Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-02-14

warning voice solemn and sublime authority. l
need hardly say that refer to his interview with the
distinguished Hungarian What then said has been so
recently spread before the country that it could only be
peogAtion to repeat here. Yet truthful is the
whoe Eumen against the principles and the policy OF
interdon, The great statesman afirms his adherence
to IA oreign policy of this Government which, says he,
zo long and constantly cherished" Again he says:
% the recent melancholy subversion Of the republican
Of France and that enlightened nation yountar
ong its neck under the yoke of despotsm, teach US to
any for liberal institutions in Euope
nm impressive warning not to rely upon Others for
eaton of principles but to look to ourselves and
70 sh with than the security of our nsu
and the preservation of policy and principles BY the
p which we have adhered since days of Washington
rospered beyond precedent have done more for
Of liberty in the world than arms could effect; we
shown to other nations the to greatness and happ
nG And il but continue united people, and
f Xae policy which experience has clearly and r
vndieeied we may in another quartcrof century
s But should involve ourselves In the tangled web Of
European politics. war in which could effect nothing and
If in that struggle Hungary should down. and should 60
down with her. where then would be the of friends
OF freedom throughout the world Far better is for ourselves
for Hungary and for the of liberty that adhering
wise pacific yse and avoiding the distant of Europe
we should KEEP our lamp burning brightly this western
Shore to all nations than to hazard its utter extnc
ton amid of fallen or falling republics in Europe As
dying man. loppose your doctrine Of Intervention
In this moment Of excitement this is precious legacy
to his country and his undyng fame shall be embamed
in our warinest gratitude and love-
Sir, there is another eminent individual, whose high
W
to the calm expression of his principles commanding
claim to and consideration. In the courteous
fuflment of hsuty, the Executive of the naon he
received the bulgarian chief and was unexpectedly call
ed upon to listen his address, filled with lofty sent
ments and burning zeal for his country He expressed
his deep sympathy, man, with Hungary in her strug
gle for independence and freedom and yet with pro-
per caution he allowed his own principles of our national
policy, corroboraed by the profound teachings of his
predecessors. Fifty and happily he answered:
:" am happy, Goternor Kossuth, welcome you this
land of freedoms and gives pleasure congratulate
upon your release oA long confinement in Turkey, and
your safe arrival here As individual ympahized deep
y with you in your bye struggle for the independence and
freedom of native Ind The American people
be Indifferent to such pnte; but policy nation in
this respect has been unm from the of
Government and my own views the Chief Executive Ma
gstrae Of this naon fully and freely expressed in my
recent to Congress to which you have been pleased
to aude They the s,me whether speaking Congress
here or to the nations of Europe.
Should your country be restored TO independence and
freedom, should then wish the greatest bessngyou
could enjoya restoration to your native land; but should
that happen only repeat welcome to you and
your companions here and pr.y that Gods blessing may
upon you wherever your lot nay be cast
Martin Van Buren, another distinguished man. former
of the United Safes has for expressed his
opinions in language clear and unmstakeable. This was
before the construction Of the Buffalo Platform and
be taken the sober second thought In his inaugural
address he says:
ave edulousy cultivate the friendship of all nations,
the condition compatible with welfare and the prin
pes of Government We decline alliances adverse to
peace. We no disposition, and disclam
all right to medde in disputes whether internal foreign
that may other countries regarding them their actual
state social communities and preserving astric neutrality
in all their controversies"
In his speech the Panama Mission, March, 1926, he
said
"I viii now, Mr. President call the attention Of the Senate
another view Of this subject question Of the
character and most deeply affecting the dearest interests
the countya question growing considerations which
have heretofore occupied the best minds and interested the
purest hearts country has produced Would be rise
sl.a.
& foreign States The President has said tina,
to form alliances is not among the motives attendance
the Congress- But what description of alliance does he
mean? They Of various kinds and of different extent
We at that Congress- TO spuste in form land Ica
not in what that win resist attempt at colonization by
the Powers Of Europe in this hemisphere within
borders IL you pease and that in the event of inter-
ference their part in the struggle between Spain and the
Spanish American States viii make with
the latter in resisting IT, To this end have been invited
and these points have promised that Ministers
shall have fall pocers We must do this the whole affair
becomes empty pageantry which, though it may be the off
spring Of personal ambition will assuredly terminate in
tional disgrace. Call il alliance, whatever you
please 1t is oficot at with the established
policy Government And is this light matter Sir,
when proposed subvert fundamental principle in
foreign policy in the support Of which we stand cone among
enmen endeared to the people, and upon whose deep
been erected the magnificent superruce Of
unequalled national propeyit surely becomes those en-
trusted with the management of affairs TO and weigh
with scrupuous exactness the importance Of the STEP
az Weld TO no man in my anxious wishes for the
the Spanish American States. viii far think any
American citizen ought to TO them the blessings
OF free government commend the socude which has been
manifested by Government this subject and have
course desire 10 discourage IL.
"Bu against all alliances, against all armed confede
races confederacies Of any how specou
disguised in what shape they Ioppose them
The States question have the power and the IL unit
and their principles TO resist force that Europe
can against them. IL is only by being the
principles upon which their Revolution founded by suffer
ing foreign influence distract and divide hem that their
depepdence can endangered But happen what may
he 10
ing shall IL in the Of designs shall be
manifested steps taken in this hemisphere by any foreign
Power which far affect interest honor make
necessary that should in their Defence will be
done; there Is TO doubt IL
"he decision Of that question may safely be left to those
after That love Of country and Of freedom which
anmates public councils is not confined to us,
likely TO become extinct We require neither alliance
agreement compel perform whatever duty enons
national character IL best and should be only
pledge Meanwhile let bestow upon neahbors, tn,
young republics Of the South the moral aid Of good example
To make that example sautary let exhibit mode
ration in mness in adversely devotion
country and its institutions and above ALL that qua
TO the existence Of republican Governmentou fde,
% nritten Consfifafioa."
William c. Rves, high minded and patriotic O
Virginia, said:
connexon with Spanish America is that il to the
ofberfy Sir my opinion best advance the
liberty by the influence Of example, and by presenting
the world the spectacle Of prosperous and happy people
blessed in the enjoyment of their free institutions Let then
for the sake Of mankind we'll ourselves attend
perfect and build MP political institutions
improve the gifts Of Providence with which have beer
crowned by means Of aeloaton which time and
perence may supply, that they may remain to posery
and stand in the eyes oft the world ut and
model Of human freedom. Let above all things avoid the
dangers Of being drawn into foreign which
have IN all ages been the grave republican liberty Wed