New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-04-03
TIA. Hungarian and Polish Refugees.

;rformed NJ the arrival at the latter place OF 2o2
HUNGARIAN and Polish Refugees from Turkey
These are the last Of the army Of Hungary which
in September, ls49, fed before the overpowering
forces of Austria and Russis, and sought shelter
and protection in the dominions Of the young Ot-
toman Sultan Add al Maid. Their original num-
Der was 4OOO and the Sultan, from a sentiment
of pure benevoence-we wish We could add
CA,istian charity, for his generous conduct would
do honor 10 the name Of Chri1iaa-rnet them at
the threshold of bis kingdom and offered them his
prote ction and hospitality, at the risk even OF be-
ing entanged in q war with two OF the moSt pow
erful monarchs of Europe. From that time, up TO
the several periods of their departure, the refa
gees received his hospitality aud were bis guests
at cost which must have weighed heavily upon
bis treasury.
Tne first Of the Refugees who left the Ottoman
Empire, were some $50 Poles, or more, VINO were
sent in one of the Sultan's steamers to Malta;
the next were some 800 Italians who had formed
an Italian Legion in Hungary uRder the brave
Colonel Monte. These marched from Widdin, on
the Danube to Gallippoli, on the Dsrdanelles, and
from there were sent in frgate of the Saltsn to
Csgliara, in the island of Sardinia. The third
party was that which left Shumla with the noble
Kossuth himself at its head, on the way to Kuta-
hia, the place of his present exile in Asia Minor.
This is the only part OF the whole affair which
furnishes the luster Of the 5ultan's name. The
Sultan preserved NJ. Kossuth and his unfortunate
companions, to hold them csptives in the interior
of his Empire-which, to a man with the feelings
of Kossuth, must have been almost as bad as
death itself.
The last party is the one to which we alluded
at the commencement of these remarks; and
our contemporaries in England say that it con-
tains the names of many high and brave officers
of the unfortunate army of Hungary. The Sal
tan has sent these-we wish we could say the
last of his guests, for Kossuth and others yet re-
main behind-to England, where they all went
under the protection Of passport given to the
party by the Legation of the United States at
Constantinople, under the superstition, when il
was given that the whole number would proceed
directly from England to America. They Left
the Ottoman Empire at the expense OF its Sove.
reign, who has behaved in the most generous
manner toward the refugees, who then asserted
that they embarked for England with the inten-
tion of seeking homes in the New World.
The Refugees have been received in England
by a Committee, which we perceive is called
Democratic" and have been provided for in the
most generous and hospitable manner. This has
been the act of the "PeoPle," and not of the Go
vernment. The Committee is ready to defray the
expenses Of the Refugees, or of any part of them,
who may still design crossing the Atlantic to the
United States. An English paper says:
III L: A. IL s1I ,rao
from Constantinople, and the expenses OF the yes
sci thence to Liverpool will be betrayed by the
Ottoman Treasury, it having been arranged with |
the authorities of Liverpool that the whole OF the
Refugees 262 in number, should find hospitable
reception there, and be provided with the means
Of joining their friends in the United States as ear
ly as possible. SO great was the interest attached
to the arrival of this band of brave bat unfortunate
men, that as early as ten o'clock considerable |
numbers of people were attracted to the shores OF
the Mersey, eager to obtain sight OF these emil |
grant Refugees and there was general express
Ebgp nGhEfgGT| sd.MfOfeGe and 'VmDsthV among
1t appears that some Of these Refugees are
now DESTROYS of remaining in England, under |
hopes which may not soon be realized-of being |
enabled again to combat for the freedom OF their !
country But to those who may decide to come |
to the United States, we would give cordial
and sympathetic welcome, and greet them, onther
arrival, an the remnant of band Of brave and gen.
erous but unfortunate people.
The Government of the United States has Seen |
proper to exercise it's influence in favor OF the |
the exies at Kutahia, and has renewed its offer |
TO the Sultan, in the most fitting terms, to
convey Kossuth and his companions to this coun-
try in one Of our public ships. The entire nation
responds to the sentiment which originated this
laudable intercesson in favor Of the unfortunate
Hupgarians. The Mussulman Sultan of Turkey
has expended thousands for these patriots. Our
brethren across the water are doing for them all
that can be expected and it remains for US, as
Americans, to stretch forth again the hand Of
welcome toward these countryleSs and hapless
visitors. New.York came forward In the most
generous manner in favor Of Ujhazy, and those
who came to this city from Comorn. 1t raised
more than O., 900 for them, and helped them out
to the West, where many have settled. And
now we would " once more call upon the people
of our hosptable city, to come forward to the re-
lief of the Hungarians who may soon be among
us. There are already several here, who are des
ttute and greatly in need OF assistance we
ought not to be outdone by the generous and nu'
name Turkish Sultan, nor by our brethren on the
other side of the water. We would therefore
recommend the formation of Committee, over
which, perhaps, His Honor the Mayor would pre-
side; and any donations either from individuals
institutions, theaters or concerts, would 60 to
form fund for the relief Of the Hungarian He
fugees.
We confidently hope that the present appeal
will meet with favor among our citizens, and be
generously advocated by the Press of the city.
A DEFENDER or RELIGION AND SOCIAL OR.
DER-One Of the most brilliant defenders of the