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London, England, 1851-10-31 00:00:00

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out the terrors of physical
force.—(Hear, hear.) He could pity Ole man, that
looked at the career. of Louis Kossuth with any other
feeling than that of admiration, and base and treache-
rous must be that w riter who sought to discover
errors and . gloated over those fancied or fabricated
vilifications, and tried to consign so illustrious a name
to infamy.—(Loud cheers.) Summoned by the voice
of the nation to take the reins of government, Kossuth
had well devoted himself to the duties, rode on the
whirlwind and directed the storm.—(Cheers.) The
nation sprang into a new life of energy and activity-_
a new army sprang into existence as it were in a day,
and stung to madness by the perfidy of the Govern-
ment of Austria, it rushed to combat with a power
and a success before which the hosts of the house of
Hapsburg quailed and fled.—(Loud cheers.) But all
the chivalrous deeds were futile against Russian gold
and the treachery of the camp.—(Hear, bear.)
It was impossible, however, that the des-
potism of the continental autocrat could con-
tinue for any length of time, and whether the
change which must be wrought should be effected
peaceably depended on the Governments, who, if they
trusted to the old defence of military power, would
find that the advent of popular liberty would yet be
ushered in by a baptism of blood.—(Hear, hear.)
May Heaven in its mercy avert such a state of things!
But Hungary must yet rise.—(Cheers.) The time
will soon arrive when her constitution shall be reno-
vated and renewed, and her people be enlightened and
freed. The growing intercourse of nations—the gra-
dual growth of public opinion throughout the world
—the expansion of trade and commerce—the spread
of science and knowledge—all tend to that glorious
period when the family of manwould enjoy a more
benignant state than any that it had heretofore en-
joyed.—(Great cheering.) The millions would arise,
panting for freedom, and determined to obtain it; and
in that determination they would undoubtedly be sue-
ccssful, for.—
" Freedom's battle one begun,
Bequeath'd from bleeding sire to, son,
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Though baffled oft, is ever won. '
The speaker resumed his seat amidst the most enthu-
siastic cheering.
GuortoE Hoe; Esq., briefly seconded the resolu-
tion, which was put from the chair and unanimously
carried.
The CHAIRMAN, in announcing the result, said
"Thank God, in Liverpool there is not one hand held
up against it"
Mr. CHARLES HOLLAND, in a speech of great power
and eloquence, then moved the following address,
which was seconded by Mr. Stewart, and also uziani:
mously adopted :
" TO LOUIS KOSSUTH, ZX•GOVERNOR OF HUNGARY.
Your Excellency,—ln common with thoesands
of our countrymen, we, the inhabitanes of the town of
Liverpool, are at length permitted to tender you our
respectful congratulations on your escape from cap-
tivity in Asia and your arrival in this country—the
land of the free and the asylum of the oppressed.
With a sympathy which freemen alone can estimate
we watched the progress of that noble struggle which
Hungary made for her constitutional rights. We
marked with strong approval the moderation which
crowned her victories over the armies of Austria ;
and when in unequal conflict she was overborne by
the unjustifiable interference of Russia, we expe-
rienced a profound regret only second to her own.
Alas ! that your own foresight should have been but
too prophetic ! With the independence of Hungary
fell: the only stronghold of constitutional freedom in
Eastern Europe ; and Russian interference has be-
come the rallying cry of despotism throughout Ger-
many and the West. Of all the numerous countries
under the sway of the house of Hapsburg, Hun-
gary was the only country possessing constitutional
rights. Placed thus in unnatural union—a free country
surrounded by despotism on every side, and under
the sceptre of a monarch despotic in all his other re-
lations—we need not wonder that the struggle on
the one hand to retain, on the other to encroach, has
always been incessant and severe. It must be some
consolation, even in your exile, that during the long
period of twenty years that you were engaged in this
conflict, and confining yourself within the limits of
existing laws, you were enabled to effect many wise
and beneficial reforms for the great mass of your
countrymen, wresting them from the unwilling bands
of the Austrian despot and the Hungarian aristocracy.
The burdens upon the peasantry were lightened, the
privileges of the nobles were curtailed, the natural
rights of the people became more and more respected,
and the nation was awakened to a perception of the
mighty benefits accruing from a free and unfettered
commerce. But amidst all your labours there were
none which have commanded the heartiest sympathy
of Englishmen more than your undaunted advocacy
for the liberty of the press, and your defence of the
ancient municipal institutions of Hungary. Without
these no true freedom can exist; with them no de-
spotic asehority can long retain its hold. We need
not dwell upon the unhappy events which (we trust
only for a time) have blotted out Hungary from the
list of independent nations. The decree of Providence,
by which Austrian perfidy and Russian interference
have overwhelmed the Hungarian nation, is
indeed mysterious ; if before that decree
Hungary must for the present bow in
humble submission, we trust it is only to rise again
in the assured hope of a future redemption. We bid
you welcome to the hospitality of our free soil. It is
our pride to think that English diplomacy, stimulated
by English sympathies and the; advocacy of a free
press, have been, in a great measure, the means of
alleviating your captivity, and finally obtaining your
release. Should future events recal you to be the
saviour of Hungary, we trust your expeience in this
country will have imparted if possible a still higher.
faith in the blessings of constitutional freedom. Its
last claim upon our own gratitude is, that through it
we are enabled, ' none daring to make us afraid,' to
bid its illustrious defender welcome to the shores of
England."
Mr. Robertson Gladstone, Mr. C. E. Rawlins, and
other gentlemen subsequently addressed the meeting.
A resolutiOn that the address be signed by the chair-
man on behalf of the meeting, and presented to Louie
Kossuth by Lord Dudley Stuart, was adopted; and
after three times three loud and hearty cheers for
Kossuth, three for Lord Palmerston, and three for the
ether Hungarian refugees, the meeting dispersed.
CANTERBURY Tower COUNCIL.—A special meet-
ing of the town council of this city was held on
Wednesday, when an address to Louis Kossuth, the
ex-Governor of Hungary, was unanimously adopted.
VESTRY MEETING AT ST. JAMES'S, ULERKEIN.•
weee.—Yeeterday evening a vestry meeting of the
above parish was convened in consequence of a requi-
sition, numerously signed, and an address of con-
gratulation to Louis Kossuth and his fellow-country-
men on their release from exile and their arrival on
the shores of Great Britain was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Daniel Titmuss, churchwarden, was in the chair.
General Haugh, a commanding officer in the army
of Vienna during the struggle for liberty, and a
companion in exile of Kossuth, then addressed the
meeting at some length. The address having been
read and carried with acclamation, a person rose and
protested against the soft soaping, as he called it,
which was going on ; and it was some time before
the uproar which his remarks caused subsided.
Several cries of " Oh ; he is the agent of the Times,"
and "Oh ! it is Mr. Stokes," accompanied 'with
groans, were elicited by his remarks. After silence
had been restored, a deputation was appointed to pre-
sent the address, and thanks having been t d
vo e to the
chairman, the vestry separated. •
Th

le following letter has been addressed by hi.
Ko,s,smutyhDtoeaLrorLdoDrdu,_dleyyoSu wrote—me that friends of
mine—or rather, I must believe, of the cause of Hun-
gary—of various shades of political opinions, have
expressed to you their intention of subscribing to
present me with a testimonial in acknowledgment of
my humble endeavours.
" You add that, having understood me gratefully
and respectfully to decline any similar tribute of a
personal nature, the idea has suggested itself to you
and to your friends that I might not be unwilling to
accept the generous aid of your countrymen in fur-
thering in this country a due appreciation of the
cause of Hungary—of the necessity and certainty of
its restoration to independence ; and in conveying to
Hungary and Eastern Europe a knowledge of the
state
ly
oefvepnutbualilcopacinhiioenve its independence.inthesefavoure
favoured lands, which
must
"I can only say, my Lord, that able by my crwu
exertions to secure my own independence, and conse-
quently declining with respect and gratitude the per-
sonal tribute to which you have made allusion I
eagerly accept all and any contributions proffered' to
the cause
shall be spent my lif
in forwarding, e has been devoted to uphold, and
" I am, my Lord S.r.c
" Eaton-place, Oct. 30." .
", L. KOSSUTH.

THE POLISH AND AND CONCERT HUNGARIAN BALL
AT GUIT.DUALL. Immediately after Kossuth r etire d from the Court
of Common Council he was conducted to the com-
mittee-room of the promoters of the great Polish and
Hungarian Ball, which is to be given after the enter-
tainment of the 9th of November. Lord Dudley
Stuart and other gentlemen who accompanied him to
the Court of Common Council were of the number
who assembled upon the occasion, and the appearance
mofanKnoer.ssuth was hailed in the most enthusiastic

Lord DUDLEY STUART said that the illustrious in•
dividual whose presence had occrioned such emotion
in the city of London had fixed his departurefor America
for the 13th of November, but the American consul had,
in accordance with the wishes of the public, postponed