American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-18

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ges 10 promote the general welfare and TO develop thei
means of happiness had 10 stand on guard like tn
watchmen mentioned in Scripture, for three centuries
prevent our teacherous Kings from destroying entre
the foundation OF our national exstence--our consu
ton and independence
nothing more than constitutional ministry, whose re
sponsbility would prevent the King from violating hi
oath. ~ |
The second demand was sill less for any political right
We asked Tor nothing than reform in the internal
administration OF the State simple act OF justice winch
the aristocracy owed the people. And IN tins now much
the King would have gained The strength OF his throne
would have been increased tenfod by thus winning the
affections of his faithful people.
The third demand was prompted by humanity and fra
ternal feeling II the proper and holy mission of
nation the oldest member OF the empire and possess
ing constitutional form OF government to raise It's voice
in behalf of those sister nations under the ruler and
who united to Us by many ties OF relationship
Lovers OF freedom, we would not ask liberty for ourselves
alone; wonld not boast of privileges that others did
not enjoy, but desired 10 be free, in fellowship with free
nations around This motive inspired by the
vction that two crowns-a constitutional and despoc
crown--could not be worn by the head-no more
than two opposing dispositions can harmonic in the
same Breast or that man be good and evil the
same time.
The King and royal family granted these requests, APP
pealing TO the sancty of their oahs as a guarantee of
their fulhlmen; and |, weak in myself, bnt strong
through the confidence OF my counrymen and the no
Bile sympathy OF the Austrian people, proclaimed every
where amidst the raging storm OF revolution, that he
house OF Austria should stand for by the blessing of the
Almighty, it had begun to the right direction, and
would be just to its people" II stood and STOOD too,
time when, whatever might have been the fate of Hun
gary the revolutionary tempest under my direction would
have blown away this anliquated and helpless dynasty
like chat before TIE winds of heaven.
I poto lu ruad he
in its hands the materials Of long and glorious future
the foundation of ndestruclbe power in the affection
OF thirty two millions OF people | rendered them the
fidelity and assistance Of my heroic Hungary which
alone able TO defend them against the assaults of
the world. afforded them the glorious opportunity
more glorious than had been presented before-of
establishing mpregnable barrier to protect freedom,
civilization, and progress against the Cossack power
which now threatens Europe To attain this honor this
glory, one thing only was necessary-that they should
remain faithful To their oaths But when was il that
Austria was not treacherous We look in vain for AS
much honor as is found even among robbers the Haps
burg family.
On the very day they signed The grant OF those mode
rate demands Of The Hungarian people, and soemnly
before God and the nation to maintain them they
secretly resolved and planned the cruel conspiracy
against They determine 10 break their oaths des
oae the land with Instruction, conagatioG and blood
TILL feeble and exhausted under the burden Of thousand
nations They then hoped, by the power Of the bayonei
and if necessary by the arms of Russia TO erect united
and consolidated empire like the Russian, of sixteen
rious nations; they hoped 10 realize their long conceived
purpose of making themselves absolute power
Never were many helIish arts used against nation
before Not suspecng revolution or an attack,
not prepared 10 defend ourselves. when suddenly
surprised by danger The perfdious Hapsburgs,
destitute OF all shame aud rejoicing in the anticipation OF
easy victory hesated not 10 disclose before the civil
lied world their horrible pans-,o subugae US by the
force of arms 10 excite hatred OF race cali in the aid
of robbers, incendaries, and reckless insurgents.
AT this crisis OF great danger when many OF our abest
ready 10 yield themselves 10 this decree of
destruction stood among those who called the nation
TO And, conhllng in just God, we cursed the
towards who were preparing 10 abandon their native
land, 10 subn, to wicked desposm and to purchase
miserable existence by sacrificing liberty | called the
nation 10 arms in se(.delence. | acted not with blind
presumption; AMI emotions Of despair found no place in
my breast-for he who despairs is not fiji 10 guide peo
pie estimated the valor and power OF my country
and on the verge of fearful struggle | had faith
TO promise victory, il Hungary would remain true to her.
SELF and fortify her breast with the mpulsve fire OF
strong will
To sustain the resolution to combat such an enc
my, supported, first above everything by our
mistaken confidence in God, whose ways are past find
ing out, but who supports the right and besses the cause
of an honest people fighting for freedom; secondly by
love OF country and the holy desire OF liberty which
make the child giant, and increase the strength OF the
valiant; aud, thirdly BY your example, noble Amer
cans You, the chosen nation of the God OF Liberty
My countrymena religious, God generating people-in
whose hearts burned the apowerful feeling Of patriot.
ism, were inspired by the influence of your sublime
ample
Free citizens OF America from your history as from
the star OF hope in midnight gloom, drew our conf
dence and resolution in the doubtful days Of severe trial
Accept in the name of my countymen, this declaration
as tribute Of gratitude And you, excellent people, who
were worthy 10 be chosen by the Almighty as an exam
pie TO show the world how 10 deserve freedom how TO
win II, and how 10 use lt-you will allow that the Hunga
ans though weaker and less fortunate than you through
the decaylns influences OF the old European society," are
not unworthy to be your lmatos and that you would be
pleased to see the stars OF your glorious flag embazon
the double cross Of the Hungarian coat Of arms When
despotism hurled defiance at u.s. and began the bloody
war; your inspiring example upheaved the nation as one
man, and egons with all the means OF war Appeared to
rise from nothing as the tender grass shoots 10 liter spring
showers.