The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-18

WASHINGTON IL. u, Oct III, 1901
To ne Ediioys Of he Pubic Press IN The United States
GEsrLrMEs In the month Of February last, Governor
L. Ulhsxi, late of Hungary. sent proclamation OF
the Hungarian leader Louis Kossuih addressed to the
people Of these United Staiss requesting The
be published and to depose its original written
in the Magyar language, in the archives OF Congress.
When that valuable document came to my hanas'
negotiation was pending having for It's object ne
ton Of kossuth from the Turkish custody inns con-
sideraton induced me 10 consult conhden'ialy WIN
number OF distinguished citizens occupying hgh and
exalted stations, whom new 10 be the truest ana warm
est friends of the Hungarian cause and It's great leader
and finding that each OF them concurred with me IN
the opinion that the publication OF that document at that
time might have defeated The object OF the negotiation.
informed Governor Ujhazi OF il; whereupon he
thorzed me retain in possession its original until
il could be safely published.
This time has arrived. The great Hungarian
leader being already under the protection OF the stars and
stripes. and approaching these hospable Shores there
necessity OF withholding it longer from the public
eye.
Having Get forth the foregoing explanation OF rea-
sons why the proclamation referred to was not laid
before the people OF these United States 10 whom
il is addressed. respectfully beg for ii the beraly OF
your columns.
The original Of the proclamation will remain in my
possession until the session of Congress, when it
will DO respectfully deposited within the hands of the
representatives of the people
have the honor remain. with great respect, your
obsdient fellow-citizen and servant
lTanslationl
Addrsas Of Kosswh to the People Of the United States Of
North america
Two years ago. by Gods providence |, who would be
only humble citizen held in my hands the destiny of
the reignng house OF Austria
Had been ambitious, or had believed that this
treacherous family basely wicked, they after
wards proved themselves to be. the toering pillars of
their throne would have fallen at my command, and
buried the crowned traitors beneath their ruins, would
have scattered them like dust before tempest, home
less exles bearing nothing but the remembrance of their
perdy. and that royalty which they ought have lost
through their own wickedness.
however, did take advantage OF these favorable
circumstance though the entire freedom of my dear ma
tive land was the only wish Of my heart. My requests
Of that moderate nature which, in the condition of
Hungary and Europe, seemed best fitted for my country
men asked Of the King not the complete independence
Of my beloved counhy-not any rights or priv
leges--but simply these three things:
First That the inalienabe rights sanctioned by thou
sand years, and by the constitution of my fatherland
should be guaranteed by national and responsible ad
ministration.
Second That every nhabiiant OF my country, without
regarding language religion should be free and equal
before the hw-all classes having the privileges
and protection from the law.
Third That al the people OF the Austrian empire that
acknowledged the same person as Emperor whom we
Hunsarans recognized King. and the law Of
ceson. should have restored their ancient constitutional
rights Of which they had been unusy despoled, modi
fed to sui, their and the spirit Of the age.
The first demand WAS not for any grant
sion, but simply fresh guarantee. In the arrangement
made with ancestors when, by their free will, they
elevated the house Of Hapsburg to the throne. conii-
ton was made that the King should preserve the indie
pendsnes and constitution of the country. This nde-
pendencs and this constitution the very vitality Of
national bling During three centuries twelve Kings
OF the house Of Hapsbug had sworn in the presence OF
the eternal God before ascending the throne that they
would preserve Independence and the constitution
and their lives is but history Of perpetual and accursed
perjury. Yet such conduct did not weaken fidelity.
No nation manifested more fahfulness to their
rulers And though we poor Hunyarians made endless
sacrifices often at the expense OF our national welfare
though these Kings times OF peace drew their support
from us, And in tmes OF danger relied upon the
unconquerable strength OF our army-though we ever
trusted in their words-they deceived thousand times.
and made condition
While other nations able apply all their
gies promote the general welfare and to develop their
OF happiness had to stand guard like the
wachmen mentioned in Scripture. for three centuries.
prevent neacherous Kings from destroying entirely
the foundation OF national exstenceour constitu-
ton and independence.
|, ~ the representative OF my countrymen. asked
nothing more than constitutional ministry, whose re-
sponsibty would prevent the King from violating his
oath
The second demand was still less for any political right,
We asked for nothing than reform in the internal
administration OF the Statea simple act OF justice which
the aristoeracy owed the people. And in this how much
the King would have gained The strength OF his throne
would hsve been increased tenfod by thus winning the
affections OF his faithful people.
The third demand prompted by humanity and fra
ernal feeling Il the proper and holy mission Of our
nation. the oldest member Of the empire and possess
ing constitutional form Of government raise its voice
in behalf Of those sister nations under the ruler and
who were united to by many ties OF relationship
Lovers OF freedom would liberty for ourselves
alone; would not boast OF privileges that others did
not enjoy bat desired be free, fellowship with free
nations around us Fhs motive inspired by the con
victon thai two crowns-a constitutional and despotc
csown--could not be worn by the same head-no
than two opposing dispositions harmonic in the
same breast, that be good and evil at the
same time.
The King and royal family granted these requests ap
pealinG to the sancty Of their oaths guarantee OF
their fulhmsn,; and l. weak in myself, but strong
through the confidence OF my counirymen and the
bic sympathy OF the Austrian people. proclaimed every
whers sm'dat the raging OF revolution that 'he
house oil Austria should stand for by the blessing OF the
Almighty had begun to in the right direction and
would be Just to s people" 1t Stood and s,ood too a,
time when whatever might have been the fa,e of Hun