The New York herald., 1851-12-08

The advent o. the great Hungarian exile ID ne
United States has been signalissd BY reception
of unusual magnifcenoe. 1t has been marked with
An extrxordins y manifestation Of popular enthu-
siasm. Il was . popular celebration in honor Of
tho greatest living hero Of European republication
-ajubilse, the Intelligence Of which viii meet with
an electrical response throughout the country. As
an expression of American sympathy with the man
and his cause, its influence will be coextensive with
the boundaries Of civilization. 1t will revive the
apprehensons of the despots and restore the hopes
of the people. But as q mere pageant the vision
has passed away, with its vast procession, its
mighty multitude, It's wild enthusiasm !; and its
effect as nine days wo der will be indefinite and
unsubstantial, no xever lasting the impression, or
however wide the range of its influence, without
further and positive action.
But the day was not without its objects for
the arrival Of Kossuth in New York is identified
with developements of q scheme of European
revolution of the most startling and TO m dable
character. The external sasurnala of Saturday,
with all its imposing psgeantry, was an idle
affair of empty display, disconnected from the
address of the great Magya-. On the other
hand, the address imparts air of absolute
sublimity and Of imposing solepnity to the sele-
bration. 1t becomes an aTairSof deep import,
Of pith, and substance in oonnection with the po-
licy proposed to the United States in view of the
impending revulsion in Europe
We republish, for the largest edifcation of our
readers, the whole of Saturdays proceedings, in
our columns this morning. And We call their at
ention particularly to this address of Kossuth and
the plain propositions of action which submitted
as the duty of the American government and peo-
pie The exceeding brilliancy Of the style of this
address, the rich and oriental drapery with which
it is clothed the fervent patriotism with which it
glows, the earnest devotion to the principles of
liberty which it vivdly portrsys will cause it to
be read with an increased admiration of the won
derful powers Of the orator. 1t is an Illisd in
action. But it is not the silly display of idle
vanity, nor the empty admiration of the multi
tude, that brings Kessush to our shores. His
mission is action, and his speeches are always
directed to the paramount object of the liberation
of Hungary aad of Europe. He has this mission to
fulfill and he enters upon it at once, With the ardor
and the frankness of an enthusiast. He proposes
20 half way measures. He is eloquent, and poeti-
cal but he is also plain and practical, and looks to
practical means for great practical results In this
view there is Napoleonic directness in hi, speech
of Saturday last, which admits of no misnter-
also very clear, very emph,.ic, and lays down
a plan of cooperation in behalf of Hungary
upon the largest and most liberal scale. 1t will
meet with hearty response by large proportion
of the enthusiastic young men of the United States;
it will be warmly approved by the ass of our TO
reign population; but the conservative portion of
our citizens, constituting, also. q very large and
inaue ntal class, will shrink from it with alarm.
1t will startle the government at Washington,
scarcely less than the Emperor Of Austria, But
while this plan of actien laid down for the United
States will unquestionably create general sensa-
ton, we may divine the best means the best way
for bringi e the scheme ioto practical effect.
Russian non-intervention was the Fo icy Of Kos
futh in England. 1t was anticipated tha. such
would be his policy here. But as he and the cause
Of Hungary have received q warmer sympathy
from the American people, ss he feels himself and
his mission more intimately blended with our free
institutions, he defines . broader field of positive
action for our people and our government. His
policy in and for the United States may be reduced
to the following points,
l. In our domestic politics he will observe the
doctrine Of non-intervention.
2 Every people have the right to dispose of their
own domestic concerns, and the Csar must be taught
10 resi- cot Ills prlnc1ple.
3 Within the sphere of our laws he desires our
financial, political, and material aid in behalf of
the freedom and independence of Hungary.
T. He desires the Independence of Hungary, -
she stands, to be recognized by the Uaited States
These simple propositions cover the whole ground.
With q promptitude, frsnkness, and clearness,
which do him infinite credit, the illustrisus exile
advances them. They are certainly all that could
be desired in behalf Of Hungarian independe noe.
kossuth appeals to the liberality Of Fran,e in
giving to the American cause. in the Revolution Of
l716, Lafayette, and armies, and fleets, aud
millions of money, as q fitting example for
our emu alton in behalf Of Hungary. The plea
is to the point, but the two cases are widely diff
ferent Our position TO and commercial relations
with the States Of Europe are such that our sym
pathies and our policy cannot always 60 hand In
hand. Our synpathies are with the people OF
Europe; but our treaties are with the existing
governments We owe our obligations to repab-
lican principles, and TO humanity; but something is
also due TO the obligations Of law and treaty stipu-
lations.
| We apprebend that Kossuth, borne away by the
eothusiasm Of his rece ption, has given il intere
tstion too liberal and too sweeping TO be consistent
either with national policy International justice.
He proposes that we raise eeets and armies, money
and munit ons Of war; after acknowledging the In.
dependence Of Hungary, and despatch them 10 the
| Adriatic to make the recognition good The
adoption of thi scheme Of active Intervention would
instantly involve the necessity Of with all the
powers OF the continent, excepting, probably,
| France II would thus become our duty to equip
| an expedition Of flibssteroes on the most tremen-
dous scale Netting short of the entire resources
Of this vast empire, our fleets, men, munitions Of
war, and money, would avail in beating ba,k from
bariaAs sf Russia. Sush a fhbusteo expedient for
the propagation Of ofrepublican principles completely
eclipses the propagandsm of the FIRST French re.
volution. The scheme st glance is subime and