The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-10
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS
MONDAY, February 9, 1852.
SENATE.
FIRST SESSION.

The CHAIR laid before the Senate communi-
cation from the War Department, transmitting, in
compliance with the resolution of the Senate, a re-
the chefcngneer Of the board OF officers for
the Pacific coast, with recommc dalton that Con-
grcss be asked to appropriate 500 900 for the
mencement of Notifications at San Francisco.
The CHAIR also laid before the Senate a com.
munication from the War Department transmit
ting sixty two copies of the Army Register for
1852.
DUTY CIGARS.
Mr.. SEWARD presented the petitions Of jour
neymen cigar makers asking an increase Of duty
upon foreign cigars imported into the United
States.
LAND FoR HUNoARIANs.
Mr.. JONES presented the memorial Of ten Hun
garian refugees, now In Iowa, asking Tor grant OF
land similar to that which was made in the case Of
their countrymen alec settled in that State.
SURVEY VALLEY THE SALT LAKE.
MIR. BORLAND, from the Committee on Print
ing, TO whom was referred the resolution ordering
the printing OF five thousand five hundred addi-
tionnl copies of Captain II. Stansburys report OF
his exploration and survey of the valley Of the
Great Salt Lake, reported fayorably on the same,
and the resolution was adopted.
PASSAGE or KSoRoxsED BILLIE.
The bill making appropriation for the repair
Of the Congressional Library room, which was
dcred on Saturday to be engrosscd, taken up,
read third time, and passed.
Also, the bill rclinquishing to the State Of Iowa
certain lands reserved for salt springs therein.
STEAM sAvIoATioN.
The bill supplementary to the acts of Congress
providing for the better security of the lives of pas
sengers vcsecls propelled in whole in part by
steam, was taken up. The bill confers upon the
district Judges of the United States in where
no port of entry lie in their district power and con.
troll the issuing of certificates to steamboats,,
and applies more particularly TO the boats navi-
eating the rivers in Arkansas.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD moved an amendment con
fcrripg upon the district Judges of the United
States power TO appoint inspectors of steam boilers
machinery, &c. The amendment was adopted.
Mr.. DOWNS then opposed the bill, and Messrs.
BORLAND, UNDERWOOD, and DAVIS cup
ported il. The bill then ordered TO a third
| reading.
NON -ISTrRvESTioN.
The Senate then proceeded TO the consideration
Of the joint resolutions reairming the doctrine Of
non Intervention.
The following arc the Joint resolutions:
BE ifresored by he Senate and Hotse Of Repressnia
f1es Of the United Siai6s Of Arnerica ~ Congress
scnbtsd, That Congress recognises and rcaillrms
these manifest truths: That governments are
instituted among men to secure the innlicnable
rights offe, liberty and the pursuit Of happiness,
deriving their Just powers from The conscnt OF the
governed That whenever my form Of gov
eminent becomes destructive OF these ends, IT ia
the right Of the people TO alter 20 abolish II, and
TO institute new government, laying it's founda
ton upon such principles, and organizing It's
| powers in such form, to them shall seem most
likely TO effect their rights and happiness"
Resolred That while claim for ourselvcs
these comprehensive rights of self government
and also az consequence of sovereignty the right
| to be exempt from the coercion, control or inter
ference Of others in the management of our inter
nal affairs, concedo to others the same measure
| Of right, the same unqualified independence
| Re'oived, That it is upon the sacrcd principle Of
| independent sovereignty that we recognise, in our
| intercourse with other nations, governments de
| facio, without inquring by what means they have
been established, or in what manner they exercise
| their powers.
| Resolved That this Government has solcmnly
| adopted and will persevorngly adhere to, az a
| principle of international action, the advice given
by Washington in his Farewell Address, lob
serve good faith and justice towards all nations,
| cultivate peace and harmony with all, give 10
mankind the magnaninous and too novel an
| example OF n people always guided by an cx-
| allied justice and bencvolence." sympathy for
| a favOrite nation bctrays itscif into par
| ticipation in the qusrrcs and wars Of an.
| other without adequate inducement or justin
| cation. against the insidious wiles Of foreign
influence the Jealousy OF free people ought to be
constantly awake, for foreign influence is the most
baneful foe OF republican governments" The true
rule of conduct for us in regard TO foreign nations
is, in extending our commercial relations, 10 have
with them as little political connection possible.
| Why quit our own 70 stand upon foreign groundl
Why, by Intervening our destiny with that Of any
| part OF Europe, entangle peaco~nd prosperity
in the tolls of European ambition, rivasbip, inter
| est, humor, or caprcei
| Resoiosd, Tbatwhile we cherish the livecst gym.
PATTY towards ali who strive for freedom Of opin-
ion or for free institutions. yet we recognize our
| true policy IN the great fundamental principles
| given to ne by JeIcrfon: Equal and exact justice
to all men, OF whatever state or persuasion, rel
| gious or politcal-pcacc, commerce, and honest
| friendship with all nations, changing alliances
with none"
Resolved That although VIC adhere to these Is.
scntal principles of non-in tcrycntion as forming
the true and lasting foundation of our prosperity
and happiness; yet whenever prudent foresight
shall warn ua that our own liberties or institutions
are threatened then just regard to own safety
will require 10 advance 20 the conflict rather
than await the approach the focs Unconstitutional
| freedom and Of human liberty.
To which Mr.. SEWARD moved the following as
| amendments:
Strike out oil after the second resolution Of Mr.
| CLApKr, md insert the Glowing o substitute:
| IesoiCed, That while the United States, in con-