The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-10-30

Is eVdent tnat lts existence lS a. curse 10
mankind; it can never promote the welfare
of society. The magic Of its imagined pow
or is gone; it was delusion which can de-
ceive no longer. Among all the races of
this emrire-not excepting the hereditary
States-there is none that does not despise
the reignining family of Hapsburg. This
power has no moral ground of support its
vain dreams of united empire-for which
1t has committed the most unheard of crimes
are proved to be mere ravlngs at which
the world laughs. No one loves or respects
it; and when il falls, not tear of regret
will follow it 10 the grave. And fall il sure
ly will. The moment Russia wllhdraws her
support, the decayed edifice will crumble TO
dust. shot fired by an English or by an
American vessel from the Adriatic would be
like the trumpet at the City of Jericho. And
this impious. foolish government thinks to
control fate by the hangman's cord. How
long will Russia be able 10 assist This
Czar-who boasts that his mission is to be
the scourge of all the nations striving for lib
erty-wil not The Almighty, whose viceger-
ent he profanely assumes to be, blast the
miserable boas,er a-The very character OF
his government is declaration of war a.
gainst the rights and interests of humanity,
and the existence of other nations ? Will
the world suffer this long Not long.
The Hungarian nation, in her war, has not
only gained consciousness of her own
strength, but che has forced the conviction
into the minds of other nations that she de,
serves TO exist, and TO be Independent: and
she can show justly that her existence and
independence are essential TO the cause of
liberty in Europe. No, not Hungary is not
lost. By her faith, bravery, and by her
foresight, phish .es her to abide her time,
she will be vet among the foremost in the
war of universal liberty.
You, noble Americans, we bless in the
name of the God Of Liberty To you, who
h ave summoned the murderers of my coun-
trymen before the judgment seat Of the
world-to you, who are the first judges Of
this court-I will bring the complaints of my
nation, and before you will plead her cause.
When the house of Hapsburg, with the aid
Of foreign army, invaded my country and
had destroyed, by their manifesto of the 4.h
Of March, 1s49, the foundation upon which
the union with Austria rested, there remain.
ed her Hungary no alternative than the De-
ciurarion or independence which the Nation
al Assembly unanimously voted on the 14lh
April, 1849, and which the whole nation SOL
emnly accepted, and sealed with their blood.
declare to you, in the most solemn man.
ner, that all which has taken place, or ,ha,
may hereafter take place, proceeding from
individuals or Government, CONTRARY 10 this
declaration, which is in perfect accord with
the fundamental law OF Hungary, illegal
and unjust.
Before you assert that the accusation that
the Magyar race was unjust TO the other "a
ces--by means OF which q portion OF the
Servians, Wallachians, Slavonans and Gel
mans dwelling in Hungary, was excited a.
gainst us-is an impous slander, circulated
by the House of Hapsburg, which shrinks
from no crime 10 weaken the united forces
Of our army, 10 conquer one race after anoth-
or, and thus bring us all under the yoke of
slavery.
Citizens of America toyou declare hon.
estly that my aim in the federation Of Hun
gary with smaller nations was TO secure the
nationality aud independence of each, and
the freedom of all and had anything been
wanting which could have been justly gran
ted TO any or all of the races in Hungary,
the Magyars had only TO know it, and it
would have been performed with readiness,
for Freedom, not Power, was their desire.
Finally, declare that, by the Declaration
of independence by which was elected
Governor of Hungary, protest. so long as
the people do not by their free viii release
me from that office, that no ore can legally
control the affairs of government but my
self. This protestaton is not made in fee-
ling of vanity or desire to be conspicuous,
but from respect TO the inherent rights Of my
counirymen. strove not for power. The
brilliancy of crown would not seduce me,
! The final aim of my life, after having liber-
ated my dear Hungary, was TO end my days
as private citizen and an humble farmer.
My country, in the hour of danger, called
upon me to assist in the struggle foEfreedom,
responded TO its call-Others, doubtless,
were more able, who could have won more
fame, but win yield to none in the purity
of my motives. Perhaps it was confidence
in my ardent patriotism and honesty Of pur-
pose which induced the people to give me
the power. They believed freedom would
be safe in my hands. felt my weakness,
and :old them could not promise liberty
unless they were united as one man, and
would lay aside all personal, all sectional IN
teresis. / foretold, that, il the nation was
divided, it would fall Al long as they fol-
lowed my injunctions, and were united, they
were unconquerable-they performed mira
cles of valor. The fall of Hungary COM
menced the day they began to divide. Not
knowing the secret causes of this division
and not suspecting treachery, and wishing 10
inspire confidence, 10 give skill and all the.
elements Of success 10 our army, and caring
nothing for my own fame, doing all for the
good Of my ceuntry, gave command Of the
forces 10 another. | was assured by the most
eolan,n onuooo mt hv tho yuan whom I