Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
VIOLATION OF NATIONAL HOsPI-
a. TALITY.

On the 23d instant the Senate was the scene
of an interesting discussion, involving all the
incest considerations Of national hospitality and
courtesy, as well as the sanctity Of the ambas-
sadorial character. 1t grew out of the follow
ing resolution, offered by Mr.. Cass
"Resolred, That the President of the United
States be requested to communicate to the
Senate, SO far as he may deem it compatible
with the public interest, copy OF any CORE
spondence which may have taken place with the
government of the Papal States touching a
mission to the United States"
Some of the most eminent and venerable
members of the Senate participated in the dis
cussion. Mr.. Cass, Mr.. Mason, Mr.. Butler, Mr..
Dawson, Mr.. Douglas, Mr. Everett, Mr.. Adams,
Mr.. Petit, and Mr.. Weller all delivered their
views.
On reading over the reports Of the debate,
we have been much pleased to discover that all
of the distinguished gentlemen who addressed
the Senate on that occasion disapproved Of the
violent lawless, and objectionable proceedings
of the bands, mobs, and combinations Of men
that recently organized themselves with the view
and purpose Of insulting, threatening, and do
ing violence to the person of the Popes nuncio.
1t is alike honorable to the Senate and to
the nation that SO warm a disapproval of such
proceedings should be felt and manifested by
highest legislative tribunal in the country.
distinguished senator from Michigan spoke
well and truly when he said:
"Sir, these outrages violate equally the rights
of hospitality, the honor Of the country, the
supremacy Of the municipal law, and the guar
antics of the law Of nations. Mr.. President,
these acts of violence which override the laws,
and which too often pass away unpunished, do
more injury to the cause Of republican institu
tions in the old world than any other event,
than all other events, indeed, connected with
our history and progress. They are circulated
with celerity and zeal from the western shore
of England to Siberia and are thus spread
over Europe as proofs Of the incapacity Of re-
publican governments to protect the lives per-
sons, and property Of their citizens. Our good
reputation upon this subject is essential to the
progress Of free principles"
It matters not whether Americans or for
eigners are the guilty persons. Whoever they
may be, they deserve rebuke and punishment.
Americans kHDulu VI hationdi pIlue
to lead them to respect the laws and institu-
tions of their country, and to make that coun-
try respected and beloved among the nations
OF the earth for its regardto, and protection Of
all foreigners who come here either to sojourn
or to dwell.
The natives Of other countries, who have
come to reside among us and to adopt our
country as their own, should be even more
careful to guard our national honor and to
observe and obey our laws. Many of them
Quit their homes because Of their hatred of op.
preston. They brought here with them strong
personal and political resentments. 1t would
perhaps, be going too far TO ask them to forget
their oppressors in the old country when they
come to the new, and to blot out and throw
away all their personal animosties and resent
ments. Human nature cannot so far relent,
forget, and forgive. But they should be told,
and told in tones Of emphasis and authority,
that the wars of Europe are NOT TO be renewed
on our peaceful shores, and that the wrongs
hey have received there are not to be avenged