The New York herald., 1851-07-19
Tne Political Exiles Of Europe.


Our readers are, no doubt, a ware that for more
than year past, the representative of the English
nation at Constantnople, Sir Stratford Canning,
under The direction Of his government, has been
deavoriDg to procure, in some way, the release Of
the illustrioui exile, Kossutb, who, with number
Of other spirited and patriotic Hung arians, have
been in confinement within the do niniens of the
Sublime Porte, since the disastrous termination Of
the Hung arian revolution. That funetonsry, with
goodness of heart that reflects the greatest credit
has exerted himself 70 the utmost to procure the
release Of the noble captives; and, IL the
ports the subject, which We received by
the last arrival from England, are to be re-
lied upon, IL will be Discretionary with kossuth
% remain in Eur pe, or embark for the United
States, where many Of bis companions in arms
sought and obtained refuge, and where they are
eultiyating their farms and their own lands, and
emphaticaly enjoying themselves under their own
vines and fgtrees. such has been the harbor Of
refuge which the United states has always offered
20 the exiles Of every chme-to those who risked
their lives in endeavorng TO benefit their country.
Il IL TO be hoped that En- gland, through her minis
ter, will be successful in obtaining kossuth's re-
lesse; and if be should determine upon making the
United States his home, We bespeak for him a recep
zion and a welcome every way deserving Of his
patriotism, his yalor the field Of battle, and his
mercy towards the van pushed in the hour Of VIC
tory.
But Kossuth's is not the only case Of this kind
which engages the attention Of the English people
.: the present time II is equally well known that
the Marquis Of Londonderry, a member Of the up
Per branch Of the English Parliament, has made
himself very conspicuous in endeavoring 20 procure
the release Of the Arab chief Abb Ell Kader, who, in
direct violation OF solemn treaty entered into be-
tseeD him and the representatives Of the govern
ment Of Louis Philippe, has been basely kept 10
confne nent from the day Of his capitu,lton TO the
present. The only for this fragrant violation
of the compact thus made, Is, that the release of
the distinguished Arab would be inconss-
tent with the tranquility Of the French settle
ments in Algeria. This excuse b altogether
inadmissible A nation should not, under any
circumstances, any more violate treity, than
an individual should violate agreement.
or stipulation entered into with another. The
ethics that would apply TO one in such case, would
be equally applicable to the other II Wa hoped
when Louis Philippe was dePosed that the prov
siopsl government which declared the freedom Of
the negroes in the French Wos, Indies, would like
wise set the Arab captive free; but it did not.
When Louis Napoleon elected to the Presidency
Of The French republic the same hope ras INDUCED
In: but TO this time with disappointment only.
There is however, good reason TO believe that .he
Arab Chief will soon be released from his ign)ble
imprisoument. The Marquis Of Londonderry, in
his feat in the House Of Lords, troduced the sub
ject the other day; and from the remarks which he
and other members made, and fron the general
tone Of the debate which ensued on the subject, IL
IL evident that the influence Of the British govern
ment pin be used in favor Of the release Of Abiel
kader.
Opposed as We are 10 England 10 many respects,
strongly a. We have spoken and written sgains,
Ler, much as we abhor the eOrruptions which cha
racterise her chur n establishment and severely
we bave commented upon the wrongs aud injuries
which the sristocratic few inaict the masses Of
the people. we cannot withhold our pleasure at this
interference, OF her part, in favor Of Kcssuth aud
hs com panioos. the Hungarian martyrs, and Add ell
nader the vi :tiE, o French dishonor. There Is
no doubt that tbe Whole civilized world would hail
with pleasure the release Of these noble csptives
But there are other political prisoners whose cause
snlists much sympathy ~ that Of kossuth aud
Abs el Ksder, add whose rslease would give equal
satisfaction. We slluds TO joan Mitchell, smith
CBrien, Thomas =. Meagber, and their compa-
triots-men who. With the purest sotives that can
actuatc the human heart. sacrificed their liberty
In futile effort 10 restore kicir native
Ireland TO independence. and to . position
among the great family sf nations. For |
attempting 10 do what kossuth failed in-what q
Tel and Washington, and Bolivar, and other
men distinguished in histsry succeeded in-tAey
were transported amid the tears Of nations. 70
penal colony, there to waste. pine and die. Hss
not England any bowels Of comps ssion for these
exiles' They were guilty Of no more
than Kossuth was; and can England consistently
bold them in captivity, whilst she is using her nau.
enee in favor Of the release Of Kossuthl
Nov that England has committed herself TO the
policy Of nations int ,rfering 10 procure the release
Of political exiles think the present admira.
be oIp,rtaniiy fOr The govsrrmsrt q be United