The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-11-12

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od Of EHgshmen or Americans in their future proceed
M He opposed 10 the Intervention OF one nation
he affairs Of another and he could not, therefore, bul
e that the invasion OF Hungary BY Rnssa-the great
~ scandal 10 civilization in day-should have been
owed TO pass without angry protest from THIS coun-
~ stated he sad) that, long the dispute lay be.
Nan express our sympathy with the right, but from the
oment lhat Russia in,ereIed II became changed ques-
,,on Here semi barbarous power coming down
9Th It's hordes TO crush more civilized country and a
oDg protest from the government and people OF this
,ounlfy would have been of immense advantage, But
what were the facts Other States were the tolls Of a
eacon but the leading newspapers OF this country not
ny uttered protest. but actually expressed opinions in
layor Of the Russian cause Hear hear Well, then,
say that were public opinion far enlightened thai
new apeIs would not dare 10 ialsiiy IL by taking sides
with Russia, il would not require many words from an
English foreign minister TO make that opinion have
weight with foreign despots. Hear. hear lie Went
on 10 say that the Hungarian movement was not demo-
aac movement but movement OF the people to nam
un their national Institutions. lie thought that NOS
h therefore, should be received by the nation q, large
4. the champion OF nation that is Identified VITA con-
silutional institutions.
The next toast was the health of Mr. Croskey, the
American consul.
Mr. Croskey the American consul in returning thanks
said that he did not wish to take very prominent part
n this demonstration which il his wish should be
puey British in its character Hear, hear. lie wished
that when the news OF the reception given 10 the illus
oa Kossulh in this country went 10 the other side Of
he Atlantic. it should have all the value OF spontaneity
on The part Of the British people lie fe sure that when
their worthy guest reached inc shores Of America ne
craft as Lafayette was received in IS25-as The nations
ruest. LCheers The Americans no red republic
cans; they loved law and order and the constitution as
the basis OF their befes and although il had not yet
appeared that Kossuth had intended 10 institute replb
lie in Hungary, still he had fought for the constitutional
rights OF his nation, and as such had endcared him.
self 10 all lovers OF true liberty. He would take the
opportunity Of saying a few words in regard to the
subject OF Intervention and non-intervention, upon
which his friend MIR. Golden had SO much dwelt.
No country had so firmly adhered to the doctrine
Of non ntervention as had the United States. The
doctrine had been bequeathed to them by Washington,
and they still looked upon sacred bequest But
here many Of his conn,rymen who considered that,
with their increased power and their dazzling future,
new and somewhat different policy might be forced
upon them by the necessities Of their growing condition
Tie time ssoua come, p Ihad not already come ,eAen
an interest European politics When they should be
50 forced, he hoped they would still adhere The advice
Of Washington and at the same time require OF The other
members of the great family of nations to adhere the
same doctrine. lie hoped, when introduced into the
arena Of European politics, they would be introduced as
The ally OF England upon some such great constitutional
as that OF the Independence Of Hungary crushed BY
no combination of despoc governments could re- enact
he terrible drama OF placing the foot of absolutism
upon the neck OF national Independence and consttu
Aonal freedom
NJ Kossuth rose and said:
Nh Mayor ana gentlemen, allow me 10 ntefpOSe Tor q
lew minutes, and make or two observations to you
Hearl Allow me, in the oil my nation 10 express
he qualification with which have heard the sentiments
expressed and the hope that has been uttered and so
warmly responded 10 by you, that, through the justice of
The eternal God, my country may yet regain her liber
ties [CheeTs | am proud to find that we are support
aby the sympahies Of this mighty people, and OF the
pspng Of England across the Atlantic through whose
government The blessings of liberty enjoyed in both
bsnispheres Supported by that sympathy, trust in
God The hope ervently expressed realized and
hat soon. [ChesIsl am not eloquent but the words
NE honor 10 liston 10 fell from my lips in order
plain the pos,on OF my country and not with the view
81 exciting sympathy for myself Ours is not the
81 one family party; but il is the cause Of
whole people claiming those just rights TO which
Ion entitled After the length al which have already
addressed you, feel that dare not now long delan
you but am man who speaks, as il were, from in
sPralion, and now feel iha had not already spoken
could speak volumes 10 you from The warmth and en-.
sgy my heart lCheersl In consequence OF that in
sFslon you must allow me TO address to you few more
ToIds had heard OF the reception which might ex.
pet in England but bad not pictured To myself so
warm, 50 cordial greeting that which you gave me
co landing, and the noble welcome which has this day
been given me in this room through the hospitality OF
yoGi mayor, lCheeis have but just come from the
las, where have loved 10 and closely examine the
aliaions and habits OF the people in the cities in which
nave been NO study can be more interesting. because
ne character oil people - chiefly dependent that oil
Aaf Institutions. AS an naturally somewhat imbued
via eastern habits, perhaps you will permit in the
l'eln manner TO tell you a brief taeI ttlear, hear ]
stporled that the Sultan Saladln, the gallant enemy
Mehaid Ceur Ge Lion, once met Jew named Aaron,
aled the Wise; Saladin said TO him "How IS il that
oV who are wise an, do not change your religion,
.ad become either Christian or Mahommedan, as,
nolgh they dher IN doctrines, they agree the prin-
sa point Your religion teaches you 10 believe that
u Almighty can only take 10 his bosom the members oil
lgai nation; whereas the Christian and Nabommedan
son teaches that, though there may be differences OF
A amongst men, all may 60, though by different ways,
heaven. lCheersl Why, therefore, DO not you,
sho are known az wise man, become a Christian or
hahommedan Is not this subject for your serious
consideration" Aaron answered and said There
vas once Shah who had in bis possession a most
VICIOUS ring, amongst the stones OF which an opal
Aheh had this singular quality that ii rendered what
ld nan who wore the ring agreeable before God and
nlh The Shah grew old having three sons, all OF
Noh ne loved equally well, that he was nj loss TO
Nueh ne should give this precious ring, which would
nase lhe possessor agreeable before God and man Al
elsh ne called upon cunning goldsmith, and told him
make two other rings 50 exactly like the he then
~, thn even he himself should not be able 10 disn
ssh one rng from the other Upon his death bed the
van called his sons around him, and. presenting them
@ ae thfee rings, told them that one Of them had the
nou'e OF making its possessor agreeable both before
"a ana man. lie knew not which ring was the true
PEI and fortune must decide but he trusted that each
oad consider himself the possessor Of it, so that 10
sosoeyeFs LOT j, nigh, fall, ali would show by the pro-
ey Of Their conduct that they were deserving OF IT,"
VOW, as there different ways TO Heaven, there may
0 be, and there are, different ways 10 the promotion OF
happiness and welfare OF the people. [Cneers Eng
~ wants no change, because sbe u governed by aeon
uuonal monarchy under which all classes in the coun-
enjoy the full benefits of free institutions [Checrs J
le consequence is, the people of England masters
lhelr own iates-deienders OF her ins,liu;ions-obe
W to Inc laws and vgilant in their behavior; and
e country has become and must forever continue IN.
" such institutions, 10 be great glorious and free
Lhsers1 Then the United States IA n republ;c and
Tough governed IN different way IRON this country the