The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-01-03

nounced as violating " State rights" Louis Kos
suth IL proclaiming in his speeches that no 10 a
" State rights man. What is the meaning OF
this new doctrine? Do the gentlemen from Ohio
and Massachusetts, hleasrs- GIppiNGs and KAN
TouL) think that the late Abolition Convention in
Pennsylvania we're advocating State rights, IN
adopting the resolutions which bold in my hand.
and will insert in my remarks! wish had ume
| to read them.
A member of this House (Mr. GIppINGs) vas
present at the meeting where they passed resolu.
lions congratulating the country upon the acquittal
of Cashier Runaway, one concerned In the Christi
ana murder, as being sign of their success and
| indicating the repeal Of the Fugitive law. They
also passed resolution in which they expressed
the hope thstthe efforts Of Kossuth :. would con
duce To the 0yerthrow of despotsm in the United
States" Now, Dir, what does this mean How are
his efforts toaithe abolition OF slavery in the United
States Sir. Icannot go in such company in honor
ing Kossuth. fear should reluctantly consent to
| go to heaven in such company. tLaughter.l Bot
need have no apprehension OF that kind, Tor these
State rights men in the "charnel house, alb 1lition
party are not bou9d in that direction. could not
follow them, no MATTER how sacred the flag they
pretended to raise should first desire to examine
the foot of the stadard bearer to il it was not
cloven. l wouldah6& believe such men were IN the
| right path unless from the dead to assure
me when among the lcaders-the members
from Massachusetts and Ohio, (hlcssrs. MANN,
| RASToUL, and GIDpISGs
MIR. Chairman, have heard it sad that Austria,
in this House. might, with propriety, refer this
unworthy remark to the gentlemen on the other
side. The author of it viii find among his politi
| cal friends men of patriotism equal 10 his-whose
department he had better mitate-who are as firm
in their opposition to this resolution any on this
side Of the House. Gentlemen OF both parties are
opposing it. Wings and Democrats. actuated by
principle, firm, true, and unilinching men, unite
in opposing it.
| Sir if were TO say of any here that he spoke
like one who had been intimate with discussions at
| the Five Points in New York, and there learned
his courtesy, l should not be more unjust than he
was who charged those no opposed tins resolution
| as being the friends OF Haynau.
This matter demand Dis careful consideration, when
i we the course adopted by the abolitionl5ts.
When we see the proceedings OF the abolition con
vention-when we look to the Senate, and there find
! SEWARD and SUMNER taking the lead in this mat
ter, pause to know what it means 1t ID true that
| General CAss ID with them; but Governor SEWARD
! will beat him at that game out OF sight
Not only in Pennsylvania, but Ohio, man
| bearing the name of kinkel ID collecting money,
and asserting he intends to aid in abollsilng sla
very have seen several of the Ohio papers pub
| fishing the proceedings OF meetings III which the
Pennsylvania convention finds aiders and abetors
have only time to add. MIR. Chairman. that
am willing TO do all that courtesy requires towards
Kossuth but il ia due 20 him that his name be not
allowed to appear sanctioning the wishes of
those who unworthy willing to injurc him
| to give to themselves some poor advantage.
We are by no means, Sir, free from danger, At
teinpts have been made within year to invade
the Island Of Cuba, belonging to power with
whom at peace. Our whole country has
been agitated by the malignant efforts of fanatics
North and South. Canada is not always quiet, the
world is seeming to be unsettled. and war is still
proclaimed against the South by the enemies Of
the country. Is this time for us to commit our,
| selves to kossuth's doctrines? / think not; and
my duty compels me to vote against this resolu-
tiOn il stands.
Mr.. GIDDINGS. have long known my friend
from North Carolina TCries Of ssCome over this
WA aDlvg N "A & c. r
der restored he continued: was remarking
that ! have long known my friend from North
| Carolina. know the sentiments and feelings OF
his heart, for have long been associated with HIM
here; and therefore receive in kindness all that he
has said. | tell him at the commencement and
very frankly, that he need give himself no trouble
about going TO heaven, for he will never Ind the
path. laughter
| The gentleman seems not TO have discussed an
matter before us submitted TO the attention Of the
House and Congress, but has seen fit 10 travel to
Philadelphia, 10 catch up newspaper articles, and
| to comment upon them. instead OF discussing the
resolution now before the committee.
This, sir, was unexpected To me; and he appealed
10 as though he ie, confident that he could draw
me from my propriety and involve me in n discus
zion of the question which he has presented II the
| gentleman had known me as well IA he should have
known me he would not have made tho attempt.
| do not thank him for his left handed compliment.
lie should have known that no aveholder over
seer, could draw me into IA improperly of this
kind.
My sentiments the gentleman well knows, and
shall at all times all proper occasions, be
dy 10 respond to all attacks upon them. And lie
will bear testimony to the promptitude with which
| always meet such assaults.
The gentleman shakes his head but ask him
10 lay his finger on point where, when have been
assaulted, have failed TO act.
Mr.. sTANLY. Now.
Mr.. GlDDINGs. Twill not do il on this ocoa-
sion, before the House and the country. under the
five minutes rule The gentleman must know
that the doctrines " hich entertain cannot be
planned or concentrated within short tune.
! know too well the game which IL attempted TO
| be played on me now. ] will not be caught at IT,
He may go to some of bis political opponents,
and draw them into an improper discussion; but,
as for myself, will have none of it.
| repeat, for the fortieth time-or nearly that
that win discuss the resolution when dscuss an
thing, but will not discuss matters which have no
relation TO it.
Have We not injured our fair regulations by spend
ing seven long hours the day before yesterday, IN
revolutionary, disorganizing movements; break
ing up the committee and calling the roll TO note
the absentecs; then reporting them to the House,
and again going into committee, and frequently
rising. because the majority were in favor Of pass
ing this resolution, and the minority land am
sorry to find my friend from North Carolina among
them) were opposed TO ~ These revolutionary
movements to retard the wheels Of legislation.
They will mark an era in our history, and the poo
pie will that all this for the purpose of de-
icating a simple, plain resolution.
So far the gentleman has alluded to my re.
q
AZ they were then, and am prepared to yindicnte
them. II the gentleman will Introduce his resolu-
ton during the discussion on the Presidents mes.
sage, some other occasion, l will be happy to
draw swords with him.
The question was then taken the amendment
Of Mr.. sThSLy, and il was disagrced to-ayos u
noes o.
A number Of amendments were offered in the
, course Of the day, on which remarks were predi-
Gated, under the rule which allows the mover five
minutes for explanation, and any other gentleman
the ssme length of time Tor explanation. None Of
them, however, were agreed 10.
Mr.. wASHBURN said IL seemed as il some gen
tlemen would insult the distinguished stranger
They not content with opposing the resolu-
ton in straightforward way, but resorted 70 every
species Of strstsgem To prevent a vote. IL wOuld
have been infinitely better If the resolution had
never been offered. The record will endure o.
! long the Government shall exist, and cannot b,
blottcd out.
MIR. BARRERE could not, with other gcntlcmSn
regard THE resolution ne merely meant n matter
, Of courtesy. II kOssuth represents any principle
at all II is intervention, and another is that
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