The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-16

it shall be melted, like farm or fold, into tie
Austrian empire To this We answered, " Thou
shalt not exist, tyrant, but we will !" and We
punished him, and issued the Declaration of our
Independence.
So you see, gentlemen, that there is very
great difference between yours and ours-it Is in
our favor-There is another similar difference ;
you declared your independence when it was yet
very doubtful whether it would be successful.
We declared ours when we, in legitimate de-
fence, were already victorious; when We had
beaten our enemies, and so proved, before our
declaration, that we had strength and power
enough to become one Of the independent pow
ers on earth. One thing more: our Declaration
of Independence was not only voted unani-
mously in our Congress, but every county, every
municipality, has solemnly declared its consent
and adherence to il so it became not the sup.
posed, bat by the whole realm positively, and
sanctioned by the fundamental laws OF Hungary.
And so it is even now. There happened since
nothing contrary TO this declaration on the part
Of the nation. No contrary law, no declaration
issued, Only one thing happened-a foreign
power Russia, came with his armed bondsmen,
and, aided by treason, overthrow us for while.
Now put the question, before God and hu-
manty, to you, free, sovereign people OF Ame'-
lea, can this violation OF international law abol-
ish the legitimate character of our Declaration
of Independence? II not, then, here take my
ground, because am in this very Declaration of
Independence, entrusted with the charge Of
governor OF my fatherland. ! have sworn,
before God and my nation, to endeavor to main
tain and secure this act Of Independence. And
so may God the Almighty help me as will
will, until my nation Is again in the condition to
dispose of it's government, which confidently
trust---yea more, ] know, will be republican
And then retire to the humble condition of my
formerprivate life, equaling in one thing, at least
your Westinghouse in merits, but in hon.
esty-that is the only ambition of my life.
Amen. So my third humble wish is that the
people Of the United States would be pleased,
by all constitutional means Of It's wonted public
life, to declare that, acknowledging the legiti-
mate character of the Declaration of Independ-
ence of Hungary, it is anxious to greet Hungary
among the independent powers of the earth, and
invite the government of the United States to
recognize this independence at the earliest con-
venient time. That is all. Let me see the
principle announced; the rest may well be left to
the wisdom OF your government, with some
confidence in my own respectful discretion also
And so, gentlemen. have respectfully stated
what are my humble requests TO the sovereign
people of this country, in its public ard pollti
cal capacity. 1t is, that the people of the United
States may be pleased, by all constitutional
means, TO declare
FIRST, That, feeling interested in the mainte-
nance of the laws of nations, acknowledging the
sovereign right of every people to dispose of its
own domestic concerns To be one of these laws,
and the interference with this sovereign right to
be violation of these laws of nations, the peos
pie OF the United States-resolved to respect
and to make respectful these aws-declares the |
Russian past intervention in Hungary TO be 4
of these laws, which, if reiterated, |
would be new violation, and would not be re-
garded indifferently by the people of the United
States-that you, therefore, invite your govern
nent 10 act accordingly, and so invite Great Bri-
tain to unite with the United States in this pol.
icy.
Second, That the people of The United States
are resolved 10 maintain its right OF commercial
intercourse with the nations of Europe, whether
they be in state OF revolution against their gov
ernmeat or not and that with the view Of ap-
preaching scenes or the continent Of Europe,
the people invites the government to take appTo-
pirate measures for the protection of the trade
of the people of the Mediterranean, and,
Thnd-That the people Of the United States
pronouuces its opinions in respect TO the ques-
ton of Independence of Hungary, so as had
the honor to state. hope no body can reproach
me TO have done by this anything Inconsistent
with the high regards which ] owe TO the United
States, y not appropriate 10 my capacity.
would regard il as very judicious and beneficial
thing, if those generous men who sympathize
With the cause of Hungary, would form commit
tees through the different par OF the United
States with the purpose to occasion appropriate
meetings, TO pass such resolutions as had the
honor humbly 10 suggest. So much for the gen.
erous people Of the United States, in the public
and political capacity. And if that sympathy
which / have the honor to meet with IN the
United States is really intended to become bene.
fetal TO the cause Of my poor native land, then
there is one humble wish more which anxiously
entertain. But this is a private business; il IL
a respectful appeal to the generous feelings OF
individuals.
Gentlemen, would rather starve than rely,
(for myself and faniy) on foreign aid but, for
my country's freedom, would not be ashamed
to 90 a begging from door TO door. Great
cheering Gentlemen, | mean financial aid
money to assist the cause Of freedom, and indie
pcndence Of Hungary. took the advice Of
some kind friends, If il be lawful 10 express such
humble request. because feel the honorable
duty, neither 10 offend, nor 10 eyade your Lava
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see this, my humble wish, accomplished. The
FIRST is from spontaneous subscription, TO Put the
Offering Of kind friends at my disposal, for the
benefit Of my country cause. The second Is
loan. AS 10 this loan, that il business OF
more private nature, which, 10 be carried on in
an appropriate way. requires private consultation
in more close circle.
So here I only mention that IL there are such
generous men who are willing 70 enter into the
idta provided It will be arranged in acceptable
way, would most humby eEtreat them TO enter
into private communication about the subject
With me and secondly, express my conviction
that even this matter OF loan could be efficiently
promoted by the other measure free, gratuitous
subscriptions, which would afford me the means
necessary for the practical initiation Of the loan
itsef
Now, a. TO these subscriptions. The idea was
brought home TO my mind by plain but very
generous letter which | had the honor 10 receive,
and which beg to read. II is as follows
CIvcmsATrI, Ohio, Friday, Nov. IA, 1851.
NJ. LOUIS KossurH. Governor Of Hungary
I he's ..tI yad h. frra of the OHM .tfe