The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-07
REMARKS OF ma cnURcHwELL.
or TENNESSEE,
Ia hs House Of Representations, Wednesday, December



81, 1851.
The House being 10 Committee Of the Whole on the
state OF the Union, and having under consideration the
resolution offered by Mr. CARTIER TO authorize the
Speaker TO appoint a committee OF five 10 wait upon and
Introduce Louis Kossuth 10 the House OF Representa-
uyes-
Mr., CHURCHwELL moved the following amend
ment:
Provided That by the adoption Of the pending esos-
ton this government does not depad from its longesiab
shed doctrine OF nonnteeniion, and does intend TO
endorse doctrine Kossuth II that doctrine be direct
interference by this government with foreign powers
Mr. C. said: Mr.. Chairman, the amendment which
offer is intended addition to the resolution do not
desire 10 oppose The proposition 10 welcome kossuh but
do desire 10 inform him that in giving this welcome
Congress does not intend to endorse the views which he
seems to entertain The honorable gentleman from Ohio
Mr. DIsHEY,l while he declares himself 10 be in favor
kof direct interference by this government asks are
afraid 10 encounter the spectre OF intervention IN our
path. can answer that gentleman--we have no
fear. nor have the people have the honor TO repre-
sent They are the people OF Jackson-llbera generous
and brave Nor am sir 10 be frightened from the path
OF duty come with liberal views; and when say that
my heart is full OF sympathy for those who struggle in
the Old World for change OF government, and manifest
a,desre 10 adopt the institutions under which we have
grown prosperous and powerful, only express the feel
ngs OF my people We should be glad 10 the instu
lions which we so much Prize, and which are so dear 10
US, established throughout the civilized world, But
while entertain these views and are animated by these
feelings, do not feel prepared 10 go the length which
kossuih seems TO desire am not willing 10 see resou.
tons adopted by this assembly touching The great ques
" y Of Intervention, without expressing my dissent
There are no people who are more generous in their
feelings than those that have the honor to represent
bat. while they would be willing TO welcome the dstn
guished Hungarian, they would not agree that he should
be the recipient OF the nations honor, by that honor
gentlemen mean 10 endorse his views The high posi-
lion of republic demands that do not compromise
its dignity. The teachings OF that who is without
model The immortal Washngton--who speakAto us
ir0m yonder canvass though animate with li1e-the
| recollection OF Jefferson, the sagacious sa,esman-he
memory of Jackson, who rests in the bosom of his
mother earth at the Hermitage in my native State
farhtI atxaa gtan h,chh Tho
| records OF the history of our country.
kossuth asks-yea, demands--he aid OF the young
American giant in his behalf Sir, for such direct inter-
ference am not prepared, the American people.
We have advanced TO the high station occupy,
commanding respect both AT home and abroad. by ad-
herring 10 our constitution and respecting the precepts of
the sages who framed il. Sir, suppose give him
sympathy il was given four years ago to the French
people, who, II was supposed were anxious 10 enjoy free
that you give him the nations sympaihy-give him men,
give him money--for, like Cesar, he demands them
and who ioresee the RESULT May not expect TO
behold in few years the nopeL spectacle OF Kossnh be-
ing crowned emperor Of the republic Of Hungary We
gave our sympathy TO the French people. Bonaparte is
| a republican Emperor. France is not Tree.
| We are happy and independent. We have always
ognised the feeling OF Independence wherever mani
Tested, and given our counenance without nterier
ence. And sir let us, for the high respect entertain
for the honored dead pause, and consider the step
| are invited TO take.
For myself. opposed to the adoption OF the reso
luton unamended and unwilling that it shall 60
the gentleman from Ohio Mr.. DISNEY in favor of d.
rect International interference, without the expression of
my dissent kossuh has been honored on his way 10
The Capitol More fortunate than most in adversely,
he has been taken by the hand and welcomed by dis
| tinguished men, Gray headed men-nen who have
grown up with the republic, and whose heads are
crowned with aures for services defence OF the
of liberty in their country-have taken him by the hand
and given him hearty welcome 10 shores, The
Empire City has done him honor The roar of the Amer
lean has scarcely died away that announced his
arrival. What more can he ask IL IS true he has
been unfortunate in the controversy at home but
we prepared TO undertake 10 restore him The Bour
| bons were long out OF power.
There seems 10 be strange, wild inatuauon pervading
this assembly. Indeed, sir, am al loss TO conjecture
from what political wardrobe gentleman have dressed
themselves within the last few days. well recollect
that before had the honor seal upon this floor there
were resolutions introduced here proposing TO furnish
:" material aid for the Mexican war, in which own
country Justly engaged Sir, there gentlemen
here who voted against those resolutions who
the advocates Of that which is before feel acense
speak freely this subject, because with others OF
both the Senate and the House. have united TO give
Banquet in honor of the distinguished stranger
[Here The Chamans hammer fell, 10 intimate that the
gentleman's I'VE minutes bad expired.
After much further discussion, and after many Of he
speakers had stated that Kossulh did desire inter-
ference. and that the resolution only intended
pment the Hungarian hero, Mr.. c. moved the following
proyiso:
Prouidsd That by the adoption Of the above resolution
a compliment only Is Intended TO the distinguished Hun.
garan.
Y.
which seems 10 pervade this assembly. We are told
that this distinguished foreigner among US moi
seeking interference with the powers oil Europe, not
asking 10 enter into changing alliance. What
Do gentlemen recognise the speech which hold IN my
hand, ia which he says desire the young giant Of
America 10 raise his arm in favor OF that principle "
What principle, ask, is II that he desires this young
giant 10 adopt lie gives the IN the preceding
sentence Of his own speech lie says, 1--WE do not wish
TO fight against the world the only thing which we de-
sire is fair play" Yet gentlemen tell that he comes
here seeking Intervention with foreign powers
Why, he puts the question distinctly TO the American
people court and jury, and waits for the decision
IRON the American Congress Here il his concluding
mark When that tribunal speaks, must hear with
sentiments OF Joy il il s joyful, but with resolution and
not despair IL il "a notjoyu have pleaded my
We are told by the gentleman from Ohio MIR. CART
TERl that perhaps do not represent the views OF the
American people. MIR Chairman, for one, claim when
speak upon this floor 10 speak for the people oil my dis
lrct oppose this resolution, not Tor the mere purpose
OF opposition, but because believe the effect OF the
luton will be 10 commit this government the doctrine
OF Intervention, and am not willing that il should pass
without being accompanied by such poviso as have
offered.
| The gentlemen from Illinois mir. BIssELLl asks me
where get my notions oil a long established doctrine OF
non intervention answer the gentleman that il is in
the language Of Jefferson "Frendship with all nations
enanging alliances with none"
| hope, II The resolution be adopted that the amend
menl will also be adopted. II gentlemen, they say,
only intend 10 compliment Kossuth BY The adoption Of he
resolution, why mol express Il IN so many wordsS lie
has been frank let be equally do not desire TO
dcain this House longer and, with simple reference TO
resolutions adopted by the legislature OF my own State
honoring Kossuth as kossuh, yield the floor.