The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-11-28
Our New York Cosrespondsnds.
Nsw York, Nov. 10.

iBO0u reason 70 Dc lnankIul 10 ffovideuce,
that they are free from the rule, or misfdle.
rather, of theparty who consider national
debta national blessing. They should also
consider themselves especially fortunate
that the lately elected Canal Board, under
whose direction the work Of enlarging the
Canal win be prosecuted, is Democntic.r--
Some portion of the whig press appears
anxious to attribute this result to causes
foreign to those which really produced It.;
and " Custom House influence" and "Ssl-
yer Greyism" receive curses loud and deep.
Other partisans claim itas an endorsement
by the people Of the Compromise acts:--
But the fact is that, the dishonesty Of the
wings and the dissensions in their ranks,
contrasted SO strong with the unanimity,
the singleness, and honesty Of purpose, Of
the Democracy, as to- give the former no
chance. It was tbat-their faithlessness to
the true interests Of the people-that lid
the business. Wing dissensions have ben
productive Of much good. When rogies
fall out, honest men get their rights
The advent of Kossuth, long lookedsor,
and now near al hand, is the absorbing top
ic of conversation, and the current theme
of the newspapers. Busts and portraits Of
the Hungarian here adom almost every
shop indow. The slightest allusion to his
name is the signal for an outburst of ap-
plause, at every public meeting; and, in
short, go where you will, the fact every
where thrusts itself upon the mind, that
our people are prepared to welcome the
coming guests, with an unanimity that has
never before been displayed in connection
with any public celebration. The recep-
ton and procession in this City will un-
questionably be a magnificent affair, since
all parties vie in the contest which shall do
most honor to the representative of that
active principle of liberty which is now
kindling in the souls of the the oppressed
inhabitants of Europe. Passing through
John Street, yesterday afternoon, noticed
a large placard at merchants door, an
nouncing that the badges for the Kossuth
reception were ready for sale, and whoever
the manufacturer of them is, he will no
doubt do brisk business, as there are but
few men who will appear in the street on
that day, without wearing some insignia,
as an outward mark of their inward sympa-
thy for the Hungarian cause.
l see that the Legislature Of Tennessee
has unanimously adopted resolutions invi-
ting Kossuth to accept the hospitalities Of
that State, expressing ardent admiration for
his patriotism and fortitude, and declaring
that any appropriation which Congress may
make for the relief Of the Hungarian exiles,
will meet with their appreciation, provided
it does not conflict with the Constitution
This acton should be followed by the Leg
islature of all the other States in the Union.
Our Government, and our people, have
nothing to fear from offending the Austrian
Tyrant, or his allies; and they should not
hesitate to Utter, boldly in triumphant tones,
their adherence of despotism, their SYM
pathy for the oppressed, and their firm reso
luton 10 aid and succor the nations strug
Cling for liberty.
1t has been matter of just regret that
Congress failed to adopt the resolution Of
Tered by General Cass, to cut off all diplo-
matte intercommunica tion with Austria. -
Perhaps it may be done yet. ] am greatly
mistaken, if the opinions of Honorable
members have not SO ripened on this sub
ject, as to render il probable that renewal
of Gen. Casss motion, this winter, would |
be successful. 1t would be the most efec-
tual moral blow that could be possibly
struck against the most barbarous tyranny
that now curses the face of Gods earth. III
the motion is renewed, ! also hope that Ma
Piles will be included The cruel wretch
who now occupies the throne of that coun-
try, ought 10 be secuted from all decent So
ciety. 1t is an outrage upon conscience,
and violation of our solemn duty, as a
nation whom the Almighty has blessed with
freedom, to keep representatives at the
courts OF such tyrants as those of Austria
and Naples. By doing SO, we virtuallyre-
cognize, that these monsters are endowed
with lawful authority to prey upon our .el-
low-men, whose misfortune it has beea to
be born within their jurisdiction.
The grand jury Of the U. S. District
Court in Philadelphia having found forty
indictments for treason and other offences
against the persons engaged in resisting the
operation of the Fugitive Slave Law in
Christiana, the whig administration, which
has caused the prosecutions to be instituted,
will take no little credit to itself in the
Southern States where such things are sup
posed to tell, for extraordinary vigilance.-11
Especial care, however, has been taken 10
prevent any convictions. All the impor-
Iant witnesses were taken in custody and
committed to Jail in Philadelphia. to await