The republic., 1851-12-20
Ko..u,h and the ran.many Han Demoe-


meeting in Tammany Hall. Mr.. d. Sickles read
an address in their behalf, the principal part of
which was follows;
'The American people have become aroused to
the responsibilities which rest upon them as a
great and powerful republic, in view Of the strug
gle that is SO soon TO be renewed in Europe be-
tween the party of the pas and the party of the
future. In performing our high duty we will not
seek alliances. Where could we find republican
ally, unless in France2 And alliance with her
does not seem to be possible, because a govern
ment which sent, or people who suffered, one of
its armes to destroy the republic of Rome, cannot
consistently attack Russia for similar outrage
upon national rights and international law. The
United States Government, true to its principles,
will exert its highest power, by independent nc
ton, in behalf OF the friends of popular freedom.
"The greatest triumph that awaits the Demo
cratic party in Europe will be the constitutional
election OF Democratic President and Legislature
In France. This event Will be practical demon
stration of the truth that permanent republic in
Europe is possible-that it's existence is secure
against internal dscord, against external inrigues
and combinations, against reaction and against dy
nasties either Bourbon Orleans, Bonapartst
The Democracy Of France, once in power, will set
things in order there. Its fret act will be to recall
the French troops from Italy, and if another army
shall be sent from France it will protect the Italian
people from the hostile interference of Austria and
Spain.
"The Democratic party of the United States is
devoted, heart and soul, to the of the people
eVeryWneTe5 IL ID III laVOT OF exercising IN Deha OF
that cause the moral and political power Of this
Republic, systematically and promptly. If that
party had been In power in l64S our whole intlu-
ence would then have been effectively exerted TO
maintain the republics of Hungary and Rome; but
now, and hereafter, such we trust will be the rapid
progress of correct opinion the question of non
Intervention. that any administration will find il
dangerous to resist the almost unanimous demand
of our people that, in any future contest between
Hungary and Austria, fair play shall be shown
TO the advocate OF free institutions
"It is necessary that the friends of Hungary
should now consider the best means of afiording
practical aid. The people can act now-arIns and
money can be given at once; we need not wait for
Government. Ii may be difficult for the Govern
ment to until the contest has begun, and u
case shall be presented requiring and ustiying its
interference. But in the meantime public opin-
ion will be matured, which the Government need
only follow and obey, to place the United States
foremost on the plains of Europe, among the ad-
vanced guard of the republican movement
"These are the spontaneous expressions of what
are known to be the settled convictions of the
masses OF the people. OF course in this, as in
every country, there are certain interests, mer-
camille, financial, and domestic, which look to
peace as an end to be preserved at any sacrifice;
and identified with these interests are many who
see nothing in war except its horrors-the chief of
which, in their opinion, isits cost But the masses
of our people are restrained by no sordid calcula-
ton in granting their aid AT the tap of the drum
one hundred thousand armed men will rally
around the first American standard which is sent
across the Atlantic to be unfurled on the field
where the issue between freedom and despotsm is
to be decided. The strife will be, who shall be al
lowed to go. There will be no conscripts | can
at least speak for one; for, although might make
but poor soldier, could carry one of those mod
ern bayonets which, you 80 happily said, now-a
days 'think ] offer my services as a volunteer;
don't like to advise any fighting to be done in which
would not take hand myself, as would never
vote for any war which would not sustain in the
ranks, if necessary.
Some noble examples have been already made
public Of large contributions in money to the noble
cause of Hungary fuw can emulate these, and
only few. But there are millions of men, wo
men, and children in the United States, whose
hearts, and hopes, and prayers with YOU
These cannot give thousands, or hundreds, or tens
but they can and will give their dollar. 1t is to
this multitude Of modest and humble givers that
would desre to set an example, which take this
opportunity to do, in offering, my contribution
to the Treasury of Freedom, golden dollar, fresh
from our free mines of the Pacific. Millions will
follow from poor but willing hands, and the al
mighty dollar while it may continue to be the
type Of money making people, will at
the same time become symbol OF its noblest in
stincts and its truest ambition
In the course of heightened reply, KossuTH
said
+" If the principles of freedom, equality, and FRA.
ternity were carried out by sef-government by the
sovereignty of the people, then France would be
nations on the European continent. The word
sovereignty Of the people l myself feel TO be
such one that the right to cast vote at the
election OF President, in four years, docs not
exhaust the sovereign right OF nation. The peo-
pie must be sovereign in his family, in his
nifty, in his country, i'll his State; everywhere the
people has TO decide upon its own matters, every
where be master of its own late and everywhere
protect its interests which are founded on the prn
ciple of universal suffrage. Without this principle
there ls no sovereignty OF the people. To give
vote for the election of President or member OF
Congress- once in four years, is the least share of
the sovereignty. Every hour, every moment,
must the people feel that il is the sovereign people
which is the master of its fate. [Appause !
ou have spoke, sir, about certain men of peace,
who will have peace at any price. Now, will not
misuse your kindness to ask you to accord hear
ing to my stammering words, and, therefore, will
not enter into discussion to what the condition
OF the peace OF the world is You, of course, mean
1T to be freedom. There can be no peace in the
world 80 long as nations oppressed, and there.
fore not content. There can be no peace on
earth, even though there who prefer
oppression, rather than incur any danger in
shaking off oppression; but am sure there are
millions who feel death to be lees than op.
preston; and, therefore, without the contentment
OF national freedom for the world, there can be no
peace In the world But let it be. take the thing
practically. Now, | am here to claim, in my hum
BILE capacity, practical aid from the people of this
great Republic. Suppose | am to be told by these
men, you will not have money to advance your
reFoluton Dut you must have peace at every price;
therefore, Notwithstanding that your cause is a
cause OF Justice and sanctity, still will not help
you, because we will have peace at every price.
Let me ask whether in not aiding me, they will
have peace? If they do not aid me, will there be
no revolution in Europe' Revolution is neccs-
city. Every man knows it. Every man feels it.
There is avery near revolution of Europe, and il
depends not on the success ofmy mission here-that
revolution will take place. Ii is pointed out as an
inevitable necessity even by the French consttu-
ton, and therefore peace will not be, whether they
aid me or aid me not. The for freedom In
Europe must be fought in every case. What L.,
therefore, the material interest of these gentlemen?
Rather to give hand to that struggle which they
cannot avert if all the Rothschids and Barings
and all the other rich men in the world were 10
withdraw their help and even give il, as has been
too often done before to the despots of the world
There can be no peace, because the nations are op
pressed, and they will not be oppressed, and they
will strike, and are ready TO sacrifice their
lives for liberty. [Great applause. Now,
what is the material interest which helps to trou-
BILE peace! That peace which is not insured by
the contentment of nations, 80 soon as possible |
breaks, even if the material aid is withheld. The
people are near the struggle, and if they again
crushed down, will that be peace2 If the nations
are not content, will they not rise again and again?
There can be no peace in the world while Europes
constantly oppressed people are burning with their
sense OF wrongs, and ready to burst out Mt every
point; and, therefore, if gentlemen will have peace