New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-11
Kossulh at the Irving House.

Yesterday morning, at about 10 o'clock, a
rest number OF persons presented themselves at the
Irving House for the purpose of being introduced to
Kossuth. II appeared that he was ungell, and con-
Kauenty no persons were introduced to him pri-
,aely bu, he signfed his intention TO receive such
dsputsiiOns as had been appointed to address him
during the day.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL MINISTER'S ADDRESS.
At 10. o'clock upward OF one hundred of the Min
aers of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New
York Brooklyn, WilamsDurgh and New-Jersey ap-
ptared to present an Address to Kossuth.
This course was decided upon at the weekly meet.
ing Of the Nsw-York Clergy, held on Saturday last,
stwhich Committee was appointed to prepare an
address, and Dr. Bangs was selected as the orator,
on the occasion Of Its presentation.
There were present, during the presentation Rev.
Mr.. Matthias, Chairman OF The Committee, DIR. Ken
ledy and Rev. MI. Fitch, who were appointed to act
with him.
The New-Yoik Clergy were represented by Rev.
Mr. Brown, Of John.st., DR.. Floy, of Madison-st.
Rev: Mr.. Jessop, Of Forsyth ct; Dr. Mitchell, OF
Mr.. stopford, Willett.st Rev. Mr.. Perry, Mariners
Church Rev. Mr.. Grswold Of Ninth ST. DIR. Peck
Editor Of The Methodist Episcopal Church Advocate;
Rev. Mr.. Hagany, of hester-st Revs. J. w. Ma
comber, ]. Headstfom aud others. The City of
Brooklyn was represented by Rows. Aessrs. Curry,
Seney, Law, Smith, J. Crawford Gllbctt, Henson
and others. The City OF Wililams2irsn was repre-,
knied BY Revs. Messrs. Iiustod, lloyt Creagh and
others And New-Jersey was Ieprese nted by Revs.
Dr. McCln,on and Messrs Wakeley, ellison, Dunu,
Robertson. Vansant CoTbeu and OItogers.
On the Introduction of kOssuth, who appeared
very feeble and troubled with indisp0slIion, Rev.
Dr.. Bangs presented himself, and holding IN his
hands an address, said
INDUSTRIOUS SIR | address you in the name Of
The ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church of
Kew.Yoik, Brooklyn Williamsburg, New-Jersey,
and theiT vcinlties You have already teen welcomed
10 our shores by the citizens OF New York and no"
We come 10 welcome YOU, and 10 express oar pleas
vre At your release from captivity, and especially
RON the hands OF your enemies lie then intro
tucsd Rev. John Matthias President of the Associa-
son who addressed him as follows:
ILLvsrRous SIR: | address YOU in the name of
The ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church IN
,he cities OF New-Hork, BROOKLYN, and Williams
eursh, and vicinity. You have been already vel
coined TO our shores by our ieloTcltlZeRS, with an
shhusiasiic admiration for your person aud brilliant
achievements, IN which We fully participate. We
mare IN your sympathy for your SuferingS as cap
I'VE, anu IN their universal JOY and gratitude at be-
hoiuing your liberation ano escape from the pursuit
olyoar enemies. But we wish, especially, 10 address
you Christian ministers prompted. as we humbly
uuse That religion which has Us seat IN the heart,
ana that moves and sanctihes the affections, 30
eyngfs'uale you on your adherence to that stern
religious principle which led You Indignantly to
reject the tempting offer of the MuSsulman He Of
Tered you the liberty and protection which YOU had
n6 rom your own country To md IN his, upon con-
ohon that you should renOunce your Christianity
VI embrace the Mahomedan falth. Wnile some of
Jour fellow exiles accepted the boon on such terms,
cl sir, molly replied that you would prefer death
@ne sbjuration Of your faith. This heroic prefer"
sies Of christianity 10 Mahomnedansm this delb-
vac choice OF Imprisonment before apnStacy. ex'
volts principle of Christianity which was Illus
sx'ed BY its divine tounter himself and by
u immediate followers, and which, after CEN
ures> OF debasement and delinquency, was
nswed by by Luther and his eoaojutorS, when
eg planted in Germany the tree Of Ieiorna
mas where 1t grew and fouriShed, spreading Its
Ssn.aes Into hungary and other countries. cay
10. fkAtw - - Nkrfafr
YEA the sight of prison as the alternative OF the
SeHance OF the tempting bait, has endesred you
vuhesfts, and won for you glory almost equal
". MA which surrounds the memory Of the martyrs
~ nNe perceived, also, with Joy and gratitude,
c cs ali your speeches you have acknowledged
~, me source OF all good and have invoked his
s,s Sehaa OF yourself your fellow exiles and your
tive - eoantymen. Nor have we been inatten-
CA.s Ssne Struggles OF the little groups OF praying
ys ~ s among your native brethren for tue revi
ana !" pure ana undecided religion throughout the
naese things are plain indications 10 us that Cd
tns, aeI or later, appear IN behalf OF your down
nsss brethren will break the yoke Of their OPP
yoS NJ, and finally set the csp,ives free. Aud may
en- hr, VIC sir, not only live 10 see this happy
efn w also De made an instrument, in the hands
comrs yod! VINO rules in the armies OF heaven, and
h. .taas among the inhabitants of the earth OF
a. sSSS, 20 and fual achievement
hmsI ,sss.y, permit us to present to YOU our fra
al W. ssnds and our feryent prayer for your own
''un'ry's peace and prosperity.
n REPLY OF u. k0SSUTH.
s,ns - sehuinents which have Just heard would
srs,S w ous have already addressed several large
r..mshes, and my body is so weak and nv chest so
70 s,sss oppressed, that IL Is entirely impossible
hssss should go on speaking. could no, De
IL scarcely could | speak worse in my life.
a5s,SssAs OF inspiration are suffering weakness
In,.sh,,s s1em my strength is weakened very much.
, a. WI ALLOW me 60 give written answer to your
he sea,,, you give me a copy, so that | may know
ne @''enss IN "'hlch you are pleases 10 address
ku,.h,s s.on 10 the circumstance that happened at
10 may, mere rs no need TO speak Of It. There is
pus religion, and
pcJo, s at. BANGS un,erposng) But begging your
ot interrupling you. viii yoa please tell us
'Isi being made "oiu VI su'h I'LL
whs, inIossvrn 1t is fact. take no Ineri, for
-sbs,i.ooid Every honest man would do the s,'ne
cot t,S. not worthy beirg mentioned Il man De
wousn5 faithful TO his God. and 70 his Religion,
hsys ~, e DC faithful 10 his country CApolau Sc
ways acknowledged and viii ever ackpow.