The Express.
London, England, 1851-11-13 00:00:00

KOSSUTH

BIRMINGHAM.

(num ova ORN IMPOR
Last night the great midland

honour of Louis Komuth, which commenced at Birming-
ham on Monday, was brought to a termination by a grand
banquet in the Music Hall, before which, however, the pre-
sentation of the following addresses was proceeded with ;
BIRMINGHAM—By Mr. Scholefield, M.P., chairman of
the Hungarian committee. This, which was signed by
many thousand persons, was as follows :
t, Illustrious Sir,—We, the undersigned inhabitants of
Birmingham, have no fitting words wherein to express our
pride and pleasure at hailing as our guest the leader of one
of Europe's noblest nations and the most glorious repre-
sentative of liberty throughout the world. We veuture to
express our hope that your visit to this town, while not
altogether devoid of satisfaction to yourself, will not be
without advantage to the cause of Hungary. Since your
arrival in this country you have more than once congratu-
lated our nation on the vigour and intensity of its peal life.
Your visit to this town gives us occasion to hope that you
recognise in the part its inhabitants have taken in the
hepolitical destinies of England and the world, the existence
re of that great principle; and it may be within your
knowledge that on one memorable occasion we were first to
give evidence of its activity amongst us. But the prece-
dency which we are most proud of is, that we anticipated
every other English town in rendering homage to the cause
of width you were the illustrious champion, and in express-
ing sympathy with the nation of which you ore the glori-
ous representative. We would fain believe that you will
not be sorry to tread the very ground whereon was kindled
the earliest sparks of that holy fire of sympathy for Hun-
gary, which now glows in every English heart. This day,
which b,mows on us your presence, so long desired aud ear-
nestly looked for, will he • day precious in our memory.
It is our hearty wish and earnest prayer, that your visit to
our town may not only he to us • source of honour and
delight, hut may yield the noble fruits of encoariagement to
oppressed humanity, so nobly personified in yourself, nor
remain without avail to that glorious cause, and that heroic
nation, to whose service you have consecrated your life and
genius."
This address, which hail been beautifuily engrossed on
vellum by Mr. Preston, had the arms of Hungary em-
blazoned upon it in magnificent style.
By the French residents an address was also presented.
Coe r By the Rev. Mr. Lilly.
rains. -By Mr. Mel. Muss.
N1111.11A111•TOS,—By the Mayor, who wore his gold
chain of office. . .

WonerATlLl4,—From the Town Council, by the Mayor.
WAIIIWICK.—By the Mayor.
KIUDZILMINSTEL—From the inhabitants, by the Rev.
Mr.
WAKEFIELD.—This address was presented by members
of the lawn Council ; their nouns did nut transpire.
TM. ceremonial over, and
NI• KOSSUTH having briefly replied,

The deputation withdrew.

THE BANQUET.

Immediately after the presentation of the addresses the
oesepany assembled fur the banquet. The hall pre.
seated a splendid spectacle. Suspended from the walls were
• number of Hungarian Harts. The fronts of the
galleries were tastefully eleennlted with evergreens and
dowers, and on a score of brunets, wreathed round with
laurels, the ereatest names in Iluogarian history were duly
honoured. Ainnniest them were the immortal Bern, l'erezet,
Xlapka, Guyon, Count Louis Dattliyariy, Lasrosski, Baron
Jessensie, Dembinski, Major Muriaan, Wyereke, Vetter,
and others. Over the barmen denoted to the memory of
the great departed crape was thrown, in tribute of respect
for the noble deeds which they had achiever iu life.
The side galleries were filled with ladies in full dress, all
of them displaying the Hungarian colours. Such had been
the anxiety of the fair sex to be present, that the tickets at
first issues at 5.. rose ultimately as high as 155., at which
they were disposed of nu the day preceding the banquet.
The oreari and great saliency were densely crowded.
The Will of the hall was:crammed ; nearly :100 persons
sat down to dinner. . .

Mr. Si itimarixtn, M.P., presided, having M. Kossuth
on his right ; and in addition, at the principal table, there
were Lord Dudley :Stuart, Mr. Hunts, M.l'., Mr.
(leach, M.P., Mr. Charles 11. Bracebridge, M. Pulski,
N. I'aul Iliejnik, Mr. Lucy (ex-mayor), Mr. Alderman
Weston, Mr. R. K. Douglas, Mr. Algernon Masaingberd,
General Vetter, General Wallbrigge, Colonel Gal, Colonel
Kim, Baron Kemeny, M. Karacsay, Mr. George Dawson,
Robert Wright, and other gentlemen.
The table at .chick the illustrious guest sat was decorated
with handsome candelabra and plate, which tired been lent
for the occasion.
Grace before dinner was said by the Itee. Mr.
Vaughan, and this over "God Save the Queen" was sung
by the fine choir in attendance, Ir.Stimpson accompanying
cm the unrivalled organ. After dinner grace was said by
the Rev. Brewin Grant.
The CIIAIRSIAN read letters from several noblemen
and gentlemen expressive of regret at their Inability to be
present. Amongst these was one from the newly eleeted
mayor, who, deploring his unavoidable absence, said that
in the spirit of the object of the meeting he entirely eon.
tuned. From Mr. Walter Savage Landor, who said "how
happy I should he to sit or stand in the presence of the
only statesman whom 1 revere or respect." From Mr. M.
D. Hill, Q.C., expressive of his sympathy fur Kossuth's
noble struggle to preserve the cause of freedom throughout
the world. From lord Ilatherton aad Lord Leigh; from
Messrs. Villiers, M.l'., Thornely, M.P., Foley, M.P.,
Benbow, M.P., Sydney, M.P., and Collins, M.P., all of a
similar character.

The CILtIIIM N, in proposing " The Queen," said—
Long may we cling to that system of monarchical govern-
ment which has made this the freest country in Europe.
The toast was drunk with three times three vociferous
cheerialThe iIAIRMAN neat gave the health of Prince Albert,
who had (be laid) endeared himself to the people of this
country, especially because since his residence here, he had
kept himself free from all Party cabals. (Cheers.)
Mr. ()EACH, M.l'., who was very warmly received, pro-
posed " The healths of the Sultan of Turkey and the Pre-
sident of the United States." This toast was (he said) a
very odd combination, but in connexion with the glorious
event of the day it was a very appropriate one, for it was to
the Sultan of Turkey that they were in a great measure in-
debted fur the presence of their illustrious guest that day;
but for his magnanimity, courage, and firmness, Kossuth
would have been banded over, as others had been
before him, to an untimely end. (Cheers.) Al-
though Englishmen did not admire altogether the govern-
ment of Turkey, they could not help admiring and properly
appreciating the conduct of that monarch in this country.
(Chet's.) The President of the United States was also en-
titled to their thanks
The toast having been enthusiastically drunk, General
WALLB It IGOE responded on behalf of the President of the
United States. _

Mr. SCHOLEFIELD, M.P., next rose, and having called
on the company to fill • bumper, proceeded to say, that
eight and forty hours ago they witnessed one of the most
sublime instances of popular sympathy for a great cause that
he ever remembered. From high and low, from rich sad
poor, the glad welcome was offered on every
side. And who was the object of all this? A
man of ancient name and aristocratic birth ? No.
If he had been, the English aristocracy would have been
the first to do him homage. (Cheers.) He (Mr. 8.) was
not one to slight the just claims of the aristocracy of this
country. They had many a time stood true to the great
principles of freedom. The numbered still many a proud
name friendly to liberty. lint to their present shame be it
spoken, almost with the single exception of that distin-
guished friend of liberty, Lord Dudley Stuart, not one of
our high aristocracy had befriended the exiled patriot of
Hungary. (Immense cheering.) No matter. There was
another aristocracy—an aristocracy of high deeds and high
aspiratious, wearing neither ermine nor jewels—a noble and
patriotic people. (Cheers.) It was only necessary to tell
them that a nun was coming among us ennobled by nothing
but brave deeds, and overwhelmed b- undeserved misfor-
tune, and they poured forth in their thousands and tens of
thousands to do him honour. (Immense cheering.)
After some observations of a general character, which
were much applauded, the hon. gentleman concluded by
proposing " Our illustrious guest, Louis Kossuth."
The recital of these words by the Chairman, was the sig-
nal fur an immense display of good feeling and enthusiasm.
The company ruse spontaneously, the ladies in the galleries
waved their colours and handkerchiefs, and for several
minutes the cheering was tremendous, and this partially
subsiding, the choir, amidst most intense display of enthu-
siastic feeling by the company, sang the following Imes
on Kossuth'a Voyage to Amenca, which had been written
expressly for the wagon by Mr. Walter Savage Lander :
Rave over other lands and other seas,
HI-omen'd black wing'd Breese!
But spare the friendly sails that waft away
Him, who was deem'd the prey
Of despot dark as thou, one sending forth
The torturers of the North,
To fix upon his Caucasus once more,
The demi-god who bore,
To sad Humanity heaven's fire and light,
Whereby should re-unite
In happier bonds, the nations of the earth ;
Whose Jove-like brow gave birth
To that high wisdom, whence all blcsaings flow
On mortals here below.
Rack not, 0 Boreal Breese, that labouring breast
On which half dead, yet rest
The hopes of millions, and rest there alone.
Impiously every throne
Crushes the credulous ; nom else than he
Can raise and set them free.
O bear him on in safety and in health!
Bear on a freight of wealth
Such as no vessel yet bath ever borne ;
Altho' with banner torn
He urges thro' tempestuous waves his way;
Yet shall • brighter day
Shine on him in his olio reconquered geld;
Relenting Fate shall yield
To constant Virtue. Hungary! an more
Thy saddest lees deplore;
Look to the star-erown'd Genius of the Wort,
Bole guardian of the opprest.
0 ! that toe only nation dared to says
Kassa*, the true and brare!