Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-02-09
Kossuth at Rayenna.

Kossuth at Ravenna.
We briefly noticed last week the rscep.
ton given to Governor Kossnth at this
place. Below we give the address of Judge
Brayton on the occasion, and the substance
Of the reply Of Kossuth, as given by the
Star:
"GovERNoR KossuTH.-The members Of
this association of the Friends Of Hungary
being unable each, to express TO you in per-
son, the sentiments of esteem they entertain
for yourself and the deep and abiding inter-
est they feel in the principles you have SO
long and ably advocated, request me to de
clare to you these sentiments. and that iu
terest, and assure you and your friends, that
you are heartily welcome to Ravenna.
The citizens of this County sir, are plain
and unassuming people, living principally
by the cultivation OF the soil A very small
portion only, OF our income being required
for the support of the excellent government
beqneathed US by our Fathers, we have am
pie leisure for the cultivation OF the mind.
and making ourselves acquainted with the
progress OF science and truth. By our quiet
tiresides we have read Of Hungary, and Of
her les for the liberty which we enjoy;
of her distinguished Governor whose labors
and eloquent appeals moved on his brave
countrymen TO deeds Of noble daring and
sacrifice. We have rejoiced in the success
of those valiant men, and sympathized with
them in their reverses, and when tho pom
dcrous weight OF the Russian bear. together
with the treachery Of distinguished Chief
bore down the gallant armies OF Hungary,
Indignation against the first, and pity for
the last was excited in every breast With
trembling anxiety we watched the retreat Of
yourself and friends ifsv Turkey,, the
moment we were permitted to rejoice in
your safety, our hearts were made sad by
the heartless crueities ol the House OF Haps-
burg These feelings, united with those Of
our whole country, sent forth the mandate
for the safe conduct Of yourself and your
copatriots TO cur happy shores. And here
accept the assurance that this association,
and our citizens generally, feel a deep and
increasing interest in the cause Of Hungary !,
that they are ready to afford you substan a.
tial aid to carry to, and sustain your prin-
eiples in the land OF your birth, peacsably y
if you may, forcibly il you must"
Three Hearty cheers were then given for
Kossuth-ihree for Madame Kossuth; and
three for Hungary. After the cheers had
died away, Governor Kossuth, evidently la
boring under ill health, spoke in substance
as follows:
aLet Kossu,h and Madame Kossuth pass
away like the summer cloud. They are
nothing. But give your cheers for down
| trodden bnmanit and for Hungary, that
is right. When we have passed away the
principles of freedom aid humanity will
remain-these principles are worthy Of your
culture. You call yourselves great ma
ton you are-let your acts be worthy of
great nation Since crossed your State
| line, / have received the most cheering 10.
kens of regard for my poor father-land.
Sweet flowers have sprung up along my
path - the sweet flowers of sympathy and
feel Encouraged and cheered. thank
you. l humbly thank you. for your sympa-
thy for Hnngary-but am too sick to ad-
dress YOU. have spoken so much since
| have been in your country that it seems
to me, I have not though left in my poor
| head. / am SO sick and worn, that every
word I speak to-day, gives me a pang.
You W i'll excuse me |, a poor exile, come
te receive. and you to giye-to give me
your sy mpa:hy and your aid. You will
be content you will excuse mel know
| you will excuse me you wish not that !
should lnjure yself by speaking.
| l understand that number OF Germans
are present. | will ask the indulgence Of
the audience while address them few
words in their own language Here Nj.
Kossuth spoke briefly in German and con-
cluded by saying Ny friends my time is
limited the cars are waiting and ! must
go. Icarry with me a deep sense Of your
kindness, and Of your sympathy for down.
trudden huma nifty. Let your free princi4
pies be applied every where, and every
where man will be free Again humbly
thank you. God bless you for your SYM
pa,hy." a>s .#