New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-12
THE MUNICIPAL DINNER
KOS UTH.

presiding, some four hundred gentlemen being
present. Among the invited guests were Mr.
Francis PULszKY, and others of the distn.
guished Hungarian exiles accompanying Kos.
sUTH, Gov. Cleveland, of Conn Hon Mr.. Ran
toul, Of Mass (; Hon. Geo Bancroft Washing.
ton Irving, Gen. Avezzana, Geo. CONWAY, the
Indian Chief, in his war dress, Gen. SANFORD,
and Col. WEBB, of The Courier and Enquirer.
The members of the Corporation were all there,
as were the representatives of the Bench, the
Bar, the Army and Navy, the Reverend Clergy,
Custom House.
The hall was appropriately decorated with the
banners Of Hungary, England, Turkey and the
United States. Among the ornaments on the
table was one representing the logging of Hay
nau by Barclay & Co.'S brewers
After the company had taken their places Gov
KossUTH entered the hail. supported by Mayor
KINGsLAND and AID SHAW. He was received
with prolonged and hearty applause.
Grace was said by Rev. DR.. Bethune as fol-
lows
Almighty and bountiful Gver of all Good, we
look TO thee for thy blessing upon these gifts of
thine hand. and upon this occasion Of our happy
Thee for the plenty which thou ditst shower upon
it, We bless Thee for cur liberties. and, above all,
We bltss Thee for the knowledge Of Thyself,
through Jesus Christ. thy Son. by winch our plenty
is lace blessing, and our liberty secured through
the intelligence OF our people. We earnestly pray
Thee, God the defender of the helpless, and the
lberator Of those who are bound, that thou woudst
extend lie blessings throughout all lands-every-
where break the might OF the tyrant, and let those
who are oppressed go free. Prepare the nations o
God, to receive this great gilt from thine hand,
~ frAp ~ Hal. H.
blessed purpose to bestow. And now, God. we
would thank Thee, that Thou wouldst from among
the children of men raise up those whom Thou. by
Thy Providence wouldst make and mt to be lights
ard examples ard delverers to the world We
thank Thee for him Thy servant who is present
with US at this tlmo, and We pray Thee that Thou
wouldst guide him, and direct him, and preserve
him, and strengthen him for the great destiny to
which trust that Thou hast called him. We
thank Thee that we are permitted TO welcome him.
and We hope the testimony of this united nation
may 20 up unto Thee. and throughout all the world,
against all the crueties of tyranny and agains. all
the consequences OF bondage. We ask these bless
ings for Christ's sake. Amen
The dinner was abundant and served in the
best style of this popular hotel.
After the more immediate business, was over
the Chairman called the party to order, and
Judge EDMoNDs, the yicePresident, read let
tiers from Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Lewis
Cass. William II. Seward, Gen. Shields, Gov
Hunt, Mr. Secretary Morgan, and Hon r.
Winthrop.
LETTER FROM HON DANIEL wXBSTER.
WASHINGTON. Friday. Nov. Il, 1851.
ShU Of tie Common Couch Of New sg
SIR haze to aGsTowl'dse the honor OF yGpr com
ConmDe. to he present at New York and address the
dhtiDsuhhd stranger WHO'S now expected shortly to ar
am obeed to say my dear Sir that my official duties.
at ptriCd Tear the commencement of the session of
Congress render quite impossible for me to leave Wash
hgioa-
II published e,te ON thus Department TO the American
Mm ser of the 18th of February Last the sympathy felt
t,y end haf Of hi companions and the pleasure with
win oh tie President executed the will OF Congress in
hoHT with ' pssr f- WEBSTER '
LETTER FROM DANIEL WEBSTER.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Dec g. 1881.
GENTLEMEN The Common Council of New-York
have hshy honoTed IN asking my a,tendsnce at the
public dinner TO be gwen to LOUIS KossuTH whose ar
pubic duties render il cure impossible for the pres
enl moment to leave the seat Of Government.
With great regard, am, gent!eGeD. your cbt sevt,
Geo II. Franklin ESQ Florence Mccarthy ESQ PAX
Kelly, ESQ Committee, &c
LITTER FROM HON HENRY CLAY.
WAsHINGToN, Tuesday Dec 2, 1851.
of the Common COuucil e New York which you have
6oIe me ne honor % iIao'w TO attend u. Public Din.
Il at Of hs public reception IN the City.
1t would afsrd veiy great lsfactcn to be able to
try to II at highly distinguished Gentleman but regret
that the delicate STATE Of ny health viii not allow me the
pie ASSURE OF accepting Jour invitation.
anl. wrh great respect, your obodt sery't.
Mess, Geo. II Franklin. Florence Mccarthy, Patrick
Kelly etc, etc
LETTER FROM HON. LEWIS CAss.
WASHINGTON CITY, Wednesday. Dec ,. 1851
GENTLEMEN | thank you for remembering me among
lOSa 10 p
Common Council OF New-YoIk 70 LOUIS kOSsUrH. the
champion Of Hunsasn Independence aud regret my
duties here Will prevent from beng present that IN
tersstipg occaaon But, though absent, participate ID
cuurpy do honor to self. by thus dong honor the
and the dear 20 every lover of human free
dom thIovsb lbs world Glorious has been the and
br ait will be the fame Of the Hungarian Patriot AID
Statesman The struggle Of his country 10 break the iron
yoke Austrian Cespotsm was one OF the nobest efts
ever se an oppressed people o. their lost lib
ery II marked the most heroic services and sscri
fees and smG all lis udes Of success and disaster
il conn anc ed respect OF the and found its sup
poii IN the breast # he whole Hungarian people Aud
vsIo, an rstrosn would have been croxued with their
rust rewoTd the establishment Of free Government. had
he right q and the best ee nss Of our nsture
fell and the crusade Of the Cosack and
the Fsndour.
Ardrow the worId-rerowlsd exile comm. among US
IL eJpa,1ate6 leader seeking refuge n the Ne. World
The injustice oppression Of the Old. At once inc
champion sld the IePreseua,ve f glorious cause.-the
cnu,e Of Human Ffeedon-he has right 20 esteem
sftotn snd such manifestations OF popular fayo, as
Will convince both the oppresor and the oppressed ina.
wherever q struggling for freedom, the hearts and
hopes OF the American people are with IN the ehr!-
NAV the land Of Wa,h nstOn be the sssum OF the
exile pa not who less fortunate than ashiastOn bat
HE him. devoted 10 lis country, is doomed TO abandon
and to Strangers fro the Vengeance
alityary peveT And III sp may the great Ike puonc
welcome her guest and est her respect for him. aad her
kee that he nay king return 10 his behaved Hungary
10 poy The gta tute ard confidence OF free and happy
peoIls an, gentlemen, with great respect,
Your obedieat servant
LEWIS CAsS.
George II Franklin Florence Mccarthy. Patrick Kel-
IT, sc sc.
LETTER FROM HON. JAMES SHIELDS.
WASHINGTON Tuesday Dec. 2, 1851.
GENTLEMEN Yeu do me the honor to invite me in be-
half Of the Cen Council of the City Of New York TO
attend a public 10 be gwen 20 LOUIS KossurH the
champion Of Hungarian Independence al the Irving House.
at o'clock NJ Gentlemen, you will please accept Tor
yourselves, and the Hon. Common Couecil. my sincere
hanks for this polite invitation deeply regret that ny
public duties at the Increment 9th session VIII pre-
vent me from attending thar highly interesting occasion
II would be extremely gratifying to me TO be able TO par