American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-18

slavery, fought against their freedom God fors i've
them! They knew not what they did.
/ In America people of different languages dwell; but
who says that unjust for and
10 use the English language in their debates and to
make it the official language of the government!
This was what the Magyar race asked in Hungary
There was this difference nlythat in America it was not
necessary to establish this by law for the original settlers
had stamped their language IN the country; butin Hun
gary law necessary to make the Magyar The official
language The of the Latin language bad relic of
the middle ages, which the clergy and arstocracy pre-
served as something precious, Initiating the ancient des-
pots who caused the laws to be written in small letters,
and placed on high towers, that the people might not
dersand their rghts-had been retained among US. 1t
was necessary 10 have living, spoken popular language
And what other could we have than The noble Magyar?
How often have l. and other leaders with me, said to
my countrymen that they must be strictly just and seek
their future greatness not in the performance of
race but in the perfect equality OF al My counsel was
adopted and made the basis OF the government The same
freedom the privileges, without regard to language
religion, the free development Of each under the
protection OF the law, accorded 10 all. We not only
guaranteed the right any language in the churches
and schools but afforded aid Tor the education and
development of each nationality The principle we an
nounced was that either the Stale should project no re-
ligon MISUNDERSTANDING all to The free action of the
people -or that it should protect all alike
In the general administration the pedomnance of our
language, and consequently the that spoke it, was
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which respects resembled that OF the individual
States in North America the OF each language was
granted In the courts, in the trial by jury in the right
Of petition, in the republication of all laws and ord-
nances the various had the right TO their own
language. In word, nothing was left undone which
could tend 10 place all footing Of the most perfect
equality. True, we did not-as Austria has done for
political purposes solely, to ensave all the people and
make the brave Hnngarians subordinate naton-make
territorial division OF the lands We respected rights
and wished to progress, but honest commence
system OF spoliatlon. And who has been benefited by
this policy of the Vienna bureaucracy Not those
on whom the pretended favors have been conferred
When those clamored for national rights, bold
| ly demanded what wanting, and what could be
granted without injury to the country No answered
but reckless men, who spoke OF territorial division The
Servans desired have the comlat BAGS and the three
counties OF the Bana separate Servian State. The
Wallac hans wished 10 have Transy yata. They uhe
Servians) did not consider that they owned no separate
portion OF the land in Hungary and that in BAGS and the
Bana were Wallachians, Germans, and Magyars, who
could not be made subordinate the less numerous Ser
vans. So, also, in Pennsylvania there were Magyars,
Jeklers and Saxons, who would complain of such con-
| nexion with Wallachia.
AS there races speaking different Ian
guages in Hungary, and divided into many municipaIi-
ties, who could blame for laying the foundation of
government in just equality 10 all Croatia alone was
separate territory; and how often have said to her
that if she would remain in union with u.s. we would give
her the hand OF brotherhood but if she wished to sepa
rate we would not hinder her! We could not however,
permit such division of Hungary would have de-
stroyed her nation. 1t Austria who sowed the
seeds OF division and dissolution
Citizens OF America 10 you declare honestly that nv
aim in the federation OF Hungary with the smaller nations
was TO secure The nationality and independence of each
and the freedom of all and had anything been wanting
which could have been Justly granted any or all of the
in Hungary, the Magyars had only to know it, and
il woull have been performed with readiness for free
DOM and not power, was their desire.
Finally declare that, by the declaration of Independ-
eLce by which was elected governor of Hungary pro-
test, SO long the people do not by their free will release
me from that Office that legally control the
affairs of government but myself This protesation is
not made in feeling of vanity desire to he conspic
uous, but from respect to the inherent rights of my
countymen. siroye not for power. The brillancy of
crown would not seduce The final aim of my life,
after having liberated my dear Hungary to end my
days private citizen and an humble farmer.
My country, in the hour Of danger, called upon me
to assist in the struggle for freedom. responded to
its call Others, doubtless, more able, who could
have more fame but will yield 10 in the pu-
ry OF my motives Perhaps il was confidence in my ar
dent patriotism and honesty of purpose which induced
the people 10 give me the power They believed freedom
would be safe in my hands felt my weakness, and
told them could not promise liberty unless they were
united man. and would lay aside all PERSONAL all
ser tonal interests oreold that, II the nation di
vided, il would fall. As long they followed my in
functions, and united, they unconqucrable-
they performed miracles Of valor The fall Of Hungary
commenced the day they began 10 divide. Not knowing
the secret causes OF ibis division, and suspecting
treachery, and wishing TO inspire confidence, 10 give
skill and all the elements OF army, and
caring nothing for my fame, doing all Tor the good OF
my country, gave command OF the forces 10 another.
was assured by the most solemn engagement, by the
10 t.bnn / ihp IN
the welfare and independence OF the naoD and that he
would be responsible TO and the people for the fulfil
men OF these conditions He betrayed his country, and
gave the army 10 the enemy. Had we succeeded after
this terrible blow, he should have met his reward And
even now he is freed from his accountability to the
nation no more than in the moral right and sense,
to be the governor of Hungary. short time may re-
verse again the fate Of all The of liberty breaks
upon my vision, al Broussa.
have therefore, ntrustej 10 Ladislaus UJh2zl ober-