Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-01-10


and snend to voe for the original resolution or some
thing like it, designing thereby simply to render an act
of courtesy to distinguished notwithstanding more,
nothing less wish this explanation TO forth TO the
country, that in voting for the resolution mean to do
nothing more than have stated But am free to say,
Also that Louis Kossuth has advanced doctrines
here which am not prepared to sanction. While make
this declaration however admit that he has advanced
other doctrines and principles in regard to Intervention
and non-interyenton which am willing to endorse.
believe in the right to precisely Kossuth seems TO
desire should willing, when the time comes that
makes it necessary, be it sooner later that our Gov
should make such formally Kossuth
desires But the time has not come and there nothing
existing which calls for it. willing pass the naked
resolution therefore not coupling it with any conditions
explanations qualifications. Whenever the occasion
arrves-I trust it may never come-whch win make it
important necessary for Government make such
declaration Kossuth would have make now, and
follow up that declaration with war; if it is necessary
ready for it, But this amendment is too indefinite
and should not know what voting for against if
for that amendment What is the well established
doctrine and principle of this Government in regard
Can that gentleman tell me? Itwould
require many pages and almost volume to te what
is the principle of this GoyeranAnt in rnd 70 nonA
intsrventien. Again what N NtsSazndns a KesgutAjn
regard y this subject The hints he IN thrown out
entirely for form any very accurate and
definite notions his ideas upon this subject If
that amendment be adopted it now stands who shall
say that authorized interfere with the af
fairs of this continents Suppose that England France
any other foreign Power should attempt to sujugate
Mexico would not be esopped from interfering in such
case, if to adopt thatamendmcnt? say again.
therefore, that the amendment is too ndefnite and in
voting upon it, should not know what voting for
or against.
| Here the hammer fell I
| Mr.. HARRIS. offer the following amendment
| to the amendment
"And that said committee be instructed inform Louis Kos
suh when they shall wait upon hm that the settled policy
Of this Government is Friendship with all nations
| ling alliances with none +"
Mr. HARRIS said: The whole course Of Kossuth since
reached shores has been characterized amount
of candor and franness that is least worthy Of
imitation. Immediately upon his arrival in this country
he distinctly the mission upon which he
He tells you plainly that he not for the purpose of
partakng of your empty hospalities your emptier
compliments but that he comes in the character of po
tca propagandst-upon political mission. He comes
ask this Government to interfere in the struggles that
going in Europe and after having thus distinctly
announced you his object it is but natural that he
should consue every act of courtesy that you extend
him endorsement of that object all events it is
quite clear that he does construe them If gentlemen
doubt this, refer them to his speech New York: in
noticing the passage in the Senate of the resolution of
welcome he said that it said that the passage of
this resolution had political meaning, BUT THAT HE
KNEW THAT HAD
Indeed sir if this resolution passes without my amend
ment, while the speech of the gentleman from Ohio Mr.
Disney and the speeches of other gentlemen in favor
Intervention ringing in his ears, what can he under
stand from it but declaration in favor of that policy?
Sir, in my opinion the time has come when should
understand ourselves and let Kossuth the country and
the civilized world understand precisely how far do
intend to go in this matter.
If it is the intention of the House to commit itself
the policy of Intervention in the affairs of other Govern
ments vote down the amendment that have proposed
and let Kossuth and the country understand that we
longer adhere to that principle of taught
US by Washington and a jefferson But it, upon the
ether hand it is intended to pay Kossuth personal
compliment without endorsing the policy that he urges
upon u.s. then adopt the amendment that have offered,
and deal fairly canddy and honestly with him. with the
country, and with yourselves.
For myself desire to say that while ready as
any gentleman this floor to extend to Kossuth per-
sonal compliment, equally ready to resist T. ~le last
extremity this floor any attempt to commit this Gov
ernment to the deserton of that principle of
ton which have cherished from the earliest infancy of
Government up to this hour And if gentlemen intend
than personal compliment why should they OBJ
ect to the adoption of this amendment which tells him
plainly and frankly that that is what intend that is
all intend? His frankness with demands ut least
this much at our hands
1t is said by the gentleman from Ohio (Nlr. DISNEY,
and others, that the principle of nonntervention
very proper for the adoption of this Government when
infant republic but not when we have grown
to be great and powerful nation.
My opinion is that the principles and policy which
then necessary for the heahfu development of the
genius and powers of the young republic equally
to protect the strength and purity of that Go
vernment when grown great and powerful; and if this
principle worthy Of adoption then-and expe-
rence has sanctioned its utility from that time to the pre-
sentt is certainly worthy of maintenance now and
hereafter.
IT, then, the House intends to do no than pay
Louis Kossuth personal compliment, they will join me
in adopting this amendment and in paying that comp
ment But if it is the intention of the House to do
than this, let them vote down the amendment and Kos
suth and the country viii understand it declaration
upon the part Of the House of Representatives of the Anne
rcan Congress against that great and vital principle Of
upon the part Of this Government in the
affairs Of othe. Governments bequeathed to rich
and last political legacy by the Father of his Country
Here the hammer fell
The question being on the amendment of Mr.. HAIR
RIs to the amendment of his colleague Mr. CHURcHwELL
telers demanded and ordered and Messrs CLING
MAN and HALL were appointed.
The question then taken, and the telers reported
| ayes so, noes SO.
i SO the amendment was adopted.
The question then on the adoption Of the amend
ment amended; and, being taken there wereayes II,
noes IL
SO the amendment amended was not agreed to.
Mr.. COBB moved to amend the original resolution by
inserting after the word Kossuhn the words and his
associates in exile"
Mr. c. said desire it to be distinctly understood that
intend to for the original resolution but at the
time my sympathies not confined the distin-
gushed chieftain. Whilst remember the epaulets
let not forget the knapsack. Whilst admire Louis
Kossuth much any upon this floor, my sympa-
thies do not stop there admire also those Of his gallant
associates who in this city with him and con-
tend that it would be personal ndgnity those brave
men to copfne invitation TO the distinguished nd
vdual whose stands alone in the resolution III
will revert to the language of the resolution adopted
by the last Congress- you will that kassuth and
socetes erac invited to to shores They
are here to-day and shall make distinction between
themS offer this resolution in good faith. hope
win be adopted trust that when Kossuth is admitted
to this hall his companions in exile win be admitted like
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