Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-11-20
f2Iae Hungarian Exiscs,


the committee selected by the Common
Council to make arrangements for the re-
ccpton Of Kossuth, when on board the
Mississippi yesterday morning. and were
introduced by Capt. Long to the Hungarian
exlles. The committee expressed the sat
lsiaction with which they had asecrtsincd
that the runors Of differences between the
exiles and the officers Of the liigatc were
untrue, and congratulated them on their
safe arrival. Col. Berzenczy responded,
on behalf of his countrymen, acknowledge
lng IN the most grateful terms the generous
hospitality Of the United States Refer
ring to the false rumors which bad been so
industriously propagared, he said the Hun
garians were poor exilcs, and their enemies
had long arms. After an interview of
more than an hour, the committee returned
to the city, for the purpose Of completing
the arrangements for the comfort Of their
guests.
The parting of the exiles from the Mis-
sissippi was u scene Of great interest. They
dined on board with the officers Of the
iligatc, and the pleasant interchange Of
complimentary toasts, aud pat iotic scni.
ments showed how cordial and sincere was
the regret experienced at the separation
about to take place. Dr. Blacknall, the
surgeon Of The Mississippi. made happy
speech. concluding by proposing the health
Of the Hungarian ladies. Another Of the
officers offered as sentiment, If the ex
lies Shall again feel it their duty 10 engage
in another revolution in Hungary, NAV
their cause be successful" This was re-
celved with the utmost enthsiasm. Toward
four o'clock the committee arrived at the
navy yard with carriages TO convey
fhe guests to the Irving House, where
rooms have been provided for them. aud
where they viii remain comparatively Sc
cluded until the arrival Of * ossuth The
crew Of the Mississippi were mustered on
deck, and briefly addressed by First Lieut.
Chaplin, who reminded them Of the pleas
ure they had all derived from the presence
of their guests during the voyage and an
nounccd that the time to part bad now ar
rived. Col. Bcrzcnezy then requesting his
countrymen to dof their hats, said to the
crew:
"Mv friends, we take down our hats be
fore you, and we thank you for your kind
ness, and for your cordiality shown to us.
We are now poor-poorer far than you,
We were prisoners, but now are liberated
from prison. My friends, do not forget US.
Yon are happy men, for yon are citizens
Of Amcrica. All Of you are happy, much
more than we are, because we have no
iather-and. We have lost all our fathers,
our mothers, our brothers, and our friends.
We have no place whittier to 60; no sro,
in this wide world, which we can call
home. But we have found hospitality on
", here among you in America; ard we
feel consolcd by your kindness. IL gives
US a pleasure to find hospitality in your
country; and if we return TO Hungary. we
will say to all Hungarians that they should
continue TO be good patriots, and 10 treat
worthy cxiles and unfortunutes as you trca-
ted us. God bless you; be our friends"
The response to this feeling address was
three cheers given wita hear,iness charac-
terisilc Of our gallant tars. The parting
with the officers was still more affecting.
With them the intercourse had been more
intimate, and the regret on separation was
more poignant. The stern soldiers who
had braved the perils ofbatile. and endur-
ed the hardships Of exile with unceasing
fortitudc. embraced the officers q the fiigate
in the Hungarian manner, kissed Their
cheeks, and wept. The sensibilties of the
man who could witness such a scene un-
moved. must be blunied indeed. When
the exlles entered the carriages. the crew
gave another round Of cheers.
About o'clock the guests arrived a, the
Irving House and we were introduced to
Mr.. Howard, the host, who will no doubt
cndeavor to make their sojourn in bis cs-
tablishnfcnt as agreeable as possible. Sess.
raj members Of The common council and