The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-17

6Ucn uBtapce In Foreign ubVibB B1ionl ioo
contend with because it was among warlike popu
lstioD) and victorious That war gentlemen, and
those victories are remarkable page In the military
history Of mankind. know gentlemen, what distin-
gubed part the volunteers Of New York COOK IN that
war know that regiments were offered but only
Vera Crus Cerr. 0ordo contreras and Moline Del Rey
know how they were distinguished at Cherubasco at
ChaputeIec and how they partook Of the Immense
polls OF Mexico. And who these volunteers Who
those from New York city and Of other regiments
Tte were OF your militia the urce Of that military
spirit which the glory of your country and its safety
when needed in time Of rocia disorder learned
all this fror the United States and II wa, my firm IN
~. My idea and still b to do so, and will endea-
with the belp Of God to carry it out. loud sp-
pause Ny idea there duties towards ono native
land common to every citizen and public
education must have such direction to enable every
One Of these duties is to defend It in time Of dan.
dependence and security. (Cheers) Ny idea is
schools that every boy In Hungary shall be educated In
military skill to prepare him for the duty of de-
separate schools for tesching military scie nce ALL
My opinion that every boy must be know as
and those who feel inclined to adept the profession OF
arms might be established in higher public schools and
universities to complete their education is the
in the professions Of the bar and phys, and the
pulpit But would have distinction among the ci
items. To defend our country 10 common duty, and
every one must know how to perform it. Taking the
gary, Hungary would have at least one mil
lou Of men ready to defend it against tn
militia of Hungary thus developed would be the
solid guardian Of my countrys freedom and independ
The glorious deeds which the un. dsmgos Of the
people achieved what with previous
they could do in defence of their native land Often
they have gone into battle without knowing how to fire
cock mutket but they took batteries by their
bayones and they achieved glorious deeds like those
that are cassed among the deeds Of Immortality We
have net either wish nclinstion for conquest We
are content with native land, If it be independent
and free To the maintenance of that indepe and
freedom we have established by law, the institution
of the National Guard 1t il like your militia, aud
like to ray often to my people, that consider
goes on quietly, but when attacked or when
Danger approaches, stretches forth its thorns
May God Almighty grant that may soon deve
loped in my native land the great institution of a
sors guard to that extent that the power Of Hungary
may become tho Indispensable basis Of the freedom Of
Europe. will prove this in few words. The enemy
CT European freedom Is Russia. Austria Is determined
to crush liberty in Italy Hesse Casse and Schlew Hoi
stein The certainty OF Russian aid to this encroachiug
spirit gives bodness to the tyrans and checks the
lutions Of nations to resist their despots. Now,
Hungary be barrier to secure Europe against this
power Of Russia answer yes. You a nation of
twenty four millions, and you have organized militia
OF some three millions Hungary Isl nation of fifteen
soldiers hope this may be regarded, then, as
positive proof of what L cay about the ability Of
Hungary to resist the power Of despotsm, and
defend Europe sganst Russian encroachments.
Another thing is, the weakness Of Russia itself,
for she is not strong people generally believe.
1t her whole power put down Hungary, and
consider that the Russian territory Is OF immense
tent ana that its population Is oppressed tranquility
and the order Of the grave and not the order Of
men only be kept in Russia itself by the armed sodi
cry Of the Gear. Nov, il Is not much when say that
ESQ 0ee men axe TO keep IN the
guard IT'S frontiers extending from Siberia to Turkey;
loo COO 10 keep down the heroic spirit OF oppressed Po
hard. (Ckeers) Now, take all this together. and you
will thst Russia scarcelv at the utmost employ
100000 in a foreign war, and, really it had
not engaged, sas history will prove, in the
greatest struggle it made for existence-it could
not brig into the field. Now, the million OF
citizen soldiers would not require TO be 50
braveas they 20 be match fer those 30o0c0 men;
and Therefore the 8rst result Il restored
In Hungary would be- should the Gear once more have
the arrogant intention TO put Is foot upon manknds
neck rs basphenousy boosted he had hs authority
from God TO doe destruction Of his power by Hungary
would take Russia by assault where she would and pow
erul allies 70 support Der Its financial nts
very great for you know that even in the brH war
in Hungary sLe necestitRted 10 raise loan Ia Eng
land We would find for allies the oppressed people
and our ,tsps would be marked by the liberation CT all
who are now en.lsved. We would find among allies
the Po.h nation which is restricted Poland bat
extends through the vide provinces OF Gaca Lithua-
mia, &c. There ore proofs that the might Of Rus
sia IL immense that 10 should intimdate
nation lighting in just cause. With Hungary once
free kusia would dare to threaten European
rb.l again But Russia J. weak have shown her
to be- Why you nsy say do ssk your support and ard
ainst her interference The motive Of my humble
qustt to prevent Russian interference Russia only
thirty hCs distance from Hungary and one OF Us large
a mics stand prepared 10 move at any time upon my
c2pntfy 10 crush the liberties Of the people before We
could nave time 10 dev.lope our resources This Il the
motive why ark in the name Of my country the great
practical and beneficial support Of the United States 70
check and prevent Russian Interference in Hungary 20
that may have time to erect IL into insurmount
sbe barrier and enable fortress against the despot
lem Of the Czar. This 1 say, Is the reason why
claim aid from the United States and ask II to become
the executive power OF the right Of every nation
to dspose 81 is own concerns That IL the only glory
which k wanting to the ustre CT your glorious stars.
The militia tf the United States having been the
OF the bds pendence and Liberties II this country
and the guardians C its fecurty have scarcely
other calling har 10 become the aasertors that liberty
OF their own great land and confidently hope that
being your condition you will not deny your gene
loYssupIort 10 carry the great princpls Of nonntsr
ference IN the struggle which Hungary will make
for freedom ard Independence which u felt In
he air and poin.ed out by the finger u God himself
Sly second Ia mile wish which hope 20 realized
that the people vii that their commerce with Other
Tcogle whether in revelation or not shall be secured IL
s not 80 much my interest a. Il IL your right and
hope the mil Tia Of the United states will be ready
to protect Oppressed humanity lily third humble claim
i that this great republic shall recognise the legitimate
character declaration ofindeps Of Hungary
TIE militia eftbis county fought and bed for that
cile q ndepeadt here upon jour own so co. by the
a y o. your pTsdeces-crsby all the blessings which
hae flowed frcm your struggle, which maze your
glory and kAppDessyou will feel inclined TO support
this humble claim for the recognition OF the lsgt
mate character q the Bdepen.euce Of my fstherand
"a 20 nsrosl aid that rs matter Of delicate conIera
ton vhish leave 10 your generosity but avsh my
sell Of this opportunity 20 proclaim, that u u not de-
syn TO get money here TO carry the in Hun
but only 20 oltsn that material aid by the help Of
Which We may DO abie TO meet the opportuuity
which hope God win give. There is a
grtat difference IN these two words II
hsesks cut my nation will AZ means enough ia its
patriotism TO cary u on We have already carried
without any foreign financial help; bat We
must be prepared 20 meet the opportunity We want the
q generous men ard q free nations beeause Hun
giv u oppressed. II has public life and " the
Al ghtet manifesto OF patriotic feeling IL exhibited
Il regarded crime 10 Re punished BY the hangman
I clare, that whatever financial aid should b. -
hppy 10 obtain from the generosity ct the people o. the
United States. will ne emploJ II in manner which
may be contrary 20 youg sws because highly respect,
AID fmiy de ermintd net 10 ovsde y0dr laws " "
f tbs motive that DO net solicit the formation q an
AIMED e1pedon; bet perhaps the generous sympathy
OF your PEOPLE would Afford sumo opportunity even for
~ g, too VIXEN the time comes for us 70 hght the
oattle Ter httdCn more. confidently hope that
q their tree will without my Ga erercnce they will
gad thsTe the glory % that bats q fresdom q
humanity dea're til, u course, only - far rs the
avs q yuur cCunty vii permit and bust that You ma
help 20 forward the humble uisn winch hal The DO.
t. ststeuofc large nj the New York city banquet
have aniee 10 those principles which your letter
TIE high Tlessme 90 eyprets [ thank YOU tor