Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-11-03
k0SSulll.

The Hungarian patriot left Marsciles
on tic 1st instant, in the L. S. steam irig-
ate Mississippi, and was expected to ar
rive at Southampton, England. about the
l2th. A large crowd assembled on the
shore to see the departure, but everything
passed off in perfect order lie Pexple
Of Marseilles says;
"At least four thousand persons collect
ed on the jetty and shore TO give last to-
ken of their sympathy 10 the illus;rious
exiles. A deputation Of bakers workmen
came to offer kossuth magnificent bo-
quet, and the manifestations OF Sunday and
Monday were renewed with still more en-
ergy and enthusiasm. The yards Of the
Mississippi were manned to acknowledge
the salutations and cheers of the democra-
cy of Marseilcs."
The letter addressed by Kossn,h on his
arrival at Marsciles, to the Project of the
Bouches-du-R Rhone, is as follows:
Mouasjcar le Prctert-Delivered from
my banishmen, to Kutahia by the generous
mediation of the Governments, friends of
humanity. have just arrived at Marscillcs
on board the Mississippi, sent expressly to
my aid by the Government of the United
States. i come to ask from the Govern
men, of the French Republic free passage
and protection to cross France, having the
intention to go directly to England. lam
accompanied by my wife and my three
children, whom desire to place for educa-
ton in London, before passing to the Uni
ted States to thank the people and Gov
ernment for the generous succor with
which they have been so good as to honor
my misfortune.
My secretary and his family, the tutor
of my children, two officers and domestic,
form my suite.
Iplace my demand. which rests purely
upon considerations of humanity, under
the protection of French honor and Of your
generous sentiments, NJ. lie Prefect, and ]
have the honor to assure you Of my most
distinguished consideration
l.. KOSSUTH.
On board of the steam frigate Of the Uni
ted States Ct America, Mississippi, in the
roads of Marsciles, September 9th, 1851
The following is the letter OF the Pre-
feet of the Bouches-du-Rhonc to the con
sui Of the United States. in answer to the
application of kossutl:
MARsErLEs, Sept. 81, 1851.
Monsiem le Coasu!:-I have the honor
to inform you that by telcgraphc dis
patch which have just received, the Min
lister of the Interior announces that the re-
quest made by Nj. Kossuth to pass through
France on his way TO England cannot be
granted. M. kossnth, whose passports
have not been viscd for France by the Min
lister of the French Republic at CONSTANT
nople, having been only allowed to land
at Marseilles III consequence Of the desire
expressed by him in the interest of the
health of his wife and children, must con
slider him as still on board the American
frgate Mississippi, and therefore make
known, nj. lie Consul through your medi-
alton, the decision taken by the Minister
Of the interior, relative 10 the demand which
he has begged me to present
Accept Monsieur lie Consul, the assu-
rance of my high consideration.
SULEAu, Project Of the Boucbes-du-
Rhonc.
The following address by Kossuth to
the people of Marscilles has been publish
ed in lie People news paper, of that city
TO THE DEMOCRACY OF FRANCE.
Citioens-Thc Government Of the
French Republic having refused me per
mission to pass through France, the people
Of Marscillcs, obcying the impulse Of one o
those generous instincts ofthe French heart
which are a source of the grandure of youl
nation, have honorcd me by manifestation
of its republican sentiments-a manifesto
ton honorable from its motives, peaceful
in its ardor, and majestic in its calmncss
like nature-that great image ofGod-be
fore a storm.
have heard my name mingled with the
song Of the 'Marseillaise,' and with the cry
of 'Vive la Republique! the only legal cry
in France, the only one the Legitimacy ol
which has been purchased by so much Of
the blood of the martyrs Of liberty.
1t is so natural to love liberty, it is such
a trihing thing to suffer for i'll 1t is almost
less than a simple duty. But there is a
glory in the idea of being identified with
the principle ofliberty in the opinion of the
French people.
have not coveted that glory; but ac-
ccpt it in order to merit it. accept it as
pledge Of sympathy; accept it as proof
of the fraternity of the French people for
all nations; accept it as the word Of saliva
ton for my dear country.
To you, Frcnchmen. Republicans, be
the honor Of that salvation! To us poor
Hungarians be it the duty to deserve il
We will deserve it.
My nation will comprehend the appeal
of your fraternity; it will be proud Of it,
and will respond to it bravely, as ought to
be done by people considering it an hon
or to be called brothers by the French pco-
pie. That is the only acknowledgment
which is worthy Of the people Of Mar
seilles, and worthy of the manifestation
with which it has been pleased to honor,not
me, but my nation, and the past less than
he future.
Allow me not to dwell longer on the re-
fusal Of the Government Of the French Re.
public to accord me passage through It's
territory. ! know well that the French
people are not responsible for its acts.
know that the executive powerls delegated,
but that the honor Of the French nation is
not!
will moi think more of that refusal, and
| wish that humanity may not bear it in
mind, if by chance they who have been
exiled already, and who have forgotten
it, as it appears should again be placed in
a similar position.
Last evening. one of our brethren, a
Marseilles workman-I know his name
and will not forget tin spite Of the cold,
swan to the American figate to press my
hand. l took his hand with pity, with e.
motion, and rcproachcd him with his rash
ness. "What could | doi" said he: was