Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-30
TFrom the London Times. Oct 6 I

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The Mississippi sailed from MarseilIss on the LIST
INST, with the Hungarian refugees on board Kes-
sulh has published an address TO the democrats of
Marsees on the refusal of the French government
to allow him to pass through France.
The following is the letter addressed by M Kos
suth, on his arrival at Marseiles to the Project of
NJ. lie Prefet-Released from confinement at Kuta-
mia, through the generous mediation of humane gov
ernments, have arrived at Marseilles, on board the
Mississippi sent expressly for me by the government
OF the United States beg TO demand of the gov
srnment of the French Republic free passage and
protection through France, it being my intention to
proceed directly 10 England / am accompanied by
my wife, and three children, whom | am DESTROYS of
placing schooln London, previous to my departure
for the United Staes to thank the people and the
eminent for the generous assistance with which they
have kindly honored my misfortunes. My secretary
and his family, the tutor of my children, two officers
and one servant, form my suite. | place nv demand
(purely question of humanity under the protection
of French honor, and of your generous sentiments
Mons lie Prefe and have the honor to as sure you
OF my most distinguished consideration.
On board the United States steam frgate the Missis-
spp ln-the roads of Marseilles, the 18th Sepem-
The Prefect, NJ. do Suleau, replied through an in
direct channel by addressing the Consul of the United
States as follows:
MARsEILLEs, Sept. 81, 1851.
Mons. lie Consult have the honor to apprlze YOU
that, by teegraphlc despatch which this moment
reached nae, the Minister of the Interior informs me
that the demand made by M. Kossuth to traverse
France on his way to England, cannot be granted-
M. kOssuth, whose passports have not been signed
by the Minister OF the French Republic at Constan-
tnople, having been permitted to land at Marseiles
solely IN consequence OF a desire expressed by him
and on account of the health of his rife and children
must consider him as being still on board the Amer
lean steam frgate MISSISSIPPI and apprZe him, con-
sequently M lie Consul, through you, OF the decision
adopted by the Minister of the Interior relative TO the
demand which he requested me to present. Accent,
pray you, M lie Consul, the assurance of my high
consideration.
The Project of the Bouches du Rhoue.
SUDEAU.
In consequence of this REFUSAL M. Kossuth publish |
ed the following address "o the Democrats of Mar
settles :"
Citizens-The government of the French reDublic |
having refused me permission traverse France the
people OF Marseilles yielding to the impulse OF one of
those generous instincts OF the French heart which are
the nexhaustibe source of the nobeness OF your ma
ton, has honored me by manifestation of its repub-
can sentiments manifestation honorable for its mo-
lives manly for its resolution, peaceabe in its ardor
and as majestic in its calmness as nature the grand
image OF God, before the tempest
have heard my name blended with the hymn of |
the 'Marselllase, and with the shouts OF Vice la !
Republique "a cry which is the only legal one in
France; the only whose legitimacy has been won |
by Ihe blood OF the martyrs OF liberty 1t is SO natural
to love freedom
Il is light 10 suffer forit 1t is almost ess than
mere duly but there is indeed supreme glory in the
thought OF beng Identified with the principle of lber-
ty in the mind OF the French people.
| have no desire Tor gIory-but this glory accept,
in order to merit it. accept it pledge of com
mon interests, (soidGrite and accept it as estimo
ny the fraternity oil the French nation with ali ma
lions. accept the sign of salvation for nv be-
loved country.
To you, Frenehmenl republicans! is the honor of
that savationl To Is, poor HunRarians the duty of
merting 1t! We shall merritt!
My nation will understand the appeal OF your ira
iernly. Il will be proud of. and brayey respond to
It, as those ought to do who honored in being |
called "brothers by the French ple These the |
only thanks worthy OF the people OF MarseiIes-wor
thy oil mat manifestation with which they have hon
ored nle-yet not me, but my nationl and, in my ma |
ton, the past less than the iuurel
Permit me net 10 speak any more of the refusal of
the government OF the French republic to grant me
passage through its territory. know that The French
people are not responsible tor and are no. identified
with its acts.
| ksow that neither Nj. L. ~ Bonaparte nor NJ
Fsucher, are the French nation. knew, and Aoov,
that the executive power Is delegated to than: but
hattie honor OF the French nation not in their keep
Ing.
thall no longer bear in mind their refusal, and
desire that humanity shall not remember it, If by any
chance those who have been already ia exile AMI
whoto all appearance, have forgotten 1t, should agan
be SO
Last evening" one Of your brethren lofour brethren
40 operative Of MaFaees-oh know his name, and |
snaii not forget ns-cams in spite Of the cold and |
s"IhiHsR lhrongh the water, board the American |
sale 70 press my hand pressed his hand with pity
".th enol o. ana gently rep:oached him for his tenn
eFiiY me wOulez UOUs}" he answered dssirsd Ia
touch your hand could not find a boat fook Ia tbs
waller, and here l am. Are there any obstacles I,
hIm who wills!' bowed 10 these noble words
The love Of liberty, the sentiment OF duty and fate
mtg, we're nine beiorea coming to Mars lies but !,
D 81 Msselss have iouod The motto. "1hsre are no