The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-01-03

resolutlon D0th In substance ana pnraseOlogy Nlht
object Ia to appoint five gentlemen to ,Dait on
Louis kossuth.
MIR. STUART rose for the purpose Of saying Il
gentlemen who favored the resolution, and to thoss
| sentatiyes of thirty one American States to take
| definite action at once. lie avowed himself read y
| 10 vote for any form Of words to accomplish the
object, and urged gentlemen to meet on some COM
| mon ground.
| MIR. STEPHENS, Of Georgia, abiding to what
| had been charged to the opponents OF the resolu-
| tion said That, while no was right in a minority
ne would never surrender TO any majority. What,
! he asked constitutes tyranny! When one man
! or many assume power we have no right to recog-
Mise; and those who surrender to such usurped
power false TO their duty, He then spoke about
| the violation of the rules, made pursuant to the
| Constnution and, in conclusion, avowed that he
would fight the majority al long IA be could stand
| upon principle; and should maintain the rules OF
| the House as long as kossuh shall stand forth az
the defender OF the rights and liberties OF Hungary.
| Mr.. WALSH spoke of the spontaneou and bril-
liant manner in whick Kossuth has everywhere
| been received and asked where does he first re-
ceve chill Not from the IS aristocratic Senate,
! but from the offspring OF the masses So history
| will read. You refused to give him hospitality.
| He urged the adoption of the resolution, COM
pliment to the distinguished visitor for services in
the cause OF frecmcn and because OF his genius and
exalted character
| Mr.. NEWTON said that it better to let the
proposition go to the world simply a naked COM
| pliment, disconnected from every other subject ];
auu ne warned gentlemen tn0t TWO tnlTuS OF UlS
great nation in favor OF admitting Kossuth into
| the hall in the manner proposed.
MIR. CLARKE deprecated portion Of the debate
upon the resolution, and expressed his regret that
| matters foreign TO il had been discussed.
Mr.. BELL took the ground that, as Kossuth had
| been invited to door, it would be bIedch, Of
hospitality not to invite him to the table Ind give
him char. \
! Mr. FULLER, Of Penney lvania, said that the re-
solution should at once have received the unani-
nous applobation Of the House, as it was designed
mere act of courtesy. He remarked that in
ltaly, Hungary, Ireland, and elsewhere, there was
the spiri or liberty which will rise to resistance.
Sooner later it will burst forth and flame up 10
heaven. He trusted that the time would arrive
quickly when the oppressed nations would rise up
| against their oppressors and overthrow them
Whether s tho time for Nd to interfere ia very
much question OF policy, and the nation must be
backed by the power Of the nation. When the
time arrives. and it shall be for the interest OF our
people forciby to interfere in the affairs OF Europe,
then he should be prepared to vote for ouch pro-
| position.
| Mr. MANN of Massac husetts, urged the adop
ton Of the resolution; and said, in conclusion, do
not stand here and rather insult him with codness.
| We are az cold iceberg in pantaloons. 1t s
| dsrepulab.e to the House.
| Mr. TAYLOR offered amendment; and, in
the course Of his explanation, denied that thore has
been any official act to render Kossuh the guest OF
| the nation.
| Mr.. BOVINE, AZ the friend of Kossuth and Hun
| gary, and one who voted with tho majority, ap-
|
they did not wish. to involve the country in diff
Guilty. He expressed the hope that those captious
arguments would not longer be continued.
Mr.. MOLONY was for passing the resolution
hand, heart, and head; and charged that FAC
tious minority were opposed to q majority OF the
American people.
Mr.. CULLUM earnestly defended tho minority,
and said he was against Intervention, and would
do homage to no living man. OF all things he de-
tested man worship.
Mr.. MEADE thought that his brethren OF the
South had manteated undue senstiveness in
relation to this subject He would always be found
foremost in advocating freedom throughout the
world but would not involve his country in inter-
yention.
Mr.. BOCOCK defended his course, aud branded
ialse, so far he was concerned as one OF the
minority the charge of having resorted TO a revo-
lutiouary course. lie should not have acted as he
did, had not the rules of the House been trampled
under foot by the majority.
Mr.. SAVAGE believed that he had no cause &c
pay personal compliment {acting here as rep
rcsentative) to any man, believing 1t TO be con
trary to the powers OF the Constitution. lie was
not sworn TO look after the personal interests OF
Hungary but after those Of the United Statee, and
he was opposed 10 changing the well-estabshed
/ policy of our Government
! MIR. JOHNSON, Of Arkansas, was in favor of the
resolution, and earnestly expressed the hope that
gentlemen would proceed at once 10 dispose OF the
subject before them.
! Mr.. BRENTON advocated amendment,
which he proposed, 10 the effect that the passage OF
in favor Of the principles advocated by Louis Kos
auth.
| Mr.. MOORE, Of Louisiana, defended his course
who voted with the minority on several oc-
casions although he intended TO vote for the resolu'
/ ton; but not 10 endorse Kossuth's idea Of non
intervention.
Mr.. ROBINSON expressed the hope that the
friends Of the resolution would cease TO offer
amendments, that they might the sooner take tho
vote.
Mr.. BROWN, OF Mississippi, offered an amend
mcnt, and made remarks, IN substance that, in
voting for the resolution. members were not TO be
understood pro con against Intervention.
Mr.. FOWLER rose to ask the friends OF the res
olution 10 abstain from speaking. lie wac in ia
yor OF tho resolution, but opposed to any amend
mont.
/ The question was then taken on pending
amendment, but quorum voted The roll was
called 10 note absentees, and the result reported to
| the House
! A quorum having answered TO their names
The Houee again went into committee, when
! Mr. CLINGHAN myved that the committee
/ rise. lie expressed the hope that the majority
would sustain the motion. lie had never seen the
minority fail to beat the majority in ths body
| The committee rose and
! The SPEAKER laid before the House several
/ Executive Communications, which were appropri-
atcly referred.
And the House adjourned till Monday.