The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-20
From the NeD York Tribune Of December IL
The Hungarian Exiles.

The Hungarian Exiles.
We had the pleasure of passing good part of
last evening with the Hungarian officers from Co.
morn, who arrived in the Hermann yesterday.
They not at all disheartened by the calamities
which have befallen their country, but encounter
unfriendly fortune with the same courage and
steadiness as they have been wont to sustain the
onset of Haynau's squadrons. The names of those
who arrived yesterday are as follows
Ladislaus Ujhazy, pronounced Wee-hah-zy,)
Civil Governor of Comorn.
Theresa Ujhazy, his wife.
Clara and Itka Uihazy, his daughters.
Wofgang and Theodor Ujhazy his sons; the first
captain of infantry, and the second captain of ia
gers.
Apollonia Jagello, pronounced Yah gello.)
Wilhelm Veis, captain of the Pioneers.
Emerich Radewich, Captain Of the Pioneers.
Heinrich Deahne, Colonel of the Infantry.
Mr.. Ujhazy, his family, and the officers accom-
panying him, including Colonel Pragay and Major
Fornet, are the guests of the Astor House. Made
moselle Jagello is at the Irving House. Mr.. Ujha-
zy will leave in day or two for Washington.
Though advanced in years, he retains all the fresh
ness and fire of youth. considerable number of
other exiles will arrive here in the spring, when 1t
is proposed to form Hungarian colony at some
suitable point in the west The illustrious Klapka
will probably join Mr. Ujhazy in its direction.
Mile. Jageo was received at the Irving House
by its popular proprietor. At o'clock she APP
peared in the dining saloon, which, this occa-
sion, Twas crowded by ladies and gentlemen. The
greatest anxiety and desire were felt and exhibited
by all present TO pay her the most marked defer
encc and attention. On her right and left sat the
Hon. MIR. Donelson, lady and daughters, together
with the physician of the Hermann, who acted as
interpreter.
When the cloth removed, and the confection-
cry placed on the table, a most affecting incl
dent occurred. A quadrangular tower, surmount-
ed by spire, composed OF CONNECTION materials,
placed before her. AT the base Of the tower,
cannon, muslxets balls swords, and other military
weapons, were intermnged, in front OF which was
inscribed the following motto:
"Es lebe die ungarnischen
Heden
and
Heldinnen."
Al the top waved the Hungarian tri-color Of
green, red, and white. On three sides of the tower
emblazoned in gold, the lion OF England, over
whose head rested the crown; the insignia of France
on the sides with military devices; and the stars
and stripes OF America waving over all, which en-
blcmatized the sympathy and protection in the
time of dnnger and difficulty of the three great
powers offered TO the Hungarian refugees. On the
fourth side stood figure of the heroine herself
She was represented as standing on the colors Of
Austria and tramphng them under foot. In her
right hand she carried staff, on which placed
the cap of liberty. In her left sword. Around
her shoulders and person was thrown red sash,
indicative of her rank as lieutenant in Hungarian
regiment Of cavalry. In the back ground, enfold-
ing the figure the stars and stripes, the Hun
garian tri-coor, and ensigns Of France and Eng
land. When Mile Jagellos eyes rested on this, so
chsstcly and beautifully designed, she started with
an Irresistible impulse Of emotion. Her person be-
came BALI raised from the chair, and food of tears
burst from her eyes.
when her emotion had somewhat abated, she
called for Mr.. Howard, (who close by) and
taking him by both hands, che said, in her native
language, "a thousand, thousand thanks for my
country and unutterable gratitude for myself, 10
| you, Mr.. Howard, for this unexpected token Of
sympathy for the struggles Of my liberty loving,
but down trodden people" While she spoke a
simultaneous rising Of the company-ladies and
gentlemen-took place, and the most intense inter
est and excitement were visible in every counte-
nance. The scene was, at this moment, one of a
peculiarly strange kind. Memories Of carnage and
bloodshed, Of deeds of herosm and glory of fright
full butchery and unrelcnting tyranny, came over
! the mind, quckcning and heating the blood. Mr..
Howard replied that he was more than proud Of the
honor Of having his guest the greatest and most
| glorious woman Of modern times. After this, the
ornament was passed round the tables Of both or.
! dnaries.
Then gentlemen rose in groups and desired most
respectfully the honor Of wine, to which che grace
fully and cordially assented. She made her re-
spouse 10 the challenges standing At this particu-
lar point, her figure, which is Of the medium size,
/ appeared 10 much advantage. Her head and neck
/ are finely formed, her countenance having n re-
markabiy sweet expression Her person is full, but
Of delicate and graceful symmetry. Her hair Is of
light brown the Of which pa rted in plain
and simple folds upon her forehead. Her eyes,
naturally mild, are sometimes lit up with a most
brilliant and piercing expression. In her demeanor
she is exceedingly amiabe, kindly, retiring, and
modest. She wore dress Of hght-blue silk, with
tricolor scarf gracefully thrown across her shout
ders. Her ornaments were but few, but of the
rarest kind and workmanship.
After dinner she went into the public room, ac-
compenied by Miss Donelson and family, when the
other ladies surrounded her in groups, and babe
her welcome TO this land of liberty.
Through the kindness of Mr. Howard we were
enabled TO see the Polka coat worn by this brave
creature, whcn for the benefit of her country. she
exposed her life, and went a scout into the Aus
TRAN camp. II IL of white cashmere, thick, and
strong of texture. lined with red CLOTH and braided
with cording of the same color. The sabrctache,
or leather pocket, sung over the shoulder by lea
ther belt was likewise shown us.
During the evening the drawing rooms of the
Irving House were crowded. The tower which had
been displayed at dinner placed on the centre
table, and the general wonder was how 20 magnif.