The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-09


which, rendered in advance by its leg sature awaits you
in the midst OF its czsns. and will be first proered in
me chief city OF thus widely extended ami glorious
By the general in chief Of the army Of the United
States The renowned Winfield Scott am directed thus
10 wait on and appze you that the salute which III be
fired from the principal fortress OF this harbor is designed
for your honor and as expression from the army OF The
United States Of that respect and regard which will meet
you N many forms during your so)oun among from
people with whom you will delight comm unicate be-
cause distinguished Tor general intelligence in the mass
and capable q apPeeang every true expression OF po
for your virtues and admiration OF your
world wide fame h@<E8
Kossuh briefly returned his thanks in reply to the ad
dress Of Col Gardiner, for the honor which had been
conferred him by the lIusirous Gen Scott who he
said wa: already well known to him by his famous mill
When he appeared on the piazza he was greeted with
tremendous cheering. which was again and again re-
peated Az soon as the enthusiasm of the crowd had
subsided kossuth acknowledged the gratuaons of the
people, and addressed them briefly
AN INDIAN SPEECH, ETC.
Among The many to whom Kossuth was introduced
was George Copway an Indian chief, who addressed
am one Of ihe representatives of this great country
the people who lived here before the Anglo Saxons
came am TO be the first 10 say to you welcome" to
Kossulh was also waited upon by committee of for
egrers, resident in the city of New York, styled the
European Democratic Committee" who presented him
with written address, to which it is expected that he
Gen Avezzan and Signor Fores,i two Italian exiles
were personally introduced TO him. and be received them
with marked cordially y II atia5 Has'
THE STATEN ISLANDERS PROCESSION
The procession in the afternoon was conducted with
great spirit In fact some OF the Staten Islanders
70 have been nearly wild with Joy and EXCITEMENT at
sion marched through the The big tent where
Richard Adams Locke behalf Of The inhabitants
delivered owfiy and able address, hef too long S
and applause from the audience. M. Kossuh made the
following reply:
NJ. KossUTH's SPEECH.
Ladies and gentlemen The twelve hours that have
had the honor and happiness 10 stand your glorious
my stay here in the United States shall have pleasant
The generous public sprt Of the people Of this Country
lCheers hope, however that you will be so kind
to take into consideration the circumstance that in
the hrst moments OF hard task, and more particularly
hard to me- because shall have to address your enlght
ened and enteliigent people in tongue foreign TO
You will not expect from long and elaborate speech
but will be contented with few warmly uttered,
warmly felt words Of thankfulnes and gratitude 10 you.
[Cheers Citizens, accept my fervent thanks Tor your
generous welcome on my arrival TO your happy shores,
which you express You have most truly expressed what
my hopes are, when you tell what you consider the
destiny Of your glorious country 10 bewhen you tell
that henceforh the spirit OF liberty shall go forth and
achieve the freedom of The world [Cheers. a.esl
Yes, citizens. these the hopes that have induced
me, important and evenun period, when every
moment may be the turning point in Europes destiny,
the Atlantic ocean, but intending to hasten back
to the field Of duty sooner than would Otherwise pro-
pose-sooner. perhaps than would like 10 do.
confidently hope, citizens that you have anticipated
my wishes by the expression OF your generous senti-
nens, 80 will you agree with me in the conviction
that the spirit OF liberty has not only spiritually but ma
teray TO forth from your glorious country IN order
that may achieve the freedom o the world The spirit
se is the inspiring power 70 deed. but YET no dstd N
free must, besides being inspired also strike the blow
loud eheers Despotsm and oppression never yet were
except Sy hsoo ina
nevertheless have 80 learned out OF the great book
of history hope the people Of the United States will
remember that in the hour of their nations glorious
struggle they received from Europe than kind Wishes
and friendly sympathy. They received material aid from
Others in times past and they will doubtless impart now
their mighty agency in achieving the liberty oil other
lands. F@ 1u.FEs
The speaker who has explained Your sentiments gave
me the assurance before had appealed TO your sympa-
ihes that the independence OF Hungary is not only
benefit to Hungary ITSELF but indispensable condition
TO the freedom OF the European continent
Citizens, thank you that you have addressed me
through your speaker mol the language OF party but
in the language of liberty, and therefore The language OF
the people of the United States gea cheering j because.
told The people OF England and as now repeat II TO
the people of America frankly and openly desire to see
respected the right OF every nation TO dispose ITS own do
mestic therefore, myself have felt resolule IN
every place, in every country 70 respect that principle
Hence ! not here 10 the United States to IN
iermeddc with your internal concerns. You are the
sovereign masters OF your fate come hIther IN the
OF my dOWn-tT0dien, out not broken people
(Che.rs come hi,he humby 10 entrca 10 the name OF
pang n these @ United State. cries Of good
But citizens, having the CONSEQUENCES that have never
spoken in my whole lille, single word which have
not felt from the very bottom OF my heart sotry 10
see that the declarations which have made 80 often and
40 solennR in England, and TO which was happy to
find that the people Of this country had given kind re-
gard. were not sufficient 10 prevent me- even before my
arrival from being charged with meddling with your do
msstic concernsnamey, with the question OF your pres
DENTAL ecctonbecause IL happened that, IN one OF
nv adiresse. in England mentioned the Of Of
your honorable fellow-czens, Mr Walker, as one OF
The canddaes for the presidency anghter and cheers
Now, gentlemen let me assure you that feel quite a.
home IN your midst and therefore you will pardon me il
speak familiarly, tCries OF Good, good ,-lhnts
riaht"l confess with The warmest feeling OF graft.
tnde that Mr. Walker has uttered sentiments IN England
such as IL il shall be my happy lot TO nd to be the sent
imens and feelings OF the people OF the United States
will lead to declare. with feryent Joy, ina, Hungary
indebted 10 h, feel deeply indebted TO YOU Tor The
expression OF those sentiments.
But all this has nothing 10 do with the question oil my
mixing with the presidential election OF the United States
The matter is simply this that gentleman from Amer
ca, in his Official capacity, had introduced TO me Mr.
the candidates Of political party in the United States;
and hearing him express certain sentiments. merely
mentioned the fact without having the slightest idea IN
my mind OF mixing with any party question whatever IN
this country And now declare that consider no man
TO be an honest who s not ready at all times to re-
pect the principles as they concern aud affect other men
which he desires to see respected IN relation 10 himself
fChee1 desire to see respected, by every people 10
the world the sovereign right OF my nation 10 dispose OF
its own domestic concerns; and therefore would not
be an honest II not, in every country OF the
world, to respect those principles towards other men