The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-11-13
KOSSUTH.

Intelligence reached Southampton on Thurs
| day morning, by the Indus, that Kossuth haC
left Gibraltar in the Madrid, and great excite
ment prevailed in consequence The Mayor
summoned the members of the Town Council
to meet him in their robes at the Town Hall to
receive their guest The Madrid was signaled
at o'clock, p NJ The Mayor Immediately
proceeded to the steamer, stepped on board,
and was introduced to Kossuth by Capt Weeks,
of the Madrid-the Hungarian's suite standing
around, deeply affected. Madame Kossuth was
then introduced to the Mayor, but she was un-
able to speak, being so deeply affected Kos
suth's children were then presented to the
Mayor Kossuth himself was deeply affected
during the Interview and could scarcely utter
a word. The Mayor informed Kossuth of the
reception he would meet with, of the deep SYM
patty which thousands of people in that
country felt for him, and the gratitude and
pleasure which all would experience at his safe
arrival in England
As the vessel entered the docks the crowds at
the pier-heads cheered loudly and NJ Kossuth,
with uncovered head, bowed in acknowledgment
There were perhaps 800 or 1000 persons sta
toned at these points but opposite the moOring-
ground of the Madrid the whole quay wall was
thronged, and some 1000 or 5000 persons were
collected there, foremost among whom were the
refugees As the vessel was proceeding to her
moorings. boat in which were Mr. Croskey,
the American Consul, M. Pulsky and Madame
Pulsky boarded her The meeting between the
latter and the Kossuth family was very warm
and very tender NJ Kossuth pressed Madame
Pulsky to his heart, while his eyes filled with
tears, which slowly rolled down his cheeks. NJ
Pulsky saluted Madame KOssuth most warmly,
and she and Madame Pulsky flew into each
others arms kissed each other, and wept in
turns. M. Pulsky, too, was deeply affected
The children were then embraced, and gen
eral shaking Of hands took place. This little
scene touched all the bystanders, but the enthu-
sasm on the shore as the Madrid came along
side. and the exiies beheld Kossuth, was ire
mendous, and in their anxiety they nearly
pushed each other into the water Repeated
rounds of cheering broke from the crowd mingled
with the Hungarian "Hurrahs, y and wild shouts
of Ellen Kossuthl' Handkerchief
red and every color--were waved 10 perfect
cloud, and it seemed m If the band of his CON-
patriots would carry off their chief bodily.
After some delay, the vessel got alongside !;
NJ. Kossuth and his family babe adieu 10 Mr.
Weeks. the master, and assembled the ladder to
the shore where they were surrounded and
greeted in the most energetic and excited man.
ner by their friends. They then got into the
Mayors carriage, which was preceded by
band of music, the English and American en-
sign. and was decorated with the Hungarian
tri.color, towards the town. Two or three pri-
vate carriages attended the procession, and
some halEdo4en of hackney coaches, but
large number of persons followed on foot. The
procession moved down by the shore, up the
High street to the Mayors coach-factory. The
windows were full Of people, most Of whom
cheered or waved their handkerchiefs the Joy
bells rang from all the steeples, and as NJ
Kossuth. bare-headed, stood bowling at the back
of the open carriage, his hands were repeatedly
seized and pressed by his countrymen, whose
example was at last followed by our own On
alighting at the Mayors establishment, the
cate was closed against the crowd, but they were
soon grati6ed by the sight Of M. Kossuth in the
balcony, and received him very warmly. After
a few words from the Mayor NJ Kossuth pro-
ceeded to speak. His voice is clear and distinct
but rather deep and monotonous, like that OF
man who has used it up in public speaking
His uttersnce is energetic, his accent wonder.
fully good. but he seems sometimes embarrassed
with too much words, sometimes at loss Tor
any suitable 10 express his precise ideas.
KossUTHs RECEPTION AND SPEECH,
M. Kossuth addressed the assembled crowd,
! in reply to the Mayors remarks as iollows;