Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17

rigi of nations TO dispose Of their own af-
fairs-not to give character to the Gear to
dispose of all nations; Vehement and prolong-
ed cheering.) and not to allow the interference
of Russia in the domestic concerns either of
Hungary o. of whatever nation on the CONT
nent, because the freedom of all nations and
the property of all countries Is as dear to me
as my own. Yes, these words l again, and
again, and again, repeat-here, in England,
afterw ards in the United States; and must
add, that from one of the most honored mem.
bers of the States of America had lately the
other day, the honor of hearing sentiments
which once carried into effect, will give liberty
to the world.
! heard proclaimed from one of the most
honored citizens of the United States al.
luded to Mr.. Walkers speech at Southampton
dinnerj-with the harmony and sympathy and
confidence of great party of his countrymen
present--a man who is even a candidate to be-
come chief magistrate of the United States-I
heard him state, in answer to this appeal, that
he believed that younger brother of the Eng ish
race would heartily give his support to Eng
land in protecting my peopIe,b not admitting
the interference of other nations. (Cheers y
/ again and again repeat that world repeat
1t with the faith of a martyr in his principles
Il repeat it with the faith which removes
mountains l shall concentrate all the fire of
my sentimental shall concentrate all the blood
of my heart, and all the energies of my mind
upon this cause. | shall repeat these words
high and loud. deep and solemn, till the al
mighty echo of public opinion in repeating
them. become like the thunder sound, before
which the giant Of human oppression falls.--
Loud Cheers.)
Sooner, indeed, this feeble frame may sue
cumb- sooner it may succumb to the longin g
of this heart to see my fatherland independ-
snt and free; which longing beats ever astingly
in my BOSOM as the captive lion beats against
his iron cage; but even then the grass which
grows over my grave will cry to England and
America. "Do not forget in your proud secu-
rity, those nat ions who are opposed-do not
grant charter to the Gear to dispose of hui
manity-do not grant charter to despots to
drown liberty in Europe's blood--save the mil.
lions who otherwise must, the millions who
will bleed and by not granting that charter, be
the liberators of the world"
In the following Kossuth alluded TO the ap-
preaching struggle IN Europe, and the charge
that "few individuals are disturbing the gen
eral peace:
philosopher was once questioned, how
could he prove the exstance of God? why
answered he, "by opening my eyes. God is
seen everywhere--in the growth of the grass,
and in the movements of the stars; in the
warbling of the lark, and in the thunder of
heaven" loud applauses.) Even so prove
that the decisive struggle in mankind's destiny
draws near; appeal to the sight of your eyes;
appeal to the pulsations of your hearts, and
to TIE judgements of your minds. You know,
you see. you fell that the judgement is draw
ing near. Loud app ause) How blind are
those men who have the affectation to asser,
that it is only certain men who push to revolu-
tion the continent of Europe, which, but for
their revolutionary acts would be quiet and
contented. (Laugter) Contenled? (Renew.
ed laughter.) With what2 loud and long
shouts of laughter.) With oppression and ser.
vitude? France commended, with its constitu-
ton subverted? Germany commended, with
being fold Of sheep, pent up to be shorn by
some thirty petty tyrants? loud cheers and
laughter) Switzerland contented, with the
threatening ambitioa of encroaching despots.
Italy contented, with the King Of Naples?-ol
with the priestly government of Rome, the
worst of human inventions! lCheers.) Aus.
tria, Rome, Prussia, Russia, Dolmatia, conten.
ted with having been driven to butchery, and
after having been deceived, plundered, opposed
and laughed at as fools1 Poland contented
with being murdered? (Cres of indignation ;,
Hungary, my poor Hungary, coptented with
being more than murdered-buried alive?-
loud cries for it is alive. Energetic cheer.
ing) What | feel Is but weak pulsation OF
that feeling which pervades the breasts of the
people Of every country. (Cheers.) Russia
coutented with slavery (Hear) Eiennacon.
tented Lombardy, Pesth, Milan, Venice
Russia, Prague contente@ contcnled with hav.
ing been ANONYMOUSLY branded. burned
plundered, sacked. and its population butch
cred half of the European continent con
tented with the scaffold, with the hangman
with the prison with having no political rights
at a |, but having to pay innumerabIe millions
for the highly beneficial purposes of being kept
in state Of serfdom! och ers That is the
condition of the continent Of Europe hear
hear land is it not ridiculous and absurd in
men to prate about individuals disturbing the
peace and tranquility of Europe! (Hear
hear.)
Here follows an appeal TO the merchants and
manufactures Of England, in his address at
London:
Many of you gentleman meet, perhaps il
may be in your council, it may be in yopi
chamber of commerce-l don't know by what
names may be called those places where men
meet to discuss and to consider interests high
ly important, not only to the country but alse
10 the huluaniJy--l speak now chiefly OF mat
tiers of trade, | hurbly consider that oil such