New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-12-06
speech of DIR. Brueninghansen.


Speech OF DR. Brueninghausen.
DR.. BIuenm ghausen. Polish gentleman, who was
distinguished IN the wars of Poland. and had to 4
for his Ife, addressed him as follows in German
GOVERNOR OF HUNGARY Please permit me- as an
adopted citizen Of this great conieceracy, and the
name OF my citizens, 70 address to you few
words in the German language your happy arrival
in this free country. | had also once the happiness
10 serve IN the ranks OF distinguished patriots IN the
memorable year OF 1881, uncer Gen BEN, the pride
OF heroic Poland struggling with life and scat for
liberty. And II there had been more seltcOnhdence
and harmony among the principal Leaders, they
would surely have triumphed over their politically
DaTTOeleSS OppTeSs the michine-llse and merce-
Tafy hIehhes OF despo'isfn. consequently, thls
would have prevented the northern AutocratS INFER
fenDg IN hungarian affairs, and drawing the sword
for-if God will-the last descendant OF the House
OF HapsbUTg. But, wltboutthis, Hungary would be
free # the plans and commands OF the great leader,
Kossuth. had always been well executed and II all
other chiefs OF that heroic people would have had
his high patriotism, energy and endurance, Hungary
would now rank among the free nations and the au-
roIa Of liberty would GAVIN upon the whole Europe
Oh horizon. Happily the hero OF iTeedom-the hero
of the heroic nation the great kossuth alive yet,
ED as long as be lives the seardlesS Nero Will trem
bic, and with him. many so-called. by the grace of
God. crowned heads, because they consider with
good reason, and know that he has been chosen by
Providence to break the yoke Of the tyrants as he
has alre acy shake lis pillars To the adopted ct
Zens is your name melOdlOus sound and they will
rival their brethren the native Americans, IN enthu-
slasm for your high personality and the great cause
you Cefend. Wherever you step IN this country.
you VIII draw, oy magic, thousands of friends, and
everywhere praye Ts viii be offered to the Ruler of
the word, that The of the West may not fan TO
shed It's warmest beams upon you, the martyr OF
freedom, and IN carrying you back to your beloved
country.
Kcssuth replied in the following words
Kossuth's Reply.
In answer to your friendly welcome to the land of
freedom, cannot deny that glance at the past,
particularly at the last unfortunate struggle Of Hun
gary, always brings painful "reminiscences 10 my
mind although this struggle, Ike that for the freedom
Ci unhappy Poland, has resulted In gre at de OF
good it has united those races IN my country, who,
Bnl that tine were divided IN political and social
opnIorS-IeSults which surely Will produce the best
fruits for the future. Those races have learned a
lesson, and they know their rights the rights Of
o free people and feel confident that all the races
q my people arc now entirely recOncllei, and will
stand by each other whenever the Magyars will find
= opportunity TO break the yoke of their tyrant.
Particularly return my thanks for your kind feelings
toward myself and my counifymen, and shall ever
remember it. At the time, accept the offer, IN
The of the officers of the staff of Staten Island,
~ he my guard OF honor during my stay In this
Island. accept this honor, not for myself, but tor
The great cause | am defending, and for my beloved
PEOPLE.
The guard OF honor then went on duty, and re-
manned from two until six, when relief guard
took their place.
The illustrous guest Of DR.. DOane took breakfast
with the family, ard was accompanied by his lady,
The morning meal was pleasantly discussed and a
vivacious conversation was kept up between the
exiles and the polite family Of the Doctor.