The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-10-09
A Plum for IEo,susfas

PA BROADWAY, NEW YORK, Dot. T. 1851.
Ny DEAR SIRi-lt has occurred TO mo, Ia con-
nection with the various propositions for rendering
honor to the nlustrious Louis kossuth, on his
arrival in the United States, that something more
substantial and beneficial than q mere ssesnt
should mark our appreciation OF the character aud
services Of that distinguished patriot and hero.
In common with my fellow citizens. regard the
ex. Presi tent Of Hungary M one Of the greatest
and best men Of modern times; AMI am sure that
the wealth and munilcence of our city only need
hint--perhaps should rather say, are nov looking
for an opportunity-to give a solid proof Of their
sympathy for the Washington OF Hungary. Louis
Kossuth, at the time be took the lead in the Hun
gariaD revolution, was, II l am rightly informed,
the psssessor OF considerable estates, and IN the
enjoyment Of a competent revenue. lie regarded
these advantages dross; he spurned them for hi,
countiy's sake. All the means that he could raise
he eagerly threw into the treasury Of freedom.
When the combined forces of two despotisms
overwhelmed, with their enormous masses Of men,
the armies that, but for Russian interference, would
soon have dictated terms in Vienna. the property Of
kossuth was sacrificed. He is now, presume,
poor in al but glory. We cannot compensate the
brave and chief for the loss Of his coastry
but We can at least honor ourselves and him By
derng the asylum he has chosen home indeed. 4
propose, thercfore-as IL is necessary for the CON
summation Of all projects, that somebody should
begin them-to set on foot subscription for the
purpose referred to- My plan IL simple II Is that
one hundred citizens, whose means enable them 10
indulge in such luxury--for to render honor to
contribute $1,000 each to a fund, 70 be called the
kossuth Fund and that the sum total OF $4,000
shall be elgibly invested for the benefit of the
noble exile and his family, and presented to him as
welcome gin rs soon ss possible after he shall
have landed In this country. "A an ardent admirer
Of the man, and earnest friend Of the cause in
which he was engaged, l beg leave respectfully to
tender the sum Of one thousand dollars ms n COM
mencement
win you, sir, consent to receive the deposits, and
act as Treasurer Of the kossuth Fund | AN well
satisei that the money be speedily raisei, and
will use my utmost exertions to accomplish the end
in view with the least possible delay.
Trusting that the suggestions viii meet with your
concurrence and countenance, am, dear sir, re-
sIectfully, your fellow citizen, JoBH \. GEsIN.
To AslERosE &. kiNosLhND. Esq Mayor.
MAYon's OFricr, NF'x York, Oct Z, ISL.
DEAR SIR Il have to acknow edge the receipt
ofyour letter proposing to become one Ct hundred
gentlemen to contribute the sum Of one thousand
dollars each. for the purpose Of raisiog fund for
the benefit of the patrDt Louis Nos suth, who seets
an asyluE in this country, and whose arrival my
now be hourly expecsed.
The oisr does hoxor to your heart, and very
chcetfgNy consent 10 become the recipient ~ tbe
fund, skon the p7sIosed amount shall have been
iaiss} and for the success et the truly patriotic n-
detsakipg in which you have engaged, you have ly
mast coalial wishes. I am, sir, your obi. seryi
A. G.. hiSssIANh, Mayor.
lao = Irxfy ESQ.