The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-01

this House who under those circumstances, would re-
fuse 10 take thai stand Whatever may be the views OF
gentlemen now feel sure that upon such an emergency
all love Of liberty would be aroused and we would
not hesitate 10 strike the blow which would emaneipa1s
the great family Of European nations
do not suppose sir, that the United Stale VIII ever
interfere or ought interfere in the "oTdnay at
fairs" OF European nations II must be great and ex'
taordinay oecasionone fruitful OF Important and ben
hcIa results-wheh would justify US 10 departing from
our general policy. But such occasion may arise
and moi willing 10 tie up our hands by any prema'
ture declaration against interference Such declaration
would be injurious 10 the OF liberty In all quarters
OF the world II we cannot speak an encouraging word
TO the oppressed nations let nothing 10 discourage
them Let us not declare that under no circumstances
will extend TO them our active aid Such declara-
tion in my Judgment, would not be true. But were
even true. it would not be wise OF polite. :.
But these are proper subjects OF future discussion
They inappropriate upon this resolution. hope II
will pass without any amendment whatever.
Mr. VENABLE, TAX ing the floor. held that those who
accused The opponents Of this resolution o. being apollo
ists and argued TO show that II their views were car
ried out this government would be involved In INTERIM
naole troubles and wars 4 our armies were sent 70
would keep down the dsunions party when those armies
were Withdrawn.
The question being next put on the amendment to the
amendment, Chat OF Mr. STANTON, OF Tennesses,) was
not agreed TO.
Mr.. TAYLOR Con pro lorna amendment offered by
himse addressed the committee, holding that there ap-
peared TO be settled purpose TO ncte this country to de-
part from the WashiDgtonian policy. This was the
policy of politicians and manifest in the OF
gentlemen from directly opposite sections OF the country
He thought wrong the part OF members TO cast the
reflections which had been cast on the opponents OF this
resolution He believed in passing the original resou
ton adopted few weeks ago, the House had done all
that was necessary the subject, and was not himself
for doing more
Mr.. GIDDINGS thought it more appropriate for the
committee TO conne itself to the business before it, with
out Juggling in outside questions and fighting by factous
opposition. Mr. TAYLOR, few years since, (said Mr..
CD had voted for resolutions going much further;
TEarn thn ('IoFH utt ha af Rad
resolutions formerly offered in the House by Mr.. CUM
MINIS, Of Ohio, expressing sympathy in the cause OF the
revoutionsts Of Francel Mr.. VENAILr too had voted
for them. (Shouts oil laughter over the hall
Mr. VENABLE corrected Mr. GiDDIEGs He had no
recollection OF having voted for those resolutions He
had voted for the resolutions Of the Senate and had
Mr.. TAYLoR but not for those just read by the Clerk.
And then after much confusion, the amendment TO the
amendment proposed by Mr.. TAYLOR was voted down;
BAyLY, it was not agreed io--ayes SO, noes IS.
pro lorna amendment was next offered by Mr.
CHURCHWELL, who again addressed the committee
Mr. McMULLiN. after expressing admiration - the
talents of Kossuh argued to show that he had been
for only under the understanding that ne vas seeking
hm %h YaSes HI
luton passed week or two since welcoming Kossu,h
under protest. but had he known 70 what the adoption
of that resolution about to lead, he would not have
After few remarks from Mr. Mem, to show that the
pocv sought to be migrated that OF this government
vas highly dangerous
The discussion continued on pro foruM amend
nents by many gentlemen, (of whose remarks the Re-
sight hours without iniermisson, pen in handy
Mr.. YATES next offered an amendment proposing TO
add clause directing the committee to inform Louis Kos
uh that the recurrence OF such Intervention that
Of Russia in Hungarian affairs in future contests between
European governments and the people, the United States
The question being put on this amendment the vote
vas-ayes g. noes 90
No quorum having voted, the roll was again called;
Mr.. JONES, Of Tennessee. resumed the chair
Mr.. HARRIS, OF Alabama, moved that the committee
do now rise not agreed TO-
The question was here again put on the amendment
by Mr.. YATES on which no quorum voted.
So the roll was again called and quorum having
answered TO their names,
neesee.
Mr. CABELL moved that the committee do now rise
Mr. WALSH desired TO amend that motion by adding |
Instructions TO the chairman to report the resolution with
tut amendment.
But the CHAIR ruled this amendment 10 be out Of
order.
The question next put by telers the motion 10
rise, on which no quorum voted.
So the roll was again called when, quorum not hav
ne voted, the CHAIRMAN announced the fact 10 the
Speaker.
A motion to adjourn here made on which the |
,eas and nays called and ordeed when, before the
vote announced,
MIR GENTRY asked whether il would no, be in order
or him TO resolution discharging the committee
rom the further consideration of the resolution, with in
Instructions 10 report recommending ITS immediate pas
'age.
Mr.. sTANLY Directing to the consideration of this
The SPEAKER ruled that il was not in order
The Clerk hereupon proceeded with the announcement
,f the names OF members voting on the motion for ad
ournment.
The SPEAKER announced that vote TO be-yeas 81,
nays So
So the motion being lost, and there beng quorum,
Mr.. JONES, OF Tennessee, resumed the chair and, |
after some confusion II announced that the question
tqp WA hat fha
zee do rise.
MIR. GORMAN, by leave, reminded the committee that |
was in the power OF infexble minority to defeat
he resolution II would be Tecoleced that during the
asst session oil Congress minority had for sixty days
Ought of the question the admission OF California BY
making five minuies speeches. &c Believing that be
he purpose OF the minority in this case, he should
20 for bringing this matter TO close, he conceived
he adoption of the resolution be out OF the power of
now rise not agreed to--ayes 90, noes "a.
The CHAIR again announced the question TO be on
he amendment OF Mr.. YATES; on which the question
being put, the result announced was-ayc ], noes 75
So, quorum having voied tho roll again called
when no quorum answered 10 their names.
Mr.. STEPHENS, OF Georgia, moved call of the
House. But
MIR. STANLY moved that the House do now adjourn
On which motion the yeas and nays called and
Tered when II was not agreed to-yeas 81, nays II.
Mr.. FOWLER moved TO go into a Committee OF the |
Whole the state of the Union TO take up the subject
last before that committee; but
The SPEAKER ruled that motion out OF order.
The SPEAKER next announced that il was now his
duty order the doors be closed they were under
an order OF the House TO call the House"
Mr.. JOHNSON, OF Arkansas, moved to suspend fur
her proce ipuau nder he call al he House