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M Kossuth. accompanied by NJ. puszki. Lord Dudley
Stuart and several other gentlemen, arrived al Souatnp
from town by the two o'clock train on luesaas, Wv
81 ~ kossuth and patty proceeded at once 10 'no '
Of the American consul and pariook OF age't,'' ~le
which be proceeded TO the town residence "a W. as
TO receive addresses During his short stay al MI. 1ios
keys an offer was made the pari OF the hmei'ca"
Ocean Steam Packet Company Of Tree passage 10 Amer
lea for M Kossulh aud family. About I'VE O'Clock the
party proceeded the town residence OF The Mayor,
Fvhere an immense crowd awaited the arrival OF the dis
tinguished stranger D.putations there received
from Sheted Durham, Sunderland, and or two other
places TO all OF which M kossuh returned short verbal
Ieplies and proceeded in the Mayors carriage 10 the ban
quoting So great was the crowd that filled the
Streets that the Mayor and M Kossuth were obliged TO
alsht at some short distance from the hail. and AXE the
OF their way foot, amid the most enhus iastic
cheering from the people
The banquet took place in the ancient Town Hall.
magnificent dinner for two hundred provided and il
is hardly necessary 10 add that the room was denssly
crowdedndeed great was the public interest on the
OCCASION that five guneds were offered Tor tickets IN the
course of the morning. The room was handsomely deco
rated The OF the guest was emblazoned IN flowers
on the wall, the Hungarian banner IRON New York was
suspended from the ceiling, and The walls draped
with banners-the standards OF England, America. Tur
key, and the municipal flags His worship the Mayor
presided in his robes OF office. having the mace before
him. Ga his right sat NJ kossuh a,tired in close mt
ting frock with open sleeves who, We are sorry to
add, appeared in Indifferent health
While the dinner was progressing, Mr.. +. O'Conner
who was seated distance away from the principal
persons came up and addressed M kossuh, saying,
II love you. My heart is yours, &c. at the same time
grasplng his hand.
The Mayor started up and said, ' can't allow this
Mr.. OConner Why, what's the matter
The Mayor: won't allow this. have been in the
habit of attending at public dinnegs aud cannot per-
NIT any interruption OF this kind Loud cheers, and
groans for Mr.. OConney.l l must request you to re-
sumo your seat
Mr. UConner did So with an attempt at smile on his
face. Subsequently he arose to speak, but was put
down by volley OF groans cries of Order and Kisses
and obliged content himself with calling for
cheers for Kossuth He left the in the course OF
the evening.
The town clerk read the following letter from Mr.
Abbot Lawrence. the American Minister:
'LEGATIoN or THE UNITED STATES.
London, Oct. %.
"SR: had hoped to have the honor OF being one
of your guests this evening, but positively for
hidden by my physician, DIR. Holland who tells me that
in my present state of health, suffering am, under
cold, and the consequences OF exposure in Lon
don last evening must not make The journey 10 South
ampton. !, with the deepest and most nneigned re-
greet that am thus prevented from joining the authorities
and citizens of Southampton in this testimony OF re-
spect his exceency M Kossuth, and in their congratu
a,ions upon his release from captivity. watched his
during his brilliant administration OF affairs IN
Hungary, and have what he has done since and
am persuaded that he is enineny deserving the admit
ration of all lovers of constitutional government and
freedom He appears 10 possess the affection and conf
dence, in rare degree. OF the people among whom he
born, and with whom he has liyed-a people devo-
led 10 constitutional liberty and jealous OF their rights
and privileges He is free through the joint efforts
of the United States and Great Brain-;wo nations ami
mated with common desire TO II enjoyed BY all CIV
illzed Balionsand now has the opportunity TO on
the shores OF England the workings OF constitutional
government, and the happiness of free people
The citizens Of the United States, of every shade of
In fna N nm NtxInn
AIRY IDEAS sympahze deeply with every struggle Tor hui
man freedom. Possessed themselves Of institutions
whose libefy is founded on law. and progress Is com
palibe with stability, they canno, look with indeepce
on the exeons OF other nations TO attain the same hap
Py state. They will welcome NJ. kossuth warmly and
heartily who, though he failed in the effort la
bored TO establish IN his native land constitution which
should work such results
beg you, cir, TO convey your lus,rous guest roy
sincere respects and conG auaohs and accept Tor your
self and The corporation of Southampton the
OF the distinguished consideration with which have the
honor to be- sir your obliged and most obedieni servant
ABBOTT LAWRENCE.
ITO his Worship the Manor Of Southampton"
The various passages which referred pointedy TO
the late struggle in Hungary were loudly cheered by the
company
After the toas,s had been given. the chairman in
fervent and much cheered speech, proposed
"ouf illustrous guest, Louis Kossuth."
NJ Kossuth then addressed the company in nearly the
following terms This is The second festive
which have had the ho.or 10 express my most sincere
the generous welcome with which they favor and
to all the gentlemen for the sympathy with which they
join this demonstration. Applause God has award
ed two blessings 10 those whom he has eecied-bliss IN
Heaven and freedom earth [Cheers.1 May you all,
Your be blessed by both these blessings NO
man. aware OF the value OF his desny live satisfied
without freedom but he TO whom God has granted free
dom-he has got ALL If he has got the mind and the
will to use his freedom for the development Of his hap
piness with 20 consistent exerton as the English
people do This is the basis upon which England
has grown paradise on earth, on which the
eve and the heart rest with Joy, and which must
strengthen the desire in every foreigner TO become
likewise free, and by becoming such, TO be endowed
with the possibility OF converting other parts OF the
world into paradise such England is. fAppause ]
During all my life had but leading dea-bery II
the aim OF my liehe aim OF my exlsience-to Sc.
cure ito blessings to my people, though knew these
blessings but instinctvely Now that behold England
| sec how liberty ennobles and beauties nature.
(Applause1 How should L. then, not be doubly deter
minedn spite OF all danger, in spite OF all difficulties
10 endure, 10 act, to struggle, and, II II must be- TO die
that my people should become free my people, OF which
people earth that deserve better to be free But, be-
sides the bliss Of liberty gentlemen there is also glory
allotted to you this is the proud position which the Eng
Ish hold not only to bear good will those who do not
enjoy their happiness, but also offer their hand their
less fortunate brethren Gentlemen this il great glory
raises the dignity Of Being in that position YOU
your national capacity carry into fe even in your
relations and feeling toward other countries the divine
doctrine Of our Saviour Thou shalt love thy neighbor
as myself" [Hear.] 1t is only thus that can explain
the grand phenomenon that many noble minded men
and endowment of freedom--ihat they all join in the ex
THAR frecdo,