The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-01-20
From the Nep Orleans Picapme.
The Answer to Ko.suth.

| The Answer to KOssuth.
| In the Senate of Alabama on the Sd prcaml-
| BILE and series OF resolutions were unanimously
| adopted dcprecating the sprit OF interference in
European politics, and declaring it to be the duty
of the Government and people Of the United States
"to cultivate relations of amity and good will with
all the nations of the earth,' "to have cntangng
alliances with none." and "to practice literally
| the doctrines of non -interyention."
The Mobile Register anticipates equal unanimiy
in the House of Representatives.
The motive avowed for this declaration at the
present time is, that there have been popular in
dications in some of the States and speeches, and
acts Of public men, high in the confidence of the
people of the United States, which induce the APP
prehenson that for the want of cooler reflection,
our people may be entangled in the quarrels of
tions far removed from US II is meant a decla-
ration that the State of Alabama does not approve
of the policy of Intervention in European affairs
urged and solicited by Kossuth. In that sense it is
in keeping with the general sentiment Of the whole
country, evinced in manner which leaves no pos
sible doubt of the prsponderating pubiVo1nion
in this country.
few speakers at public gatherings, in the
abandon of social meetings, uttering their own
spec ulations the infallible exponent of public
opinion, without authority to represent or know
ledge to have understood it, led the illustrious
Magyar TO expect national recognition of his
cause and national pledges to sustain it in the terms
which he desires, by the proclamation Of doctrines
which bind us to the employment of the sovereign
power Of the country to make them respected by
the absolute governments of Europe.
But these eflervescences OF individual enthusiasm
were but temporary, and passed away almost with
the hour in which they were generated. Even in
New York strong remonstrances came up from
quarters entitled TO grave attention, against any
commttal to the extent principle Of these de-
mands; and the most Jealous admirers Of Kossuth--
the man, the orator, and the patrot-warned him of
the into which he would be led by taking the
self-appointcd orators of committees and cqucs for
true oracles of the American people. At Phadel-
phia, Baltimore. and finally at Washington, the
proof accumulated so, that, long ere this Kossuth
himself must be thoroughly satisfied that the sensc
of this nation is emphatically and overwhelmingly
against any Interpolation behalf Of a promised
revolution in Hungary, which may require us TO
be involved in European politics and take part
in European
Neither Congress nor the President have left any
room to doubt what is the sentiment of those de-
partments of the Government. In the House Of
Representatives, the most popular branch, a direct
proposition that Kossnths policy ought to be adopt
ed. received but six votes, and candidly believe
that that is at least full representation Of the
door opinion The number who would approve Of
a proclamation of American Intervention in order
TO deter Russia from marching her troops to the
support of Austria in suppre ssing revolution
in Hungary, with the indispensable obligation of
enforcing that non intervention by arms and alli-
ances, is positively Insignificant. Much of the APP
parent support which the policy yet receives i.
given without consideration Of the consequences or
from belief that mere declaration of opinion ia
t.,
| events as they rise. Whenever the subject is ex-
amncd calmly, apart from the mere ardor of adj
miration for the great orator, whose persuasive
tongue implores 30 feengly in behalf of a brave
nation and holy cause, the conviction is arrived
at that mere professions will be idle words exposing
to ridicue if not to shame, unless they are meant
to signify determination which will be upheld by
all the power Of the people.
The mission of Kossuih to the Government and
people Of this country has, therefore, its unequivo.
cal answer, and that answer is plain refusal 10
become the organizers and revolution in
Europe.
This is not only the dictate Of a sound general
policy, in maintenance Of an approved system
but it is a conclusion to which the circumstances of
the presented would necessarily lead us, if we
do not determine TO cast off all reserve and mise
the flag OF perpetual warfare against nonarchies
and dospotism all over tho world. The condition
Of Hungary places her, unbappily. beyond our
help. Kossuth tells us, proof of the extremity
Of her need for assistance that ono hundred thou
sand Russian troops can be prcoipitatcd upon her
within thirty hours. They hem her around with
an immense army, ready to be sent forward at a
moments notice of revolution. The first blow
struck will be the invocation for the Gar to give
the signal for march. The revolution would Ger
tainly be crushed before America could know of
the rianr- and crusbed befnrc Tho r;s;,y couId -
made, if this country should give warning by
| cspousing il in advance, and throwing on, its
threats of interference ihcse arc lamentable
truths, which make national intervention for
Hungary, in its beet form, utterly useless to aid
| her in making revolution or in carrying il on
1t would bind TO cause which we cannot as
sst, for nature time, and space arc srainst it, The
effort would only be to involve us in a whirlpool of
European ware, wherein Hungary would gain no.
thing from our interference, and would end
Ourselves plunged into vortex from which We
could not hope to escape without terrible lose and
suffering
The decision against Interpolation for Hungary
docs not depend, thtn, entirely upon the affirm
anco Of principle We could no, her MS she
wishes even If we would II would he n sacri-
fee without any corresponding advantages. Were
20 consent, IL would prooipitatc her fate, and,
before could reach her enemies in any quarter
she would b. subducd, and our efforts would be
vain to restore her until VIC had ovorr.,n Europe
aud overthrown two empires.
For such enterprises the American people nrc not
prepared and TO this extent aud against my such
consequences, they inncxibly welded to tho
policy Of non intervention. The eloqucnce of Kos
suh, and the galantry and sufcrings Of his UNI
happy countrymcn. touch our feelings deeply. and
kindlc our highest admration; but they cannot
persuade us into a career Of such mighty and un-
| awaiting sacrifices
CHANeE or PoLrTIos.--A late number Of the Pal
metto State Banner makes the following announce
| ment:
"Aftcr this week tho Palmetto State Banner, and
the STATE Rights Republican, will cease TO reflect the
views and opinions of the separate Secession party
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