The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-01-22
THE VOICE OF GEORGIA.

Within the last twenty-four hours we have
received evidence of soundness of judgment on
the subject of the "New Crusade from the
respected State of Georgia, in the following
resolutions, passed by the House of Representa-
tivcs Of that State by an almost unanimous
vote:
1T has been the policy Of the American
Government from its earliest existence, to
maintain friendly relations with ALL but en-
tangling alliances with none. Our true mis-
sion is not to propagate our opinions, or impose
upon other countries our form of government
by artifce or force but to show, by our sue
cess, moderation, and justice, the blessings of
selfgovernment and the advantages of free in
stitutions Let every people choose for them
selves, and make and alter their political nsti-
tutions to suit their own condition and circum-
stances In proclaiming and adhering to the
doctrines of neutrality and non-intervention,
the United States have not followed the lead
Of other civilized nations but have taken the
lead and been followed by others These great
principles, proclaimed in the days of Washing
ton and jefferson, are The great american prtn-
ciples upon uhieh our Government has euer
stood The fame and distinction to which we
have attained as people, the great blessings
which we have dispensed to the world. in az
fording an asylum for the oppressed every.
where, forbid that pe should for moment
cherish the idea Of abandoning these principles
We sympathize with the oppressed, we tender
them home, but never will we join with the
ambitious or the revengeful in crusade against
other nations WhateUer may be their domestic
policy. A departure from this safe and correct
rule would involve our Government in endless
disputes and endless wars, the result of which
the wisest craftsmanship cannot foresee Our
policy should be to observe good faith and
justice towards all nations cultivate peace
and harmony with all. Against the nsidous
wies OF foreign influence the jealousy of free
people ought to be constantly awake since his
tory and experience prove that foreign influence
is one Of the most baneful foes of republican
Governments.
In extending our commercial relations, we
should have as little political connection IA
possible with foreign nations. Why, by inter
weaving our destiny with that of any part of
Europe, cntangle our peace and prosperity in
the broils OF European ambition, rivalship, in
terest, humor, or capricel
"Resoiped, That his Excellency the Governor
be requested TO forward the foregoing declara-
ton of principles to our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in the Congress of the United States,
with the request that they may be laid before
their respective Houses as the opinions of the
people Of Georgia a. to the policy Of our Gov
eminent; and that a copy be sent also to the
President Of the United States"
KossyTHs RECEPTION AT HARRIsBURG.-
Some serio-com;c scenes took place at Harris
burg, Pa. on the lith instant, on the occasion
Of Kossuth's reception The women rushed in
to the Hall of Representatives, and usurped
the members chairs, and laughed at all efforts
to expel them The greatest confusion pre-
vailed inside and outside the hall, and the mob
were loud in their imprecatons ON the officers
on duty. Eventually the military were called
in 10 regulate matters, but did not succeed.
Kossuth looked calmly on until it became his
turn to reply TO the Governor when the doors
being closed, and order somewhat restored in
side he spoke for about fifteen minutes amid
the partially deadened shouts of the crowd
outside Altogether, his reception was quite
stirring affair.
MESSAGE or THE GOVERNOR oF MAssAcHu-
sErTs.-Boston, January 1.-The message Oh
Governor Boutwell, was delivered in the Legs |
lature today In regard to Hungary he takes
strong ground He is not only for welcoming
Kossuth rs an illustrious exile but adds The
common sentiment Of America is on the side Of
constitutional Governments, but this sentiment
will not be satisfied with an individual, I'M
official expression. II will also demand through
the diplomatic agents Of the country distinct
declaration on the part Of Russia and Austria
az to their future purposes, IL these Govern
ments shall assert the right Of Interference IN
the domestic affairs Of European nations, or
shall decline TO make distinct declaration on
that point, il would seem proper for this Gov
eminent To give them notice that we assert ON
our part the right 10 interfere in favor Of re-
publicapism or constitutional Government re-
serving the power to Judge OF the necessity Of
interference a. events may transpire. We can
not quietly submit TO tho absorption Of smaller