New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-19

I fOfr tATtl-bTcAk C1afns
every oppressed people and the shackes the bond
n All We thank The c thst We are permitted 10 well
come ore whom. we hops, has been raIs ed up TO be
ght 70; only 10 his nation but to the nations of
/ Europe We hope that thou mayest inspire his mind
with the light Of Truth and that thou woudst give
20 his counsels ald those OF his associates in his
/ cause, that wisdom which thou eahst only besto
We pray thee that they NAV achieve their designs,
and conquer the enemies ofthat noble people whose
cause be so honorably and, we hope successfully
advocates. Give them ther faherland IN prosperity
! and happiness. and send down upon all nations that
universal ami,y impressed by Jesus " Peace on
earth, and coed VIII TO all men" Then shall we
give glory 10 Thee in the highest. Let all people
praise Thee Let the nations be glad TO sing for JOY
for Thou shalt govern the nations righteously, and
rule the people OF the earth. Amen.
Mr.. BEECHER's INTRODUCTORY.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, Pastor OF the Church,
then rose and said Bear witness to me- how often,
from this place, your prayer has been offered and
your tears shed here when heard Of the struggles
in Europe, and how rejoiccd at the tidings of a
successful revolution IN Germany, when every vic
tory seemed to give mnch JOY to US AS to the Hun
| garians, our hearts rose when we heard Of their
release. We did not forget him in his captivity
we prayed for him and his noble land, little think
ing then that could meet him here, and
listen to his words of instruction Feo w-ctizens it
is proud privilege that have to greet in this house
tonight Louis Kossuth, former and present Governor
/
as man, alone of his land, but of ours also.
We have right in him, because he loves the liberty
of this kid as DO, and because he bases and
will continue to base all civil proceedings on the
immutsble principles Of Christianity and Christian
justice. lie is Tot in our presence to receive the
acclamatOns Of personal affection and love, and let
not forget that he stands not here to plead for
himself alone, but the advocate OF his fellow man,
| He has come to America for one GRAND, which he
! has often declared, and Will you so.emnly take
him at his errandl ICres of Yes, yes."l He
does Lot merely ask your sympathy for he has that
! without the asking but he asks for material aid
| He asks that you shall use your influence to
| prompt your Government to prevent the inter
! ventlon of foreign powers from adJudcatlng
on the rights and struggles Of another, so
that when a voice gees forth from US It will be heed
ed. Let 1t be declared that nation shall not in
erfere with the lights OF another will not detain
! you, fellow-citzens. l am but the shadow OF good
things to come but let me say, II came to the door
! OF your house, smitten with sickness, my wife or
children sick, ard asked for aid, would it be right to
/ keep NE on the threshold, While you threw up the
window, and locking out praised me for my personal
appearance, and good qualities. Governor kossuth
stands here TO night He stands on the threshold OF
this land ard asks will you give him that ard which
he so much desires have, fellow citizens the pleas
ure of introducing to YOU Lewis kossuth, Governor
| Of Hungary.
An enthusiastic burst of applause greeted the ter
mination Of the Rev. genteman's address.
Gov. Kossuth then rose to reply, and was greeted
with the most heartfelt cheers, clappng of hands
wayirg Of handkerchiefs, &c, &c. When order
wasresorsd he proceeded with his remarks.
kossuths Speech,
GENTLEMEN AND LADIES | feel little
embarrassed My generous friend who
gave me the honor to notice my humble self to you
has said TO you that he was but the shadow OF things
which were to come after him. / believe that we
are not in the morning, but that are at evening
time, when the shadow does not precede lne pouy,
but follows it Laughter and cheersl Could nave
anticipated that in having the honor 10 come 70
Brooklyn, ladies' and gentlemen VIII meet me WIN
some expectation of hearing an eloquent speech,
would have felt my duty of conscience 10 peg 10 De
excused and rot TO accept the invitation which re-
ceiyed, because the sympathy with which was hon.
ored my arrival heTe-the sympathy not for my
self but for the Of nay downrodden country is
1 so universally known suppose have the right to
suppose all know how my time is engaged, and
therefore / come not here prepared TO make an elo-
/ auent speech. come here to meet those who, by
their own generous Inspiration, felt inclined to give
their broheIly hand 10 the cause OF Freedom and
the Independence of Hungary, and with 1t to the
cause OF the Freedom and independence OF many
nations on the European Continent came hither
to thank you according as circumstances may sug-
6est for this your sympathy, and not win the H.
tention TO please you. You will fall short OF your
expectations If you have anticipated otherwise. A
few moments before, told you that ! am entirely
unable to address you in such manner as TO con-
tent you. told / must rely upon inspra
ton. Well, inspiration comes from above. Man
has TO power but to be an honest man. Everything
this gift nom We have Tignt to quarrel about
il so Go not know whether shall have the inspi-
ra' ion or not you will excuse me- And whenl have
the honor OF looking around me, two considerations
offer themselves to my mind. The first is, that am
IN The house OF God and the second is, that IN this
holy place meet assembly OF the trends OF Free
DOM who come 20 assist the cause OF the Liberty OF
my Faiherland therefore two considerations offer |
themselves TO NY mind One is a religious one, and |
The second is the financial or commercial one AS |
10 the religious am fully aware, that when was |
captive in far Asia, when not even could have had
the proud dream that the heart OF humanity beat
with administration in my behalf You, inspired by
the noble sentiments of that man whom you have
chosen to for your religious neIoSts-and new
erwas a nooler mind chosen to that place-you have
raised your prayers for me to God and new by your
very presence. you have shown tina, YOU REMEMBER
always the sacred word OF Saviour, when he told
maIbmd, Pray, but be also watchiul' louare
WatChful respecting the interests OF humanity. III \
my opinion, It is a religious duty Of man. 20 be so,
because consiceri truth TO be, that the Christian
religion IS the everlasting, the true source oil the
hteIty o. mankind on this Garth The great pnncl-
ple which our Saviour taught Is principle OF equal
iiy before God. ie, of course, VINO said MS KING
ecm is rot OF earth, thought only Of the means OF Al
vston but BY pTonouncing these grea, principles |
he ne nded mankind also to be equally free 10 en-
Joy the benefits Of nature, as they are equally called
BY Lord to share the greatest and the last des-
tiny OF mankiI d-bliss in Heaven | am fully con- |
yIced OF the truth that the next destruction OF our
rod is 10 bring about new reformation III Christian
ity not respect OF Doctrines but III respec OF these
great principles OF Christianity, Whch teach Us 70 |
love our nCighboT as We love ourselves. They may
and will be raised out OF the private life also IN the
Intercourse Of nations one With another, and that |
will be the new development of ChrstianitygiVlng
not only the hope of bliss TO man IN Heaven, but also
giving him liberty here earth. tCheeTsl The |
Of Hungary also is strongly connected whthe
principle OF religious liberty here earth. tCheersl
You viii permit NE 10 cast some few glanceS back
to Hungary In that respect In the first quarter OF
The sixteenth century the battle OF Mohatz fought
in Hungary, when the power OF my nation was
by the Mosems overthrow. Thence the nation
icing elective kingdom, it was divided into
TWO parts. One part elected king TO The throne
OF Hungary by the name of Has9en, % vino was
in the high position Of Governor OF one part
with The name CT Pennsylvania bu. another par,
influenced by Austrian intrigues he elected eruI-
Hungary. Itwas an unhappy choice Wen, ihese
two parties being divided, and being IN CONDITION OF
-, both kfncs conserved thelY