The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-12

Alderman Franklin General Sanford Alderman Miller
Professor Mott Chief Justice Oakley Judge Dusr Judx
DAILY, Judge Mason, Alderman Oakley, the Recorder,
(Ion r. A. Tallnadge) several Hungarian officers, Rev
Doctor Bethune.
Amongst the other guests we're Judge Belts and his
son, Mr, Belts Judge Woodruff Judge Ssndford Judge
Paine, Judge Mitchell, Judge Campbell, Judge King,
nearly ell the members Of the Boards Of Aldermen and
Assistant Aldermen General Webb (of the Courier and
ErqXrr Horace Greeley Edwin Forrest, (the American
trsgedian,) Hon. r. H. Morris, Hon John MoKsoa
messrs j. Ring, Ssyers, II. Ward Bsecher Cornell,
Rev DR.. Peet Hon. Hugh Maxwell Ogden Hoffman J.
R, whiting, Ks ge-gs gah-bowh, the Ojibbswsy Indian
Chief in his native costume, Col Bsrzcsnzcy Hunsa-
rian) Mesers Gerard, Cutler, schel Simeon Draper
Benjamin Tallmadgs, Deputy United States Marshal,
Sheriff Csrnley, @. W. Rblst, County Clerk Mr. TAYLOR
the Comptroller, 4. X Collins MT Staples late Consul
to Hsvre, Wright Hawkes., Hon Robert Rsntsui Wash.
ireton Irving, Rev. Dr. Wainwright Doctor Doane
Professor Forest, the italian exile Mr. Tuckermar the
suthor, Governor Cleveland Of Connecticut, Rev Mr.
Bellows NJ B. Blunt District Attorney, John Brady
Lieut. Nelson Of the Mississippi Mr. Davies the oo-po-
ration Counsel.
Amongst the military guests Major General Sand
ford, Brigadier Generals Morris, Hail. Even and spicsr
Ceones Ryer, Bogart, Postley, Yates Warner Peers
Duryea Devoe, Ferris Halssy, Morris and Stebbins
At helfpast six clock precisely Kossuth was con.
Kirgs!snd. When he had reached his place at the
table, Alderman sHXw said-
cs hangary. '''''A''
Immense applause followed the introduction and
Kossuh bowed his thanks. The band then stuck I'D a
lively air. Soon after
The Rev. DR. BErHUrE asked Blessing He said
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At hslfpast eight o'clock, the cloth removed
Gen. SANFORD rose and said that he desired BY
tie Committee Of Arrangements to request that during
tie oass and speeches. The gentlemen present would
tain their original seats not to crowd the aeyways
This caution was very necessary, the room
dersey filled that few persons left their seats they
would cause great inconvenience.
No had the General concluded his remarks than
a number Of ladies entered the and took position
along the southern hall Their appearance the siy
us for round Of applause Their desire and
hear the Governor Of Hungary deliver his eloquent
spssches.
The following letters from distinguished gentlemen at
distance, who invited, but could not attend the
banquet were read by Chief Justice Edmona the Vice.
President ofthe evening
LETTERS PROM SECRETARY WEBSTER.
wAsuINsrss, Friday Nov. IA, 1851.
TO Geo. H. Franklin, Eco, Chairman Of the Special
Committee Of the Common ecu Gil Of New York.
SIH IL have to acknowledge the honor of your
tie Committee to be present at New York and address
the distinguished stranger whe Is now expected shortly
sm obliged to say, my dear Sir, that my official du-
ties OF period the commencement Of the
sion Of Congress- render it quite impossible for ms to
| leave Washington
Governor kossuth will be at loss to understand
from the published letter from this Department to the
American Minister Of the 2sth Of February last the
,yupahy felt by the government of the United states
for hs long captivity and that Of his companions and
viii Of Congress in providing for him and them
respectable conveyance the shores of this country
| obsiisnt servant DANIEL WEBSTER.
w.snseroS, Wednesday Dec 8, 1851
| GFsTltMES The Common Council Of New York have
bssy hCnored me in asking my attendance at the pub
the United States daily expected but my public
duties render it quite impossible me- the present
moment to leave the seat Of government.
With great regard, am, genteneo your ob't servt
| DANIEL WEBSTER,
LETTER FROM HON HENRY CLAY.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Dec 2, 1851.
tEsvLr NsS I'll have ceved the Invitation in behalf
1 OF Common Council Of New York, which you have
doa. me t,, honor TO transmit, To attend the public
rner 10 be given 80 Louis Kossu ibe day succeeding
that Of bls public rsoep, a'"n 10 the city -.
i would afford very gst satsfaotion 70 D. eo's
county to that highly di.ting ushed g.utsman but
regret that the debate state Of hsalth viii not allow
Eoe the pleasure Ct accepting your iDvits tion.
an With great respect. your obedsnt servant,
CLAY
LETTER PROM GEN. LEWIS cAss.
WASHINGTON CRY, Dec 3, 1851.
assn rssN - thank you for remembering among
"a - to be invited to the public dinner to be given by
tn Common Council Of New York to Louis Kossut the
ca. npon o. hur ssran ndependencs and regret that
to5t interesting occSion. But though absent par
t'eipate In the feeling which has led the commercial
i ropos OF our country to do honor 10 itself by thus
dlDg honor to the and the cause dear every
ovtr Of human freedom throughout the world Glorious
bHs been the and bright will BE- the fame Of the
Hungarian patriot and Statesman TAs struggle Of his
coubty to break the iron yoke of Austrian dsspoti.m
people to their lost liberty II marked by
Ia most heroic and sacrifices snd amid all its
,icssitudes Of success and disaster It commanded the
respect OF the world and found its support in the breasts
oftb whole Hungarian people And vslor and patriot
isr would have been crowned with their just reward
ryA Of nations and the best feelings Of our nature been
osiesd by the nterposien Of Russia and liberty fell
b'o the union and the crusade Of the Cossac and the
pardour.
And the world. renowned exile IL coming among
The expariated leader IL seeking refuge In the New
World. from the injustice and oppression OF the Old At
onse the champion and the representative Of goriou
cause the cause Of human freedom-hs has n right TO
esteem and affection. and such manifestations O.
popular favor will convince both the oppressor aud
the oppressed that wherever nation IL struggling 70
freedom the hesrs and hopes Of the American peopi,
In la ofIrF Mae he Of
be he asylum Of the exled patriot who for
tunate than Washington but like him devoted to hi.
country, doomed to abandon H. and 20 seek safety
ng strangers from the vengeance Of arbitrary power
And in this spirit may the great republic welcome her
gusft and testify her respect for him and her hope that
hs AZ long return "a his beloved Hungary TO enjoy
The gratitude aud confidence Of free aud happy people
lam, gentlemen, with great respect,
| Your obedient servant,
| LEWIS CAs5
| LETTER FROM eEs. JAMES sHTELDs.