New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-01-02
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xxxIId CONGRESS. First Session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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that body:
of which was for the Speaker to wait upon Kossuth
and give him a cordial welcome and introduce him
10 the House. and another to alter the It'll rule
10 admit Kossuth to the floor Of the House among
the privileged persons already provided for, both of
which were rejected.
Mr.. VENATLg offered an amendment that the
Speaker be authorized to invite Louis kosSuth TO a
seat within the bar of the House, aud In its support
be warmly expressed his dissent to such interven-
ton as that proposed by kossuth. Every man whs
has read Kossuths speeches must be satisfied that If
We assent 20 his principles there can be no stopping
place. We should have to take upon ourselves tHe
task of redressing the wrongs of Poland Hungary,
and every other nation which Is down'trodden by
the iron heel of despotism When Kossuth said nom
not respect our declaration. He sir. yenable was
not prepared to involve his constituents IN a war.
While he felt for Hungary as well as for every other
nation under the foot OF despo.ism, and struggling
for it's proper position among the nations OF the EARTH
he hed to the policy that we may sympahize as in
dividuas, but not manifest the sympathy of the Gov
eminent. He Tejoiced that he stood with the forty
seven who refused to congratulate the mushroom
republic of France All people who are entitled to
liberty have it, and those who have not are like the
prodigal who would not accept it. AS a statesman
and representative of the people, ne could not con-
sent to impcate this Government in foreign quarrels
Mr.CARrTER hoped that the Committee would not
enter into the discussion of matters collateral to the
resolution. When he introduced the resolution The
said be did merely as peaceful act of courtesy
already made necessary by the previous action OF
this House and the nation 1t was not tor the pur
pose of bringing this floor any element of dis
cussion outside, but to extricate this body from any
postion which It's previous action had made neces-
sary. He therefore hoped that the resolution, out
ofscourtesy merely, wOuld no " be passed.
Mr.. Brooks, of N Y, was understood to say that
the House were about TO make their marks, and ne
would give tran station 10 his vote lie did not mean
to say In supporting this resolution that he meant TO
interfere with foreign affairs He could pay poilt
cal compliment to political guest, but he did not
mean to pay it in behalf of the Government He
cherished in his bosom a deep and warm love- not
only for the cause In which Mazzini, Garaoadi and
koSsuth are engaged, but ardently wished their sue
cess. In the of his remarks he said they saw
the gentleman from Ohio lNr. Giddings, with his
keen sightedness bringing peace resolutions INTO
this Hail, and denouncng all who will not join
the peace societies, now rising here In favor OF war
with all creation, advocating liberty FAR all races
colors and degrees including those of our country
But he (Mr. Brooksl would not take his candle and
walk among the powder magazines OF all mankind
and reIoIr,,e In the general explosion me duty
to our own affairs and household. II we establish
as principle Of this Congress that the Government
has right TO interfere In behalf Of Hungary or any
portion OF the world. we would be told that there
are millions of human beings IN slavery, and that
the most horrible form of 1t is chattel bondage.
1t would be urged that the Potomac should be
crossed and that demonstration be made IN
the South. This Government has no authority,
ubs
of other Governments in Europe or with those
on our own continent. We can protect ourselves
and institutions II we only pay attention to
our own business. These expressions were not de-
signed to acquire popularity. They would make
HIM no friends in the combustble society which he
in part represented But he knew also, land gentle
temen may SMILEY that the hearts OF the people,
when their judgments shall have Gained, would be-
stow their appreciation in the end He might be
overthrown. but he would submit 10 the sacrifice.
and when Kossuth shall read his speech, If he should
condescend 10 do so, he would see that however we
may open our hearts it is only sympathy and IN COM
pliment. and that We presented our bright example
TO the world for imitation, and nothing more.
Mr.. GIDDINGs said that they could bring forward
no business of importance without discussing other
matters. Most heartily did he accord With the gen.
teman from New-York, as to the tribute of respect
to Kossuth but why should that gentleman arragn
him before the House, when he mir. Gicdingsl has
not occupied the attention OF the Committee ior one
moment We may scorn that higher power, but that
law is now operating, and the gentleman Will de-
scend to the charnel house OF political ap0states -
When this subject shall come before the House. he
[Mr. Gddingsl would give his views on The subject
OF peace ard war He never suppressed his senti-
men,s but ne desired that the resolution might
be brought TO a vote. He was DESTROYS OF paying TO
KOssuth the compliment Of admiration and respect,
and was DESTROYS that the House should do 1t. tie
had no icea of involving this nation in war-no IN
the least.
Mr. RICHARDSON could not see any difference be-
tween the amendments now pending. Neither OF
son he was willing to vote for either OF then
ne was unwilling 70 go any further. He con-
cured in the sentiment that We should not commit
this country In war With any people. II our coun'
try must be involved In war, II should be on our
own account He repeated, he was willing 10 ex-
tend hospitaes TO hossuth, but not TO hossutns
policy. ,..
committing this Government to the doctrine which
kossuth propag gates II he so regarded II, II would
receive from him all the condemnation WHICH ne
was capable of giving It, II this Government should
itself with the principles proposed 1t would
commit US TO policy which would destroy our own
liberty in a short period OF time He then proceeded
70 speak OF koscElusko, who had bdtied Tor our I'D
critics and who did not receive from US honors si-
lar 10 those now designed for hossuth, giving to the
former higher claim 70 our respect but ne would
not contrast kOscklusko with hossuth because onis
respect for the dead. He wished TO say that. from
an intimate association with members OF the
two Houses, he did not believe there we're twenty
member pre- pared to sanction the doctrines of Kos
suih, with regard TO Intervention III So those VINO
are carried away BY the enthusiasm running through
the land should pause. as he did no: believe nineteen
twenteths OF the people approved OF the doctnne
II he coulc have his way, there should be dis
tinct UNDERSTANDING. and kossuth tod IN language
not be mistaken, that this GoverImen Mt has no idea
in involving this country In the polcy which ne
MIR. MARSHALL, of Kentucky, alluded 10 the remark
that the resolution was no. designed 10 open tue
Hail for a harangue, but he had seen II stated IN
the papers that kossuth had retired to prepare
speech for delivery before Congress He DID not
see how the could look a: the portrait OF WASH
ingtOn. and then listen to the doctrines which Nos
sulh avows without adherence Have We fallen so
low as this, as TO extend 10 him compliment never
before bestowed to any, except our ally, La ayei.e
He was willing 70 act In mis- private capacity, oustns
sacred Hall, where gentlemen assembled TOT legis-
latIve purposes, he not willing 70 turn INTO
school house, TO listen 10 lessons Of wisdom from
Louis Kossuth or any body else.
Mr.. IseERsoLL said he had spent consideraoe
portion Of time IN the commons OF the Northern
power, whose troops had crushed the hopes OF Hun,
sary and sent her leader into foreign lands lie mad
Witnessed her struggle and defeat temporary one,
he trus.ed--but knowing what he did OF the strug-
sle he should be unworthy of his sea: 10 TINS BODY
Knowing too the wishes of the people he represents
could he hesitate one moment as 10 vote on Ihis
resolution Blu. this no. the occasion 70 go INTO
the history OF the Hungarian war. The une ios
speaking has gone-the tune for action has arrived
incirndn.l ..ounfrY-he n oar cOOrs.