Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-08
HONOURS TO KOSSUTH.

at ANeW oIk thursday nlgut III the stediHsulP II
boldt. His arrival was announced by salvo of ar
tery and the firing OF rockets from Staten Island
As soon as the Humboldt to anchor, the boat OF
the health officer was promptly manned, and Dr.
Doane was conveyed on board the steamer where he
was introduced to M. Kossuth, and addressed him a
brief speech of welcome, assuring him of the cordi-
atty with which he would be received by the Amerl-
can people in every part Of the Union. letter was
also presented to M. Kossuth IRON Mayor Kiugsand
requesting him to accept the hosptalies OF Dr. Doane
until the arrangements for the reception of the city
were completed. M. Kossuth replied in fitting terms
10 the welcome of DR.. Doane. He then (accompa-
MED by Madame Kossuth and his sulte) went ashore
and wasescorted TO the residence of DR.. D.
The parry reached DR. Doanes house about half
past one, Friday morning Major Hagadorn. COM
mandng the Staten Island battalion of the first divi-
sion present and rendered to M Kossuh guard
of honor composed of officers. Major II. addressed M
Kossuth ia handsome Speech 10 which he took strong
ground in relation to the non-nlervention policy of the
Government of the United States. To this speech
M Kossuth replied as follows:
"To you sir, have but simply to return my thanks
and through you to those who were pleased to send
you on so pleasant mission. Ihave simply to re turn
thanks because you have anticipated all those feel
ings which it would have my task endeavor to
have the people OF the United States entertain.
'lf the sentiments you express are those of your
people, | have nothing to ask Then | will have al
most to thank you for the realization of those SEMI
ments. The reception have already experienced re-
eves me of much anxiety. If The doctrine of non
Intervention is understood as you it, then the
generous and efficient aid OF the United States fol my
countrv's suffering independence is secured.
owe will have fair play in the struggle which we
have yet TO fight and that is all the people of Hungary
want | know your history. To be, there is
much likeness In our past struggle and your glorious
effort for Independence but there is also great differ
ence That difference is the stirring period of
your revolution you met friends but Hungary did not
you met with fleets, auxiliary troops, arms, money
and peace negotiations in your aid We seem for
sakeo and alone. Wewele abandoned by the whole
world. But what to our past wanting we may
yet see bestowed upon our future. There will soon he
occasion and opportunity for It, because feel conf
dent that one lost battle, or lost campaign, does
not overthrow people, but often stimulates them to
greater action and am strong in the hope that Hun
gary will yetbe free. will cling to my motto, (Which
received from lahorer Of Marsees,) There is no
difficulty TO him who Wills In respect to your ten
decline it. feel honored by every mark of atten
ton, by every token OF kindness from the American
people.
SIN conclusion, then, permit me to say, accept my
best wishes ioryour country's glory and your person
alhappiness.''
Friday forenoon, Kossuth was again addressed by DR.
Runnehcusen, in behalf Of the adopted citizens OF The
U. States, to which he replied in the German language
Somewhat later in the day, r. A. Locke Esq, as
the organ of the inhabitants of Staten Island well
coined k6ssuth to the Western world 10 this Kos
came not here TO mix With the internal affairs of
America. He came iniercede. in the name of
Hungary tor the glorious and be deserved pro-
lection OF the people of the United Staes He re.
GREETED being charged with the disposition to NEEDLE
with their domestic affairs, and interfere with the
presidential question: because it so happened that in one
OF his addresses In England he mentioned the name Of
tho Hon. Robert j. Walker as a candidate for the
presidency.
Il now. he continued, feel quite at home and will
speak plainly. lconfess with gratitude that Mr.. Wal
in Epoi
shall be my happy fortune to find recognised az the
sentiments OF The people OF the United Sta es, 1 shall
then declare with fervent Joy that Europe and Hunga
AT The conclusion of this speech, which occupied
about an hour in its delivery the multitude pres Mt
made the welkin ring with their shouts.
KOSSUTHS RECEPTION IN NEW YORK
The formal reception Of Kossuth by the authorities
OF New York, took place Saturday. 1t repre-. ented
to have been grand pageant-but we havs not room
ms morning for the interesting details ard must here
fore content ourselves with thu lo owing let descrip
ton transmitted to the Washington Union
New YoaK, Dec. 6, P. M.
The reception o. Kossuth has taken up the greatest
portion OF the morning The streets through which
me procession is to pass have been densey crowded
Many ttha houses decorated with the tri-c % ored
emblems and flags of every size and description while
taces of all.
The lower portion of Broadway, mo especially,
presents lively and beautiful scene. Most of The
large stores and hotels are decorated in CAV and
lively manner On some of the glass and Transparent
cies are the motoes-Lb berry of speech forever; de-
rance OF lnJuSee and ospre sion United States to
the RUSSIAN bear mind your own business Hunga-
ry, kossuth, and Liberty; hunted by yrants honor
ed and belov by the noble AMI good in every land
who so welcome 10 the and of the free as he who
strikes the blow for ireedom,?
From th' Howard n mse is su pended flag repre-
senng tn, map ofthe Ia Is States with this m lotto:
United States OF Amir ca; from oceans wave to
oceans wave may they forever ba uaitad hannv nm
Free" FF'
Other emblems waving to the breeze and brea tn.
ng the spirit OF liberty. Various societies aud benevo.
lem institutions are out In great numbers, Canno
Ire firing from the harbor, park, and battery. Nearly
aal places of business are closed.
The procession very long, and it will be night be-.
fore it is through with
Since the arrival of Lafayette nothing has compare
with the reception about being given to the distinguish
ed Hungarian.