Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-01-08
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TUESDAY, Dec 30.

VIA M TUESDAY, Dec 80.
The senate is not in session to-day.
House-Mr. Carter moved that the house
90 into committee of the whole on the state
Of the Union. and take up the resolution TO
appoint a committee to introduce Kossuth
TO the house.
Mr. Carter proposed a resolution, which
the chair decided was out Of order. The
decision received was SO TO 90. The reso-
luton was then introduced.
Mr. Venable proposed an amendment att
thorlz'ng the speaker 10 invite Kossulh with
IN the bar of the house.
NIT. brooks stated his reasons fully why he
should not vote in favor Of the resolution, as
il was intended to pay political compli-
ment. He was surprised that Mr., Giddings
favored the resolution, which he knew. If
carried out would result in war; He thougbt
that Mr.. Glddings was always in favor of
peace.
Mr. Giddings responded, and said that he
would give his views upon peace and war
when the subject came up. He now desired
simply TO pass the resolution in compliment
of The administration and respect foT Kos
slrh. He had no idea Of involving the coun-
try in war. .t..........
Mr. Bayly did not think the passage OF the
re solution committal TO Kossu,h's doc
trines; if so he would resist it with all his
energy for the government TO connect itself
with Kossuth's doctrines would be the death
blow 10 the liberties Of the country; il was
uncon Institutional. A misunderstanding was
evidently impressed upon certain portion
of the peoples minds, that The government,
on account of the proceedings already taken,
stood committed to his doctrines. He should
not however, allow this illusion TO continue;
! if under it the European nations should again
rise for freedom, and be crushed, it was our
fault.
Mr. Marshall was opposed TO the resolu-
ton, because the proposed compliment was
not even paid to Lafayette, and was never
bestowed upon any one.
Mr.. IngersoIl hoped that the resolution
would pass unanimously. While residing
in Russia he witnessed the struggle and de-
feat of Hungary. and knowing what he did,
he should be unworthy of the name Of an
American citizen or seat in the halls Of
congress if he hesta ed in giving his aid TO
the passage of the resolution.
Mr.. Gentry favored the resolution, admits
ting it would not imply committal to inter-
venton, as he was totally opposed TO that
doctrine.
Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, contended that
Kossuth was excluded from the floor by the
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Mr.. Rautoul sroke in favor of the resolu-
ton.
He would receive Kossuth simply as the
champion of state rights.
Mr.. Ewing spoke against the resolution.
Mr.. Taylor Of OHIO obtained the floor, but
Welded 10 the motion for The committee 10
rise, and without coming to any conclusion
the house adjourned.
WEDNESDAY,, DEC. 81.
House.-Tn The House to day, various ques-
lions of order were raised on Mr. Clingman's
reso luton 10 stop the debate in half an hour
on the resolution Tor the appointment OF Il
committee OF five to wait on Kossuth and
i introduce him TO the House.
: The yeas and nays were called several
times. Finally Mr.. Clngrnan's resolution
: 10 sop debate passed, and The House went
a into committee of The whole on The state of
b. the Union. Points of order were raised, as
n 10 the business which should be taken up,
: and after some struggling the committee de-
c cided in favor of The resolution for The ap-
= pointment of committee 10 wait on Kossuth
/, to the House.
e A long debate ensued. Various amend
s ments were moved. No quorum voted a.
), though there was one present, and the roll
f, had TO be called repeatedly TO note absenlees.
= Neither the enemies OF the resolution nor
It's friends would give up. Motions were
t made and voted down that the Committee
rise. The committee, finally, without u
quorum, rose, and Mr.. Staney moved an
adjournment, uegatved by u yea and nay
vote.
Finally the contest was given up by the
: friends of lhe resolution, and, without yo-
ting Oh it, The House adjourned till Friday.
FRIDAY, Jan. 3
Senate.-Mr. Clarke notified the Senate Of
i, his intention 10 introduce IA joint resolution
rea firniing the settled non-inlervenion pol
icy.
Mr.. Walker presented a memorial for the
industrial Congress, asking the recall of the
minister 10 France, and Suspension of all
diplomatic and commercial intercourse i'll
consequence of Louis Napoleon's recent
usurpatuns. After debate the memorial
was iaiI upon The table.
The President transmitted 20 the Senate
paper showing the necessity of and imme-
diate appropriation for the Mexican indenn-
nifty.
Mr.. Dawson introduced bill refUndng
the State of Georgia certain moneys expen-
ded in the Indian wars. Also bill amen
ding the judiciary system in the Territories
, Their reference was moved but no quorum
voting, the Senate adjourned until Monday.
House.-The galleries were Ihronced with
visitors who were excluded from The Senate.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Coicock,
Fitch and Mtrchen Smithsonian Regents.
On motion, the House then went into
Committee Of The Whole and took up Mr..
Carriers resolution to appoint Kossuth
/ Committee.
Mr.. Yates's amendment offered on We'd
nesday was rejected. Yeas oO-Nays Ill.
, Ex- Consul Owen publishes letter in the