The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-23
The N svv York H@T Dinner 90 IloAsutn.

The York Dinner 20 ISossutn.
Upon this occasion kossuth appears 10 have stated the
whole scope of his mission 10 the United States in terms
ungusrded and unwarantlble than We have before
known him 10 use. The banquet took place al Metro
potan late Trper) Hail. and was numerousy attended by
ladies' and gentlemen The leading lumnaes both OF the
bench and bar present kossuth received with
much applause and after brief introduction by Judge
Jones' and address OF welcome on the part oil the bar
from Judge Sanford he and replied in one OF his
most eloquent speeches. during which he referred the
objections OF many persons that Intervention on The part
OF the United States nigh lead TO war between her and
Russia in case the latter should disregard our declaration
On this point he remarked
Well. am not the man 10 decline the consequences OF
my principles. Loud applause will not steal into
your sympathy by slippery evasion. Yes, gentlemen
confess should Russia not respect such declaration OF
your country then you are Enthusiastically oblged-to
70 10 war else be prepared be degraded before man
kind from your dignity Applause Yes confess tha,
would be the case.
But you powerful enough 10 defy any power on
earth in just cause, your Washingo s-and so NAV
God help II is true that there yet more
Just cause. Applause
There enough OF war on the earth for ambition, or
egostica interesls-even Tor womanly whims-to give
humanity the glorious example OF great people going
even TO war not Tor egotscal interest but for justice.
lures God-and it will be no great mischief after ali
Applause II will be the nobles the greatest glory
which nation yet has earnednober and greater than
any nation Yet has earned and its greatest benefit will
that it will be the last war, because will make the laws
of nations to become reality which nobody will dare
violate, seeing them put under the safeguard OF all hui
nations contended-cOnened because free. [Applause
And, what still must be foremosy considered you have
nothing to fear by that war for your own country-for
your security. III II were Otherwise, never would
have pronounced that wish But certain that there
is not single citizen OF the United States who would
agree with me there is no plausible issue of that sup
AyUar yUh ch OAlu Of oyn
country. lGreat applause.
think. gentlemen il is lime to get rid OF the horror to
reUieD former opinions" as Mr.. Rush says believe
il is time to establish that WILL and believe the people
OF the United States called to establish it, That policy
must be made subseIven TO JUSTICE International law,
and the everlasting principle OF right.
There is an axiom in jurisprudence which hope you
will not contradict: Laws were vain word if no
body were to execute them" [Cheers] Unhappy mar
kind that the condition Of Thy common laws until
nowevery despot ready 10 violate them, but power
on earth TO defend them.
People of the United States here bow before thee,
and claim out of the bottom OF my national declaration
Raise thy young gigantic arm and be the executive power
Of Nature and OF Natures God. which laws thou hast
invoked when thou hast proclaimed thy independence
Protect ihem-defend them ever-if thou hast TO 90 to
war Tor il That will be hoer than ever yet was,
and the blessing OF God be with thee [Great cheering
from the view OF right duty and law-whch still, in my
opinion, is decisive onebut from the view of mere pol
icy. then believe that you must not shrink back from
the mere word war" There is no harm 10 the mere
empty word three lttle letters, very innocen-hats all
Laughter and cheers But you must consider il there
really is any probability that your declaration would be
not respected and you really had And here
most decidedly most solemny, declare that there is
the slightest pobabiliy-nay, not any possibility
OF IT.
Governor Kossuh having concluded, this branch of
the exercises OF the evening ended and the members
OF the bar preceded by kossuh proceeded the saloon
10 paake 81 the dinner, which most elegant af
fair The cloth having been removed the first toast was
THE President of the United States" which drank
standing, amidst vociferous cheering The Governor of
New York" was received and drank with great enthu-
siasm.
The third toast was responded TO by Major Palzsky in
a handsome address.
Judge Duer followed in response TO the Judi
ciary, and paid high compliment TO nj. kossuh as
conservative statesman, republcan-no leveler, not
a iacobn not a socialist Ii s not the voice of a pariy
but of a nation. that has called him TO shores There
unanmity in this call say Immunity, for the excep-
tons few and too insignificant be worthy OF
consideration Tremendous and long pToracted cheers
In concluding his remarks Judge Duer would explain,
however that all counlrymen will not be found to
TO all Of kossuihs proposons-even those who
most strongly advocate his cause. (Cnes OF =" We do"l
Nothing has struck than the irankness with
which guest has expressed himself and his views
[Cdes of I'VE agree with hm."l The questions dis
cussed by the ilusirious-
["Put that in the Courier Enquirer !" " Hush ~
"Order Z" +" Chairi"l
| think that those who know me will deem an allusion
connecting me with the Courier and Enquirer rather
strange one [Cries Of Respect the Char !" "Respec
our honorable Iudge-do not connect him with the editor
Of popular newspapeI ~ PROPOSITIONS IKE ine mes ought
delberaon ftisses and great exciiement-a large por
lion OF those present rising and camorng Tor the speaker
TO ait down Messrs. Sickles and ram made Cseveral
ordinations expressive OF determination not to hear
Judge Duer further and they called upon the members Of
the bar TO aid them 10 putting HIM DOWN. Alter few
words more complimentary to M kossuih, Judge Duer
took his seat.
II was here announced that Kossuh was unwell, and
was about to retire. lie then and made few com.
plimenary remarks TO the members OF the bar, and said
be believed Judge Duer. on reflection would alter his
opinions, and added that he would be willing TO meet any
opponent discuss these matters He liked free discus
sion when he expected when he did not, he had rather
dispense with IT, [Cheers and cries Of chats the talk ~
But he felt that in free country he had RICH, 10 expect
hospitality not only for bis dinner, but for his opinions
lyon have - "You have"l He then left ihe hall
amidst the warmest cheers.
Speeches were subsequently made by Wright Hawks,
Rev Mr. Bellows John Van Buren, Chief Justice Horn
blower, and others MIR. Van Buren, warmly advocated
the doctrines urged by kossub Count Puzsky also gave
an interesting account Of The hospitality given TO the
lied Hungarians by the Sultan The company separated
about o'clock, a.
News from California.