New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-13
Kossuth and Irish Freedom.

An impression very widely prevails that
our fellow citizens of Irish birth do not share in
the general admiration of and sympathy with the
Hungarian Chief now our City's guest, because
of his speeches in England eulogistic OF the
Government. of that cOuntry-or tather Of It's
Municipal institutions as the bulwarks of Con-
stitutional Freedom. HoweveE they may differ
with Kossuth respecting British rule, land we
think their difference is rather superficial than
essentially we believe a great majority OF the
Irish. Americans heartily unite in the fervent ad
miration with which Kossuth is regarded by our
native born citizens. The following letters
leach inclosing 500 from two Of the most emf
nent and beloved of the recent fueitives for
Freedoms sake from Ireland, give expression to
the feeling which is predominant among their
countrylnen III America:
No 80 WILLIAN-sT., NEw-YoRK,
Frlcay, Dec. IL, 1851.
To the Editor Of The N. Y. Tribune:
DEAR SIR May ask you to hand the inclosed to
Gov. Kossuh, or whoever else may be the deposit
tory OF the fund about TO be raised for the advance
ment OF European freedom
regret to perceive that there exists ito a very
limited extent hope,l among my c0untrymen, an
impression that there is some antagonlsm between
the cause OF Hungary and that of Ireland, and that
the love which is cherished toward those who
suffering for Irish liberty foTbids all sympathy with
the mlsfoituBes OF Hungary and all appreciation OF
the noble qualities OF its great champion.
l believe, however, there is no cause to fear that,
in the approaching struggle between absoutism and
freedom the Irish people, or any considerable por-
ton OF them Will be found in the ranks Of the for
mer. Long privation has taught them the value OF
those blessings which the brave Hungarian nation
has so nobly fought to preserve. civil and re-
hgious freedom" has long been household phrase
In Ireland. From our cradles we have been taught
to love that principle, and to srve and pray for Its
universal triumph.
It is not strange that we should doubt the sim
ceTity Of Government which violates that prln-
ciple at home while protesting to sustain and de-
fend II abroad. However, trust we shall have so
much sefdenial as to wish even that Government
success when It Is right and to applaud 1t if 1t Will
aid in enforcing for others that justice which II
wlthdTaws from us.
remain, very truly yours JOHN D. DILLON.
80 Williamst NEw.YoRK, Dec IL, 1851.
To HORACE GREELEY-DeGr SIR: perceive that
fund is about TO be raised for the use of Hungary
and kOssuth will you be kind enough to take
charge OF the nclOsed contribution
1t rs but little help, and the object is great and
the need pressing-l am sorry that can do no more
for my earnest sympathies are with the cause of
Hungary, and honor, with all the reverence Of nay
leart, that great man whom God has raised up IN
the hour of his cOuntrys need, to be, not alone the
champion of her rights, but the latest apostle of the
forgotten creed OF brotherhood and charity between
the peoples, which, believe, the hopes OF HUI
mabi'y repose. ! am, dear sir, yours truly,
RICHARD O'GoRMAN, Jun