The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-22
INTELLIGENCE BY THE MAILS
Our Washingto" COrrespondence.
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The Hungartan Patriots, etc.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20, 1850.
The HIngartan Patriots, etc.
The Hungarian patriots are still here, but il Is
clear that they will never be the fashion here In
In Washington The corps dipLomatiyus will not
permit it; and the corps d,ptomatigue governs the
society of this metropolis of poor houses and mag
nificent distances. The representatives of the
holy Alliance seem TO have entered their protest
against any public demonstration, and, according
ly, when Governor Uhazy and his suite arrived
here, there was not human being to receive
them at the depot, or TO offer them the least
hospitality In this the capital of the land of their
adoption. Had 1t not been for Don Kraitzer, a
noble Hungarian, who IN 1880 served as surgeon
In the Polish revolutionary army, and who "a n
naturallzed citizen, was acquainted with our city,
Gov. UJhazy and his brave companions in exile
might have been obliged 10 enquire their way TO
the hotel, and become the objects Of vulgar curl
oslty on their progress through the avenue.
Arrived at the Irving House, they were shown
up the fourth story, where they were perfectly
satisfied with beng accommodated IN number
of small looms A few strangers In Washington
and Senators Houston and Bradbury, were all the
company they saw that day.
The day following MAJOR Tochman, himself
an exile, called at the Mayors office, requesting
Mr.. Seaton TO be permitted TO present his Magyar
brothers TO his honor, and the cltizens of Wash
ineton. The hour Was fixed but when the Co
vernon arrived with his suite, not human being
beside the Mayor was present. The usual forms
OF poiteness were then interchanged, and the
company invited 10 partake of handsome cola
tlon al the Mayors private residence. All this
was incOguito, and reminded me of the arrival Of
Mr.. Poussin, who, from his first appearance to the
moment OF his departure, was an object OF dlstrust
and dislike with the Washington people. Liberty,
whether represented by Its martyrs or by its more
fortunate votares, is at discount In Washington.
Foreign diplomatic agents make public opinion In
this place, as the poverty stricken eiue is content
10 follow, in hackney coaches, the private car
nages OF the foreign ministers. To show you to
what extent toadyism Is carried here, would re-
maIk that the Saturday ECeatng NeUs, sort of
catch.penny, published by one Of the reporters OF
the hteHigencer, does not even allude TO the fact
of Governor UJhaZys arrival though, If an attachE
of Sir Henry Lytton Buwer, new carriage
If Mr. Bodlsco, had made its appearance on the
avenue, the Saturday Erening's extingusher
would have had column on the subject
But TO return TO the Governor of Comorn. HIS
object IN coming here was TO impore the President
TO lntercede In behalf of kossuth, and his noble
followt r., with the Sultan. Judge, then, OF the
Joy of the Hungarians, when they were informed
that their wish had been granted before uttered,
and that instructions TO that effect have actually
been forwarded TO Mr.. Marsh, our minister resi-
dent In Constantlnople. They WILL no doubt, add
to The strength OF the representations on the part OF
England and France, and place our couatry In the
proper attitude before the eyes OF the civilized
world. We ought certainly 10 cherish neutrality
in the wars of European cabinets but, IN the wars
OF Liberty against despotism, indifference or ego
tstlcal neutrality would be too nearly AKIN 10
cowardlce TO be adopted as a safe plan OF action.
The United States ought to speak where they
speak at all--the language OF freedom whether
che addresses an equal or a European despot.
IL is but justice 10 the Mayor OF Washington,
Seaton, TO say tina; all the substantial attention and
hospitality ths Hungarians have, thus far, received,
they received at his hands. He returned their call
early the next day, and introduced them personally
10 the President, the secretaries, and the two
houses OF Congress, where they were shaken by
the hand by great many members and senators.
The Mayor, considering that he Is no friend OF
revoluiiOns-except IN the House OF Represents
tivcs, during a democratic Congress-has earned
the thanks of Governor Inlay and his compa-
Mons. He has conducted himself on this, on
every occasion which calls for his presence, with
great tact and judgments; and why should we not
be glad to meet with true polteness and urbanIty,
since genuine cordaity and heartfelt sympathy are
things rarely TO be met with In this best OF
worlds
General Cass, though intensely occupied with
his great anti-Wilmot proyiso speech, called per-
sonally on the Hungarian Ieiugees-s 30 did That
brave fellow, Gen. shields, who knows how TO
appreciate valor. Governor Seward has a motion
pending before the Senate, winch oblges him ID
Keep his own counsel; and Mr.. Webster has paid
his respects 10 them IN the city of New York.
Governor UJhazy and suiie would have left
Washington Tomorrow morning, were il not that
General Tay Tor has invited them TO dine with him
on Thursday next. They look upon this mark OF
attention as command % remtIn tall Friday,
when they will return To the city of Gotham,
which, after all, is the city which makes public
opinion for this continent Wee IL Herald