The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-16
THE UNION WASHINGT0N TUESDAY M0RNINGI Dec I6 1851

second that The people OF the United Sales he
10 maintain lis night OF commercial intercourse Win the
nations OF Europe. whether they be IN state OF reyo.
luton against their governments or not and that WIN
The view OF approaching scenes onhe continent OF Eu'
rope The people invite the government TO take appro-
pirate for the protection OF the trade OF the
pie on the Mediterranean and, third, thai the people OF
the United States pronounce !s opinion IN respect 70 the
question OF Independence OF Hungary. &c. as had the
honor ate, hope nobody repToach me 10 have
done BY AIS anything inconsistent with the high regards
which owe the United States or appropriate 10 my
capacity Iwould regard very judcious and bene
cia thing il those generous men who sympahze with the
OF Hungary would form committees through the diff
eren parts OF the United States with the purpose
casion appropriate meeting to pass such resolutions
had the honor humb suggest So much for the generous
people OF the United States in its public and political
paciiy And If that sympathy which have the honor TO
meet with in the United States is really intended to be-
beneficial TO the OF my poor native land, then
there is oae humble wish more which anxiousy enier.
tain. But this private business II IS respectful
appeal to the generous feelings OF individuals Gentle
men, l-would rather s,arve than rely, for myself and
family on foreign aid; but for my coantrys freedom,
would not be ashamed go begging from door TO door
[Great cheering] Gentlemen, | mean financial aid
money 10 assist the of freedom and independence
Of Hungary took the advice OF some kind friends i
feel the honorable duty neither to offend nor to evade
your laws am told il is lawful There are two means
to see this, my humble wish accomplished The hrss
from spontaneous subscrption-lo put the offerings OF
kind friends at my disposal for the benet OF my coun-
uys cause The second is loas As 10 this loan, that
is business OF more private naure which, to De carried
appropriate way, requires private consultation in
amore close circle. So here only mention that II there
such generous men who willing to enter into the
idea, provided it will be arranged in acceptable way
would most humby enreat them to enter into private
communication about the subject with me; and, sec
ondly, express my conviction that even this matter OF
loan could be efficiently promoted by The other
Of free. gratuitous subscriptions which would afford
the necessary Tor the practical initiation OF the loan
itself Now. as to these subscriptions. The idea was
brought home to my mind by plain bat very generous
letter which had the honor to receive, and which beg
to read. II is as follows:
CINcrSsArI, Ohio Friday, Nov ii, 1851
LOUIS kossurn, governor Of Hnngsry-sin ] h have
Company IN New York to hand you drafts on mo for one
l''' Respectfully yours, 8t 81 w sAIEAD
Ibeg leave here publicly TO return my most humble
thanks to the gentleman for his ample aid and the deli
cate in which he offered it.; and it came TO my
mind, that where single individual is ready to make
such sacrifices my countys cause there may perhaps
be many who would give their small share 10 IT, il they
duly apprzed that it will be thankfully accepted
however small il may be. lER,E at.sa
And il came to my mind then that drops Of millions
make ocean and the United States number many mil
lions Of inhabitants. all attached with warm feelings L
the principles Of berty-aggl by single dollars
many millions OF dollars as II II were one single
draft to yet more precious because would practically
show the sympathy OF the people at large will consider
erous men would form committees throughout the United
States raise out OF the free offerings OF people some
material aid to assist the second course OF freedom and
dependence OF Hungary 1t delicate matter gentle
men, for me to speak So It's perhaps one OF the creates
sacrifices to my country that do So [Great applause
But love my country lRenewed cheerlngl Ant
readily will undergo TINS torturRg humiliation fo
her sake Would | were so happy as your Washington
when for your glorious countrys sake IN the hours
OF Your need, he also called for money IN rance.
Sir | have done. Conscious OF no PERSONAL merit CANT
TO your shores poor prosecuted exile, but you poured
upon me the triumph OF welcome such as the work
has never yet seen and why and why Because yol
took me for the representative of that principle of liberty
which God has destined to become the common beneh
of humanity; and it is glorious sight TO see mighty
free, powerful people, come forth TO greet with such
welcome the principle OF freedom, in apoor, perse
cuted penniess exile Be blessed for it. Your geneou
deed will be recorded through all posterty and as eve
their thank TO God for the ray Of hope which 20,
by this your act have thrown the dark night Of the
fate, So through all posiery. oppressed men loo
TO your memory as a token of God that there is HOP
for freedom EARTH because there is people like 20
| TO feel its worth and 10 support its cause.