Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-08
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the resolution TOR the appointment of a commit
tee OF five to wait on Kossuth and introduce him
20 the House.
The yeas and nays were called several times,
Finally Mr. C~lingman's resolution 10 stop debate
3TAssed, and the House went into Committee of
the Whole ca the state Of the Union. Points
of order were raised as to the business which
should be taken up, and after some struggling,
the committee decided in favst OF the resolution
for The appointment Of a committee to wait upon
Kossath 10 the House.
Mr. Disney, (DeHnccrat,) Of Ohio, was pleased
TO hear gentlemen say Yesterday that the adop.
ton OF the resolution involved no committal on
the part OF the Government to the doctrines of
Kossuth. He believed that was the conclusion
to which every man must come.
He lauded Kossuth highly, and answered OBJ
%jections which had been made against the dis
unguished stranger, and spoke f~avorabiy of his
mission and fs right to Do heard. ffe praised
Mr. W ehster tar the Husselman letter, and said
heretofore 1t mad been customary to regard for
leign powers with an air of timidty aud caution
Tor fear OF giving offence. There was a shrink
I lng, but none OF this was found in hr Webster's
letter. 1t was worthy rot only OF the republic,
Va Of a nation OF twenty FIVE millions.
Mr. Williams (Whig)of Tennessee, remarked
that the distinguished gentleman from Virginia
said Yesterday that there were no. 20 members
III Congress who endorsed the intervention doc
trlnes OF kossuth, but the gentleman from Ohio,
1t seems, sails under that flag.
Mr Dlsney-If the gentleman will hear me he
wall understand precisely where | stand. The
day has gone by when this cOuBtry may wrap
itsfat IN Its own selfshness, and say it hiss moth
ing to do with humanity throughout the world.
J. He then proceeded to speak Of the effect Of
steam communication throughout the world, and
said that there never could be peace and quiet
IN Europe, so long as this country exhibits such
great prosperity. This country has a high mis-
sion to tnlhl, and though we may postpone the
time, destiny rules US.
The period must arrive when we will come
into conflict with despotism, and the battle must
be fought. 1t may be sound policy to Interfere
wherever there may be a great ATTRACTION of the
law of RatioRs by aey European power.
Whether this may result IA war in any partie-
ular case or not, must be determined when the
N occasion arrives but in his Judgment, it is the
bouHdeR duty of Government to protest once
and atall times, against any i~nfracton Of the
laws of nations, no matter how great or forcible
they may be; you viii remember that cause you
protest you are not to Eintervene on every occa-
sion, you place yourself right before the world
by protesting, and give character 10 the doctrine
1Ou uSbullIC3 uAlu II AhC VGOuhlOtl NuLtM W H. IL
Gefvention by force of arms.
The resolution being new II o'clock fairly
before the Committee, Mr. Churchill (deml Of
Tenn. offered a proviso TO the resolution-That
by its adoption this government do not depart
from its long established dOctriue of Roa Inter
Vention, and it does not endorse the doctrine of
Kussuth ; if by that doctrine he meant the direct
intervention with foreign powers. He said that
when We extended the hand of friendship as to
a brother wbe had long been absent and given
aim a hearty welcome, he ought not to expect
anything more.
Mr. Harris, (Dem.l Of Tenn, proposed as a
substitute for the amendment of his colleague,
Mr. Churchill, the following Sand that said
Commute inform Louis Kossuth that the settled
policy of this Government is friendship with all
nations and eRtaBgling alliance with noae."-
He said, if the object of the House was to en-
dorse Kossuth principles, they would vote down
his amendment. O the last extremity would
he resist every attempt 10 Commit the government
to principles contrary to those which had been
CHERISHED from the earliest period OF our history
np to the present hour.
Mr. Sweetser Dem of Ohio, advocated inter
~vention, if Russia and Austria interfere in the
Hungarian struggles tie said 100, 900 people
of Ohio are prepared to act up to tkis.
Mr. Carer, of Ohio, protested against Inter
VenIIon being coupled With the resolution. The
amendment of Mr. Harris was adopted, aAd then
in connection with another amend nent, rejec-
ted.
Mr. Williams opposed intervention, aud pre-
dieted that this would be Oh elemeat in the next
Presidential election.
Mr. Hantsr Dem of Tennessee, was for tho
resolution, but against any expressiea {. opln-
ION. Two millions Of armed men ia Europe,
now hold in check three hundred millions of
the people, aed the tine may come when we
can and will assist in securing liberty to The OPP
pressed.
Mr. Venable DENY Of N. C. disscntcd from
the doctEiae advanced by Messrs 3issel and
Stanton, and said that such Interference would
involve our county in ruia.
Mr. Taylor (Wbigl Of Ohio-I YVES for adher-
ing to the old established policy of Washington,
Mr. Giddings Free Soif) Of Ohio, exposed
what he called the inconsistencies Of Messrs
Taylor, Venable, and Bailey, who once voted
for a resolution synpathizing with the down
trodden people of Europe.
Mr. Churchill offered an amendment that the
resolution Is meant as a compim mt only and
opposed the resolution, predicting that before
the session closes that a resolution would be in
troduced pledging this government to lnterven'
ton.
Mr. McMuAen denied that KossUth is the ma
TONS guest, and condemned Intervention.
Mr. Appleton of Maine, commended that the
resolution was merely one of courtesy and spoke
4~avorably of Kossuth.
Mr. Stanton Of Ky. moved to amend by insert
ing the three resolutions known as Kossuth'l
platform. Rejected.
Mr. Yates was in favor OF the original resolu
zion. Congress SHOULD not be behind the PEG
pie, but give him a warm welcome. 1t 1t wal
Intervention u express an adherence of Aus
trian and Russian tyranny, then he was tor it.
Mr. Gray was in favor of the original rcsolO
tion, and opposed amendments Of every kind.
Various amendment were moped. No quo
rum voted, although there vas one present, anC
the roll had to be called repeatedly to note alb
sentees.
Finally the contest was given up by the ffien9t
of the resolution. and without voting on it, the
House adj. to Friday.
W~AsHIXGroN, Jan. 2.
SENATE.
The gallery was densely crowded by ladies
and others, it being reported that Kossuth was
10 visit the Senate this morning; he does not,
however come till Monday.
To-day being assigned for TIE consideration
Of private Business, Mr. Downes presented sever
al petitions ircm paruas holding Mexican claims
complaining that injustice had been done them
and asking further relief.
A message from the President was received.
Mr. Clalke of Rhode Island notified the Sen
ate Of his intention 10 introduce a joint resoIu
ton, reafirming the settled nO0 Intervention pol
icy of the county.
Mr. Walker Of Wisconsin, presented a meme
rial from The Industrial Congress, asking The re-
call of the United States Minister to France
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