The republic., 1852-01-12

hut for a great country ia which life and property
shall be secure religion and the worship OF the
Deity observed, good morals cultivated, coIhlherCe
and The arts encoura ged, aud the general prospe-
~ of all classes maintained and advanced
liz strikea me, and | repeat the sentiment ohly 10
show the strength OF my own conNiclioh, Sn', ou'
great desny on earth Is, to exhibit the prao'ea-
bihty of good, safe, secure. popular SoVe'hiHeh'S'
to prove, aud hope we do prove, that tneie may
be security for property ana ior PerSonai Hsn'S,
that there may be the maintenance OF reiglon ana
morals: that there mny be an extensive diffusion o
knowledge. a carrying on OF all branches OF oduca-
ton TO their highest pitch, by means OF institutions
founded on republican principles.
Gentlemen, the events OF the past year are many,
and some OF them moet interesting. They seem to
result from indefinite purpose OF those who wish
to meliora,e the condition OF things IN Europe
They had no distinct ideas. There may be mel
dental benefits arising from the scenes OF turmoil
and Of blood; but no general and settled change
These wars may somewhat assuage the lmperiai
away of despots. They may serve to convince those
who hold despotic power that they may snake their
own thrones If they do not yield something to pop
ular demands In that sense some good may come
OF these events ~
Then gentlemen, there Is another aspect. We
have all had our sympathies enlisted In the Hun-
garian effort for liberty. We have all wept at Its
failure. We thought we saw more rational nope
any other part of Europe, where the question has
been in agitation within the last twelve months,
But despotic power from abroad intervened to sup
press that hope.
II
know. For my part. at this moment, feel more
indignant at recent events connected with Hunga
ry than at all those which passed in her struggle
for liberty. l see that the Emperor OF Russia de
mapds Of Turkey that the noble Kossuth and his
companions shall be given up, to be dealt with at
his pleasure. And see that this demand is made
in derison of the established laws of nations.
Gentlemen, there 10 something on earth greater
than arbitrary or despotic power; the earthquake
has it's power; but there 10 something among men
capable Of shaking despotic thrones than
lightning, wbirlwind or earthquake; that is, the
excited and aroused Indignation OF the whole civil
lied world. Gentlemen, the Emperor OF RusAla
holds himself to be bound by the law OF nations,
from the fact that he negotiates with civilized ma
tions and that he forms alliances and treaties. lie
professes in fact TO live in civilized age, and to
govern an enlightened nation. say that if, under
these crc ances, he shall perpetrae so great
violation of national law as TO seize these Hunga-
rians and to them, he will stand as Grim
ina malefactor in the view Of the public law Of the
world The whole world will be the tribunal to
Try him, and he must appear before 1t, and hold up
his hand, and plead, and abide its Judgment
The Emperor of Russia Is the supreme law -glver
in his own country, and. for aught know. The
executor of that law also. But, thanks be to God,
he is not the supreme law giver or executor OF the
national law; and every offence against that is an
offence against the rights OF the civilized world;
and, il he breaks that law In the case OF Turkey
or any other case, the whole world has right TO
call him out, and to demand his punishment.
Our rights as a nation, like those OF other ma
tons, are held under the sanction of national law
law which becomes more important from day TO
day-a law which none who profess TO agree to 1t
are at liberty 10 violate Nor let him imagine that
mere force can subdue the general sentiment Of
mani kind 1t is much more likely TO extend that
sentiment, and to destroy the power which he most
desires TO establish and secure.
Gentlemen, the bones of poor John Wick!lh
were dug out of his grave seventy years after his
death and burnt for his heresy, and his ashes were
thrown upon river in Warwickshire. Some pro-
phet Of that day said.
1.-THE Avon TO the Severn runs,
The Severn TO the sea,
And Wickliff's dust shall spread abroad,
Wide the waters be-"
Gentlemen, If the blood Of kossuth is taken by
an absolute, unqualified, unjustihabe violation Of
national law, what will It sppease, what will it pa
city? Ii will mingle with the earth, IT will mix
with the waters Of the ocean, the whole civilized
world will snuff it in the air, and il will return
with awful retribution on the heads OF those viola
tore OF national law and universal justice. can
not say when, or in what form; but depend upon
It, that If such an act take place then thrones, and
prncipalites. and powers, must look out for the
conscquepces.
And now, gentlemen let us do our part; let us
understand the position in which we stand, as the
great Republic Of the world at the most interesting
era Of the world. Let consider the mission and
the destiny which Providence seems 10 have de-
signed for us, and let 80 take care OF our own
conduct, that with irreproachable hearts aud witt
hands void of offence we may stand up whenever
and wherever called upon aud, with voice not tu
be dsregarded say this shall not be done. at least
WITHOUT oar pIote7t
Extract from Mr. wEBsTER's Letter 10 Nr. Iarsh,
February y, ls5i, resPeefing The liberation Of nos
flh.f
IL is Understood by this Government that Mr.
kossuth, and forty or dhy others, his companions,
are in confinement Ia Kutaynh in Asa Minor.
where they have been for year or more, and that
they continue to feel earnest desire 10 come 10
. the United States
Yon will cause it to be strongly represented that
while this Government has no desire or intention
10 interfere, in any manner with questions OF pub
lie policy, or international or municipal relations
Of other governments, not affecting the rights Of
ate own citizens and while IL has entire confidence
in the justice and msgnanimi,y and dignity OF the
Sublime Porte, yet, on matter OF such universal
interest, Il hopes that suggesuons proceeding
from no other motives than those OF friendship
aud respect for the Porte, desire for the contin-
unnce and perpetuity Of its Independence and dig.
nifed position among the nations Of the earth, and
sentiment II commi.sernton for the Hungarian
eYiles-may be received by the Porte In the same
friendly tpirit in Vhch they are offered, and that
the grow ing good feeling sndincreasinR intercourse
between the two governments may be still further
fOstered and extended, by happy concurrence OF
opinion, and reciprocity ofconhdence upon the ~
upoL all other subjects. Compliance with tao
wishes II the Government and people OF the nited
gtates in this respect, will be regarded az friendly
recognition Of their intercosson, and a. proof Of
national gooI Vill and regnrd.
The course which the Sublime Porte pursued, IN
refusing 70 allow the Hungarian eIiles 10 be seized
upon iB coil by the fJrces Of foreign State, or 20
arrest ond deliver them Up it,ei 20 their pursuers,
vas hailed with universal appreciation. u might be
said with gratitude, everywhere throughout the
United States; and this sentiment Was not The lcss
strong because the demand upon the Sublime
Porte made by governments confident Ia their
great military power, with armies in the field OF
vast strength, flushed with recent victory, and
whose purposes were not 10 be thwarted OF their
pur.ut stayed by any obstacle lees than the inter
position q an empire prepared 10 maintain the In
volatility Of lie territories and its absolute sOvc-
reiRuty over its own s0l.
This Government. jealous Of its own territorial
rights, regarded with great respect and hearty
appreciation the firm and lofty position assumed
by Ms Imperial Majesty ht that time, and 90
proudly maintained under circumstances we'll cal
culated 20 inspire doubt, and against demands
urged with such gravity and supported by 30 Tor.
midable an array. His Imperial Majesty felt that
be should he no longer independent prince II he
consented 70 be anything less than the sovereign
- his own d0nni0ns.
While thus regarding the political position aud
conduct of the Sublime Porte IN reference 90 other
powers, his maiesty's ReuerOsity In providing iOr
the wants Of the fuRitFes, thus unes pectedly and
in 90 great numbers. throwing Themselves upon
his protection, is considered equally worthy Of ad.
mirstiOn.
90 the other hand, it is not difficult 10 conceive
what nay have been the considerations which led
che sublime Porte 10 consent 90 remove these per
ff rcguIra them reuaIr 10