The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-09


and this encouragement, II II - counsel as kind
advice, out OF such place the United States am
confident VIII not only be thankfully heard but also very
ioyfully followed. That is the only thing which Is
wanted there.
And besides this political consideration that the exist
enee OF Turkey is is necessary the future Of Eu
rope, there also high commercial considerations proper
10 interest and 10 attract the attention Of the United States
me freedom OF commerce on the Danube is law of
nauohs guaranteed by treates and yet there no
freedom. Is IN the hands oil Russia Turkey TO be
sure very anxious TO reestablsh freedom but there
Is hopoay 70 back her in her demands Turkey also
present 10 ,he manufacturing industry OF such country
as the United States afar larger and more important mar
ket than AL CHINA, with her two hundred and fifty mil
lions OF Inhabitants.
But one consideration | can menton--and though il
has no reference TO The public opinion here beg perms
SION 70 avail myself OF thls Opportunity pronounce it
and give pubicy-and that is, that hope In the name
oil the future freedom and independence OF the European
nations those provinces of Turkey which are Inhabited
by Christians will not out OF theoretical passion and out
OF attachment 10 mere word neglect TO act in such
manner as only can convey them TO the future develop
ment OF their own freedom and independence Gentle.
men, declare that should the next revolutionary move.
ment IN Europe extend 10 the Turkish provinces, and
by that extension Turkey falls this would not become
benefit TO those provinces OF the Moldayians and Ser.
vans, but would only benefit Russia, because them
Turkey no more existing, all those provinces are and
will be naturally absorbed BY Russia whereas, holding
fast 10 Turkey-hat Turkey which respects religious
hbery-gves them entirely and fully self government
SO much, gentlemen, desired to express believe
you will excuse me for the inappropriate manner in
which have acquitted myself Of this which considered
10 be my duty in expressing my thankst TO Turkey. de-
clare before you that am fully convinced OF the identy
of interests of Hungary and OF Turkey We nave a
common enemy-thereiore Hungary and Turkey
by natural ties provoked to close alliance against that
enemy declare that not only out OF gratitude, but also
out OF knowledge OF this community OF INTEREST," will
never in my life let escape single opportunity where
in my humble capacity can contribute 10 the glory, well
fare and happiness OF Turkey, but will consider If the
duty OF honor toward my country TO be the trIest,
most faithful mend towards the Turkish empire. [Great
applause.l .5t atg
Colonel Florence then gave f
The American Minister to France Whose intervention
defeated The Quintuple treaty
General Cass replied as follows
am under great obligations for your kindness mani.
Tested in your sentiment in relation TO my conduct in
France But merely discharged my duty an Ameri.
can citizen. did just what every one OF You would
have done had you been placed in my circumstances. |
only advocated the cause OF my country. fearful at
tempt was made at innovation upon the law OF nations
can scarcely foresee Four powers had united;
held in allegiance said then: :" hope France will not
sign this treaty but she does sign it, it will alter
one title the course oil the American people [Appause
Let the union against them be great or small they will
resist il TO the last extremity, trusting to that God who
does not give the victory always to power"
But, my friends greater question has arisen
at home Then we could have defended ourselves against
the united world; but question has arisen where
you cannot so easily carry your armsa question invOlv
ing for the future the whole subject of human rights 1t
reoced my heart 10 here this guest among u.s. (turn
ing to Kossuth) Leader OF your country's revolution
asserter OF the rights of man-maryr OF the principles
of national independence-we to our shores
[Applause,1 Sir, the ocean, more mercifu than the
wrath OF tyranis, has brought you to a country of
proud day for you but il was prouder day for
when you left the shores OF old Hellespont and put
your foot upon American deck. Protected by
American cannon, with the OF our country float
ing you, you could defy the world in arms Zap
pausel And sir here in the land of Washington, is
not barren welcome that desire give you but much
further than that am willing 10 60. am willing TO lay
down the great principles OF national rights and adhere
to them. Applause | will not say "craven be the
m An IN 1 thanh I'D
in land OF liberty where every man has right to enjoy
and express his own opinions in his own WY. Butt
will say that he who is not willing TO respond-and in
edectual manner-to this cry OF liberty from the Old
Hemisphere-has heart that does not feel like mine
Applause ] No, my fellow citizens; no. / am for the
largest liberty to the largest number the whole face
OF the earth tApplause] Those who do not agree in
that sentiment have no feeling in common with
upon tina, subject Now, am willing to say and to
maintain that those intervening despoc powers Of Eu.
rope, when they put their hand upon Hungary and
march the Cossack and the Pandour upon the Danube
10 exinguish the first flame of liberty, offend against
the laws OF nations recognised throughout the civilized
world.
Well, gentlemen, am an old man, Laughter, and
cries OF "No, no"] am approaching my three score
years and ten Half a century ago crossed the noun.
tains a boy, on foot; and God be thanked for the
institutions Of this country and the favor Of my fellow
citizens, which have given me the privilege of
maintaining human rights in such presence this.
[Applausel The sun OF heaven never shone such
government as this And shall sit blndfoded with our
arms crossed and say to tyranny prevail in every other
region of the worldl" GCries OF mo, no ~ thank
you for the response That is my feeling. Now, my
friends am willing 10 say that is the law OF nations.
Laughter and appausel Every independent nation
under Heaven has right establish Just such govern
ment as il peases And il the oppressed Of any nation
wish 10 throw off their shackes, they have the right.
without the interference Of any Others and with the first
and greatest OF our Presdents-the Father OF his Coun
tyl trust prepared to say, that we sympaihze
with every oppressed nation which unurs the banner OF
freedom" tAppause And am willing, a member OF
Congress 10 pass declaration tomorrow, in the name
OF the American people, maintaining that sentiment TIRE
mendous cheering And will go home to my constitu.
en and II they disapprove of the act-.as know they
WON'T will never come back here again tLaughter1
am willing TO 60 further | am willing to say that no
nation under Heaven, whether It's chief magistrate
hat crown has any right 10 interfere in the affairs
OF another nation struggling for human liberty Loud
cheers am willing TO make that declaration in the
name OF the American people, and am willing 10 leave
the future action OF the country the very when
is necessary 10 act 10 those who to determine the
proper be taken under the circumstances Zap
pause aud loud cries OF THAT'S right Genera"-"That
is enough General"l There, gentlemen, you have my
sentiments. J am much obliged for your kind attention.
Democratic National Conn sntttee.
Remarks Of Hon b. f. HlHeH of Massachusetts,, Chair