The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-01-15

IL. How could | else, IN such conuitioh rs
was born, not conspicuous by any pre-emlnent
abilities, having nothing in me more than an
iron will which nothing can bend, and the con-
seriousness of being right-how could l, under
the most arduous circumstances accomplish
many thing which my sense OF honest duty
prompted me 10 undertake! Oh, there IL, IN
deed, Providence which rules! And even my
being here, when four months ago was yet a
prisoner of the league of European despots in
far Ashland the sympathy which your glo-
rious people honor me with, and the high bene-
fit of the welcome of your Congress- and the
honor to be your guest to be the guest OF your
great Republic the poor, humble, unpre-
tending exile; is there not very intellig'ble
manifestation of Providence in 1.-THE more,
when | remember that the name Of your
humble but thankful guest is, by the furious
rage of the Austrian tyrant to the gallows
nailed!
Your generosity is a loud protestation of re-
publican principles against despotisn. | firmly
trust to those principles, and, relying upon the
very fact of your generosity, may be permit
ted to say that that respectable organ of the
free press was mistaken, which announced
that ! considered my coming hither to be a
failure.
| confidently trust that thenations of Europe
have future am aware that this future is
contradicted by bayOnets of absolutism; but |
know that bayonets may support, but afford
no chair to sit upon trust to the future OF
my native land, because know that it is wor-
thy to have it, and that it is necessary to the
destinies Of humanity. trust to the principles
of republicanism and, whatever be my person.
al fate, so much knOw-that my country will
conserve to you and your lOrious land an
everlasting gratitude.
The speech was frequently interrupted by
deaiening applause, and at the conclusion Of
its delivery there were cheers and music.
The Hon. Mr.. Gwin proposed:
The Secretary of State-His sympathies are
as broad as his intellect is profound.
! The toast was received with three cheers,
when
Mr.. Webster, after alluding to the manner
of the reception of NJ KOssuth, said that its
| effect cannot but be felt and have its influence
beyond the ocean and in countries where our
principles and sentiments are generally I'M
known or generally disliked. Applause. Let
i be borne on the winds of heaven, that the
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Cling for national independence and towards
those of her sons who have most distinguished
themselves in that struggle. This, he repeated,
cannot be without its influence The power
of intelligent public opinion has its effect
among all the nations Of the world and it is
for US to let it have free course Let it be
pronounced in thunder tones Let it open the
ears of the deaf and the eyes of the blind, and
let it be known to every one what we think of
the principle of human liberty and of the
oppression which we sbhor He maintained
that whenever there is O nation of sufficient
number, intelligence and wealth, to maintain
Government distinct in character and his
tory, and institutions, that nation cannot be
happy unless under one of its own choice.
Such was the condition of Hungary who
stands out from among and above her neigh
bors rs being devoted to free principles and
to constitutional law, and having hereditary
love of liberty. These and other matters he
dwelt upon at some length, and was frequent
ly interrupted by loud bursts of applause and
towards the conclusion of his remarks he said
that in his humble judgment the imposition of
foreign yoke on people capable of self
government, while it Expresses and depresses
the people, adds nothing to the strength of
those who impose the yoke. Austria would
be a stronger Government tomorrow, if she
would release her hold upon Hungary and he
gave, rs toast
Hungarian ependence-Hungarian con-
troll Of her own destines-and Hungary as
distinct nation among nations.
Senator Douglas maintained with great en-
ergy that it was our duty to demonstrate to
the world on which side we stood in the great
struggle between Republcanism and Absolu-
tism and he was opposed TO any alliance with
England until she should do justice to Ireland
He gave as toast
Hungary-When she shall make her next
struggle for liberty, may the friends of free
dom throughout the world proclaim in the
ears of all European despots, Hands off
clear field, a fair fight and God will protect
the right !"
The Hon. NJ. P. Gentry made brief but
eloquent speech in regard to the Hungarian
cause and the sympathy expressed for it by the
American People.
The Hon. Mr.. Florence proposed as a toast-
The American Minister to France-Whose
intervention defeated the quintupe treaty.
Senator Cass was warmly greeted, and fire.
quently interrupted by applause He lauded
Hungary, denounced Austria, and expressed
himself in favor of the largest liberty to the
largest number on the face of the earth. In
the language of former President his sympa-
thies are with every nation that unfurls the
banner of freedom and he was willing to pass
resolution tomorrow in the Senate, in the
name of the American People, declaring this
sentiment. Three cheers. And further, that
no nation has right to interfere with ma
ton struggling for liberty; and he was willing
to declare that Renewed cheering.l When
the General concluded the last toast was an
nounced, viz
Turkey-For the noble Inequalities extend
ed to fallen patriot even at her risk, entltle
her to be worthy of the respect of liberal ma
tons.
M. Kossuth responded, expressing his graft
tude to the Sultan of Turkey, and giving some
account Of the affairs of Hungary and Of Eu-
rope generally-politcally, socially, and reli-
giously
Great harmony and enthusiasm prevailed,
and the company left the hall about eleven
o'clock
From the Washington Globe
THE CUBAN PRISONERS.
1t may be now assumed rs certain we sup
pose, that the Cuban prisoners have all, with
the exception of Mr.. Thrasher, been pardoned
and discharged. This ws ere happy to learn,
as will he everybody, we presume, and it is to
be hoped that the generous conduct of Her