The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-07
Honors 10 Kossuth NJ Staten Islsnd.

We find in the Baltimore Sun of yesterday the follow
ing mention OF the reception OF Kossu,h Staten Island
before the Humboldt had reached the city We copy
from dispatches from New York under date OF the 5h
Kossuh has been occupied during the entire OF last
night in delivering speeches and receiving the visits OF
the people about this CITY, An address TO The noble chei
delivered by Major Haeadon in which the speaker
took strong ground IN favor OF non-intervention.
Kossuth replied as follows I" To you, sir, have but
simply return my thanks and, through you, TO those
who pleased to send you on so peasan, mission.
have simply TO return thanks, because you have anci-
paed all those feelings which II would have been my
task TO endeavor to have the people OF the United States
entertain.
ali The sentiments you express are those Of your peo
pie have nothing 10 ask Then will have almost TO
thank you for the realization OF those sentiments The
reception have already experienced relieves me OF much
anxiety II the doctrine OF Intervention is under
stood you state it, then The generous and efficient aid
OF the United States for my counirys suffering ndepend
ence Is secured.
ave will have fair play in the struggle which we have
yet 10 fight, and that is all the people OF Hungary want
know your history To be sure there is much likeness
in past struggle and your glorious effort Tor ndepcnd
ence bu, there also great difference That difference
is that, in the stirring period OF your revolution, you met
friends, but Hungary did not you met with fleets, aux
y Gop as ana ar e1e aone We
abandoned by the whole world. But what TO our past
wanting we may yet see bestowed upon our future.
There will be occasion and opportunity for il, be-
cause feel confident that los, battle, lost
pagn. does not overthrow people, but often stimulates
Them TO greater action and strong in the hope that,
Hungary will yet be free. will cling TO my motto,
(which received from laborer OF Marseilles) There
is no difficulty to him who wills In respect TO your
rendered guard of honor, will not reques, IT, will
decline it, | feel honored by every mark OF attention,
by every token Of kindness from the American people
(" In conclusion them permit me 10 say, accept my best
wishes for your coupys glory and your personal hap
piDess."
Kossu,h was again addressed this morning by Dr.
sbousen in behalf Of the adopted citizens Of the
United States. TO which be appropriately replied in Ger
man.
The reception Of Kossoth in this city will take place
to morrow, when be will deliver his grea, speech.
ANOTHER SPEECH FROM kossUTH.-1be following is a
synopsis Of the speech delivered by kossuh this after
noon on Staten Island, in reply to address delivered
by r. A. Locke, esq lie occupied about hour in its
delivery very large concourse OF persons in al
tendance. and great enthusiasm manifested the
sion file was heard throughout with marked attention.
and welcomed with shouts Of applause.
Kossuih commenced by referring to the difficulty he
language moi his He hoped, therefore. thu, few
wafmy told words would be more Acceptable than an
elaborate speech lie returned his sincere thanks for the
generous welcome given him The hopes of liberty Tor
the oppressed of Hungary always actuaied him. and he
us,sd that liberty from glorious America would 90 forth
and achieve in time, the liberty Of the world.
That spirit inspiring power 10 deeds but ii con
attues in itself no deed-for those who would be ree
besides being inspired. must also strike the blow He
believed the people OF the United States would readily
mpart their friendly sympathy 10 Europe, in her
crisis The independence OF Hungary would not only
ence of the whole European continent His desire
see respected the solemn right OF any nation to dis
pose of her own destiny as she might see H.
He was not here to mix with the internal affairs OF
America These concern her alone. He came here TO
ia,ercede in the name Of Hungary for the glorious and