The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1852-02-17
.Thirty-seeond Congress-
First Session. 4=s.s,-


cenate report from the Secretary OF
war. communicating. in obedience 70 law,
the number Of persons employed ia thar d..
nsss.aess Also report Of the expeadi-
lures Of the national armory. Laid on the
table and ordered to be printed
/ Mr.. Fish presented the memorial Of the
New York State Colonization Society.
urging the establishment Of a line OF steam
ers between the United States aud Africa.
Referred to the committee on naval alTaiIs.
1 Mr., Stockton presented petitions in favor
| OF new board of commissioners ON claims
/ against Mexico aN Ef 3lEf
Mr., Sumner offered resolution, which
was laid oveh diFecting an enquiry into the
/ proprieiy Of aholishing the spirit ration in
the navy, and OF increasing the mouthiy pay
OF the enlisted seamen. 3 81 sa30. s7g
Mr.. Stockton introduced bin authoriz.
| ing the Postmaster General 10 contract for
carrying the mail ia steamers between Jer-
/, sey city aud Galway in Ireland. @
! MIR. Clarke introduced the following joint
Z resolutions, which were read twice and or
deted to be printed.
/ Be rcpired, Dr., Thot ongress recog.
nize and re-atlrms these manifes, truths:
I"That Governments are instituted among
men. TO secure the inalienable rights Of life.
i liberty. and the pursuit of happiness, de,
irving their just powers from the consent of
the governed; that whenever any form Of
government becomes instructive OF these
ends, it is the right Of the people to alter or
nl.r. -
ment, laying its foundations upon such
principles and organizing its powers in snch
form as to them shall seem most likely to
effect their safety and happiness yqss 4 +
4 Resolved, That while we claim for our
selves these comprehensive rights of SELF
government. and also as consequence Of
sovereignty. the right to be exempt from
1, the coersve control or interference Of 9TH
ers in the management of our internal az
fairs. we concede to others the same meas
+ ure OF right, the same unqual ihed indepen-
dence Isa
Resolved, That it is upon the sacred prin-
4 ciple OF Independent sovereignty that we re-
i cognize in our intercourse with other ma
! ,ions, governments de facfo. without in
quiring by what means they have been es
tatlished, or in what manner they exercise
their powers. iisW 9t1l2@ isiah ag lhb hns Z
i Resotvcd. That this government has SOL
einnly adopted, and will perseverngly ad'
here TO as principle of international ac-
ton. the advice given by Washington in
his Farewell Address: q Observe good
faith and Justice. towards all nations. CuI-
tivate peace and harmony with all. Give
10 mankind the magnanimous and too novel
an example Of a people always guided by
an exalted justice and beneyolencc. Sym
pathy for a favorite nation betrays itself in
TO participation in the qnarreIs and ways
of another, without adequate inducement or
justification Against the insidious wiles OF
, foreign Influence the jealousy of q free peo.
pie ought TO be constantly awake for foreign
influence is the most banefui for republican
governments. The true rule Of conduct for
us in regard to foreign nations IL. inextend-
ing our commercial relations, &c have with
! them as little political connection as possible
Why quit our own TO stand upon foreign
ground! Why. by intervening our desti
ny with that Of any part OF Europe. entan,
; gle onr peace and prosperity in the tolls o.
: European ambition, rivalship. interest, hui
L NOR and caprice ?"
. Resolved, That while we cherish tho
y liveIiest sympathy towards all who STRIVE
for orireedom Of opinion and free institutions
yet we recognize our true policy in the
great fundamental principles given tons BY
Jefferson: Equal and exact ia tice to MI
: men of whatever State or pefsuassoa. rei
o gious or poli,ical--peace, commerce. ant
s honest friendship with all nations; eniang
= ling alliances with none a u hsgamm
a Resolved, That although we adhere tc
these essential principles Of non-inierventios
as forming the true and lasting foundation
z of our prosperity and happiness. yet when
9 ever prudent foresight shall warn rs tina
y our liberties and Institutions are threatened
.hen Just regard to our own safety will re
= qnire ms TO advance 20 4he conflict, rathe
, than await the approach Of the foes Of con
8 stitusional freedom and Of human liberty
: Mr. Sebastian offered resolution allow
!. ing the committee on Indian affairs a clerk
!, Laid over
e The JOINT resolution making land war
q rents asslgnable wasthen taken up. &
VI Mr. Underwood offered a substitute 70
2 the whole. which, after being amended
u was adopted in committee. Its still pend
e ing As tel #'..R ''N s3e
Y Mr.. Walker offered an amendment allow
ling every person twenty-one years Of ag
9 OF upwards. OF heads Of families. 100 acre