The Express.
London, England, 1851-10-29 00:00:00

BANQUET TO KOSSUTH

toast, I feel I am quite inadequate to the duty of giving to
it aloe hundredth part of what it deserves. (Cheers) I
bow not the ability to do justice to the name, the character,
lathe conduct of our illustrious, brave, and honoured
sosiot. (Cheers) But having before, in his absence, in this
aMelent Hall, urged strongly, end I am happy to my sno-
missfully, his release from bondage, and now seeing him
at liberty in the land of the free, I thank God it has fallen
to my happy lot to welcome, with my fellow-townsmen, so
1 gnat so 6010/1, and so noble a patriot. (Loud cheers.) But
I eftasked who went out to meet hint and welcome him—
-IIL say tie wealth of the nation—the working classes. His
witoptias by the people shows me that there still is in the
beasts of my countrymen the spirit that breathed in a Croat-
well, a Hampden, a !diktt, and a Sydney ; and it shows
me that the sons of these great men are proving themselves
worthy of such sires. (Ile .r, hear.) Who went out to
meet an exiled monarch, hurled from power by the voice of
an injured people ia • few hours? No one but
old England, and her sons found him a palace
to retire to in his dismay and despair. But, my
friends, we have seen a contrast which must have
been fresh in your memory. of a foreigner, distinguished,
did I say, landing on your shores, with • splendid sword
hanging by his side, and his breast covered with stars and
medals for his 'Many in flogging one of the weaker sex,
an act which would disgrace a savage—l mean the brute
llaynau. (Groans.) He was hunted end driven by the
true English-hearted draymen to seek refuge in the dust-
hole of a !teahouse. But our noble illustrious guest, drawn
by the toms of love, affection, and sympathy. is welcomed
by • great majority of the people of Englund. (Hear,
hear.) This must he as gratifying to our honoured guest
as it is to as all. (Cheers.) I give you " The Health of his
Excellency Louis Kossuth."
It is irndossible to describe the enthusiasm with which
this speech was received. The com iany rose and stood for
several minutes cheering. The ladies waved their hand-
kerchiefs, anti the object of all this popularity stood with
his arms folded on his brea.si, sod indicated his gratitude by
bowing repeatedly.
M. KOSSUTII rose, and was received with • fresh burst
of cheering. Ile sad—Mr. Mayor, my lords, and gentle-
awe, this is the second festive occasion upon which I have
W the honour to express my sincere thanks to the Mayor
ma Corporation of Southampton fur the generous welcome
I
with which they have honoured me, and to you my lords
Ind gentlemen, fur the noble sympathy with which you
' lave honoured the demonstration. God has awarded two
Massing, for those he has determined to favour ; bliss in
heaven and freedom on earth. (Loud cheers.) May your
noble English nation be ever gifted with both these bless_
ova. (Loud cheers.) No man who is aware of the import-
awe of his destiny can live satisfied without freedom, but
he to whom CO4l has granted freedom has got everything,
If he has got the mind and the will to use his freedom to
the developruent of his own and his fellow creatures hap-
piness, with such consistency of purpose as the English
people have exhibited. (Cheers.; That is the basis upon
which England has grown into the Paradise she now is,
upon which my sad lie art rests with joy, and which menot
tail to increase the desire of every c ire:gner to become also free
and so endowed with the capability of changing his own part
of the world into a paradise like Eugland. (Loud cheers.)
During all my life I have had one single leading idea—
liberty. (Loud cheers) The aim of my existence was to
secure the blessings of that liberty to my people, although
I knew those blessings but instinctively. (Hear, hear.)
Now, when I behold England, arid ice how liberty enables
woo to beautify nature, how should I not feel doubled in
wiy determination to endure, to work, to struggle, and, if
li Rust be, to die, that my people may become free—that
people of whom I say there are alone who better deserve to
become free ? (Lucid chars.) But, besides the blessings of
freedom, it is also a glory allotted to you, your proud
position is to be able not only to bear goodwill
to those who do not enjoy the h ippinees of freedom, but
also to have a helping hand always ready for your more
unfortunate brethren. (Cheers.) That is the glory of
England, and in your national capacity you have illustrated
the words of our Saviour, " Love thy neighbour as thyself."
(Cheers.") It is only so I can explain the great pheno-
menon that 1 see around me, where so many men of dif-
ferent rank and station, hut all united in the love of liberty,
join to express their sympathy fur that principle of liberty,
of which they choose to consider me the humble rep:Taco •
native. (Cheers.) It is only thus I tan explain the great
phenomenon that even that honourable class whose entire
espial is the labour of their hands, ston in their work, and I
geseille their time, to say, with that noble internal instinct
of
a people before which every individual purpose
mast how, that the great principle of liberty
sea reckon on the people of England. (Cheers.) And
well may the working classes of England be identified with
MN great principle ofliberty, beemi-e without liberty there
lino Listing socialorder. It is ind i ,:ie te, di I e that every roan
full * * '

SOUTHAMPTON.

SOUTHAMPTON, TVZSDAT N/0111'.
M. Kossuth, accompanied by M. Pulszki, Lord
Doty Stuart, Captain Townsend, Hon. Mr. Walker,
Lord Charles Fitzroy, Mr. Wilcox, M.P. for Southampton,
the Mayor of Leicester, and attend other gentlemen, ar-
rived here by the two o'clock train, and were received by
ike mayor and Town Clerk of Southampton, Mr. Durrett,
j. P., and some other members of the corporation, as •
deputation from the town. M. Kossuth and party proceeded
st onee to the house of the American Consul, and partook
of a ikanoce; alter which he proceeded to the town resi-
dence of the Mayor, to receive addresses. During
his short stay at Mr. Crusiters, an offer was made
on the part of the American Ocean Steam-
Packet Compaay, of • free passage to America, fur
Kossuth and family. About flee o'clock the party
proceeded to the town residence of the Mayor, where an
baaame crowd awaited the arrival of the distinguished
eteg..ger. lA:potations were their received from Libelled&
Durham, Sunderland, nod one or two other place., to all of
which M. Sosauth returned short verbal replies, and pro-
ceeded iu the Mayor's carriude to the banquetting-room.
tau great war the crowd that tilled the streets that the
player awl M. Kossuth were obliged to alight at some
short distatere from the hall, and make the rest of their
way on loot, amid the most enthusiastic cheering from the
re• Se.
THE 11.1.NQUET.
The banquet took plats in the ancient Town Ilan, which
was handsomely decorated tor the occasion. A large portion
war allotted to the ladies, and war handsomely decorated
with flags and flowers. A seat ot honour wax provided for
the Mayor..., who was accompanied by Miss Crorkey, the
daughter of the American cowed. A magnificent dinner
ter 200 was provided, and it is Itaidly neeesuary to add that
the room was de wet ly crowded—indeed, so great was the
public inte re st on the OftliTillll, that five guineas were
offered for to lieu in the course of the morning. His woo.
ship the Mayor prnsideel in hie rot.s of office, having the
mace before him. On his right sat M. Kossuth, attired iu
a close fitting frock coat with open 'sleeves, who, we are
sorry to add, appeared to be in indifferent health. At the
Mayor's table were Lord I). Stuart, M.P., Mr. %VW, M.l'.,
Alderman I). W. Wire, Col. Lou reuse, U.S., Mr. Croskey,
America.: Consul, Hun. Mr. Walker, late Secretary to the
Treasury, United States; M. Pulszki, Mr. E. E. Crowe,
Mr. E. Salisbury, Mr. C. Gilpin, Mr. Deacon, Town
Cl. rk, Mr. Wilcox M.P. for Sm ' ithampton Mr. Mangler,
I'., Mr. J. Cassell, Mr. o.lloreett, J.l'., Samuel Adams,
Esq., hon'Aer,
Immediately on the removal of the cloth,
The MAYOR rose awl gave " Ihe queen," which was
most rapturously cheered ; and one gentleman elicited au
additiocal and moot enthusiastic cheer by adding " One
Cheer more for America."
3 he next toast wee " l'rince Albert," with • graceful
allusion to his royal highness's conception and patronage of
the Great Exhibition, which his worship said endeared
the Prince, not only to England, but to the whole civilised
world.
The toast was received with much applause.
The TOWN-CLERK then read the following letter
from the American Minister :
I...gation of the United States, London, Oct. 28.
"Sir, —I bed hoped tohavegoulthe honour of being one of
your cue eu this evening, but am positively forwilden by
my physician, Dr. Holland, who tells me that in my present
state of hndth, suffering, se I um, wider a severe cold, and
the consequences of exposure in London hut:evening, I wort
not make the journey to Southampton. It is with the'
deepest, tend the moat unfeigned regret that I am thus pre-
vented from joining the authorities and citizens of South-
ampton, in this testimony of respect to his excellency M.
Kossuth, awl in their con4ratulations upon his release from
captivity. I watched his career during his brilliant
..f affairs in Hungary, and I have seta what he
has done since , and I am persuaded that he is eminently
deserving the admiration of all lovers of constitutional
government and freedoin. He appears to possess
the affection and confidence, in a rare degree,
eel the people among whom he was born, and
with whom he has lived—a people devoted to cotton-
tutional liberty, and jealous of their rights and privileges.
Ile is now free through the joint efforts of the United
States and Great Britian, two nations animated with a
common desire to see it enjoyed by all civilised nation., and
now has the opportunity to see, on the shores of England,
the workinzr of a constitutional goverunscut, and the hap•
inners eta tree people.
The eitirens of the United States, of every shade of
opinion, without yielding to the influence of any visionary
eyoneLtheie deeply with every struggle for human
freedom. Possessed themselves of institutions whose
liberty is founded ou law, and progress is compatible with
stability, they cannot look with indifference on the ex-
ertions of other nations to attain the same happy
state. They will welcome 81. Kossuth warmly, and
as one who, 0- he failed in the effort, laboured

heartily as m+..._ , though e_ _.— +"' e , ee- ---" iii;rald in ._. _..security enjoy the fruThs of hi. own ...dour.
to eetalilieh in his native laud a constitution which would Without liberty, obedience to the law cannot be ensured, be-
work *mei residue I big you, sir, to convey to your illus- cause when the lawgiver is a tfraut mud a despot, obedience
teems guest my sincere respect. and congratulations, and to the law reposes only on fear, but when the lawgivers are
accept ter yourself and the corporation of Southampton the the people themmleer, they will ohey the !awe' although
ce assurans of the distinguished consideration with which I they may be oppressive, because they know that within
base the honour to be, eir, your obliged and most obedient theme lees is the pewee of moailicatiou. (Hear, hear.)
servant, A 11,110 T LlWitt,Sol. Pl.—To his worship, the Mayor Therefore I say, that without lilierty there is no obe-
of Solithaasplon." thence to law. et/About liberty there is no field fur the
The veneer. passages which referred pointedly to the late productive labour of those who work. Without liberty
struggle in Hungary were loudly cheered by the company. there is no security for person and property.
The next letter was one from Captain Townshend, the (Hear, hear.) And yet if it be not the aim of
ISCIDIXT for T.usiworth, which was se follows: human nature to open a field for productive labour,
" Brooke' Club, Oct., Mil. to create security for person unit property, to soften men's
"My dear Andrews,-1 regret that the state of mY hearts and to develop men's needle Ido nut know what
health will not allow me to ;mend the public dinner which the aim of human nature can be. (liver, hear.) It is
Is to be given to-morrow to Kossuth, as nothing would have not without reason that all closers in Keglend unite in ex-,
given ow more gratification than to join in this mark of re prey sing their sympathy with that principle which, under '
*pert to eu distinguished it man. I regret it the more as different forms of government, but under similar institu-
tes attempt leo been made by a portion of the press to throw times, is the blessing, the glory, and the happiness of the
odium on hie name. The acts and career, however, of this English race in both hemispheres. (Loud cheers.) The
illustrious individual speak for themselves, and ought to bleseings of this liberty may be allotted to other people+,
'veal to the recollection of all true anal right-minded Eng- to enjoy it under such government as may suit their wants
',Aimee the proudest and noblest epoch of their own court- and wishes. It is not without rearm this sympathy with
try Ile may safely defy the malignant insinuations of the liberty, not only because there is a mural solidarity in the
Tamer, and the equally slanderous, though abortive, efforts destinies of the world, but also when the productive lalieur
of the .111.4,,,ny Post, secure in his own sell-reePeet and le- of a country produces more than it can consume,
pressing einemience. I sun happy to ace that the public such a country must have free intercourse and ens
pri ss his (a ith the two nntorious exceptions) approved of interrupted communications with other countries. (Hear.)
Kossuth*, e +induct, anal I shell be very much surprised it, This free intercourse, this uninterrupted interchange of
during hie short stay in England, he does not everywhere reduces, is summed up is the words—free trade. (Hear,
no et with the mine generous, cordial, and enthusiastic re- rear.) Now. I beg to ask the question, is this idea of free
re ption that the people of Southampton, with their worthy commerce realised by the fact of Ire e imports into England? I
and liberal mayor at their head, have already shown him. I believe there is yet another part to the idea very import.
' I remain, my dear Andrews, very faithfully yours, ant, very vital, and that is the free exportation of that
J. TOWN6IIIOII/." which the, iudastry of England produces. (Ilea?, hear.)
Some interruption was occasioned by an attempt on the But free exportation has no meaning. if that which
part of Mr. I". O'Connor to come up and address M. Kos. is exported cannot Mid a free market in other parts of the
math. 'flee hon. and learned gentleman commenced an world. 'therefore I say that nut without reason the people
naloeishe harangue, but was met by a general shout of ilia- of England sympathise with the principles of liberty, bee
approbation from the company. The Mayor rose and pe- cause without the liberty of Europe there can be no free
temptorily requested Mr. O'Connor to resume his seat, and trade. (Hear, hear.) All despots fear free trade, be-
harmony was netored. Another attempt was made by the cause liberty of commerce is the most powerful
bon. and learned gentleman to enter into conversation with vehicle for the extension of civilisation. (Cheers.)
Ii Kossuth on the removal of the cloth, but the company' Free trade to England as to every other nation is only
&gem interfered. when the Meyer again rove and said—" If with a free Europe passible. (Hear, hear.) I hope, Mr.
the gentlerneu does not know what is the proper course to Mayor and gentlemen, I did not do wrung in touching
be pursued at public meetings of this kind, it will be my upon this matter here. (No, no.) I feel that it er gler-
business to teach him." The observation was received with rious when the material interests of a great nature are idea-
the meet tremendous cheering, and Mr. O'Connor again tilted with the freedom of that nation. This is a providcn-
retired to his seat. The giving out of the toasts was then tial matter. No mingle community can enjoy welfare and
resumed. happiness except on the condition that the interests of the
The MAYOR gave "Long life and properity to his High- community are in harmony with the interests of indivi-
are the Sultan or Turkey." In doing so he said—ln giving duals. Your sound judgment, gentlemen, and your com-
log this toast I ferl a little egotistical, as, when we last met prehensile views make it unnecessary for me to develop
in this ahrent hall around a festive osed it was to do all that I could say about the connexion of the material
honour to scone gallant admirals and officers who had come interests of England with the interests of the freedom of
over to Enelend front Turkey on a seterloci of peace and the world. Be it therefore sufficient to state
goodwill. ee c then urged on them our anxious desire and my humble views in very trite but truthful
wish that Kossuth should be free, in language not to be words. The principle of all evil on the European continent
mistaken ; when they areured us they would express out is the despotic and encroaching spirit of the Russian power.
earnest 'sidles in their country, adding, that they felt (' Hear, hear," and loud eheere.) There is the pillar
quite satisfied if the noble Sultan had pledged his word he which supports every body who wishes to establish his way
would beep it. And he did keep it, and Kossuth is free. on the sulfainge of his nation, and to raise himself upon
(Loud cheers.) Everlasting honour to the noble Sultan, the ruins of liberty. (Hear, hear.) There is the rock
who, in defiance of the despotic tyrants, set him at liberty, which breaks every sigh for freedom on Europe's cond.
although his territory was threatened to be invaded by the pent. it was not without reason then that I said that the
hordes of Russian serfs and Austrian mercenaries. But the principle of all evil upon the continent was Russia. Mew
Sultan knew there was a John Bull, and his sturdy sou hear.) These words are so true that even Jesuitism which
Jonathan. who were always ready to defend justiee, truth, in these lest times commences again to raise its head
and liberty. tend grant they always may. (Loud cheers.) finds its support in the power of Russia. (Iles:,
The MAYOR said—The next toast I have to propose is hear.) We are in the neighbourhood of a great
Use health of an illustrious, noble-minded man, the ruler of nation, which mourns enough at not enjoying the traits
e young hut rising and greet country , young ie years, but of its many sorrows sil sufferings. There is a party there
full of vigour and sympathy fur the noble exile and his which is celled—l don't know with what right—the jesuitic
brave anal gallant countrymen. (Cheers.) The President cal party; and you all know that that party threatens
has shown his feeling nee only in pressing for their deli- France with the Cossacks. And even here, in this glorious
'nonce from captivity, bet for providing them with one of country, it is not long since there was a question much
the tartest noble steam frigates in the universe to convey agitated as well in public opinion as in parliament. I
them to their shores, there to receive them with open arms, know what is convenieut in this place and due to you. I
and bid their enemies, the despots of Europa, &lames will not enter into the question, but will only state one
(Loud cheers.) And proud am Ito see by my side the curious coincidence. lam a protestant—(cheep)—not only
son of the representative of that great nation, who is as a protest ant by birth but by conviction. (Cheers.) But lam
honour to his country and a credit to his government. The a humble member of a nation the majority of which is
toaet wee : " Health, success, and long life to the l'resideat composed of catholic*. Now it is not one of the least glories
of the United States." (Great cheering.) of my nation that iu all times, in the present day aa well as
The next toast was " Lord Palmerston and her Majesty's in former times, when our fathers bled for liberty in reli-
Miuisters." llis worship said that he was a man for mea- gion awl fredem of conacience, there have been Hun-
mires not men, and when he saw that the noble lord, who garian catholies who have taken the lead in struggling in
was the chief subject of the toast, bad by his vigorous I a peaceful manner, as well as on the field of battle, for
measures restored their illustrious guest to liberty, and at I religious liberty and freedom of conscience. la that way
least sped him one step on his return to his native country, the freedom and the rights of protestantism, always op-
he the Mayor) thought him fully deserving the support posed by the House of Hapsburg, who were ever strongly
0 all true Englishmen. (Loud cheers.) The toast was united with the principle of Jesuitism' this freedom, these
received with loud checrine. rights, were established by treaties, by ',Antic means, by
The Mayor then gave " The Borough Members.- the victorious sword,' of Hungarians fighting for free 'inn of
Mr. WILLCOX returned thanks fur the honour done to couecience. It is true that as somas freedom was obtained
kin colleague and himself. and expressed his regret at the the sword was lied aside; for Hungary has been a land of
absence of the former, whose ardent attachment to the cause loyalty in all time. It may suffice to sav, that the freedoms(
of Hungary was too well known to require any cube- protestantism in Hungary was secured he laws, was secured
rium from him. (Hear. hear.) Ile would remind them by treaties, on the maintenance of which the existence of
of the answer which Loral Palmerston had given in paths- the Ilepsburg dynasty was made to depend. la
meat to a question respecting the extradition of foreigners. ISIS this wee included amongst other referral ; and searee4
His lordship had said thee the law protected foreigners in had Ituesia raised the fallen house of Austria, by putting its
England so long a% they did net violate the law, and that Post on the neck of Hungary, when the first deed WI
the law era. too strong for tile government. (Cheers.) He the restored house was to destroy the rights
(Mr. Willcox) thought that such sentiments justified Lord iof protestant liberty in Hungary. And then, gentle-
John Russell in saying on t sub's quent occasion, and with I men, this is connected with another fact with
an coirgy worthy of hie best days, that his noble friend respect to the catholic church. The kings of Ilungary, in
was not the minister ol Austria or of Russia. hut the former times, were always anxious not to allow any power
minister of England. (Led cheer') He (Mr. Willcox) to meddle, and cal. fly not to allow the court of Rome to
felt mend that in supportieg the policy of the noble lord he I, meddle in the temporal affairs of the citholic church in
Ind earned the support of the constituency of Suutharrip- 1 Hungary, so much so that one of our most glorious kings.
toe. (lout ekeere.) Matthius Corvinses' an Hungarian by birth, seeing the
The next toast was, o Our illustrious guest, Louis Kos- encroachments of the court of ou his rights, said to
lath." Ilia worship said -la rising to propose the next ' one of the popes, "May your holiness remember that