The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-01


friends in the cembustbe society which he In part rep
resented But he knew also (and gentlemen may smie)
IN
He might be overthrown but he would submit to the
saernoe, and when Kossuth shall read his speech, he
should condescend to do he would that however
We may open hearts, ID only sympathy and In
pmsnt and that presented our own bright example
Mr. GIppINos said that they could bring forward no
buaess Of importance without discussing other mat
M Most heartily dS he sssS with the
But why should that gentleman arragn him before the
House when he (Mr Gddfngs) had not occupied the at
scorn that higher power but that law operating
and the gentleman will descend to the charnel house Of
iCrs the House, he (dr Gdding,) would give his visws
the subject OF peace and war He suppressed
mis- sentiments but he desired that the resolution
might be brought to VOTE He desirous Of paying
to Kossuth the compliment of admiration and respect
and was desrous that the House should do it He had
no idea Of involving this nation In war-none in the
least
Mr. RICHARDSON could not any difference between
the amendments now pendiug Neither ofthempedged
to vote for either Of them He unwilling to go any
further He concurred in the sentiment that should
our country must be involved inwar 1t should be
acconnt He repeated he was willing tQextend hos
pitslities to Koxpth, but not to Kossuth's policy
committing this government to the doctrine which Kos
suth propagatss he so regarded It, would receive
from him all the condemnation which he capable of
giving it, If this government should connect itself with
the principles proposed 1t would commit US to policy
which would destroy our own liberty in short period Of
time He then proceeded to speak Of Koscusko who
had battled for liberties and who did not receive
from honors similar to those now designed for Kos
But he would not cont, asst Koscusko with Kossuth be-
Of his respect for the dead. He wished say
that, from intimate association with members of the
two houses, he did not believe there twenty
bers prepared to sanction the doctrines Of Koesuth with
regard to II terventon If so, those who carried
away by the enthusiasm running through the land
should pause he did not believe nineteen tweneths
of the people approved Of the doctrine II he could
have his way there should be distinct understand.
ing and Kossuh told in language not to be mistaken,
that this government has no idea Of involving their
country in the policy which he proposases.
Mr. MARSHALL of KY, alluded to the remarks that the
resolution not designed to open the hall fer ha-
raneue; but he had seen stated in the papers that
Kossuth had retiredto prepare speech for delivery
before Congress He did not how the could
look at that portrait of Washington and then listen to
the doctrines which Kossuh avows without abhorrence
Haye fallen low this, to extend to him
plment before bestowed any except our ally,
Lafayette? He willing to act in his private capa-
cty but this sacred hail. wheR gentlemen are assem-
bed legislative purposes he not willing to
into school house. to listen to lessons Of wisdom from
Louis Kossuth anybody else.
Mr. INGERsoIL said he had spent q considerable por
ton Of time in the doninons of the Northern power,
whose troops had crushed the hopes Of Hungary and
her leader into foreign lands. He had witnessed
her struggle and defeat-a temporary one he trusted
but knowing what he did of the struggle he should be
unworthy Of sat in this body-knowing too, the
wishes Of the people he be hesitate
moment as to vote on this resolution. But this
not the occasion into the history Of the Hun
earian The time for speaking had gone-the tins
for action has arrived This individual is in
try-he is at our doors Shall wound him in the
house his friends? In giving his wished to
be understood being opposed in common with other
gentlemen to interference with the affairs of Europe for
he had viewed with alarm The men who surround Kos
SOUTH end IL commenced iuterfe.enee with foreign
States the ound will afterwards be claimed to interiors
with the affairs Of country. He placed himself
on the platform Of non Intervention. but 1t seemed
that gosd faith to say nothing OF humanity, requires
the passage Of the resolution.
affairs of foreign nations, was in favor CT extending
suitable respect TO Kossuth He would not, however,
admit that we afraid ship sent for him,
nations guest. Let Kos,uth speak much he
plea,es. He wiling that Kossuth should address
the people in every Congr esiona district and IT, after
that the pc ope should depart from uniform line of
policy and thereby overturn their government II would
argue that our instu ons were based on false soun-
dation Kossuth may have the rabble OF New rk and
unprincipled demagoaues, with their huzzas at his
heels and who may they ready to do anything;
would However, let Kossuth speak Who's afraid?
(Laughter) 1fyou have surplus funds fork over. We
rich and liberal and afford such depletion He
regarded this question OF civility and courtesy
which involved nothing beyond that There ought to
have been no debate or argument about 1T.
Mr.. STEPHENS Of Ga replied to some portions Of Mr..
Genry's speech and said that Ko'suth wanted armed
interv II extend the privilege of the Hoor to
Kosuh will be to some extent evidence Of the sp
probation of the principle What have here to-
day Che asked). An American Congress, sworn TO
support the constitution, riding over the rules
Of the rules declares that person shalt be prvi-
legged to enter this hall except such designated
Another provides that days notice shall be given to
change this rule But the rules ridden day
Poor defenders of liberty when you have made mock
cry Of He made earnest appeal to stand by
the sttuten and the supremacy of the laws As to
Kosuth offered him shelter in extensive do.
main, pursued and hunted down as he was. We bade
him welcome exile, but not propag amidst H
repudates the idea of exile and asks to change
the policy Of this government As Americans we must
meet the issue He prepared for it. Kossuth Ia
grea, man he carries bis measures but 1t Is tins that
he should have bis deuon the action of this
try removed
Mr. GENTRY briefly replied to the violation Of rules
and eaid IN substance, that the thunders Of his friend
(Mr stephens) should have been heard previous
casiops.
Mr.. RASTouL in favor Of the resolution. The
of Hungary the Of sovereign indepeu
dent States and Kossuh stands here the nrs European
cha npon Of State rights This is the highest claim Kos
suth had hs regard and that of the civilized world
He welcomed Kossuth because he loved the Union
because Kossuh has all his life been opposed to cenra
lizston.
Mr. EwING was understood to oppose the resolution,
and Kossulh had everywhere proclaimed his ideas Of
Intervention we should know how far we are to 60.
Mr.. TAYLOR obtained the floor, when the committee
rose.
And without disposing of the resolution,
The House adjourned.