The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-03-20

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Mr.. cASs. The resolution did not require me to be
there Il voluntary ACT on the part Of the other
Two gentlemen OF The commillee was ousy a. inc
Mr. JONES In the debate on this question il was
stated by member OF the committee that they mad re-
present. but the from New York stated dis
tinctly 10 the Senate that the conmttee had received
Kossuh and conveyed him to Browns Hotel there TO be
entertained. i do not know whether all the committee
were present or not, and do moi care
Mr. SEWARD Ii is due 10 the honorable and dis
tinguished senator from Michigan that ! should state
made by the chairman of the committee Ihlr SHELDsl
and myself. and that the honorable and distinguished
senator from Michigan did not attend us in making the
s. NJ, - by hs
being excused from attending account OF his age, Dig
solves itself into this. The senator from Michigan
the committee from his age. dignity, and position, was ex
cused from attending by the others seems that he was
moi there did not know and il the senator had not
manifested some more feeling than thought my remarks
called for, should not have responded ! am sorry ne
present on that occasion hope he will not be
absent other occasions hereafter. alluded 10
the phrase deep concern used in his resolution. and
gave all the explanation which he possibly claim
under his speech and stated distinctly that my objection
TO the term its equivoca import-that II was lett 10
the construction OF every gentleman, according to his
whim caprice TO interpret 1t as he pleased. That was
my objection. Nothing more. Now, does the senator
where be first left it, But the senator quotes from the
speech OF Lord Palmerston 10 prove that England coin
cides with this great question Why, does not that
distinguished senator know that the very opinions and
principles which were proclaimed by Lord Palmerston
cost him his seat, and that dynastya new set OF
princIpeshas been avowed as the policy OF the govern
ment Of England! Why, it 10 manifest TO all that
England does not mean TO take the position to which
some have assigned her. Then, where are left? To
fight the battles solitary and alone England can have
no relations OF alliance with us in such cause We
can anticipate participation in il from the government
OF England.
The senator says that I do him injustice when talk
about sympathy being delayed long Why am he
could not have listened TO my speech, for applied
one single, solitary remark OF that to him. My remarks
on that subject were applied alone to the senator from
tanly very unaccusomed to conflicts Of this Sort partc-
ulary with one 40 distinguished the senator from
Michigan. have learned one thing-never TO make an
assault unless know that can back it, know very well
that that senator has offered the resolution 10 which he
fers. have read it, and have read his speech the
subject and am very happy that the senator has given
me an opportunity to speak of that resolution. 1t
not directed in favor Of Hungary against Russia but
simply resolution OF inquiry to know whether it
oi proper ana expeden 70 discontinue our diplomatic Re.
boundless sympathy that seems to fill and heave the
bosoms OF senators Now he inveghs strongly against
Austria, and he did at that time; bat that after the
conflict bad ended The time for the struggle had passed
away. When the mighty struggle was going on--while
Hungary was bleeding al every pore-when she op-
pressed in all her borders and when the hordes were upon
her-why was not that voice heard then To come
afterwards and offer resolution 10 discontinue diplomatic
relations with Austria was very poor consolation to
hungary when she had fought and BLEED. and then In
chains and suffering II sympathy avails anything, il is
when we suffering II is TO be rendered. let il
come when we fghting and not when have fallen
did not say word that subject in relation TO the
senator from Michigan. My remarks in relation 10 il
were addressed TO the senator from New York But he
says there several why should adopt his
resolution and the protest which il contains What
they will not detan the Senate by reciting them all
w'h nad tune 70 nvssgs sn them briefly as
put u on record, what does II amount tor What
s there OF any protest unless you to enforce il
Why do you protest II is in order that you may have
the legal remedies, or the remedies that power may
secure TO you; and yet the senator wants put pro-
test on record and at the same time declaration that
does not amount to anythngtha he does not mean TO
fight II out II you do TO stand up il, you
had better say nothing about II, and not put upon
ord TO stand there as monument OF shame, when trod
den under foot and despsed by all the nations Of the
earth, to stand mockery record to teach that the
days OF our degeneracy have commenced. Why put il
there, unless you mean to maintain and defend II. II
you mean to cay H. and 10 stand II, then will hear
you. q st tFie
The senator wishes TO see the inviolabty Of the law
OF nations sustained He wishes TO make proclamation
suppose to all the ends OF tho eah and that is be
the inviolabIlity OF the law OF nations Well il that
senator or this Senate, or this has the power
TO make such proclamation. and i would be regarded
and obeyed by other nations, might be willing to agree
10 II but where do we learn hat edct, proclama
ton, or protest. issuing from this government, great,
nRnty anu powerful as IL Is, ana as nope may con-
tlnue TO be- would establish the inviolabdy OF the law
OF nalionsl
But, the senator says that II does no other good il
will strengthen the purposes of the friends OF freedom
in other nations. God knows that if could strengthen
the heart OF one solitary voary OF liberty throughout the
world, would gladly do How would you strengthen
the hearts, and engage the hopes Of the down rodden
oppressed of the earth, by protest against the injustice
and ngratude OF other powers exercised towards Them
and at the same time accompany that protest with
sarance that you do not mean TO have any fuss about it,
that you do mol mean to fight about IT, and that you
ply mean to tell them that they great set of
dels, and cruel and oppressive and that is all that
mean II you want to carry consolation to the heart of
the oppressed, II you nerve them for the conflict
tell them that they are rghell them to trust to God and
the mighty spirit OF liberty, and that will stand by
them, and help them 10 fight the battles OF freedom
DO you not think that that would help them little more
than this protest. with protocol attached that you
do not mean to fight aboutiti
Liberty Why the senator talks largely about liberty
throughout the world do not know whether he
70 extend that remark throughout all borders not
he does, there is something stop 90 for liberty
out 90 Tor that sort OF liberty which the constitution
recognises; and when broad sweep made for liberty
throughout the world and for free and perfect equality
enter protest just iheea protest which shall main.
tain at all hazards and TO the last extremity forced
upon me.
can the from Michigan that il was NOT
my purpose 10 have assailed him unjuslly simply de-
sired to do him justice, and for aught can tell that is the
very last thing he wants to be done That was my pur
posenothng more have not set down aught in malice
nor aught exienuated. meant personal nnkndness
or dsrespect TO anybody. | meant TO speak plainly,
frankly and fearessy, "a shall ever do, ack nowiedg
ing my proper responsibilities 10 myself a gentleman
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