The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-09

been enclosed IN handsome case, elegantly pound VIVID
silver;
address Of assleome 10 Governor Louis Kosh from The
eitixsnso Of Baltimore
Three years have hardly elapsed since the revolution
airy flame which kindled in the Old World had nearly
purged Europe Of the impurities that long mpeded the
progress of the people Impeed by bright and honest
zeal. the OF Germany, France, and Italy, arose
in their might assert their principles OF liberal and con-
slituopa government, which the American people eeog-
Mise the only legitimate sources OF control
Whilst the west of Europe was thus eonvnlsed, and
partly successful in revolutionary acton The world was
suddenly startled by the trumpet which sounded on me
tar of eastern confines OF civilization, summonng the
brave HungaTans 10 join the holy war OF independence
We watched The ensuing conflict almost with anxiety oil
men whose personal fate rested the impending battle
nor were sympathy and interest diminished when we
beheld valiant people, who had been victorious every
where in open war; fooled and crushed by the secret in
trigues of black and shameless dark
eDed the pages OF history!
The American heart cbeered llusirous sir, by the
prudence. courage. wisdom and humanity, with which
YOU Louis kossuh, the first governor and great leader
OF independent Hungary, conducted the successful pas
sages Of this grand and thrilling drama Yielding our
cordial admiration in the days OF your early prosperity
we not less solictous for your personal welfare
when your county's downfall drove you the bor
ders Of Christian land to seek refuge in the hospitality
Of the Turk AS we felt this ,ngy me pso
this anxiety through our national government AT.
tached to freedom and popular rule vital portions OF
the healthy political existence OF any nation IN the nine
secret OF that influence which the people Of country
ought to have mankind Our republican spirit re-
VOTED at behoding meritoous brother OF pur
sued and prosecuted because he poessed and supported
political principles very nearly akin to own Restrain
ing manly impulse to aid the weak, under the poi
cal law OF neutrality which has hitherto properly
roled foreign policy. we could give support 10 you
and your brave compatrios neither by legislation
by our arms Yet every American at acknow
due 10 the progressive cause Of man in Europe, bu,
that they should be promptly and personally manifested
10 the hero and his valiant companions who had pered
their lives and fortunes in behalf Of Hungarian consttu
tional rights and of national independence.
Guded by these sentiments, the citizens of Baltimore,
ustrous sir, have carefully surveyed the whole course
Of the American people in the expressions towards your
self and your sufferers in the Of liberty, and
while they have constantly guarded themselves from the
rash judgments of natural enthusiasm, they joyfuly yield
cherish and exa the oppressed, and to foil check the
bastard cruetes Of the political oppressor 1t
and honorable boast that wherever country spreads its
ensgn-on the sea or on the shorethe prosecuted OF
every land shall find, not barren sentimental sympathy
but practical welcome and generous protection. We
have learned. therefore, with infinite delight. that the
first perfectly free step made by you since the downfall
of Hungary was beneath the shadows Of the American
flag the deck Of the frga,e sent by the government Of
the United States 10 bear you to our country
/ 1t becomes us, as citizens of town ever sgnazed
by it's love OF heroism and liberty now that you have
reached shores TO prefer speedily the most cordial
hospi,ales Of Baltimore, and to unite in besowing the
most significant marks OF our appreciation on your con.
duct and your While the despotisms of the Old
World, in the impotence of their bafed malice, still mark
t0e1r VIII your eIuSy IN Europe, we
in America, amid the freshness Of virgin liberty will hail
your advent 10 our country with triumphant honors,
and bestow the distinguished rewards which due
for your great services and sacrifices in behalf OF hui.
many.
With these feelings. usous sir the people OF BALI.
have gladly united with the corporate authorities OF
the city, in the determination 10 receive and entertain
you. when il may suit your convenience TO visit Mary.
land and have sent this depua,on bear you their
dial greeting and afectonae welcome.
The New York Herald thus chronicles the arrival OF
the committee from Baltimore:
| KossuM Reception Committee from baltimore
committee OF The councils Of the city Of Baltimore,
sisng OF the Hon John c. Legrand chief justice OF the
State OF Maryland; the Hon. VIM. Pnkney Whyte
Branz Mayer esq, late charge dabaires OF the United
States to Mexico; Col M |. Cohen, and Abraham Pat.
terson, esq and Others have arrived in the city, and
al the Irving House, TO meet Gov Kossuth his arri.
val here. They will we understand, to-day, be Joined
city councils OF Baltimore body, and will, on suit.
able occasion, present the usrous vsier with copy
OF resolutions adopted by the corporation OF the Monu-
mental City, inviting Governor kossnh 10 become the
will be presented also from the people of Baltimore We
presume arrangements will be made by the authorities
Of New York Tor these visers from our sister city.
A letter from New York. written on Friday night
says;
OF Philadelpha and Baltimore are here comfortably
quarered at the Irving Househe headq quarters OF Kos.
su,h and sue-and every attention is being paid them
by the authorities here that they wish expect The
mayor has already designated place for them in the pro
cession and at the conclusion OF the ceremonies OF the
grand reception the committees will be formally intro
lduced to the Hungarian patriot, and tender behalf oil
their respective cites their resolutions OF demonstration
and welcome.