Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-01-10


am an American, and want light to shine upon
my pathway in politics The Of Washington has lost
10 my vision of its charms brliancy 1t in
glory with Government shine eternal and unchang
ing upon political horizon My feet shall follow but
one path, my eyes shall but light, although many
others may glitter in the heavens.
We all know that all the light above not useful or
substantial Although many be the that have shone
upon mans dark and dreary destiny yet other lights
oftentimes come upon the heayensnot of eternity
or OF the age or century, but airy unsubstantia things
brilliant illusions, meeors of the moment that have as
cended in the dark, know when or how whose
only glory is displayed in their fall
Sir, am content with the history of myGoyernment.
IL is lesson OF wisdom. L want apostle
bible or new faith, would not alter syllable of the
past if could only hope the future may be like it,
Mr. JOHNSON, of Arkansas presume it is a matter
OF very small consequence TO the committee what my po
sition is in regard to this matter and do it be-
cause Of its consequence but ask that little considera
ton may be given to the few words which about
utter
have desired from the outset of this discussion to
take part whatever in it, but regulate my
as to bring the committee to direct upon this
luton the Importance of which has been much magn
he'd in order that might settle it way the other
We began this contest last Monday week. when the reso
luton was rejected because it did not receive twothrds
VOTE The same the case last Monday and now we
have been occupied with the subject all day Tuesday, all
day Wednesday, and during the whole of yesterday.
If we are going to grant this privilege an act of
courtesyand 1t s evident from the general expression of
the House that granted at all il will be as courtesy
and not endorsement-let us do it at once NY po-
son in regard to this matter has certainly not been an
extravagant either side. have been voting all
along so as to bring to direct vote the original
solutions and whenever reach that point shall
against the reception proposed in that resolution That
is the position which occupy. Now, let look the
position OF the matter itself The gentleman from Ohio
r CARTTER) has offered resolution that Kossuth shall
be received by committee, hut MS understand it, no
one knows what is to be done when he shall be
ed We do not know but that it might lead his deliver
ing address in this body and thus sanction the impi-
cation that he received here for that purpose and
that endorsed his sentiments the subject of inter-
venton There therefore, sound and rational objec
tons to that resolution, think if such possibility
exist On the other hand the substitute offered by the
gentleman from North Carolina mr. VEyABLE) only pro-
poses that Kossuth shall be admitted to privileged seat
this floor Father Mathew and other distinguished
foreigners among them the compariots Of Kossuth have
been. To that believe rational man object But
we cannot get to the vote either of those propositions
Why Because there hundreds Of amendments to the
original resolution which must be perfected before the sub
stitute be voted on.
hope therefore, that after this long debate may be
permitted to have cessation of amendments the orgi
nal resolutions and may to the substitute ITSELF to
which gentlemen offer such amendments they de-
sire But to that it would be much wiser and
more rational to have vote upon the substitute at
candldy believe that would be carried for approaching
NJ Kossuth all do, believe should all be dis
posed to admit him to privileged seat
Gentlemen must bear it in mind that have debated
this question not only before the American public but be-
fore the whole world every kind of extravagant
sderaton connected with the subject has been brought
in. hope the Buncombe is now exhausted, and that,
after four days talking we may be permitted to have
vote.
The question then taken upon Mr.. SAvAGEs amend
ment to the amendment and it was not agreed to-
Mr.. BRENT0N offered the following amendment to the
amendment, viz
Prorided further That nothing contained this resolution
action which be had thereon shall be construed
identify member of this House against his WILL
with any of the principles advocated by Louis Kossuth
Mr.. B. said: My object in offering this amendment is
to relieve myself and many other gentlemen from the
fear lest votes should be wrongfuy construed by the
country BY the adoption of that amendment every gem
teman will at be placed in position where he can
exercise his private judgment either for against the
principles which have been advocated by Louis Kossuth
1t has fallen upon my most strangely when have
heard the arguments which have been advanced and the
declarations which have characterized this House since
the beginning of this debate that act of courtesy
tended to Louis kossuth personally involves necessarily
the adoption recognition of the principles which he adj
yocates If this position be correct then whenever
condescend to extend the common cves of life to those
who may differ in opinion from adopt the senti-
ments which those individuals may entertain upon any
great question whatsoever There is nothing
We practice upon this principle every day in the
ordinary business of life Is it true because invite a
neghbor partake of the Inequalities of my house. that
necessarily adopt all the abominable notions he may
terrain upon any question whatever? Suppose, for in
stance the honorable gentleman from North Carolina Mr.
STANLY should under the influence of his Union hospi-
tally tender to my distinguished friend from Ohio Mr.
GIDDNGs the Inequalities of his house; would it be taken
for granted that he had adopted the sentiments of that
the fear of his becoming FreeSoer? If they would
to that conclusion against every principle of
The most that could be made out of it would
be this that the gentleman from North Carolina had in
the kindness Of his heart thrown open his doors and
while detesng the sins of the party he loved the sinner
Mr.. Chairman have sufficient confidence in the ntel
gence of the people Of this country and especially in that
of the people whom have the honor to represent be-
leve they will distinguish between the personal reception
of this distinguished individual and the adoption of his
principles II Louis Kossuh had come TO this country
his responsibility, by his funds, private ind
vidual would be ready to do him honor and the coun
try would be ready to do him honor for know we are
ready and willing extend this honor to individuals OF
high rank from foreign countries and especially
willing to pay those honors to the poor and
who have fed from foreign despotsm, when they shall
land upon shores; but extend this honor to them
without adopting their principles.
Mr. MOORE, Of Louisiana desire to say few words
to set myself right upon this question. was originally
in favor of this resolution and still in favor of it, be-
it paying respect to great principle of liberty
which recognise republican. But, although am thus
in favor OF paying this tribute of respect have voted
with the minority in this committee, and cannot consi-
der that factious minority acting under the
rules and orders Of this House. and those rules and orders
the statutes of this counryas much any other
statutes, until they repealed As have stated,
have voted with the minority upon several occasions be-
this resolution introduced here in violation of
the rules Of the House. and in violation of the decisions of
the honorable chairman of this committee and therefore
say that the minority not acting factiousy. They
acting under the rules and orders of this House ana
they have the right to Though had intended 10
for the resolution, yet have voted with the minority
because the rules Of the House violated by ITS nitro
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