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against the distinguished individual who has come her
under the circumstances mentioned. No American Cal
them without indignation Besides the scene
at Cincinnati it is reported upon apparently good autho
rity that three balls fired through the windows
the house of the Archbishop of Baltimore perhaps
Friday evening last under the impression that this gen
tleman was in the room and this mornings mail iron
New York has broug: US the inibrmation that when tn
Baltic sailed day two since, he was thought TO haV
been board and large crowd of persons assembled
the wharf with hostile demonstrations and with m appa
rent intention to DO him injury. And shown al
hour or since placard which had been stuck up il
various places n Wheeling using the most inammatory
terms and invoking public violence upon this stranger
who is commended to Us by his character and position.
have inquired Of and dear relative in Rome
who from his situation must know well as any mar
the estimation in which this held in his OWL
country, and he told me he man of the highest cha
racter and standing who 1au satisfactorily filed many
stations and whose public and private life
without blot or b,emish. IT,. .". ....
Sir these outrages violate equally the rights of hospi
tally, the honor of the country the supremacy of the
municipal law and the guarantees OF the law of nations
Mr. President these of violence which override the
laws and which often pass away unpunished do
injury to the Of republican institutions in the old
world than any other event. than all other events indeed
connected with our history and progress They cir
euaed with celebrity and zeal from the western shore OF
England to Siberia and thus spread Europe
proofs Of the ncupaciy of republican governments to pro-
tect the lives persons, and property OF their citizens
Our good reputation upon this subject is essential the
progress Of free principles
understand, sir that that arocious tragedy which
terminated in the death of Hugo Bassa at Bologna has
excitement which has led these acts oawess violence
do wonder that deed like that has aroused deep
feelings of Indignation in this country. appreciate
that feeling fully. Il has been called execution but
call it murder and foul, cold-blooded one But
believe the distinguished gentleman whom have allu-
aed had no more to do with it than you had. Mr..
PRESIDENT de was indeed the civil governor of Bologna
the ame but totally destitute OF any power autho
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city, and their commander had proclaimed military law
which, as we all know, prostrates all other authority
whatever The unfortunate Bassa seized tried con
demned and executed while the was yet count
ing its sixty minutes, and by Austrian military tribu-
nal do hope, in the ways of Providence, that this
deed deserving universal execraton will yet call down
upon its perpetrators just and fearful responsibility
Why sir, all who know the Austrian predisposton to
revenge under such circumstances of popular efforts
the recovery OF freedom well know they need promp
ter to deeds Of blood and admit no protector between
their victim and their vengeance.
repeat, sir, there is no palliative for the conduct
which has been manifested towards this gentleman and
for one desire TO call the attention Of the Senate to it,
IN the hope also that it will the attention of the
country. If the subject of these remarks is here in
diplomatic capacity, he is under the protection of the
laws aud constitution of the United States and we have
right to know how those laws have been executed
Violated IN order that we may apply the necessary eg
lative remedy. That is our right and duty and
the resolution Of inquiry is therefore within the legiti
mate scope of our authorities
But after ALL the best safeguard and security in cases
Of violent excitement is to be found in wholesome pub
he opinion Like truth, it is mighty, aud will prevail in
this land of freedom and intelligence. Thanks to the
good and good feeling Of the people, time is sure to
bring corrective for any impressions which
may prevail. Apprehension is felt lest violence should
yet be offered to this guest of the nation trust not
trust his exit from country will be marked with the
peaceful respect which is due to the sovereign he repre-
SCENTS, and to the mission, originating in kndest feelings
upon which he was sent. And but express my
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will unite to prevent such disgracefu proceedings, and
to assert the majesty and the supremacy of the law 1t
is better prevent than to punish and there are few
improper public acts which cannot be prevented this
country by an energetic display Of public opinion ,
Mr.. MASON. have heard with very great satisfac-
ton the expression of sentiment which has fallen from
the distinguished and venerable Senator from the State
of Michigan If there is any thing of which the Amer
can people should be proud it is that they have Gov
eminent Of law, distinguished from Government Of
force and fthere is any duty which every citizen owes
TO his country superior to other tits take that
public sentiment every where should be in submission
Sir, have seen, not only with concern, but with ndig-
nation, through the press that this gentleman be he
whom he may has been met in of the cities where
he has visited with insult and violence, threatening
understand, his life. do not know what his mission is
glad however, that the Senator has introduced the
resolution in order that may know whether he
here in any accredited form because, if he is here
guest of the nation he is entitled to the safeguard of the
nation within its broad limits If he is here any
character be accredited the guest nation them
although the protection of the Government be
tended to him. possibly the sentiments that may be
pressed this floor by the representatives of the States
may lead the turbulent and violent who have been
fault to know that they under Government of law
and that if the of the civil authority either wants
energy paralyzed may be taken lead it's
exertiou. ....
1t is said that this gentleman comes from ae Papa
States The honorable Senator has some be-
ieye he is here, in sense, guest of the nation
Be this it may, he is foreigner, and trust the Anne
rcan people yet have responded to the condition
in which Rome stood when her people had but one
word to express stranger and enemy Sir the fact that
he is stranger and foreigner entities him to the
spect the consideration the courtesy and the protection
Of every in this land until he deserve it
aud if in any way he has made himself censurable by
conduct abroadwhch learn from the honorable Sena-
tor from Michigan is caumny upon him-he is amena-
BILE to the authorities abroad and here have
have sad with deep concern the manifestations
Of popular sentiment know not from what description
Of people, eynced towards this man. Who whether he be
in any form here guest of the nation or not is
stranger in strange land with whom the protection of
the law should always CO. trust it will be extended
him and if the fact shall turn to be that he is en-
titled because of his political relation this country
for is his political relation alone which can recog-
nsso the safeguard Of the country will 20 as far
any man in seeing that it is extended to him.
Mr., BUTLER. This subject was brought TO my atten-
ton this morning by friend confess that was not
surprised at hearing the details Of the outrage which has
been offered to the gentleman whose has not been
mentioned here but who has been sufficiently indicated
wish distinctly Senator of the United States to
say upon this hoor if my voice may have any influence
abroad that satisfied that conduct of this kind has
proceeded entirely from irresponsible multitude ard
that it does not have the sanction of The public opinion
or even the popular opinion of the American people
These exhibitions offensive only to national CO.
nifty and hospitality, but they disgra cefu to the sp
rt Of the and they offend the very spirit of that
gion which IS taught both to the Catholic and to the