The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-31
From the Baltimore Patriot, Dec. ~.
AIIIval Of LouIs kossush ss HAlsl.aSrs.


The reception given him, on the part OF the ctzens
generally. was OF the most enthusiastic character. ant
he display exceeded anything of the kind that has tax
place here IN long series OF years Long before the
val OF the cars. Broadway and Canton avenue and al
the adjacent streets leading thereto occupied by ht
military the various German and other associations will
music and banners, and immense throngs ot people, who
hlled every available space The windows OF the differ
ent houses IN the vicinity and every position which
view could be had filled by thousands OF ladies
children, and the scene presented very animated
one throughout
The cara containing Gov Kossuth and suite reached
the intersection of Broadway anu Canton avenue abou
grand salute OF 100 guns by the Junior Areris,s
Captain Marshall and when the containing kossuti
and suite came cheer upon cheer from the assembled
thousands followed in rapid succession.
At this me such the great desire to behold Kos
suh that with difficulty the immense crowd could
be kept back, TO allow him 10 enter the barouche
which had been provided Tor the purpose Finally way
was made for him by the dIagoons and he stood up
and bowed his thanks 10 the people, loud cheers again
went up. HH
Everything being in readiness the military escort filed
past. when the procession moved in the following order
Gen. Hickman and aids. de camp, Lieuts s. S. Mills
and L. +. Barry
Company K of United States Artillery from Fort Nc.
Henry, under command OF Lieut. Col Taylor
Squadron Of Cavalry-Colonel Owen Bouden com,
nanding.
Independent Light Dragoons-Capt Zimmerman
Taylor Light Dragoons-Capt. Zeiger.
Mounted Cartineers-Lieu Snyder commanding
Fifth Regiment-Col. John S. Cuttings commanding
German Guards-Capt. Krne.
Law Grays-Capt France.
German Jackson Guards-Capt Shnger
ETs. Baltimore Sharp -Shoo,ers-Cap, Lilly.
Ff,y.thiTd Regment-Major Eterman.
German Yeagers-Capt. PIacht
Baltimore B CIT City Gua1dsoLieut Mcdonald.
National Blues-Capt. Chestnut
Washington Guards--Capt Hoffman
independent Grays-Capt Hall.
Then followed an open barouche, drawn by four black
horses decked with four small hsss. and driven by Mr.
Mayor Jerome, and Chief Justice Legrand. Kossutt
dressed in black suit, and wore Hungarian bal
with black plume He stood up the most Of the time
and bowed repeatedly in the cheers that greeted
him in all directions
Next came long line OF carriages containing Madame
Kossuth Madame Pulsky. and the members of his suite
the members OF the city council of Baltimore committee.
from the city council Of Philadelphia, who, together with
The sub committees of reception on the part OF the city
council and OF the citizens of Baltimore accompanied the
distinguished guest 10 this city.
Alter these came various associations, consisting mainly
OF Germans and comprising about thousand persons
They carried elegant banners and bad several bands Of
music with them, and altogether formed most attractive
feature OF the procession. The following are the name:
OF the associations:
Goethe Lodge; Washington Lodge. accompanied by
JaIness Band Columbia Lodge and Jackson Band o
The U. o. |. b. MeamoTa Tribe, Logan Tribe, and Keo
kuk Tribe OF the Order of Red Men Felps Point Band
and The Jeschuran Lodge OF the United Order Of Broth
ess; the Gemanla, Lederkranz, Concorda, Orient and
the Eutepean German Musical Association The Turner
Association LIST and 81 German Beneficial Societies
Washington Beneficial Society; Society OF German Tai
lors Koesuh Lodge of the Free Order of Red Brothers
Herman and Lafayette Beneficial Societies. and the Her
man Grove of fhe Order of Drulds.
The streets through which the procession passed not
whslahding the large quantities Of ice and which
had accumulated, thronged by immense crowds oil
people, OF all ages and conditions, who seemed 10 vie
with each other in doing honor 10 the distinguished
exile.
The American and Hungarian flags displayed a,
various points, and the presented throughout was
most animated and imposing one.
The procession reached the Eutaw House about 5
o'clock and Kossu,h escorted to his apartments by
Mayor Jerome. The marble porico OF the hotel was
elegantly decorated and trimmed with red white, and
blue CLOTH whilst above was formed the rostIum, dis
pIayns al the corners the United States and Hungar
flags Shortly after his arrival, and IN compliance with
repeated calls, he made his appearance on the platform
and was greeted with loud cheers Silence having been
restored, Kossuth proceeded 10 make a few remarks
which warmly applauded. Tie thanked those
present and the cluzcns OF Baltimore generally, lor ihe
generous, heartfelt, and warm reception and welcome
He had expected much sympathy and Kindness when he
visited this country but the reception which he had re
ceived, and which bad sprung from the warm love o
freedom n the hearts OF the American people, bad mort
than eQuaed his icipaiions, and would have gea
effect in Europe and encourage those struggling for free
dom in his dear native land The severity Of the weather
he stated such as 10 prevent his addressing the c
zens Of Baltimore in the open air, and trusted he shou'
be excused les, he should not be able TO address he
generous hearts in another place that evening he alsc
said that instead OF leaving Baltimore the mex, day. tSun
day) he should remain until Monday and should thef
call on him.
He then retired and the crowd gradually dispersed
Kossuth dined privately, and endeavoed 10 secure little
Of ,ha, res, Of which he stood so much in need.
RECEPTION AT THE MARYLAND INSTITUTE.
The announcement in the papers OF Saturday that Kos
suth would deliver address at the hall of the Mary
land Institute in the evening drew an immense coneours
OF people thai point large number OF tickets hat
been distributed, and as earl as SIX O'Clock, when tn
doors OF the institution opened, rush was made 10
adnance The utmost efforts OF strong body oi pollc
were required 10 preserve order, and II was dhcu 10
those even who had tickets TO effect an entranee-hun
deds being compelled to go away including many ladies
several of whom tainted from the effects oi fright lh
consequence was that the saloon not more than hal
filled
The saloon was very handsomely and appropriately
decorated, and presented ne appearance The spaciou
s,aae erected at the southern end stefully adorned
with evergreens and American and Hungarian Tags In
galleries were also dressed with red, white, and purple
cloth, whilst small American flags, bearing the word
Welcome Kossuih to the Land OF Freedom were SOS
pended in rows beneath the gas lights Over the stag
was placed full-lengih portrait OF Wasbnston sur
mounted by gilt eagle from either aide OF which drape'
a large American and Hungarian banner. The hoor Q
the hall was densey packed Tor liile more 'han pal
way down from the stage whilst the galleries contained
only about three hundred ladies, and, with the exception
of ends near the stage almost entirely unoceupled
The whole number OF persons within the bullsng could
not have reached much three thousand, which, Al
all were standing little over hall the capacity oil h'
saloon
Madame Pulsky accompanied by kossuth's physician
Dr. Spaysack appeared the platform, and were con
Quoted 10 seats appropriated for them Their appearance
was greeted with much enthusiasm
few minutes after, kossuth himself MADE b's appear
ance on The platform accompanied by Mayor Jerome and
followed by the members Of his suite, the city council
reception committee, and large number of invited
guests, among whom were several OF the clergy. A.