The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-02-23

the country into an unknown see Of troubles,
nom which, perhaps, NO may never return.
II 10 clear that he is ignorant Of the politics Of tho
United States-iguorant Of her foreign and domes-
tic polcy-ignorapt, as he has In susdry spse shea
shown hinself 10 be, OF The state of parties and
politics in France; and we verify believe he is
ignorant Of the political coAdition Of the greater
part Of Europe.
For the extraordinary coure he persisted in follow.
ing here, after be had opportunity Of acquiring
inform alton from tie best sources we 10 no. blame
Kossuh so much as We do the iunkies and monkeys
Of editors that haunted him With their presence,
and various political and religious societiep that
combined to deceive him from the first moment he
set his foot on Staten island. The whole thing is
hoax and a mutual deception, from beginning to
end. Il commenced with the ingenious author of
the famous "moon hoax" who pledged the wb ole
moral aud ply steal force OF tho oountry-all It's
treasure ard its blood 10 the fortunes Of one an
ard that man stranger! Every one contributed
TO hoax him, ana KossUth ard his suite hoaxed
every body ID turn 1t was hoax all round -
but with this distinction that while the people
have been cosxed and bosxed out Of their In ,ney,
Kossuth has the cream Of the Joke.
But the hoax may coon become FERROUS, for We
are advised that q great many lawyers are Of OPT
MON that the loans now being raifed by Kosfuth
ard kinkel, and their agents. are illegal and in tho
nature Of fraud, exposing all concerned to be in
dicted fer obtaining money under false pretences
There is no Germ n republican, Hungarian repub-
lie; and neither Kinkel nor Kossuth have any
authority to pledge future republics, still in the
hoft ;na IN loa L1, ham
such shadowy security.
The advice we would give the Hungarians now
in this country, is just what we have often given
them before. Let them settle down and become
useful citizens, following tho avocstons for which
they are suited; and let revolutions in Europe be
developed by the natural progress of events, when
the people Themselves, so SOON they are ripe for
it, will achieve their own liberty and independence,
without any absurd and practicable interference
on the part Of this country.
WAsHINGToN's BIRTH DAY-Yesterday was the
anniversary of the birthday OF George Washington,
who was bern on the banks of the Potomac, in
Virginia, Ia 1882; but the day being Sunday, it
was only partially observed. In some instances it
was LIBERATED on Saturday-for example, q. Wash
pgon, will be seen by reference to the proceed
yesterday particularly, by sermons bat the most &C.
neral celebration will be today. 1t is day never to
be forgotten by the American patrot-a day to be
cherished in his heart Of hearts" But more
especially is Il the daty, no doubt it is the incl
nation, of every man who loves this great republic
and the sacred foundations on which it's mighty
pillars rest, to honor at this particular time the
memory Of "the Father Of his County, who left
his principles as legacy to his children, but which
IL is now attempted to overthrow by foreign and
domestic treason-by coalition of abohtionists
at home, with itirerant demagogues from abroad,
who arc preaching Intervention in European
affairs, and want to engage this country in Quix-
osic crusade, in which she must fail, and which
would throw her back forty years. The warning
voice Of Washington, in bis farewell address to
the American people, in 1875, though he is dead,
still speaks to the nation. 1t warns US against
"invetcrate antipathies to particular nations and
passionate attachme mt for others" He says-and
it is worthy Of deep attention.
The nation prompte by Ill will and tmen .ome-
times pe's to war the government contrary to the best
calculations of policy Tbs COVER nment sometimes par
tcipates the national propensity end adopts through
pasitn what reston would reject; at other times IL
nskes the amnesty q the nation subervient to the
projects cf hostilty nstigated by pride ambition and
other sinister ard pernicous motives The peace often
sometimes perhaps the liberty Of nations has been the
victim
so nkeyiss passionate attachment OF one nation FOR
another produces variety Ct evils Sympathy fo the
favoriie ration facilitating the illusion of imaginary
interest in where real common interest
axists, ard rupg into the mite. Of the other,
betrays tie former into participation in the quarres
and the yars 0. the latter, without adequate induce
ments r justification.
As foreign influence in innumsrsble ways,
fuch attachments particularly alarming to the truly
enlightened and Independent patriot. How May op-
poTiun,es 90 the5 Afford 70 tamper with domestic fac
TORS practise tie art Of seduction, to misleai public
ofinion 10 influence awe the public councils ["
Excessive partisty for foreign nation aad exces-
,ve dislike for another cause those whom they actuste
10 zee caTger only on one side and serve TO veil ani
second the arts OF influence the other. heal
patriots who may resist the intrigucs of ie favcrte,
liable 10 become suspected and odious; while It's
tools and dupcs u,urp the applause and confidence OF
TIE people 70 surrender their p.e e, The great rule
Of cenluct for US in regard 70 foreign nations Is, in
extending our commercial relations to have with them
c. little political connection as possible. So far az
have alrsaty formed engagements let them be fulfilled
set uf primary interests, which 10 have none
very remote relation Fence, tLe NUT be engaged in
italy foreign TO our concer Is Hence, therefore IL
mutt be unvt. in to impicate ourselves by arth5al
ties IN the Ordinary combinations and collisions Of her
iriendships o. ermites Our detached and distant
situation invites and enables TO prruc o different
counr. Why fcr.go The advantages Of SO
peculiar o 'isuation Why quit to stand upon
foreign ground why, " Intervening cur destiny
with that q any Fart Of Europe enauge our peace and
prospeity in the tolls Of European ambition, rvashp
interest humor, or capIice!
Such is the e1holtaion OF the man whose wisdom
and patriotism were instrumental in giving tho
country its freedom AID Independence, and who
thus after fortyive years Of his life dedicated to
its service, warns the people Of the dangers he saw
in the future, If BY the spirit Of prophecy. 1t is
by the light Of our example, ard not by propa-
gardifm, that Warrington hoped to influence tse
rations Of Europe. And what honest, sensible nan
viii dare to gay he was net iightl The address
frtm which NO have already quoted, contains tho
following memorable words =" Observe good faith
and justice towards al nations; cultivate poaos
and harmony with all; religion and morality oDjoin
this conduct ard can it DO that good policy docs
not equally cDjoin it, The prosperity tia. has
resulted from this policy is the bes. proof OF It's
scundness, ard Of the folly into which Kink9l AMI