
r0ceplacles abroad peoplej with The miserable re-
sults oil their domestic serdom The end oil all govern
ment should be the promotion OF human happiness the
elevation OF human nature; and republican government
hes, calculated TO realize these results The issue 10
the coming struggle, dsguse 1t as you may, IS between
kings and republicans, and IN my Judgment has com
menced in the amicable struggle now gong on
for fri,sb or American ascendency on the ocean.
The national ssnsbi,ies both sides are keeDly ava
kened and excited with reference 10 lbe contest For my
par desire the a-cendency Of republican principles. Al