The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-19

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with regard TO my duty 10 lay such paper before the
Senate but upon consultation with Others tho ught il
the best course, and did SO.
| The yeas and nays were ordered
Mr. BADGER II, sir there is any implication of dis
respect 10 Louis Kossuh in the Senaes refusing TO print
this document This dsrespect think, will be fairly
tribuabe TO The senator IRON Ohio, Mr. CHASE When
that paper offered here yesterday and read every.
thing was done with respect TO il which necessary 10
prevent any manifestation OF dlsrespect the part OF the
Senate. lie thought proper 10 make motion print
the paper II is not OF character which the Senate
IN the habit OF printing the Senate has received
such communication before. We have papers laid up
on cur tables every morning by dozens, which nobody
ever thinks OF asking to be printed But the senator
from Ohio, in his zeal to reflect the enthusiasm of his
Slate IN avor OF LOUIS kossuth not content with its be-
ing read. moved that il should be printed That notion
under the rule, goes to the Committee Printing
Ihal committee, entering omewhat into the enthusiasm in
behalf of this great military cheitan and warrior whom
my honorable friend from Alabama mt CLrMrssi said
The other day was not very great fighting report back
this notion and recommend to the Senate that
cur In 1t. Now, sir, there no proprely, in my
Judgment in the original motion to print, and as it is
not in accordance. think, with the usage OF the Senate
TO print such papesas the case is one Of description
peculiar and unusual IN prOceedingsthere is dis
respect offered TO the person in question by refusing to
PRINT 1t; Or II there be- il is not al all in consequence OF he
action OF the Senate, but in consequence of the motion
made by the senator from Ohio. For my own part
wish that our records should be kept clear far pos
sbe from any further proceedings with reference this
individual
Mr.. SEWARD | have voted, and shall vote again
ior the printing OF this communication; and | inlu-
enced and influenced, by considerations of respect
and courtesy towards the distinguished parsonage from
whom II proceeds. But am influenced more by con-
slderaon OF the self respect which think the Senate
ought to maintain The Congress of the United States,
al time interesting to the friends OF freedom and liberty
throughout the world sent national vessel TO bring this
Ilusrous man from Europe to our shores On his
rya here the Congress of the United States in the
and behalf of the American people, bade him welcome to
the capital. He came here, and received by Con-
gress On his departure from The capital he left for Con-
gress respectful note. The communication was trans
tn pfpft kutth
OF etiquette prevented the President from sending il to
Congress, and il is submitted TO by the presiding
officer OF the Senate 1t seems TO that the refusal Of
the printing OF this paper can do no injury 10 LOUIS Kos
suth, but may impair our own dignity and selfrespec
Without al all referring TO the contents OF the paper.
its manner or lis SPIRIT bound in courtesy to
celve II with becoming consideration.
see nothing Objectionable in the communications and
am free to confess that even if il Objectionable
any ground except dsrespect to ourselves 10 the
United States, think our duty would be the same.
Dlr. RUSk. Did ! understand the Chair to say that
this not addressed to the presiding officer of the Senate
The PRESIDENT. The Chair will state again the
true state of the The paper proposed TO be printed
addressed 10 the President of the United States The
Secretary OF State by letter. Louis kossuth informs
me IN letter dated at Cincinnati, stated 10 him that the
President declined to communicate II to the two houses
oil Congress- it not in accordance with the usage
and suggested 10 him the pIopreiy oil sending 10 the
presiding officer OF each oil the two houses; IN conse
quence OF which, he addressed me letter stating this
ac and asked me to present it TO the Senate. laid be-
fore the Senate the letter addressed to together with
the communication addressed the President of the
Uued States, which the President had declined 10
municaie to the Senate, Mir Kossuth had been notified
4 Mr. SEWARD. | will read, with the permission of
the Senate an extract from Governor Kossuths letter.
i Is dated at Cincinnati; OHIO February ID, 1882 and
Senate. He says
Not initiated into the diplomatic forms of the United
States respectfully directed farewell 10 his exceency
the President and requested him TO communicate my
surance OF everlasting gratitude TO the Senate and the
House of Representatives.
he al atp had
inform though his letter has reached but recently
sv ss ~ With n If ee wb
the accepted orms and he suggested TO me- as more
appropriate way TO send copies Of my address to the Pre
dents of the Senate and the House.
II upon this suggestion Of the Secretary Of State that
have the great honor enclose the feeble expression
OF my everlasting gratitude and hope with the request
have communicated TO the august body OF which you are
i the President
" Mr.. President OF the Senate, your humble aud de-
vout servant, l.. kOSSUTH."
Mr.. BUTLER. was about to call attention TO the
FIRST paragraph OF his letter, IN which he says
Before ! let Washington city | felt myself bound by
gratitude my thanks to the government
and Congress of the United States for their generous
patronage they had kindly granted TO me- 10 The hum
be rprsniaiips of my country from the time when they
had sent seam-ifigate 10 Asia, &c.
He speaks of our having received him as the humble
representative OF his country He has assumed in that
letter say what did not intend by any vote that
gave here to recognse-tha he was received the Off
ca representative, or representative in any other way
OF his own country IN con,radisuncuon from the govern
men as exists But suppose this gentleman has
served his purpose very well and he has in
specs subseTved the purposes OF others by being political
agtaor II is in that point OF view no doubt, that many
will vote upon this As 10 the remark OF the senator
from Ohio, Mr. CHASE that to refuse TO print will be
act OF discourtesy allow say that when gentle
make impruden issues themselves they cannot reort
upon US that we do not do precisely they say we are
guilty OF dscourtesy The fault is upon those who com
NIT the imprudent act in akng issue OF this kind
and il is but Just that il should be II is unusual
thing TO pnnt paper Of this kind. II is an unusual
paper. II it had from Louis kossnh, and ii
did not connect itself with the associations oil his doctrines
and name, will answer Tor II no such motion would
have been made Gentlemen cannot disguise it from the
conntry that the object is lar vote 10 prlnt will
have that effect, endorse his doctrines and verify his
statements | cannot consistently with my regard for
the dignity of this body, agree TO adopt the opinions, and
much less to sanction the Dtererence-ior interference
II is-of this foreigner.
! MIR. DOWNS | have not before been engaged in the
discussion of this subject and have referred TO IT
since kossuh has been here and do not think have
any extreme opinions upon either side. But really 1t
seems to astonishing that opposition should be made
to the printing OF this document The honorable senator
from North Carolina tMr. BADeER] It'll not such
document usually print should like TO have the
gentleman say what the rule that subject and what
particular documents II not ALL suitable TO be printed
II seems TO that instead OF there being technical rule
the subject, ii is customary Tor the Senate to order
such documents as they think useful and ought to be
preserved in the archives OF the nation. We often print
memorials We print all resolutions OF the legislatures ;
and we print many other matters that contain facts
worthy OF preservation
Without giving my opinion to the course Of Kossuh,
anything connected with it, his visit TO the United
States his reception, and his now, interest
ing events in history Without expressing any appo-
baon OF his course, any opinion on the subject,
think il is but right and fair upon bis taking leave of