The southern press., 1851-12-23

never wac, is not, and cAnnot be induced TO act,
by whatever passing emotion OF nobly inspired
hearts-but only upon the sound Judgment
which belongs to your calling because you
are called thus to defend and protect constitu-
tionai rights Chegrs.
SO much for that. may, perhaps. be per-
mitted to add, that also have read history
that book Of life: that | also have studied the
moral Of 1t, aud that have very often found
that the instructive feeling Of a great people, is
often wiser than the wsest man ITremen-
dous cheers-cries Of "Stick to the people"
&C.. &c. However that mayQbe, again aud
again am inclined to confess that, in this CON-
pany, never did expect, nor will expect, an
instructive appreciation of the principles which
have had the honor humbly 10 state but an
appreciation founded on calm judgment of the
interests of mankind and Of the interests of your
country. | know you had the conviction of
this before you invited me bither because il you
had not, you would not have invited me-
Cheers and cries Of "Yes, Yes"l The inde-
pendent interpreters Of law for great country
can never act otherwise than on conviction
But tits common fatality of mankind that con-
viction is more easily won in one quarter than
in another. 80 much, however, | can conf
IDENTIFY state, that those principles | have ad-
vsnced before you and the country are 30 full of
truth, and Of eternal right, that | believe the
gentleman, whom thank for his feelings to-
wards myself, after having calmly reflected upon
them, cannot and hope he will not, withhold
ha appreciation from them, Icheersl though il
will, perhaps, come too late to aid the deliver
ance, or to ward off the approaching evils, of
mankind's destiny. Loud cheers
Because one thing must mention, and that is,
that it may we'll hapTen, that by free discussion
you may resolve to carry out precisely the truth
Of my principal proposition; but when the finger
of God is mtched ont upon humanity-point
ing out what must and will happen-be humbly
entreated not to reflect upon my proposition too
long but reflect soon, that conviction may soon
come, [Cheers. IL any propositions receive
your assent or not. that is well, and will not
disturb the equanlmity of my mind But only
deliberate soon-soon--precisely, because, as |
have said, the finger of God is stretched out ;
and no worse issue could my humble mission
Gf | may call it so) have than this, that Roma
deliberante, Saguntum fell! [Cheers.l If the
people Of the United States, having the sover-
eign right to do 30, shall say-aNo! we will
not help Hungary" if this great nation should
refuse to secure to us the protection of public
law, it is well We will submit readily, and try
to fight our battle, forsaken and alone-only
lamentng that we are once more to fight alone
the great fight of duty for our fatherland and
for mankind!
Gentlemen, had no expectation to be put to
the necessity OF making such remarks as these
like free discussion, when expect it. When
don't expect it, | like to be relieved from it.
Cheers. But am here--on the free ground
of free America-where suppose hospitality is
tad rna NOT nnly in, l,,t
opinions. Cheers And would not be faith.
full to the cause, if said word against the
kindly felt expressions concerning my PROPOSE
tions, or if did not esteem in equal friendship
him who made them. Cheers
Let me humbly entreat you to allow me to re-
tire would like to stay longer | know ]
should learn much from you and if nv resolu.
ton to live, and if need be to die, for the cause
which humbly plead, should not be strength
ened-because it is resolution which scarcely
admits of being strengthened-I am confident |
should gather, from what should hear, motives
with which to convince those who perhaps are
not yet convinced, of the truth of the principle
have set forth. | will look for it in the reports
Of the press Cheers. But having been but
fourteen days here, and having made know not
how many speeches, am so worn out that
want some rest for tomorrow (: because TO.
morrow shall have very pleasant opportunity
of speaking again. Let me retire ; but let me
say that my associates may remain with you
and more devoted or truer hearts-hearts more
truly devoted to the cause of Hungary and to
the principles have advanced, you would not
have in your company. even if | were to remain
Cheers and applause.
We are all united, not only in misfortune, but
in the patriotic love of our country and our prin
ciples. And for the honorable gentleman who
addressed me before, let me assure him-for
frankness and openness are never disagreeabe
to me-that | am obliged to him for the views
he has developed, and that | should not feel in
clined to mistake him as being hostile in feeling
to my cause. No the very position which, by
the confidence of his countrymen, he is called t.
fill-that of administering Justice-gives me ful
confidence that he is the true friend of Justice
and of right and nothing more than that do
want for my country. Loud applause and
cheers.
Farewell, sir, (to the President and fare
well, gentlemen Let me add that, although ]
have been fortunate enough to meet you eye to
eve, sir, but twice in my life, yet feel fila
attachment and regard for you. Loud and pro-
longed cheering.
Governor Kossuth then withdrew.