Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-01-08

cherished from the earliest portion Of orr history
up TO the present hour
Mr.. Carter protested against Intervention be-
ing coupled with the resolution.
The amendment of Mr.. Harris was adopted
and then, in connection with another amendment
| rejected. to include the exed associates Of Kos
tuth in the resolution. he was for representing
the lnapsacks as well as the epauleites
Mr.. Majors warmly advocated the resolution
Mr.. Dean spoke Of the miserable arrange
menis attending kossuth's reception at the cars
in this city, and Of the Influences at work out
side this House TO defeat the resolution, and
said he would vote for the resolution because he
was instructed to do So
! Mr. Williams opposed Intervention. and pre-
dicied this would be an element III the next
Presidential election.
| Mr.. Bayley of Va offered an amendment
which was reiected-that nothing should be
construed as expressive Of design to involve
ourselves in cntangling alliances with European
powers and he enforced this in strong Ian
guage
Mr.. Sweetzer advocated intervention if Rus
STA and Austria interfere in the Hungarian strnr-
giles and one hundred thousand people Of Ohio
are prepared to act upon it.
MIR. Stanton of Tennessee. was for the resolu-
tom but against any expression Of opinion Two
millions of armed men in Europe now hold in
check three hundred millions Of people; and
the time may come when we can and will assist
in securing liberty to the oppressed.
Mr.. Nenable dssented from the doctrine adj
trne advanced by Mcssrs. Bssol and Stanton.
and said that such interference would involve
our country in ruin
Mr.. TAYLOR opposed the resolution and was
for adhering to the established policy of Wash
inGion.
Mr. Giddlngs exposed what he called the in.
consstencies of Taylor. Nenabe and Bayley,
who once voted for a resolution sympathIHng
with the down trodden of Europe.
Mr.. Churchill offered an amendment that the
resolution is meant as a compliment only and
opposed the resolution, predicting that before
the session closes resolution Will be introduced
pledging this government to Intervention.
Mr.. McMulen denied that kossuth is the ma
ton's guest and condemned Intervention.
Mr.. Appleton Of Maine contended that the
resolu ion was merely one of courtesy, and spoke
iavorably Of Kossuth.
Mr. Grow defended the attacks made on Kos
suuh.
Mr. Stanton. Of Ky. moved to amend by in
seuing the three resolutions known as Kossuth's
Platform. Rejected
Mr. Bayly addressed the committee against
irtcpaton.
Mr. Richardson offered an amendment, that
the Speaker request the Committee To- report
whether in their opinion the resolution inviting
Father Mathew to seat in the Hail. committed
the members Of Congress and the Government
TO the cause Of temperance Received VITA
shouts of laughter
Mr. Votes was ia favor of the Original resolu.
lion. Congress should NOT be- behind the people,
but give him warm welcome. If was inter-
vauuon 90 express our adherence of Austrian
and Russian tyranny. then ne was for %.
Mr. Gray WAS 10 favor of the original r,solu-
too, and opposed TO mcndmems OF auy hnd.
Various amendments were moved no quorum
voted although there was one present, and the
ro. bad Go be called repeatedly 10 note absentees
Neither the enemie. of the resolution nor It's
friends, would give in.
Motions were made and voted down that the
rise.
The omnilro, finally, without quorum, rose.
Mr Stanley moved ana adjournment.
NcgatNed, by yea and nay.
FnoIly the contest was given up by the friends
IF the resolution and without voting on it the
House adjourned tall Friday.
FRlDAY, Jan. 3
SENATE.-The gallery was denselv crowded,
{ being reported that Kossuth was to visit the
senate this morning they were all disappointed,
however, as he does not come TIL Monday
Today being assigned for the consideration
If private business, Mr.. Downes presented sew.
toA po's,ivu- ns 10 Mexican claims, complaining
hat INJUSTICE bad been done them, and asking
luther relief
4 message from the President was read.
Alr Clarke notified the Senate of his intention
10 Introduce Joint resolution reafIirming the set
tied non-inteUentlon policy.
Alr Walker presented a memorial Of the In
i1siual Congress asking the recall of the Minis
ter To France and suspension Of all diplomatic
and commercial intercourse 10 consequence of
Louis Napoleon's recent usurpatiuns
Ii was read, and Nessrs Walker and Under
wood moved ITS reference to the Committee on
Foreign Relations.
Alr M,ugum moved thqt it be laid on thctable,
as 1t proposed reversal of the entire policy of
the Government
Mr. Mason favored the motion to lay t on the
table
Mr. Dawson advocated IFS reference, and said
that # change in the foreign policy was con-
templated be wanted to know it immediately.
Mr. Walker said that the memorialists were
entitled TO respect.
Mr. Butler spoke against the wild projects of
the Industrial Congress.
MIR Understood sustained It's reference. and
also made personal explanation, DENYING that
he had the private interview with Mr. Bodisco.
the Russian Minister attributed to him ov a let
ter writer
MIR Dawson also spoke in favor of its refer
encc.
Mr. Davis expressed his sentiments nj some
length, showing the imp3ssbiity of establishing
free governments by force: and he bopcd tbat
the subject would be fully discussed.
After some further debate the memorial was
laid upon the table.
The President transmitted to the Senate a pa
per showing the necessity of an immediate nm.
/ preparation for the Mexican indemnify.
! Mr. Dawson introduced a bill refundino the
state of Georgia certain moneys expended in
/ the Indian wars, also a bill amending the Judi.
clary system IN the Territories Their reference
was moved, but no quorum voting the Senate adj
jounod uull Monday.
llousE.-These galleries were thronoed with
visitors who were excluded from the Senate
he Speaker appointed Messrs. Colcock.
( Fitch and Meacham as Smithsonian Reoents.
ON motion, the House then went into Commit
tee ol the hole and took up Mr. Carriers reso.
luton 10 appoint kossuih committee.
Mr. Natcs's amendment offered on Wednesdav
was rejected
f.. The Kossuth resolutions were the subject Of
debate.
Mr. Stanley moved an amendment exhonero,pg
kossu'h from all abolition sympathy.
After some debate the amendment was ro.
iected
Mr. Washburn thought that the PASSAGE Of tbe
resolution would not commit the Government h
any way. ~
The debate was continued in similar s,-,ir
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