The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-17

For this noble ana 4fclQed part nc may not nave
the same amount of Mystical force as the British
minister, to whom IL French minister Is said to
deter, but he has gyeat superiority In other re-
spects and is entitled either In negotiation or ac-
tual CONGESTION the prervation OF kossuth and his
monarchy or oligarch1 whatever Their cause,
fallen though II be, 10 fhe successful cause OF his
country and they were the followers OF the ex-
amples OF her revolution OF l776 1t is EVIDENT on
the other hand, that Sir Stratford Canning, by
force of all his relaioas, and of his education as
dipomatist cannot either plead for nor defend re-
bells and republicans with the zeal of an American
minister. Besides thus, the British minister in
Turkish affairs has some very omlnous antecedents
1t was during the first Intrusion of the Gar into
the Sultan's provinces Of Walachia and Moldavia,
whittier the former had been attracted by hatred OF
popular government, as much as by rapacty, that
Mr. S. Canning engroseed the attention Of the
Court Of Constantnople, by triflIng pretension as
the legal competency of an English witness in a
case between Turks. 1t was much owing to this
embarrassment that the provInces became Russian
protectorates, and soon will be, like Turkey herself,
integral parts of that empire. We also dstrust the
ambiguous acts OF the minister ia respect of the
movements of the British fleet. at the OAR
danelles, and the departure of the French
for home. But, most Of all, we distrust the
bad adviser, who prevents, by his counsels,
the Turks from relying wholly on themselves
in the impending struggle with the Alliance, by
upon the least waIllke preparation by Turkey, in
tercedes, at the instance OF the Russian minister,
prevent the pursuit of the only wise and resolute
course by which the Sultan can escape: Sir STRAIT
ford Canning seems to Us to be acting the part least
friendly TO Turkey that is, he is holding her per-
fecily STILL while her feroclous enemies are Just
choosing their propltlOus time for her destruction.
We regret deeply that both the American minister
and the Sultan should be blind TO the danger, and
put faith, at a moment so important, In one of its
most mischievous authors. Ii we could enter fully
into this diplomatic subject, nothing would be more
grateful to our feelings but in this form Of COM
munlcation, very difficult, and any other form
is impossible. We trust, sir that you will at least
put the Sultan upon inquiry, and inspire his heart
with energy and hope If the latest news from St.
Petersburgh, Of prolected commercial treaty be-
tween England and Russia, do not arouse suspi-
cIon, and arm the Turk with resolution TO depend
upon himself and his SUBJECTS, then he and they are
lost indeed. Their hour has come
We are very much obliged TO Mr.. Brown for his
defence of the Sultan from the charge of endeavor-
Ing 10 aposatze kOssuth and his companions We
subscribe almost wholly TO his explanation of the
letter to Lord Palmerston, dated 10Th September
last. That letter from Kossuth was written proba-
bly, upon insufficient evidence II attributes to the
Sultan deliberate requisltion, that the refugees
must choose between extradltion and lslamism.
No doubt such dilemma was presented by yea
lous friends, or secret toes. The refugees were
told that might be out of the power of the Sultan
TO withhold them, IT they did not embrace his pro-
fession of faith and this statement pre- badly came
from persons Of influence, but we do not yet be-
utNt UOUl the sultan ulllstU he a0u his CABINET.
altogether discaim the charge, and it has not been
reiterated by the authors, than whom none will be
more eager to establish, hereafter, the truth of his
tory,
With respect to another important topic treated
by our correspondent, we are not Of his opinion.
Ii is one, unfortunately, which must be revealed IN
Its true hight by time and events. Our letter
serted that Kossufh and his friends fell in a srrug
strong bias of the American mind, which
cannotconceive of political reforms at this advanced
period of the world, in any other sense,
may have constrained us little In favor Of the
Hungarian statesman. But we think not He had
always declared his personal CONVICTIONS to be
Tor that form OF government. He was the leader
OF the radicals IN the Diet before the rebellion.
He proposed and carried vital reforms 10 the tenure
OF legal and political rights. altogether inconsis-
tent with feudalism and Its privileges. He con-
templated and advocated the equality of the people
b fore the law; and he avowed the fundamental
principles, fatal TO all aristocracy whatever, Of
universal suffrage and universal eligibility TO Of
hce. II II was not hun, II was that party from
which sprang that resldency which he exercised
so ably Tor, the general good, that proposed the
formal declaration, at DebIecsin, of the republic
proposition which was, unhappily, not consum-
mated, out OF tenderness for those opponents
whose ranks, at the last dark hour furnished the
parrlcide who stabbed his country TO the heart
No citizen OF the United States, moreover, can
fighting Will afterwards do their own voting
Embarked IN revolution requiring unanimity
OF public sentiment, we are aware that Kossuth
had To consult all opinions, and TO defer sometimes
10 the wishes OF the less enlightened but leading
classes His countrymen were feuda in their IN
sututions, and military IN their habits-he had 10
act accordingly. Not surrounded. like Washing
ton, by men and institutions almost radically de-
mocrac, he still Kept 10 the example and counsels
OF The Father OF his County," and hoped, ulu.
matey, 10 obtain the same glorious result But
kossn'h may have yielded too much to the wishes
OF others; indeed, he made a mistake in the Sc
lsr M Ina lr,sp do 4, a.
he'd upon the aid of England to such degree, tsat
he could not openly depart from her political ex-
ample. He therefore made prominent, in his
speeches, the usurpatlonss Of the Hapsburgs upon
the royal constitution of Hungary and clung
always TO the legal right or defending that
instrument, instead of appealing at once to
fundamental principles. This was done so as no,
to aisnd his English friends The supporters Of So
been willing to accept, for the moment, in con-
sideratlon of British aid, even Dutch prince
for king Of Hungary The result proves that
any reliance upon England was unwise. Her
government Is too weak and distracted to be
able TO offer assistance 10 rebels fighting for
constitutions, or anything else. 30 That the alleged
Transaction must have come to nothing, even if the
have been achieved without British aid, and per.
haps IN spite of II; for If the struggle had long
continued, England had been seen Ia the field at
the side Of Austria, as she rs this mo nent showing
her familiar face in the cabinet al the side of the
gary 10 be sacrificed by foreign force, without a
word, when her protest would have been decisive;
and she II now not only willing, but preparing TO
sacrifice Turkey also. IL Is TO be regretted that
hossuih did not turn his eyes to America instead
OF England, for however slow the federal govern
meni may be 10 depart from The ancient policy of
WashinRton's farewell address, the people of the
United States would have come forward 10 the aid
of progress and liberty, for which the Hung arians
so vaisnty fought and fell, by the hand OF treason
more Than OF superior strength Notwith standing
these last reflections, u is apparent, from Kossuhs
conduct and his convictions, taken altogether, that
his wish would have been republic, and IL not inn
medistey, ultimately democratic republic; that's
the logical sequel OF s acts, and It the impress of
HE character. II he be blamed for departing from
ngid principle, and uniting, even with lts enemies
Tor the sake OF the great object, which was self
government. we require that he shall have the be-
neht OF his difficult position. IL must be remem-
bered that Jefferson himself, after our indepen-
dence was established. being IN France, advised a
compromise between the republicans and royalisis.
by which the hing was to grant. and the people 10
accept, very limited charter OF righiss No
AmerIcan-no man doubts the republIcanism of