Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-01-10

cities are in favor Of this mans doctrine for take upon
myself say that the people OF the great cities not
sound upon the political questions OF the day the
yeomanry Of the country. We asked whether are
afraid that Kossuth wants to lead the American people
away from Washington and the policy of Washington For
one / am not afraid do not fear that the American
people would be led away from the sacred policy Of the
country, though the American Congress should prove
recreant to its duty and vote for all OF Kossus PROPOSE
tons; for have fears that any foreigner however
distinguished, whether wlskered Pandour, fierce
hussar any other character lead the popular mind
of this great country away from its allegiance to its long
cherished and settled policy The hearts of the American
people still fixed with pride and exultaton upon Wash
ington and his policy
Whilst, therefore, willing extend to Kossuth the
hand of friendship; whilst willing to do all in my
power for down-trodden humanity, not willing that
the American Congress shall commit itself to the appro-
baton Of set of doctrines which in my opinion de-
sructve Of the maxims views, and principles laid down
by the great founders of our Republic.
Here the hammer fell
The question then taken on Mr.. WAsHBURNs amend
ment to the amendment, and IT was not agreed to.
MIR. STANTON, of Ohio. / offer the following an
amendment to the original resolution:
that the Government and people of the United States
sympatze with the people of Hungary in their struggle for
/ liberty"
Being friend to the original resolution (sad Mr. S. J
had not intended to occupy the time of the committee in
discussing it, and should have done had diff
fered from my colleague (Mr. BARRERE, for whom
terrain very high regard. 1t is the first time have
ever heard it gravely argued that simple act of civy,
exercise of the inequalities of life, committed
to the sentiments of his guest This resolution
contempates simple act of hospitality Nay, it is not
even that The two Houses of Congress have cordially
welcomed Louis K0suth to the capital and the country.
He is the nations invited guest He stands before
It in that position and it cannot be escaped This reso-
utioncopied from passed By the Senate almost with
out oppositionmerely contempates the formal mode
receiving and entertaining him. 1t though you said
when he reaches your door, "Walk in, and take seat
/ That is the whole effect of the resolution.
But it is argued that the adoption Of this resolution
would commit this Congress and the nation the sent-
ments of their guest Sir take it to be such thing.
will not clog this resolution with any thing that is in
consistent with it-wh any thing that is equivalent to
saying that perform this act of civy reluctantly,
grudgngly and hestangy, because that is the
| saying that Kossuth is unwecome guest.
Some other things that have taken place in this discus
sion rather extraordinary to my mind Even though
gentlemen not disposed to intervene in favor of Hun
gary any other country, cannot the necessity of
ayowng it before the time arrives The only effect of it
be to say the despots of Russia and Austria So
far concerned you have appreciation en-
dorsement and permission to go and trample under
foot the nations of the European continent" For one
will hold out inducements encouragement to the
despots of Europe to trampe down the people there.
But will do this | prepared to express the sym
pathy of the Government and people of this country in the
European struggles for liberty am prepared to inter-
fere with every species of intervention short of armed
tervention and whether will resort to armed nterven-
ton not will decide when the question shall properly
arise will say however, that can hardly imagine any
contingency in which would vote for national war; for
opposed to of all descriptions but l am GER
tanly opposed to declaring in advance and before the
occasion calls for it, that will under circumstances
intervene.
But sir have already said the question is
before The question before is simply the
formaity in receiving who is already the nations
guest shall vote for this resolution because it is SIM
pie form that has been adopted by the other branch of the
Governments and shall for it, too additional
indication of the sympathy which feel for the down.
trodden classes of Europe Sir, confess have been
much surprised that upon question of this Sort nvolv
ing constitutional political principle and which
mits the House and the nation to practical action that
affects the welfare of the country, revolutionary struggles
should have been resored to- and that minority should
have placed itself in the attitude of actous endeavor
to defeat the passage of the resolution Now If such
course is TO be pursued upon question Of this sort if
minority is to rule this body upon unmportant ques
ton, may expect the power to be exercised
every OCCASION and is the right Of the majority
| govern in this House efectually stricken down?
| Here the hammer fell.
Mr. MILLSON I confess, Mr.. Chairman that am
somewhat impatient of this protracted discussion and
should be entirely satisfied if the committee would come
Mt once to vote upon the propositions pending before it.
for one have engaged in any scheme as gentlemen
call it, to defeat the final action of the committee upon
the resolution of the gentleman from Ohio, Mr. CART
TERI have voted upon every division and therefore
the censures of which gentlemen have been lavish
are not applicable to The committee determin-
ed TO adopt Of the complimentary resolutions
under consideration, and good that result
from delay not that Mt all in favor of the
solution of the gentleman from Ohio. On the contrary
warmly and decidedly opposed to it. though not al
together for the that have been urged by those
who have preceded in the debate The adoption of
this resolution will not necessarily commit to nterven-
ton in the affairs of Hungary though there is sgnif-
in the declarations of Kossuth and in the remarks
of several gentlemen upon this floor which make it
gerous TO overlook the objections entirely Nor do
the gentleman from North Carolina Mr. STANLy)
to suppose, that there is any necessary connexon be-
tween the question of slavery and public reception of
Kossuth. And sure Mr.. Chairman, need not say
that my objection to the resolution proceeds in degree
from unwillngness to besow upon the distinguished
Hungarian any civites which it might become us to
offer. oppose it matter of good taste. do
not think it becomes American Congress bestow
these honors upon any l supposed when Kossuth
arrived upon shores that he would receive those
ytes-eyen those exaggerated honors which people
sometimes ready to offer To all this there could
be serious objection He and they, in their character
of private citizens, stand upon footing Of equality
But sir the people of the United States in their public
corporate sovereign capacities, ought not to bow down
before any created intelligence unwilling that the
representatives Of thiryone soveregntes should dance
attendance upon any mortal now living object then
TO this resolution object it substance and in phra
seology. will not consent that committee of FIVE gen.
emen of this House. representing il does the
eighty of thrtyone States, should wait upon-yes that
is the phrase-should rat upon Louis Kossuth." IL
implies subservency 1t to exact the customary
service rendered by inferior to his superior true
that in the view in which presenting this subject it
is question Of dignity but in national affairs ques
tons Of dignity matters Of Importance Junius has
well said the feather that adorns the royal bird sup
ports his fight"
But sir is it one Of the functions Of an American Con-
consistent with the genius Of republican
IN ma sir to he puninp ptly