The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-08

bic fellow. citizens, MI. W NlkcT one OIL the
dates for the Presidency, Laughter and cheers. !
Now gentlemen, let me assure you that feel quite
al home in your midst, and therefore you will par
don me If 1 speak amiharly. [Cries Of Good,
good that's right.'l / confess, with the yarnest
feelings Of gratitude, that Mr.. Walker has uttered
sentiments in England, such as, il II shall be my
happy lot 20 find 20 be the sentiments and feelings
of the people of the United States, will lead me to
declare, with fervent Joy, that Hungary and Eu-
rope arc free, [cheers;l and therefore feel deeply
indebted to him, ! leel deeply indebted to YOU
for the expression of those sentiments.
"But all this has nothing TO do with the question
Of my mixing with the Presidential election OF the
United States. The matter is simply THE: that a
gentleman from America, in his official capacity,
had introduced TO me Mr., Walker, whom had not
the honor TO know as one Of the candidates oil a
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 man who is not ready at all
times to respect the principles, they concern and
affect other men, which he desires TO see respected
in relation to himself lChecrs.l | desire to
respected, by every people In the world, the sovcr
eign right OF my nation 10 dispose Of its own do
mestic concerns; and therefore would not be an
honest man if were not, in every country in the
world, to respect those principles towards other
men. [Cheers.l
ALLOW me, citizens 10 advert to one expression
Of your kind address which ia rather delicate
matter 10 me, and in regard to which hope you
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in the beginning of your address, 'KossUTH, Gov
ernor OF Hun gary Now, citizens, my lot is a Gu
Tious one. Never there man in the world
fond Of tranquility and of retired life than
mysef; and never thus far in my lie have been
able TO enjoy this happiness for n single moment
have not been able enjoy il, because alwaysc
slider the duty Of the patriot TO be first and para
mount, and that only after that are 10 come ndi-
vidual wishes, individual inchnations. My nomi-
nation TO the high station Of Governor of Hungary
was not TO crafty an ambitious purpose; indeed
know no other ambition than that of not being am
bilious, Applause; and declare that never, per
haps, in my life, did feel more cad than at the mo
ment when was named Governor of Hungary; be
considered my feeble faculties of mind
and the high duties laid upon my fee bic shoulders;
and was almost afraid OF the high responsibilities
of that great station II 10, therefore, not out Of
ambition shat thank you for the work you have
assigned 10 me In naming me Governor of Hun
gary; but thank you for II because the acknow-
ledgment, on the part of the people of the United
States whom have the honor 10 address, is an
acknowledgement of the risbtful existence of the
declaration ofindependence of Hungary. [CheeTs.
And. gentlemen, frankly declare that believe
the people of the United States bound in honor
and in duty, to recognise this declaration of indie
pendence q righteousy eriSting fact, because
your very existence reposes a similar declara-
ton Hear, hear This declaration of the indepen-
dence of Hungary is the only existing public law
of my nation. ii not the proclamation of
ngle man, nor of party; but II was the solemn
declaration of the whole nation in Congress assem-
bled, as your, loreiathers were assembled 10 put
forth your own glorious declaration of indepen-
dence. II sanctioned by every village, by
cry municipality of the whole country Ii ia the
declaration of Hungary, and no counter pronun
citation from my people has ever yet come forth TO
the world. Hence have a right to say that the
declaration of independence of Hungary exists
rghtfully, in ia full power of right and lawful ex
istence. What is there contrary to its existence?
Contrary TO it, Is the fact that the Gear of Russia
a foreign power as you know, " hch had no light
Z in GA ria fffOTta-haH he
ambitious design to thrust upon US his allegiance;
and, finding traitor for anally in our own ranks,
he trampled upon the liberties and national exist
ence Of Hungary. Now, gentlemen, what warrant
has violence 10 annihilate right Violence can CO
tabGsh fact contrary TO law, contrary to right;
but violence never can destroy the rghtul source
of this declaration ofindependence. Hear, hear.
''Iake Tor instance, the GLORIOUS struggle you had
not long ago with Mexico, in which General Scott
drove out the President Of that republic from his
capital Now, suppose General Santa Anna had
come to Washington and driven away President
Taylor, would General Taylor have ceased TO be
the rghtuy elected President of the United States
from the fact foreign power had for moment
forced him TO leave his place? believe there is not
a single man in the United States who would say
yes. The violence OF Santa Anna even in that case
would not have annhilated the sovereign right Of
the people of the United States to choose their own
President. And, il this be so, have most certainly
the right to say, that it is duty of consistency
and logic for the people Of the United States TO
cognise the declaration of the independence of Hun
gary as an existing law-es the only existing pub
lie law OF my poor, down trodden country. That
ls what expect TO find here; and whatever be the
declaration of your Government in that respect,
know that have the honor to be in country where
the sovereign is not the Government, but the PEG.
ple-Ggreat cheeringl-and where every man IN
office must be the representative of that direction
which the public spirit of the people takes. And
1t Is, therefore, that thank you more for your
kindness in having named me Governor of Hun
gary because by this you have paid the tribute Of
an ary Inn led mt of ha IF
dence of my native land. CHEERS.
''As 10 the praises which you were kind as to
bestow upon me, it ia no affectation of modesty in
me when declare, that am not conscious OF hay-
ing any merit at ALL bat only that of being plain,
straight forward man, faithful friend of freedom,
a good patriot. Hear, hear And these qualities,
gentlemen, are so natural to every honest man, that
IL ia scarcely worth while to speak Of them because
1 cannot conceive how man with understa nding,
with a sound heart, can be any thing else than
good patriot, lover Of freedom, an honest man
'But ye', af erall, my humble capacity has not
preserved me from calumnies. can well say OF my
self, as O'Connel once said Of himself, that am at
this time the best abused man in the world
Voices, 80, no! o, nop1 Well, gentlemen, do
not care much about it. Laughter ] So long az
despots exist in the world and despots find
the means to pay, they will find men TO calumni
ate those who are opposed to despotism and ty-
ranny. Therefore care not much about il; he
cause, suppose were the most dishonest creature in
the world, beg you in the name of all that is
Grad to tell me- ,cat tcod that matter in respect 10 The
cause Of Hungary? Would that cause become lees
5ust. ess righteous, less worthy Of your sympathy,
because ], for instance, am bad man? [Cries Of
NO, no No, believe it. 1t is not a question in
regard to any individual here. Its question IN re-
gard to just cause Of a country worthy to take its
place in the great family Of free nations OF the world
care not much, therefore, about these calumnies.
Scarcely bad arrived here when was told that
charged here in the United States with being
an irreligious man. Now, gentlemen, that is sa-
cred ground, and | am somewhat sensitive upon
that matter; but / will nevertheless say that as a
good Christian, whose frat moral principle is
love thy neghbor myself only wish that
that who charges me with being irreli.
gious man may, with respect to this first great
principle OF Christianity, stand with open face
before the tribunal Of our Supreme Judge as / CON
fdenuy hope that will stand [Great cheering ]
Again | say / do not care much about this
matter; but there is one thing ] cannot comprc-
bend, and that is that the press-that mighty vehi-
Gle Of progress, the just champion Of human rights
and human frecdon-should have found organ
in the United States which said that il my
people who fought for liberty, but the Emperor Of
Austria. voce-'Jhe Courier and Enquis e.,
three groans for it, They given, and the or
ator proceeded DOME give groans, gentlemen,
let him alone; for say If he has better cause 10
serve, nor no better argument to use than this,
bava IN To mel ridi veil NOT