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

the affectionate symFathy OF tne~
nations who had fought against us They N1d |
aided the wife of the much slandered Govern
or of Hungary.
Although the sympathy Of the world often
depends upon the result of actions, and the sue
cessful are applauded, still Hungary by her no.
bic bearing and trials has drawn the attention
of the world. The sympathy which she has
excited in both worlds, and the laundering
curse which the lips of millions have pronoun-
ced against her destroyers, announce like the
roaring of the wind before the storm the com
ing retribution of Heaven
Among the nations of the world there are
two which demand our gratitude and affection
England, no less powerful than she is free and
glorious supported us by her sympathy. and by
the approving voice of her noblest sons and
the millions of her people. And that chosen
land of freedom beyond the ocean--the allpow-
liberal Government-inspired us with hope.
anG gave us courage by their deep interest in
our cause and sutlerings, and by their condem.
nation of our executioners.
The President of the United States. whom
the confidence of a free people had elevated to
the loftiest station in the world in his Message
to Congress announced that the American Gov
ernment would have been the first to recognize
the independence of Hungary, And the Sen
ators and Representatives in Congress marked
the des,royers Of my country's liberty with the
stigma of ignominy, end expressed, with in
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of Austria, and their wish to break the dip'o.
matte intercourse with such Government -
They summoned their despots before the iudg-
mcnt scat of humanity; they proclaimed that
the world would condem them; they declared
that Austria and Russia had been unjust; ty.
ranical and deserved to be reprobated by man
kind, while Hungary was worthy Of univaroa
sympathyi
The Hungarians, more fortunate than J. VIII,
were able to reach the shores of the New Worl,
were received by the people and government o
the United States in the most generous manne
yes, like brothers. With one hand they burl
ed anathemas at the despots, and with the 9th
cr welcomed the humble exles to partaks O
that glorious American liberty more to be val
{ ucd than the glitter of crowns. Our hearts ar
0 filed with emotions to see how this great ma
: tion extends its sympathy and aid to ever
= Hungarian who is so fortunate to arrive i
S America The sympathetic declaration of sue
2 people, under such circumstances, with sim
t liar sentiments in England, is not mere sig
It which the wind blows away, but is prophet
n of tie future. What blessed sight to see whol
e nations actuatcd by such sentiments
IS Free citizens of America! you inspired m
l. countryman to noble deeds; your approval in
= parted confidence; your sympathy consoled
d adversely, gave ray of hope for the future, ,an
D. enabled us to bear the weight of our heay
" burden; your fellow feeling willsustan us ii
IS we realize the hope, the faith chat Hunga
u is not lost forever" Accept, in the name
r. my countryman, the acknowledgements of o
a. warmest gratitude and our highest respect.
ne /, who know Hungary well, firmly belle
id she is not lost and the inteli gent citizens
ly America have decided, not only with imp'
he sive kindness, but with reason and policy,
ia favor the unfortunate but not subjuga,ed Hu
i, gary. The sound of that encouraging voice
in not like "A funeral dirge, but as the shrill tru
=, pet that will call the world to judgement.
.. Who does not see that Austria, even in
,s victory has given herselfa mortal wound? /
.v weakness is betrayed. The world no lonl
~ believes that Europe needs the preservation
-. a decaying empire, 1t is evident that its cz
"a tence is a curse to mankind; it can never p
cd mote the welfare of society. The magic Of
;o a f,v, al
mo can deceive no longer. Among an
-, this empire--not excepting the hereditary Sta
-therais none that does not despise the rel
we ing fay of Hapsbarg. This power haa
or moral ground of support; its vain dreams q
a. united empre-for which it has committed
most unheard- of crmcs--are proved to be n
. rawlings at which the world laughs. No
loves or respects it; and when it falls no
tear of regret viii! follow it to the grave. A
'' fall it surely will. The moment Russia vi
draws her support, the decaycd ediiice '
1 crumbe to dust. a shot fred by an Engl
~" or by an American vessel from the Adri
en' would be like the trumpet at the City of j
''' cho And this impious, foolish Governm
my thinks to control fate by the hangmans CO
HE How long will Russia be able to assist?
''' Czar-who boasts that his mission is to be
A'' scourge of all the nations striving for libert
will not the Almighty. whose vicegerent
~ profanely assumes to be, blast the niiser;
N''' boaster! The very character Of his Gov
NV ment is declaration Of war against the raj
my and interests Of humanity, and the existent
w. other nations? Will the world suffer this I'
In, Not long.
o., The Hungarian nation, in her war has
w. only gained conciousness Of her own stre'
''' but she has forced the conviction into the m
GA OF other nations that she deserves to e
. ~, D and to be independent; and she can show
80 ly that her existence and independence arr
n sential to the cause of libert- in Europe.
no! Hungary is not lost By her faith. bra
our and by her foresight, rhich teaches her to
the h4r fiue, she will be yet among the foremt
nent The war Of universal liberty.