The southern press., 1851-12-23

presence among them. TO show theh sympathy
with Hungary in worthy and substantial
manner.
observe that one of our worthest citizens
has already placed thousand dollars in the
Hungarian fund.
While we honor liberality in 40 good cause,
permit me, sir, in behalf of the West, to state
my appreciation of the suggestion made 10 you
yesterday, and
In the name Of the multitude of modest and
humble givers beyond the Alleghanies, beg
leave 10 contribute golden dollar to what Was
80 apty entitled the Treasury OF Freedom"
May il be the first drop OF a Western torrent.
IL Is said that six great battles have marked
the grandcst changes in the political and moral
world
In the West, We hope that Iiungary's plains
will be the seventh battle field, and that her tri-
color, so beautifully emblematic, shall lead to
that victory whereby Eui opean despotsm shall
be forever overwhelmed.
May Hungarys awukjng from her present
stiffness commence new and happy epoch for
the world--when the great bell Of Time shall
sound out another and glad hour-the hour
Of jubilee and freedom to the nations.
Then, sir, the West will continue TO unite
her VOICE Will tue uCClhuihLIOAS VI All hutFVa,
adopting your own fervent language, "Hail 10
Hungary, to her fame, her freedom, and her
happiness"
In handing you the open letter signed by the
honorable Mayor of Cincinnati and committee
of the city council, permit me to add again my
earnest wish that you will visit our city.
| At the corclnsion of these remarks Mr. s.
pres ented to Governor Kossuth copy of the
resolutions passed by the common council Of
the city Of Cincinnati, and ulso handed him one
dollar az his contribution "to the treasury OF
freedom" In reply Governor kossnth said
Sir you have discharged yourself Of the com.
mission of your fellow citizens in such noble
expressions such principles, so eloquently
told, that feel myself embarrassed to answer
1T. Let me only say that even had not had the
pleasure to hear those principles 80 eloquently
expressed by you, my desire would have been
very great to have the honor to visit your city
| Since | have heard that these are the principles
of the West, which you express to me, it is the
duty Of gratitude--itis is the pleasure Of extreme.
Intense qualification, to go and to thank your
city, which, selecting you to do me the honor of
this invitation, am confident, was aware OF
having selected man who, expressing such
sentiments as you were pleased to pronounce, is
at the same time man who would express not
| Only HIS own Uut Lllt principles 1nO
sentiments of his own citizens Let me, there
FORE simply state, that accept with the highest
qualification, and with the most cordial thanks.
the invitation of the-I will not call it Queen,
but Metropolis of the West do not interfere
with the private affairs of any people. If there
is nation that likes Kings and Queens, let them
be blessed by it, But we in Hungary have suf-
fered SO much by these words that we do not
like them much. Laughter. Let me, there
fore, call it the Metropolis of the West, the
die of new world-of a new world which
will forever remain not only the ASYLUM of the
oppressed, but the home of men ready to be the
executive power of international law against
pirates, who of course must be doomed ty in.
ternationa law to be outlaws.
! But if there is no man, if there is no nation
to carry out effectively those international laws,
then of course the world that greet ocean of
despots, would be only free field for them to
oppress humanity. ! thank you for your con-
tributon to the treasury of freedom of the mil
lion. | know that you express the principles of
the Wet. You have acted as men of the West
are resolved to act Accept my thanks, | ct
me entreat you most humby to convey this my
answer to your kind invitation, that in every
case, whatever be the circumstances | will go
to Cincinnati very soon. The day cannot fix.
But the first day after my arrival at Washington,
| will know what time win have to stay there,
which will not be many days at the furthest
To go to Washington you know Of course, is n
duty of honor for me. | go on Monday, will
visit Philadelphia and Baltimore, and then 90
to Washington ] shall want some DAYS there,
as the public opinion of the United States pro-
nounced in such an open and decided manner, in
regard to certain principles highly beneficial for
| the calISp of freedom on the Fnroppan ronti
nent, and especially Hungary, as far as practica.
bic, to be carried out, want the ackhou ledge
ment of your government. Ii is also my duty
of honor to thank your Congress for the protec-
ton | received in my liberation from captivity,
rs well as for that welcome given me in the
name of your mighty nation II is also matter
of high importance to know upon what ground
in practical matters, the cause of my country
stands with your government. | mention these
things that you may know my reasons for not
going to Cincinnati without further DELAY
hope that your own kindness as well as that of
your fellow citizens will appr ciate these rea
sons. ofI am only alive, will n a fortnight be
in Cincinnati. The first day after nv arrival in
Washington, will write and let you know when
shall be so happy as TO be in your metropolis,
the cradle Of humanity. | cannot say more
You give mel high qualification by your principles
They were so eloquently EXPIRE -sed, that they
have taught me much, and opened wide field
of ideas, of which | will avail myself Nav
God bless you and your citizens for your kind.
ness.
The INVITATION FROM CONGRESS Mr.. vii.
liam Hunter chief clerk of the State Depart
ment, accompanied by Mr. Edward Curtis and
Simeon Draper, waited upon Governor Kossuth
LAT "a, dav b, II