Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-06
RICHMOND ENQUEREIa.
EDITORIAL coRREspoNDENcE.
WAsu1Serox, Jas. ls,., 1852, 10, p.
MONDAY MORNING, JANUARY s, 1852

WASHINGTON, JAN. lst., 1857, III, L. M.
Last night about O'Clock reached this place on the
staunch steamer powhatan which salany cut through the
ice and fog find the House still in session, Mr.. Cart
tes resolution appoint committee to Introduce kossnth
on the floor Of tho Hall Of representatives. The contest
was mostly parliamentary amendments heng Offered and
yolley of minutes speeches being constantly hcd
s,ayr of u vote The minority finally succeeded-no
was taken-and thus, doubt ends kossulis Introduction
10 the House. Much more importance il seems 10 my poor
Judgment is attached TO this question than it has received
While would do honor to the man. am totally opposed 10
any recognition of the Intervention principles he elo
eucnlly advocates This doubtless the sentiment nearly
wnoiebudy of Congress- for Mr. Bayly sad on Tuesday
thai there twenty members ol Congress, who at all
approved of carrying the requests of k0ssuh. STILL
me, that this s;icSng o. forms looks il he
regarded really dangerous mcnand this impression
may excite feeling in his favor and him with
power than if the OF suffered quiet
ly 10 pass IT. however, it be ur hear, that The rules of
the House designed protect the minority have been vo
lated affect the end aimed at, tine minority
blame for making jealous ight-for, much do ad-
ne knssuth and sympa,hze with the cause Of freedom
in Hungary love our own country and institutions and
The constitutional checks designed protect he rights OF
ALL infinitely stronger degree The truth is, that the
very offensive in which the feesoes New York.
and soe OF the Leaders in Congress- have thrust themselves
into the peculiar guardianship VI the great Magyar have
thrown cold water upon the whole business-and
surprised 10 find the really little in,ees, which his presence
here inspires 1t is that large number Of people, of
sexes have to-day called upon Kossnth at his quarters
in Browas Marble Hoiela splendid establishment in every
Anow that Others besides myself deter
rcd from entering the room by seeing the sneak!ns Seward
the apparently confidential and tuleary genius Of the eo
luert Hungarian however, confess longing curiosity
10 See him. and listen his rich and thrilling eOQience.
hope have that pleasure at the congressional dinner
other public OCCASION which may call him forth
am afraid hear him, to allow the people TO drink
his oriental eloquence The popular mind believe 10 be
sound and utterly opposed kosSuihs startling doctrines
Therefore do not fear his succession the whole thing
sill soon be forgotten
Previous to my arrival the National Democratic Commits:
had held preliminary meetings. and my place was most
admirably filled by my excellent friend Jno S. Barbour, ESQ.,
,f Culpeper To-day we had full meeling-the whole Mr
yunc States being represened South Carolina whose
Gen. Commander had authorized the Chair
man, Mr. Halctt of Boston, Tor him. The most per-
harmony aaG good feeling prevailed hrou ghouand the
committee unanimously selected Baltimore the place, and
Friday June ls 1882 the tine for holding the next Dem
ocra,ic National Convention TIE official proceedings will
appear in the Union Of Saturdyyou will of coarse publish
hem al onee Every member seemed conlidcn, Of great
'ctory next ialand the committee adjourned after beau
u touching ana MOST appropriate and happy address from
he Chairman Mr.. Hallett.
To-day, neither House OF Congress in session The
lay balmy end delicious and the filled
With gay ,hrones who visited the President Cabinet and
heir friends whose thrown open. saw
i the "ereat folk" confning myself few private calls
W. +. r.
P S; understand that Col. Forney, the clerk of the
luuse has just appointed Jchn A. Parker Esq OF Essex
oun,y Va, Librarian OF the House. Mr. P. will discharge
he duties OF the Office very satisfactorily, also would
done the other Vrginans who named for the post