Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-12-18
KossutI, ia Asncrica.

kOssgsssl Tia America.
The illustrious champaion Unpopular rights
is among US at last, On Friday the citizens
of Staten Island, with pFomptitude that must
surprised him, m,commenccd their greetings
long before daylight and keptthem up through
out the day. With less regard to his COM
fort than would have seemed more proper,
their attentions were heaped upon him in great
abundance He made one speech besides
sundry brief replies to address of congratula-
ton and of welcome All these eyince, in a
marked degree, his peculiar and very great
ability. He speaks precisely the thing which
the occasion requires with marvellous tact
and accuracy of perception. and in strikingly
exact and appropriate words. His speech in
reply to Mr.. LOCKE, related almost entirely
to himself, aud formed an admirable int-oduc-
ton to the American public. The calumnies
which have been heaped upon him here, were
resented with effect and without anger The
greatness Of the cause in which he is engaged,
overbears, il his mind, all personal consider
ations. ~
This absorbing devotion to their country,
is noticeable trait in all the Hungarians.-
Their thoughts seem TO be constantly there,
all their hopes, al their feelings turn upon
the condition and the fate of their county,
For themselves, apart from that,-aGd for the
hospitabie attentions they receive hcre,-they
care but little, except as they bear upon that
great cause. We heard one of the foremost
amongst them on Friday, replying to one of
our German citizens, who was speaking in
glowing terms Of America, say in an earnest,
half sad tone,-"It is glorious country,-
bat it is not oars. 1t is free, great and happy
but it is not home for US. We want Hun
gary to be as free as the United States. We
ask the people here,-Eot to help Us, for we
can help ourselves but TO keep foreign pow
ers from crushing US whenever we try to live -
The same feeling may be traced through all
kossUTH's 5 speeches. Supreme devotion to
his native land,-a burning desire to promote
her weltare,-to her freedom, breathe through
every sentence that he speaks.
KossUTH's personal appearance is much
nobler than the descriptions given had led us
to suppose He is not tall, but robust, with
a calm, clear, and somewhat ahstracted coun-
tenance,-6ne, mild eyes, a high forehead,
small hands, not heavy beard, and great Dig
nifty and ease of manner. He speaks Eng
lish with less volublity than we had expec-
ted, but with great strength. His manner in
speaking is superb. Every gesture is grace
ful and efiectlye,-hs voice is sweet and
strong,-there is no monotony in manner or
In matter. He speaks with great power and
with perfect grace. His whole soul is in his
cause,--and he therefore eAerts commanding
effect.
Frankness, as dearly as genius, make his
character. He has come hther upon mis-
sion: he will pursue it zealously and with the
most open plainness ofpurpose and of speech.
! lie has come to tellthe American people that
their position should not be one of isolation
that they ought not to be selfshly content
with being free themseves-that they are
bound by powerful ties to all other nations,
that they are profoundly interested in the
struggles ofthe people Of Europe for their free
dom and their rights. He comes to plead the
the great cause of the Sovereignty of every
nation over its own affairs, and TO show the
American people that they cannot be in
different to any case in which this NAV be
crushed by foreign power, even if it should
occur in the heart of Europe.
He will be heard, and what he says will
command attention. We believe it will not
be without effect, and that he will arouse in
to life and activity, popular feeling, which
will influence the foreign policy of this coun-
try for years to come. We hope that i. will
with other agencies, make the influence of
this Republic upon the current history of the
World, what the greatness, and the freedom
Of our country should entitle it to IN. Y.
Weekly Times.
BGge The Lancaster Whig, states that
an infant child Of Mr. Wm. II. Miller,
recently died in that place in consequence
of having been forced to swallow pins and
needles by its nurse, girl Of IA years of