The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-12-28


The HuNeARIAN REPueeEs- Wci,
deception. - Handsome S4JscyiptioA.-
just now tho Hungarian refugees are
the lions Of The day in New York city,
aud all classes vic with each other in
paying their respects 10 these devoted pa
triols. This speaks well for the patriot
lem of our people, and looks much bet.
ter lhun that sensecss homoge, which is
sometimes paid, by SONS Of our citizens,
to the struggling dukes aud princes Of
tho old ~orld.
BESIDES The marks Of respects which
arc shown to them, the denzens of New
York have not forgotten the most impor.
tunt matter and wo see that Committee
has been appointed TO solicit subscrip.
lions, collect funds aud disburse them, to
the immediate reliefor permanent ben
eft Of the exilcs. As soon as the Com.
mittee was appointed, about $4,000 was
subscribed oil the spot, w. S. Wetmorc,
leading off with $500.
They are now al the Astor House, a.
moug them Stanislaus Ujhazy. Governor
Of Comorn, and family, aud Mddemois.
ellie Apolonia Jagellu, who figured as
Lieutenant IN several battles.
The following exchange Of sentiments
took place on Monday. at the Astor
House, between Mr.. Webster and III.
hazy, who, with hiS family suite, was in
truduced Ia Mr. and Mrs. Webster. by
Count Vuss-- another Hungarian exile
who Expresses himself in the english Ian.
guoge with perfect propriety. Ujhazy
addressed Mr., Webster with much feel
ingi ..t".
"Sir-Strangers aud in strange land
in the midst of our miSf0rtunes we come
to America, to seek an asylum hore.-
Power cannot stretch its hands SO far as
10 reach US in tins Western world. Here
VIC are safo aud We feel ourselves 50. &.
cure.
"lu one Of your late speeches you OK.
pressed sympathy for US in tho midst
Of our distress, which has penetrated
our hearts. We thank you, We pray
you to encourage the same feelings. To
continue in the same sympathy, aud 50
10 mitigate our s0wrows.
1--WE look to America for Kindness aud
protection. We look to you, Dir, for
counsel aud for consolation and that
Power which sees all things, aud gov.
erns all, will uot fail in its reward tn
your generous mind"
Mr.. Webster. taking the Governor by
tho hand. made tho following rcply
p II give you my hand with great pleas.
ure. We arc glad to see you aud your
fIiends. The effort which you have So
yallanily made for Hungarian naiionali.
~ aud Hungarian liberty has won ouI
hearts. We welcome you to these West
ern shores. We are honorod lha, you
have soughtOn asylum here from tho po-
lilical misfortunes which you have suf
ferod at home. Our sympathies are with
you and for you, aud for those objects oI
your affections which you have left be.
hind you. The whole American people
take an interest in your efforts for liber.
" aud independence. The blow Of
power which struck down your hopes
fell heavily also on our ..hearts. In the
midst Of your misfortuues, you come far
away to s'land Of strangers in search of
safety. Hereyou find il. Hero we as
sure tito you, No enemy's hand shall
harm or touch you. Huugarians, YOU
are all welcomed You, whvhav come,
and your friends who shall come. will oil
find hero sympathy, protection aud SO.
curiiy. Again | say, sir, your gallantry
your love Of liberty aud your misfor
iunes. have made you welcome to al
Americans. ttr tae