Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1851-12-17


one lost campaign, does not overthrow a
people, but often stimulates themto great
er action, and am yet strong IN the nope s
that Hungary will yet be tree. e wiz
cling to my motto which fecelseu il S.e
a laborer of Marseilles, Ihere Is no ar
fcultv to him who Wills" In regard to
vour intended guard of honor, l will not
yeouest it, nor will l decline it.
II feel honored by every mark of at
tention, by every token of kindness from
the. American people. In conclusion,
then, sir, permit me to say, accept my
best wishes for your country's glory and
your personal happiness"
Kossuth was next addressed by DIR.
Bunninghousen, in behalf of the adopted
citizens of the United States, to which he
appropriately replied in German.
The guests then retired to the rooms
provided for them. We learn from DIR.
Doane, however, that NJ. Kossuth has
taken no rest since his arrival. He has
been busily engaged in examining papers
and letters addressed to him, and endea-
voring to acquire as thorough knowledge
as possible Of our history and institu-
tons.
The public reception by the inhabitants
of Staten Island took place on Friday
At 12 o'clock, procession of military
and citizens was formed, in which, it is
stated, at least ten thousand New Workers
took part.
When Kossuth took his position in the
line of procession, the excitement was
most intense, whilst cheer after cheer fol-
lowed in rapid succession for about ten
minutes. He stood erect, and acknowl-
edged the compliment by repeated bow
ing to the multitude. The procession
proceeded along several of the principal
Streets, which were literally filled with
spectators, whilst the windows were
thronged with the fair daughters of the
Island, waving the Hungarian colOrs, and
almost joining in the shouts of welcome of
the sterncr sex.
On reaching the place of reception at
Tomkinsville, where animmense marquee
was erected over large staging, the
Hungarian flag floating over it, the dis
tinguished guest of "the millions" alight-
ed, and was conducted by Dr. Doane and
the orator of the day to the position as
signed him, and from which he had a
full view of the immense assemblage, who
renewed their demonstrations of joyful
welcome.
An address of welcome to the United
States, and to Staten Island in particular,
was delivered by Richard Adams Locke,
.EsG.,. so we'll known as the able author of
the Moor House, and it was undoubtedly
one of his very ablcst productions.
When Kossuth arose toreply, the scene
that presented itself was beyond all de-
scription, and some time elapsed before
quiet could be sufficiently restored to al
low him to proceed.
Allow me, citizens to, advert to one
expression of your kind address which is
rather delicate matter to me, and in re-
gard to which l hope you will not misun'
derstand me. You have named me in
the beginning of your address, X" Kossuth
Governor of Hungary" Now, citizens,
my lot is a curious one. Never was there
a man in the world more fond of tran
guilty and of retired life than myself
and never thus far in my life, have l been
able to enjoy this happiness for single
moment. l have not been able to enjoy
it, because I always consider the duty OF
the patriot to be first and paramount, and
that only after that are to come individu'
al wishes, individual inclinatiOns. My
nomination to the high station of Cover
nor of Hungary, was not to crafty ar
ambitious purpose: Indeed, L kno" M
other ambition than that of not being
ambitious, Tapplausc, and declare thai
never, perhaps, in my life, did | feelmore
sad than at the moment when l was nam
ed Governor of Hungary I: because l con
sidcrcd my feeble faculties of mind and
the high duties laid upon my feeble
shoulders, and | was almost afraid of the
high responsibilities of that great station
1t is, therefore, not of ambition that
thank you for the work you have assign
ed to me in naming me Governor OF Hun
gary but | thank you for it, because the
acknowledgements, on the part of the peo
pie of the United States, whom have the
honor to address, is an acknowledge
mcnt of the rightful existence of the dec
laration of independence in Hungary
Cheers
And, gentlemen, I frankly declare
that | believe the people of the Unltec
States are bound, in honor and in duty
to recognize this declaration of indepen
dcncc as a righteously existing fact, be
cause your very existence reposcs on I
similar declaration. Hear, hear. Thi
declaration of the independence of Hun
gary is the only existing public law o
my nation. 1t was not the proclamation
or single man, nor of party but itwa
the solemn declaration of the whole nation
in Congress assembled, as your forefa
theirs were assembled to put forth you
own glorious declaration of Independence
1t was sanctioned by every village, b!
every municipality of the whole country
1t is the declaration of Hungary, and nj
counter proclamation from my people ha
ever yet come forth to the world. Hence