Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

from hOSSutn 10 Inc MAYOR OF
Southampton. The portion devoted
10 Louis Napoleon is most scathing,
and cannot fail to bring down odium
on the head OF the French Presi-
dent:
Letter q KossatA 60 the Mayer Of sozIA-
SIR: "The Government OF the
Ottoman Empire gave me asylum
and hospitality, and though after
wards it had 10 yield to the presump-
tuous arrogance Of its mighty ene-
mics, and TO convert the asylum into
prison, still it yielded but with re-
gret; it felt desply the disgrace, and
at the first favorable moment shook
off in the most digni6ed manner the
disgraceful bonds.''
alt was TURKEY has acted So"
"The people Of ENGLAND raised
its powerful voice to claim the vindi.
cation OF the rights Of humanity, at.
lorded in myself and in nv associ-
ates, and The Government OF Great
Britain proved to be dignifed or.
gan Of the people of Englanc's
generous sentiments"
"In the UNITED STATES OF AMERI'
CA, the people, the Congress, and the
Government shared with equal gen
erosity 10 the high-minded resolution
to restore me to freedom, and by
freedom 10 activity. They SEN
over a steam-frigate 10 that purpose
and most generously offered the pro
lection Of their glorious flag.
"Thus acted ENGLAND and The
UNITED STATES"
ave stopped at Marsellles.
wished 10 visit ENGLAND; the lively
sentiment of gratitude pointed oui
to me as a duty to go there 10 thank
for the high-minded sympathy | and
the cause represent were honorec
with. So ] requested permission &c
pass through FRANCE to ENGLANr
directly, without asking leave to
stop in any place (because ] knew
the character Of the present Repub
lican French GovernmenO and de-
claring to be ready 10 follow every
legal and honorable advice the Gov.
ernment would feel convenient &c
give me for my rapid passage
through FRANCE.
"Monsieur LOUIS NAPOLEON BUo'
NAPARTE refused the requested per-
mission to pass through that FRENCH
REPUBLIC which did him the honor
to elect him to the high station
where his sacred sworn duty is, &c
be the chiel guardian Of the demo,
cratic constitution of his country
which proclaimed to the world tc
have for principles freedom and fra
ternity.'
an. Buonaparte was himself once
an exile, and may yet become az
exile once more. FRANCE was no
then a REPUBLIc, still it was an asy
lum for oppressed humanity.
claimed no asylum. ! desired only
to pass; and the once exile. now the
President OF glorious nations grea
Republic-reiused
at is not |, hope, to whom, be
fore the tribunal of public opinion
throughout the world, this reiusa
will prove TO be disgrace.
Il wish that no one should remembe
it at the time when, perhaps, NJ. Buona
parte will once more be an exile him
self.
"In no case will the refusal of tht
French Government impede me to ful
ill the high-felt duty to thank the people
Of England for its generous sympathy
| am still resolved to land at Southamp
ton, sir. | will entreat Captain Long
of the Mississippi, to hasten me dowr
to Gibraltar; wish and hope TO fnC
there some means of conveyance Il
your free ard glorious shores, were i
but for one hours stay.
81 felt bound TO address you, honoreC
sir, this communication, as a proof o
my respect and esteem, having the hon
or to sign, with the most particular con
sideration, myself to be, sir.
"Your most obsequious servant,
81. KOSSUTH."