Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-18
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NEw Yoax. December 6. 1851.

The event Of the day has been the
reception OF Kossuih. think
may say that "wiihin the recollection
Of the Oldest inhabitant" never be-
fore were such crowds Of people
seen in our streets. II appeared a.
most, as il every house, not on the
route Of the procession, had sent
forth its inmates, leaving all our
city deserted, save the comparatively
small portion Of il over which the
great Magyar passed. l will 90
back a little, though the telegraph
NAV anticipate me in some Of the
details, which il is nv intention TO
give in reference TO the reception.
Kossuth, according TO previous
arrangement, on arriving yesterday
morning at an early hour in the
Humboldt, was welcomed to our
country in a brief speech, by DIR.
Doane, health officer, and after leav-
ing the vessel, was conducted TO the
house of the latter on Staten Island
with large escort who had repaired
10 the landing, TO be among The first
to greet the great exile. During the
dav, a procession was formed on the
Island, and Kossuth was escorted
through the principal avenues to a
large tent, which had been expressly
erected and was capable OF holding
two thousand persons. This was
filled with people. Soon after enter
ing it, Kossuih was presented with
an address from the people Of Staten
island, to which he replied al some
length. This was followed by a
short speech in Spanish by General
Paez and one in German by DIR.
Koch, both Of which, respectively,
met with appropriate responses -
Kossulh was afterwards introduces
10 a number of those present, receiv-
ING their most cordial congratula-
tinns. While here, the throng in
side the tent with him, were, on ft-
ting occasions, loud and vehement
IN their applause. The proceedings
terminated, Kossuth was escorted
again to DR.. Doane's residence,
where he remained during the night.
To-day he entered our metropolis.
The Mavor, Common Council, and
invited guests, who had left our city
about 9 o'clock, A. NJ, in the steam
boat C. Vanderbilt, returned from
Staten Island, with him on board,
about IL O'Clock, NJ. He landed al
Castle Garden, which was packed
with people, and was addressed BY
Mayor Kingsland, in very aPpro-
pirate manner, on first touching the
SOIL Of this commercial metropolis
OF the New World. kossulh did
evidently intend to make a lengthy
reply; but "the noise and confusion"
within the Castle was too great, the
mass swaved 10 and fro like the
waves Of the ocean; to remain calm
was impossible, and the remarks
which the Magyar had commenced
were Of necessity brought 10 a
speedy conclusion. The procession
was soon afterwards formed and
took up its line Of march. Kossulh
was preceded by the military, who
were out in full force and never
looked better. lie rode in company
with the Mayor. &C.. in a barouche
draw hv six bay horses. His coming
could be known block of; for ere
he came in sight the shouting and
cheering were heard. giving unmIs-
taxable signs that the illustrious pa
uriot's approach would soon follow.
The barouche in which he was, as il
went BY any given point, was sur
rounded with The densesI mass Of
people which could possibly be
found. And behind il for block or
square was a similar mass, looking
To spectators who could see over
il, like one vast sea Of heads. A |
crowd composed Of so many men,
and so Ihickly gathered together,
never, / think, has been collected in
our streets. As il came along il bore
with ii, with scarcely
chance Of escape, all who came with
in its immediate sweep. The sight.
however, TO these beyond its reach,
was really grand though perhaps
Terrific. Ii appeared almost like
mass Of living humanity inextricably
xedged fast. But all went one way,
ind the seeminl peril was so without
,eing real.
Kossuth saws he is unwell, or not
rel recovered from the effects Of The
voyage across the Atlantic. During
passage OF fourteen days, he was
much of the time sea sick. He
ooks, however. in good health other.
wise. He will remain while here at
he Irving House, where splendid
for HIM have been pre-
jared. To night it is the intention Z
+ one or two German Clubs 10 give
i'm n serenade. II his own real y
vishee were consulted. | have no u