The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-20


warm and national. Mr. Draper added other remarks,
feengly and happily expressed. which from the crowd
and hurry, we were unable to catch.
explained to the venerable governor, who took Mr.. d.
by the hand and expressed in the German language, in
warm and feeling manner, the deep impression which
the kind and generous conduct and reception OF the citi
zens OF New York had made upon his heart The scene
was sI altogether very impressive and pleasing
While we iet sympathy for the noble hnngarians OF
whom we now saw some of the most noble before us,
we could not but feel proud and happy to find and to
witness with eyes that there was people, great
people. the American people, represented by the citizens
Of New York. who received with open arms the brave
and the oppressed II was to our view one OF the finest
sights which could be contemplated. We felt proud OF
New York, of her mayor, her corporation and common
council and OF the noble and generous propretors OF the
Astor House, Messrs. Coleman & Sieison, who thus
stepped forward to welcome the Hungarans, and to rep.
resent by their conduct the sentiments and feelings Of
we can assuredly say, the whole American people
throughout the Union After the ceremonies q tne re-
ceplion had been gone through, we met distinguished
party OF the Hungarian officers at the German casino oil
Col Beichha in City Hall Place. where we sat down. in
their company oamos recherche and exquisite and
heard great deal Of the great events Of the struggles
OF Hungary for her independence Here we met Count
vads the ambassador despatched by Kossuh on the part
of the Hungarian nation, to Washington city, to repre-
sent the nation not then sold nor crushed, and yet fight
ing for her Liberties against two OF the most powerful
nations Of Europe The situation OF the Count is sin.
gular and most unfortunate He came ambassador
from his nation, when she yet was nation, and while
here he has received the along with the American
people, OF the disastrous fate OF his country He has
not heard from his family, is cut of from them is AFRAID
10 write to them for fear his letters might betray them
into the power Of those who thirst for their bood and
of course he go to them, but Obliged to remain
here in forced exile. Here also weme Colonel Pragay,
another distinguished Hungarian, next In command OF
Comon to Gen. Kapka as also Colonel Fornel OF the
Hungarian engineers, distinguished officer.
We understand it the intention OF the venerable Gov
OF Comorn, and his party after passing short time
in New York city, 10 proceed to Washington The iol-
lowing is the nomenclature OF our amiable and dlsln'
guished guests
Ladislas Uihazy. late civil governor OF Comorn.
Theresa uIhazy' his his lady s.,,.. 5,..,
about %, Ilka II years OF age.
Wagang, Theodore, and Ladslas, their three sons
the two former grown up fine young men, captains in the
Hungarian service the latter child 10 years OF age
Apolonia Jagea, Polish lady by birth, who has been
devoted the Hungarian cause, having waited upon the
dying and wounded the hospitals and fired at The enc
my when she had chance and pursued them on horse
back, sword in hand, when she had an opportunity
Captain Wilhelm Vaise.
Captain Henry Radwch.
Lieut. Henry Deahn
Colony Pagay, second in command in Comorn, after
klapka, and ....
Captain Fornet of the engineers, who directed the
batteries. .
These have succeeded in escaping, amid many Dangers
from the hands of the Austrian boodhounds who ihrsted
after their blood, and, happier than the noble kossuih
and his companions instead OF being shut up In the Turk
sh fortress OF Shuma have set their feet upon the shores
OF free America among people VINO, themselves Inc
and to welcome the brave and unfortunate on their
shores. ...,
Miss APoLoNIA JAGELLA AT THE IRVING HoUsE.-This
interesting young lady, of whom have already above
given an account and OF our interview with her, dned
yesterday at the Irving House, where Mr. Howard had
made every preparation for her reception.
When the cloth was removed, and the CONNECTION airy
placed the table. most affecting Incident oc-
CURED. quadrangular tower, surmounted by tower
composed OF CONNECTION materials, was placed before her
At the top waved the Hungarian coor OF green, red,
and white On three sides OF the tower, emblazoned IN
gold, were the lion OF ngand over whose head rested
tha thp pf Fran he ali
military devices; and the stars and stripes oil America
waving all, which emblemaiized the sympathy and
protection, in the time OF danger and difficulty OF the
three great powers, offered to the Hungarian refugees
On the fourth side stood figure OF the heroine herself
She represented standing on the coors oil AUSTRIA
and tampling them under foot In her right hand she
carried staff on which placed the cap Of liberty
In her left was sword Around her shoulders and per-
son was thrown red sash, indicative OF her rank as
lieutenant in Hungarian regiment OF cavalry. In the
back ground EMBEDDING the figure, were the stars and
stripes, the Hungarian -coor and ensigns OF France
and England. When Mile Jagellas eyes rested on
this magnificent device chastely and beautifully de-
signed, she started with irresistible impulse OF emo
ton Her person became half raised from the chair and
flood OF tears burst from her eyes.
We forgot TO mention that at the base OF the tower,
cannon musket, balls swords, and other military weap
ons were intermngled in front OF which was inscribed
the following motto;
EsLEBE DIE UNGARNrscHE
HELDES
und
HELDENNEN.
| When her emotion had somewhat abated, she called
for Mr. Howard, (who close by) and taking him by
both hands, she said in her native language "a thou
sand, thousand thanks for my country, and unuterable
gratitude for myself TO you, Mr. Howard, Tor this unex
peced token of sympathy for the struggles OF my liberty
| loving but down-trodden people" Whilst she spoke
simultaneous rising OF the company-ladies and gentle
mentook place. and the most intense interest and ex
element visible in every countenance. The scene
was at this moment Of peculiarly strange kind
Memories Of carnage and boodshed of deeds Of herosm
and glory, Of frghtul butchey and unelentng tyranny
came the mind, quickening and heating the blood
Mr.. Howard, through the Doctor replied that he was
more than proud OF the honor OF having as his guest
the greatest and most glorious woman OF modern
times. After this the ornament was passed round
the tables OF both ordinares. Then gentlemen rose
in groups, and desired most respectfully the honor OF
wine, to which she most gracefully and cordially as
senied She made her responses to the challenges
standing Al this particular point. her figure, which is
Of the medium SIZE appeared TO much advantage. Her
head and neck hney formed her countenance de:
noting the sweetest possible expression Her bust is full
and cassically formed Her proportions likewise
full but of delicate and graceful symmetry Her
hair is OF light brown, the masses OF which are parted IN
| plain and simple folds upon her forehead Her eyes,
naturally mild, sometimes lit up with most brilliant
ceedingly amiable, kindly, retiring, and modest She
wore dress Of light blue silk, with tri.color scarf
gracefully thrown her shoulders. Her ornaments
few, but of the nres kind and workmanship After
dinner she went TO the public room, accompanied by the
Doctor, Miss Doneson, and family where the other
ladies OF the house surrounded her IN groups, and babe
her welcome, woman alone can do, 70 this land OF
refuge and liberty. Through the kindness OF Mr. How.
ard enabled TO see the polka coatee worn by this
glorious creatures when for the benefit OF her country,
she exposed her life, and went scout OF spy into the
| Austrian camp Ii ia OF white cashmere, thick and