Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-02-19
ETThe following is a synopsis Of
Mr.. Clarke's late Speech in the Senate,


up, Mr.. Seward gave way 10 post
ponement of the subject, and The joint
resolutions oi non intervention were then
taken up.
Mr.. Clarke, Of Rhode Island, address
ed tie Senate, and said, that in submit
ling these resolutions, he was governed
by n distinct and single purpose. An
illustrious exile from his native land,
whose chains had been loosed principal
ly by our interposition. had landed on
our shores, and by his warm and glow
ing eloquence, il indeed did seem that
We were al once 20 be driven from our
proprety, and permit our zeal for uni
versal liberty 10 assume the place Of
wisdom, and to cast aside the prudent
counscls by which we had SO long been
governed. In consequence Of this wide
spread enthusiasm, II seemed to him
proper that calm and deliberate ex-
preston Of the sense OF Congress, par
iicolarly OF the Senate, which was the
conservative branch Of the government.
affirming anew the settled principles Of
naiona! policy, was both proper and
Just. He delayed the presentation Of
the rcsolu ions out OF courtesy TO the
presence Of the man who came here
with our welcome at our invitation
Yet his purpose was firm TO ask of the
Senate a cool and dispassionate vote up
on the great principles embodied in
them. He disclaimed all incentives OF
demagogueism, and would H. minister
10 unjust delusion or excitement in the
public mind. In the yellow leaf Of age,
he could have no motive but to perpetu-
ate the liberty Of his country. Aspiring
politicians, who seek 10 catch influence
Of an un- population, who
infsme tie public pulse that its pulsa-
tons may promote their own political
elevation, are seen upon the winding
way with their hopes Of success ground
ed upon the undue excitement oi public
sympathy. These resolutions affirmed
the true doctrines OF self govern ment as
set forth in the Declaration OF lndepen-
dence. They make the farewell ad-
dress Of Washington our chart they
reiteraie the wise declarations Of Jefier-
son, whose precepts are oitener on the
lips than in the hearts OF those claiming
TO be his peculiar disciples. IL was
healthful to 60 back 10 the principles
and old policy Of our government, TO
break upon the alter Of our faith sacra-
mental bread, and there renew fidelity
| to the maxims OF our fathers. He
revolution Of 1892, Genet's mission and
that of Kossuth. aad to the consequent
ces OF our adherence to the neutrality
of Washington. He considered the
subsequent difficulties wtt France Of
far less evil than the inevitable destruc-
ton to France and the United Sta.es,
which would have resulted from an in.
tervention in behalf Of France by the
United States. He then quoted, as re-
affirming the doctrine OF non interven-
ton, Jefferson, Monroe, Jackson, Polk,
Forsyth, Woodbury., Hayne, Tay lor,
| CLAY, Fillmore. Van Buren, before the
Bcilao platform, Rives, Buchanan, and
Houston, an illustrious member OF this
body, whose hgh position and gentle
aspirations commend lis teachings to
our better Judgment Webster, and last,
but not least the Senator from Michi-
gan himself. That Senator has pro-
posed a substitute repuJia,ing the fare
well address Of Washington aud the
wise admonitions Of Jefferson, the father
Of ancient Democracy. He speaks Of
deep concern, but proposes nothing de-
finite. The Senator from New York is
bolder. He is tor q protest against the
acts Of despotisn. In a quarrel be
! tween the retainers Of the houses OF
Montague and Capulet, Shakespeare
has given sa fair sample Of this mode
Of warfare by protest. He read the lol-
/ lowing:
Gregory will frown as they pass
! by and let them take it as they list.
Sampson-Nay, as they dare. | will
bl,e my thumb at them; which is a dis
grace If they bear il.
Abram-Do you bite your thumb al
us; sir
/ Ssmpson-Is the law on our side, if |
say-aye?
Gregory-No.
! Sampson-No, sir, do not bite my
thumb al you, sir butl bite my thumb,
\ sir.
Laughter.
Gregory DO you quarrel, sir.
Abram-Quarrel, sir no, sir.
/ Laughter.
/ He alluded to infammatory resolu-
tons adopted at public meetings and
, rrjoccd at Indications of more conser-
va,ive feeling. He read the resolution
Of a meeting IN Illinois, where it was re-
solved, that we are in favor Of the
freedom of down t.odden Hungary, Ire
| land, Germany, and the rest OF man.
kind. lfRussia does not respect the in
alienable rights OF the Magyars, Eng
land of the Irish, France Of the rest of
mankind, we are for intervention by
protest; ifnot, for non-interveRtion we
will make the powers Of Europe restore
freedom il we can if we can't we won't"
| These were equivocal enough to have
emanated from the pen Of the distin-
guished candidates Tor the Presidency.
lie argued that any departure from
the policy OF non Intervention would ha-
zard the rich inheritance Of freedom we
enjoy, and result in no good TO any one.
lie called upon a Il to partake OF the
waters of the pure iount o. the Fare
well Address Of " ashing,on. Those
afflicted with now doctrines in higher
law, and those who afflict others, may
come and be healed.
4 He conside The silent but sure in
fluence Of our people and institutions
upon the world and the people OF other
na,ions, the best way to relieve oppress-
ed Hungary.
A Vulgar Dispute, in nowise credta-
BILE to either party, occurred in the
House Of Representatives on Wedncs-
day, between Mr.. Giddings and Mr..
II Stnnlau The most ahusiva anitbe a