Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1851-12-26
CORPORATION DINNER TO KossUraE
New YORK. Dec. II.

SCkkPoIEAElON DINNER TO hDSSEEzE.
New YoRK Dec. H.
! At six o'clock last evening, a large number 81
invited guests assembled at the living House to
partake of the Corporation Dinner given to Kos
| suth.
| The Mayor was in the Chair.
| kossuth sat on the right. About three hundred
were present at the dinner, which was excellent,
and never surpassed in the city.
! At the hour appointed, kossuth and the May
or entered the room. Tie band played Hail 10
/ the chief"
! kossuth said:
In returning you my most humble thanks for
4 the honor YOU did me BY your toast and by the
bonetit-coup!lng my name with that cause
which is the sacred aim Of my lie, confess to
| be so overwhelmed with emoton-by all that il
was my lot to experience since | came to your
glorious shores, that am unable TO find words to
express my feelings and knowing that all tie
honor meet with has the higher meaning OF
principles, at once BEG leave 10 tall back To my
duties, which are the lasting topics OF my reiec-
tons, sorrows and hopes
Unjust, therefore, embrace the opportunity to
to claim your indulgence for a pretty long pain,
aud in no case, eloquent developments OF my
humble views, to the benefit of that cause which
the citizens OF New York, und YOU particular
Iy, gentlemen. honor with generous sympathy.
lie th"n advertcd to tie sympathy OF tie peo-
pie of the United States for hungary, bit said
his hopes were checked by the ruIng and per
haps lasting principles OF nonin;ervcuiion. Said
the wise principles left 10 Us by oar f0r- fathers,
naturally felt an instructive fear to touch even
with improving hands lie hoped that our glo-
rions constitution would long endure. He thor,
however, that the Uuiled States should not be
altogether guided by the principles laid down and
established by the founders of the Uni0n but
having become strong enough, to assist nations
struggling for freedom, and were now in posi-
ton 10 do so without the fear of any nation.
Washington never recommended noniuterven-
ton or indifference to the fate Of other nations
he only recommended neutrality between these
two IDEAS.
lie then proceeded to state at length, his OWL
IDEAS on the subject, quoting from Washing
tons Farewell Address to sustain his positions
He continued:
stand before you to plead the cause of nv
country, the cause Of your unfortunate brethren.
the cause Of humanity may succeed or NAV
fail, but will go on pleading with that faith by
which mountains were moved. | may say with
Luthcr-may God help me; | can do no other
wise
Iefuoed the words of Washington to Iafa-
yctte Let US have but twenty years of peace,
and our country VIII come TO such degree Of
power and wealth, tina! we shall be able, in Just
canse, to defy Whatever power on earth.
He said Never had country been so foully.
sacrilegiousy and treecherously attacked as
Hungary.
All the sun;ring Of this country, which drove
your fOrctathers to arms, are but slight in COM
parison 70 the wrongs we have suffered
lfthat cause is not sufficient 10 ensure the sup
port of good willing men, then will Justice fly the
Earth, and only the Gains of humanity walk
proudly about the ruins Of Liberty on earth.
He spoke for several hours, and on concluding.
Oh motion Of Alderman Shaw, the propositirns
and sentiments so expressed by himself, were
unanimously declared the sentiments Of the as
sembly, amid great cheering.
Judge Edwards followed in reply to the third
toast: The guest of the Na,ion-the man of
the exile tried his virtue, misfortune tests his
greatness. His glory waits on the dc!iverence
of bis country.
District Attorney Blunt followed Judge Ed
monds, and endorsed the sentiments and the ap-
peal in behalf of kussuth's mission to this c0un-
try. The Mayor proposed the following, all of
which were appropriately replied to
On the toast Of the Press being given, six loud
cheers were given, amid loud cries for Raymond
He came forward to respond. As he was about
commencing, Col. Webb rose and attempted to
speak. The scene at this time became one of
much excitement; loud cries for Raymond and
" Down, Down." to Webb.
Both remained on the floor during the confu-
sion. One Of Committee requested Mr.. Webb
to be seated. Mr.. Raymond continued and fin
ished his speech At the conclusion he was
loudly appanded.
Mr.. Webb then arose again and the confusion
was recommended. After some difficulty order
was restored.
Mr.. Webb Continued for some time but was
finally compelled to sit down, being loudly groan- |
ed and Kissed. He took his leave sa wing that he |
would write what he wished to say
Rev. Mr. Bellows responded eoquently 10 the J
toast to the clergy as did also Mr. Chaplin.
The company separated about two 0 o'clock in /
the morning.