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

mittee have been session but rise simply for tie nr
pose Of saying with many gentlemen who have Spoken
here that think il Is due ourselves that we should
come TO definite action upon this subject There 4
much which should like to say both in the way of ar
gumen and in reply to the many propositions which have
been submitted as amendments to this resolution and also
in reply to many arguments which have been advanced
but repeat that it is not my purpose to do So rise
merely for the purpose of saying those who favor the
adoption of the resolution and those who oppose it,
becomes the representatives of thrtyone American
States proceed to dentive action upon this subject and
proceed at once hold myself ready to vote for any
form of words that suits any gentleman any number
gentlemen upon this hoor provided those words
spectful in their character and do carry with them
either expressly implicitly commital of the Govern
the of Kossuth since he arrived upon our
shores offer these words for the purpose of pacifcation
Let meet upon common ground that objection
able to none of US, with which can all comply and
let adopt it. But do mott ask of the friends of the
resolution srenuously upon any particular form
of words to make become tactous in the eyes of our
opponents. And ask of opponents that they viii
not show themselves punctious to insist upon in
cooperating into this resoutiona matter of hosp-
talityany thing which is offensive. Do not say this
distinguished what you would dislike yourselves to
say to any man who approaching your domic, 81
am happy to meet you and welcome you to my home, but
despise your politics, condemn your religion, and
have but very slight opinion of your morality; for sir,
Louis Kossuth might say, in reference to such comp-
ments this, Good Lord deliver us" Now, say,
and it is all rose to say, beseech gentlemen upon both
sides OF the House to stop this debate let agree upon
form of words something that is acceptable to ALL
and let adopt it, and put ourselves right before the
country and before the civilized world.
Mr. STEPHENS of Georgia Compliments the gem
teman says. If do pass this resolution,
panied with any proviso Mr.. Kossuth may say Good
Lord deliver me from such compliments" Now, sir
derstand that this gentleman. Mr. Kossuth says that he
does not want compliments He has here
receive compliments. His mission is Of quite different
character lie has distinctly made it known He you
change the policy Of your Government This is the issue
he made in New York the same he presented again
in Philadelphia; and still again repeated in Baltimore
And why should we pay q compliment to any who
in advance that he will not thank you for ithat he
is for higher and substantial things than empty
unmeanng ceremonies? Do we, or shall we, maintain
our own sefrespect in rendering compliments under
such circumstances Gentlemen may look upon they
please but cannot for myself consider the passage
the resolution in any other light than endorsement
extent of the principle which he advocates Any
unusual mark of esteem any engaged any great
work enterprise it to me- cannot be looked upon
but expressing in degree appreciation of the
cause advocated by the recipient of such distinguished
| tokens of respect.
But this sir goes to the merits of the resolution and
the proprety of its passage did not rise to discuss
that My object is to repel the charge that the mi
nory in their action against the majority in this matter
are pursuing facous belong to that minority
and prepared to defend their course against any
such charge either in this hall out of it. We stand
upon the right and in this position intend of
them stand in perfect defiance of both and out
door clamor there be faction here it is the MAORI
ty who are endeavoring to carry their views in open
violation of the rules of this House. stand by these
rules and in standing by them by and order
Who is it that is disorganizng this body How this
resolution brought in here and how is it attempted
passed through Stand up gentlemen and defend your
selves if you if not to talk about faction How
did this resolution get here Last Monday week. when
perfectly order the gentleman from Ohio Mr CART
moved suspend the rules that he might be enabled
to offer it. required twothrds ofthe House suspend
the rules There were less than thirds who voted
his motion That method failing, he came into Committee
of the Whole the state of the Union and offered here
contrary to all usage precedent and parliamentary law
well in direct violation of two express rules of this
House. Never before was it proposed in any parliament
tary body that ever heard of that the Committee of the
Whole, who only empowered to upon such
referred to them by the House. could originate and
bring forth matter that had not been referred Yet the
gentleman did this, and the majority sustained him in
by simple numerical force in oyerrung the decision
the Chair But this is not ALL sir. The 18th rule of
this House. which hold in my hand, expressly declares
that no person. except members of the Senate, their
Secretary, heads of Departments" &C. &c. shall be adj
mtted into the hall of the House of Representatives"
This is one of the standing rules of this House.
the l36th rule also declares that standing rule or
out days notice thereof" No such notice was given
pretended to be given and yet the efforts of the ma
orty to carry this measure by rampng these rules
under their feet They attempted to carry their object
by overriding the rules of their organization Who then
the disorganzers They desire have a committee
appointed to introduce into this hall Louis Kossuth and
this cannot be done but by resembling or changing
violating the 136th rule Their object is to violate
that rule and to do this by strength and the
camor of faction which clamor is usually resorted to by
those who claiming the exercise of illegal and unjust
powers.
Now, sir, say that these rules made and adopted in
pursuance of the constitution for the of the
proceedings Of the House. the law of the House. And
who greater disorganzers than those who strike
the very foundation of their organization? The gem
tleman from Virginia, (Mr. MMLsoN) to whose speech
listened in the main with good deal Of pleasure dropped
word uttered sentiment that cannot let pass
and which regretted to hear him express. He said
while he opposed to the passage Of the resolution
yet finding that it the manifest wish of the majority
that il should pass that he felt inclined to acauesce
Now sir will at all times defer to the will of the ma
jory, when legally and constuonally expressed but
never will yield to the dicaton of majority who at
tempt to force upon any in violation of law
Some gentlemen talk if majority had the right to
have their way upon all questions and that it duty
to yield to the known will Of the majority Sir deny
the doctrine toto calo and will oppose the will of
jory this foor and every where, when that will does
not conform to law unyiedingy would oppose any
other outrage upon my rights.
Sir, war against usurpaton let il be begun by many
or few, by majority of this House, or by
What is usurpaton, Mr. Chairman II is the exercise of
powers that do not belong those who claim the right TO
enforce them, whether it be by many few-whether
II be by majority of this House manthere is no
difference And shall against the attempted usur
patton of the majority here this day. with the spirit
that would against the usurpaton Of Louis Napo
leon were in France and the heart that would
bascy yield to your illegal declaration, barely because
you are in the majority, would be fit subject to bow his
neck to his imperial edcts And will resist you quick
as would him. would soon have one master as
many. tell gentlemen, then, plainly, that they may
cry acous opposition loud and long they please
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