Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01
Military Banquet to Kossuth.

The military Of the city Of New York gave grand
levee Kossuth at the Castle Garden the 18th inst
About 5000 attended Ia full uniform. kossath, though
sick attended in his velvet military oc and splen-
did sword, a present from Americans. He intro
duced to the Generals of Brigade by Gen. Sanford who
addressed him in behalf Of the military.
Kcssuth replied in speech of two close printed col
umns. He complimented the citizen soldiers their
appearance and proficiency, and their glorious achieve
in the of 1912 with England and in the late
war with Mexico. Such troops what Europe
needed and what he yet hoped to see Hungary have.
America be thought, had the best organized army in
the world in her mi ta, and he desired to found mill
airy school in Hungary, in which every child might
eeive military education.
81 here declare Che sand that if shond be hap
by obtain your financial aid through the generosity
the people of the United States, will employ
it in such is permitted by your laws
because not only will respect, but firmly deter
mind to aid your laws. 1t is out of this motive that
will solicit the formation Of armed expedi-
tor or Hungary Yet perhaps the generous disposition
Of the Deope Of the United States would offer OPP
portunty for this. But when the time comes,
when we fight the battle Of freedom and independence
MORE confidently hope that ont Of the generous
rankso the gallant Militia of the United States, there
will be found single who, of their WILL with
my interference will be glad to share the glory OF the
battle for freedom and humanity (Deafening cheers
or course only far the laws OF your country will
admit and permit you to do. lCheers.
That you, gentlemen, ready countenance these
humble requests which hadhe honor more fully to set
forth at the bannuet given by the Corpor of
city, do not doubt thank you for the expression
Of these principles | thank you for your generous
sympathy for my cause thank you for the fraternal
welcome oil my companions who are ready 10 saernce
life and fortune for the freedom and independence OF my
native land. There several among them who
were already soldiers before first struggles for
eoaatrys freedom, and they employed and offered all
their military skill and their practical knowledge to the
service Of their country There several who were
soldiers BEFORE and who by profession had no inclna
tiOn arms, but only patriotism induced them to aid
the cause Of their native land and they proved TO be
eided- bray nd
cause those who had before had the opportunity to
devote their life and military skill to their country.
them. promise YOU they will thank you by and by, and
will point out to You these gentlemen IN the most
dangerous places and know they will feel honored by
IT, and will give them opportunity to show by their
fas OF vaOr that they not only worthy OF you, but
know how ia the best and most honorable way TO give
their thanks the brave Militia Of New York State Vo-
ciferous cheering 70 long tlme.l As to myself
have here sword by my SIDE given me by an AmerI-
can citizen. This being gift from citizen OF the
United States take it token of encouragement for
me to 90 on in that way, which with the blessing oil
Almighty God, will perhaps lead us to see again our
fatherland independent and free, and 1 swear, here
before YOU gentlemen that this American sword IN my
hand will be always faithful to the cause oil freedom,
will Re the foremost the battle for it, and that IL
will never be polluted neither by ambition coward
icce. Loud and long cheers First DIVISION oil New
York State Militia engage you to become TIE con-
trolling power Of th's my solemn OATH thank You
once more for you generous sympathy. L ne whole
Division then and eheered Kossuth with perfect
Juror for a long time.J
Such was the enthusiasm that during his speech Kos
saith was interrupted by some who volunteered to
be one b 20 Hungary usder Kossash's command
Resolutions were unanimously adopted, expressing
sympathy with Hungary, denouncing Russian interior
rnce uronr our Governments RECOGNIZES the ndepen-
dence Of Hungary and appointing committees collect
subscriptions to the Hungarian Fund. Capt. French
rendered him 81 600 behalf Of the Lafayette Fusi
Ioers This sentiment vocferousv applauded, aad
when the applause subsidized Kossuth and Others took
leave