Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-12

Hungary might be struck from the roll of liv
ing nations. They then hoped. by the power
Of the bayonet. and if necessary, by the arms
of Russia to erect a united and consolidated
empire, like the Russian, of sixteen various
nations; they hope to realized their long -concei
we'd purpose of making themselves an absolute
power.
Never were SO many hellish arts used against
nation before. Not suspecting counter-rev-
olution or an attack, we were not prepared to
defend ourselves, when suddenly we were SUR
prised by danger. The perfdious Hapsburgs,.
destitute of all shame. and rejoicing in the an
ticlpation Of an easy victory, hesitated moi. to
disclose before the civilized world their horri-
BILE plans-to subjugate US by the force of arms
to excite hatred Of race, to call in the aid ofrob
bers, incendiaries, aud reckless insurgents.
At this crisis Of great danger, when many Of
- emcn even were ready "a yield them
selves to this decree of destruction, stood
among those who called the nation to arms
And, confiding in just God, We cursed the
towards who were preparing to abandon their
native land to submit to awicked despotism, and
to purchase miserable existence by sacrifc-
ing liberty. l called the nation to arms in self
defense. acted not with blind presumption;
and emotions of despair found no place in my
breast-for he who despairs is not fit to guide
people. estimated the valor and power of
my country and on the verge of fearful strug-
gle had faith to promise victory, if Hungary
would remain true to herself. and fortify her
breast with the impulsive fire Of strong
will.
To sustain the stern resolution to combat such
an enemy, We were supported, first, above ev-
cry thing, by our unshaken confidence in God,
whose ways are past finding out. but who sup
ports the right and blesses the cause of an hon
est people fighting for freedom; secondly, by
love of country and the holy desire of liberty
which makes the child giant, and increases
the streangth of the viliant; and thirdly, by
your example, noble Americans-you, the cho-
sen nation of the god Of Liberty! My country
men-a relgious,a God d-vcnetrating people-in
whose hearts burned the all powerful feeling Of
patriotism, were inspired by the influence Of
your sublime example.
Free citizens of America! from your history,
as from the star of hope in midnight gloom.
we drew our confidence and resolution in the
doubtful days of severe trial. Accept, in the
name Of my countrymen, this declaration as a
tribute Of gratitude. And you excellent peo-
Pile, who were worthy to be chosen by the Al
mighty as an example to show the world how
to deserve freedom how to win it, and how to
| IL Al. Al.
though weaker and less fortunate than you
through the decaying influences of the old Eu
ropean society ARE not unworthy to be your imi
tatora. and that you would be pAaaaadto ses
the stars Of your glorious flag emblazon th'
double cross of the Hungarian coat-of-arms.-
When despotism hurled defiance at us, and be
gan the bloody war; your inspiring example
upheaved the nation as one man, and legon
with all the means of war, appeared to ris'
from nothing, as the tender grass shoots up af
, ter spring showers.
Though we were inferior in numbers to tn
enemy, and could not compare with their wei
trained forces--though our arms were shorte
supplied the want of numbers by their indom
table bravery, and heightened their weapon
= by step further in advance
The world knows how bravely the Hunga
y rians fought. And it is not for me, who wa
u identified with the war-who, obeying tn
u wishes OF the nation, stood faithfully at tn
h I'm of government to extol the heroic deeds c
! my countrynen. I may mention, however
y that, while every day it became more evden
" hat the heart of Europe beat to the pulsation
: Of the Hungarian struggle, we maintained th
C conflict alone cut off from the world and all e,
IL ternal aid, till year ago we laid the haught
y power of that tyrant house of Hapshurg in th
e dust; and had it not been for the intention;
e and tratorous disregard of my commands b
q one of our leaders, who afterward shameful
p betrayed the country, not only would the in
ID perial family have been driven from Vienn
u but the entire Austrian nation would have bee
D. liberated; and though by such treason this ba'
% family saved themselves from destruction, the
he were so far humbled in March, lS49, that, n
II knowing how to be just, they implored foreie
aid, and threw themselves at the feet of Il
sc Car.
r The Emperor hoped that the Hungarian pc
L. pie could be terrified by his threatnings, al
L. would prefer slvavery to death; but he was d
a. cevcd He sold his own liberty to Russia
y aid to enslave his people. The choice of
NJ, l6wardls to purchse miserable ephemeral e
n, istence, even though at the cost of his hon
in and independence
be The Austrians fought against us not on
at with arms and by the aid of traitors. but wi
ne studied and unceasing slander. They nev
IT, ceased to impeach our motives and falsify O
~ conduct and vaunt the pretended justice
an their own cause before the judgement seat
public opinion. Efforts were constantly ma
a. to weaken, among the people Of Hungary, a
ng among the nations of the world that sympat
n and force which spring from righteous eau
~o Free citizens OF North America! you hs
IL given. in spite of these ISLANDERS, the full
~, sympathy for my country. We had no opp
ls1 tunity to explain to you our motives and CT
ne duct and refute the libels against us; but
ad said-and how truly your noble and magma
an nous couduct shows it!--that such nat
III knows how to defend just and holy eau
W. and will give its sympathy; and this convict
Ain inspired US with more confidence. Oh that
&C. had been a neighboring nation! The
to World would now be free, and would not h
gas to endure again those terrible commissions