The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-10
X o S S u Il II .
THE FIFTH DAY in NEW YORK.
THE POPULATIONS AND ADDRESSES.
KOS SUTH'S REPLIES.
The nasyar'S Stay in the United States, and
his Visit TO Washington,
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DEfUiAfloN AND ADDRESS FROM THE AMERI-
CAN AND FOREIGN ANTLsLAyERY SOCIETY
The morning CT the fifth day Of Kossuth in America
was passed in receiving Populations from other cities
and towns and from societies In the CITY, and In making
replies thereto. From ten O'Clock in the morning
to two O'Clock In the afternoon he was thus engaged
Shortly after ten O'clock deputation from the Anne
rican AMI Foreign nti-Slsvery Society waited on
Kossuth, at the Irving House. Their names are IS
follows Lewis Tappan (chsrmsp), DR.. Penning.
ton Joshua Lsavitt, s. s. Joceyn, Geo " whipple Rev
MIR. Ray, Rev. 8. Il. Cornish. and W. Il White They
were introduced by J. 7. Chutkowski, relative of
Kosciusko.
Mr. Tappan the cha irman then read the following sd
dress and the letter subjoined-
TO LOUIS KossUTH, GOVERNOR OF HUNGARY
1LLvsTRous ExILE-The American and Foreign Anti.
Slavery Society by its Executive Committee welcome
you TO these shores We rejoice to the patriot and
statesman who first in the hearts of his counrymen
and justly endeared TO the liberty loving people every
land,
Descended from patriots, who on resolving to deliver
themselves from foreign yoke, declared to the world
that all men are created free and entitled
unelienable rights among which life, liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness We honor him who promulgated
similar noble sentiment in his country when sur
rounded by despots-a sentiment that should be writ
ten in neaceabe characters the of every
nation under heaven. Every inhabitant without re-
garding language religion should be free and equal
before the iaw and all classes have the privileges
ana protection from the law. 1t is earnest hope
that you may live to the day when the God of the
LAHORE Of the friends Of liberty in both hemspheres in
making these truths practical realization not only in
Hungary, but in the United States Of America and
throughout the world.
Your name, cir viii be associated all time with the
fer the Of man for the aory Of @
Overthrow Of oppression 1t must be you gratifying
reflection that On being elevated to the highest post in
Hungary you struggled fairly and openly for the rights
Of the people, and availed yourself the opportunity
which God had given you, freely to propose, a first
measure the emancipation Of the peasantry noby de.
claring that liberty must not be paid for The Mag
var race influenced by patriotism your just appre
citation of human rights and your eoa
proved that they not unjust to other races that
they did not strive alone for their freedom but for
that of every Hungarian and the world has heard
your own lips that the moment they became free and
enjoyed their political rights "they became Just and
placed all things upon the basis Of freedom aud perfect
equality
Associated to carry out by constitutional
and appropriate means the great principles svowed
before the civilized world by the founders of this republic
in their Declaration Of Independence hail the pre-
Of true Of liberty from far distant land who
spoAe to his own countrymen, and virtually peo
pie Of every nation these memorable words You must
be strictly just and seek your future greatness not in
the predominance Of but in the perfect e1uay
of ali No government can retain the confidence OF NAV.
kind which does not secure to the people liberty op
non social order and the impartial protection Of pro-
per and person of every class and every member Of
society"
We feel animated in the discharge OF duty by your
commendation while In England OF Free Assoc atoms
the onsnoot (ss you Justly intimately Of people who
TO learn how to lve'-and feel that there is a pc
culisr proprety in your being welcomed to this land
In principle to the Brtsh Anti Association since
you have said-"these associations bound up With
much Of the glory OF England because 1t was by these
that every great principle carried on in that country
from the abolition Of slavery down to free trade"
While welcoming you and your exiled countrymen to
this land would not be unmindfu of the Obligations
OF the friends Of humanity and freedom the Sultan
Turkey, in whose dominiens you found asylum-for
his refusal TO surrender unfortunate fugtives their
cruel and vindctive persecutt example worthy Of
imitation by all governments into whose territories the
oppressed may flee and Of ell peoae who profess
gard the rights or the principles Of Christianity
Most ardently do we hope and pray that Hungary
so dear to yeu and our compatrots and interesting
to all true and consistent friends Of liberty may sp-ed
ly come into possession Of her nalensbe rights never
again TO be wrested from her and tina. the down tired
den and oppressed Of every nation without TO
race complexion, be equally free and happy under
the benignant smiles and powerful protection Of that
great Being who IL the father Of all mankind IA
rorespector Of persons and Ia. made OF blood ali
nations Of men to dwell all the face OF the earth
In anticipation Of the coming Of these glorious events
We may say TO our enslaved ccunymen aud to the op
pressed Of every cline the encouraging uttered by
yourselfto the Hungarian people ~ yield not TO de-
| spar Be pstient-hope and wait thy time Though
| al men forget thee, the God Of Justice will notr
Ehay the sublime sentiments you have uttered var
Gus occasions with so much eloqu-nce and power, be
epgraven upon the hearts OF every part Of the
globe and nd sincere and hearty response from every
one who s called to lead In the councils Of nations
May your great example eninde enthusiastic devotion
to liberty In this country and throughout the world
May your happiness, and that OF your beloved family
be the Of that Providence whose guidance aud
interposition you have frequently invoked and ac
knowledgedl May the God Of nations bless your be-
loved country, and Jour companions in exile now and
ON behalf and by order Of the Executive Committee
OF the American and Foreign Anti Slavery Society.
| WIN JAY, Chairman.
| LEWIS TArPAr, Secretary.
The Chairman then read the following letter.
NEw YoEE. December 0, 1851
Sra I'm the peculiar petition In which you are placed
as the nations guest II to those represent
say the address have had the honor Of prrenng to
you has not been prompted by desire TO connect you
with any party In this county and response might
In the opinion OF some to have
snce, beg leave TO remark that no reply is desired,
at the same time assuring you that by portion Of the
American people the great and gloreu. sentiment.
announced by you, and referred TO in the address, held
In greater veneraton than by such the
divine obligation Of doing justice and showing mercy
all men, Irrespective Of race and complexion
| We have the honor to be-
| Your Exeenency's obedient servants
| LEWIS TAPPAN,
| IL n. WHITING,