American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-18

nations who had fought against They had aided the
wife of the much slandered governor Of Hungary
| Although the sympathy OF the world often depends
upon the result OF actions, and the successful APP
plauded, still Hungary, by her noble bearing and trials
has drawn the attention OF the world The sympathy
which she has excited in both worlds and the thunder
ing which the lips OF millions have pronounced
against her desoyers announce like the roaring of the
wind before the Storm the coming retribuon OF Heaven
Among the nations of the world there two which
demand our gratitude and affection. England no less
powerful than she is free and glorious supported by
her sympathy and by the approving voice of her nobest
sons and the millions OF her people And that chosen
land OF freedom beyond the oceanthe alpowerul peo-
pie of the United States. with their liberal government
inspired with hope, and gave courage by their deep
interest in and suerings, and by their condem
nation of our executioners.
The President of the United States, whom the conf
dence of free people had elevated the oest sta
ton in the world in his message 10 Congress, announced
that the American government wond nave been the first
to recognise the independence OF Hungary. And the
senators and representatives in Congress marked the de-
stroyers of my counrys liberty with the stigma OF igno-
miny and expressed with indignant feelings, their
tempt for the conduct of Austria and their wish break
the diplomatic intercourse with such government.
They summoned the despos before the judgment of
humanity; they proclaimed that the world would
denim them they declared that Austria and Russia had
been UNJUST yranncal and barbarous, and deserved 10
be reprobated by mankind, while Hungary was worthy
! OF universal sympathy.
The Hungalans, more fortunate than |, who were
able 10 reach the shores OF the New World were re-
ceved by the people and government of the Unite States
in the most generous manner-yes, like brothers. With
one hand they hurled anathemas at the despots and
with the other welcomed the humble exiles to paake oil
that glorious American liberty be valued than
the glitter of crowns Our hearts are filled with emotions
to how this great nation extends its sympathy and
TOD to,
America. The sympathetic declaration of such people
under such circumstances, with similar sentiments in
England, is sigh which the wind blows away,
but prophetic of the future. What blessed sight 10
see whole nations elevated by such sentiments
Free citizens Of America you inspired my country
men to noble deeds; your approval impaired confidence
your sympathy con soed in adversely, gave ray OF
hope for the future and enabled TO bear the weight
Of our heavy burden your feo vfeeng will sustain
till we realize the hope, the faith " that Hungary is not
lost forever" Accept, in the name OF my counrymen,
the acknowledgment of our warmest gratitude and our
high respect.
|, who know Hungary so well, firmly believe she is
not lost and the intelligent citizens OF America have de-
oided not only with mpulsve kindness, but with
and policy 10 favor the unfortunate but not subjugated
Hungary The sound of that encouraging voice is not
like funeral dge, but the shrl trumpet that will
call the world to Judgment
Who does not see that AUSTRIA in her victory, has
given herself mortal wound Her weakness Is be-
trayed The world longer believes that Europe needs
the preservation of this decaylng empire Il Is evident
that its existence is to mankind can never pro-
mote the welfare of society The magic OF It's imagined
power is gone it was delusion which can deceive no
longer Among all the OF this empirenol excepting
the hereditary Sales.--future is that does not despse
the regnng family of Hapsburg This power has moral
ground of support its vain dreams OF united empire
for which il has committed the most unheard-ol crimes
proved 10 be rawlings al which the world laughs
No one loves or respects and when it falls not tear
OF regret will follow it TO the grave. And fall ii surely
will That moment Russia wthdraws her support, the
decayed edfce will crumble 10 dust. shot fired by an
English or by American vessel from the Adriatic
would be like the trumpet at the city of Jericho And
this mpous, foolish government thinks 10 control fate by
the hangmans corl How long will Russia be able to
assist This Czarwho boasts that his mission 10 be
the scourge of all the nations striving for ibertyw
not the Almighty, whose vcegerent he profanely
sumes to be- blast the miserable boaser The very char
acer OF his government is declaration OF war against
the rights and interests of humanity, and the existence OF
other nations Will the world suffer this ong1 Not
long.
The Hungarian nation in her war, has not only gained
OF her strength but she has forced
the conviction into the minds of other nations that she
deserves 10 exist and be independent; and she
show justly that her existence and independence
sentia to The OF liberty in Europe No, no Hun
gary is lost BY her faith, bravery, and by her
foresight which teaches her 10 abide her time she will be
yet among the foremost in the of universal liberty
You, noble Americans we bless in the name Of the
God OF Liberty! To you who have summoned the muir.
deers of ny counymen before the judgmenseat OF the
world-to you who The first judges OF this COURT
will bring the complaints OF my nation, and before you
will plead here When the house of Hapsblrg,
with the aid of foreign army, invaded my country and
had destroyed, by their manifesto of the 9TH of March,
1919, the foundation upon which the union with Austria
rested there remained for Hungary alternative than
the Declaration OF Independence which the National
Assembly unanimously voted the 18th April, 1919,
and which the whole nation solemny accepted, and
sealed with their blood
declare TO you, in the most solemn manner, that all
which has taken place, that may hereafter take place,
proceeding either from individuals government,
trary this declaration, which is in perfect accord with
the fundamental law Of Hungary, is illegal and unjust
Before you assert that the accusation that the Magyar
race was unjust the other racesby OF which
portion OF the Servians Walachans Savonans, and Ger
mans dwelling in Hungary WI excited against us-is