The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-02-20
ElSSTIES EREAT SPEEEH
To the Citizens of Cincinnati
Delivered thia daY at O'Clock, FebFunFy
18th, 1882.

The great Representative Of the popular Prin-
ciPle which is now agitating society and rock
ing I its foundations the basis Of ancient civ
ilization, addressed an immense multitude to-
day, assembled on Court street square, Kussuth
standing upon the balcony Of the Sheriff's Of
flee, on the north side. Long before the time
fixed by the committee for the delivery Of the
speech, the space was densely crowded by a
mass Of human beings male and female, old
and young, and representing almost every eoun-
try in Europe. Every heart, we may well sup
pose, beat in unison with that Of the llpstrious
Magyar, the hope of Europe the foe Of tyTants,
the friend Of man.
The speakers stand was tsstsfully decorated
with the flags Of those nations that have by their
cordial and kindly welcome to KOssuth won
the hearts Of Americans, while the stars Of that
banner, the insignia OF the
"Land of the free and the home ofthe bravs,'
shOne with hospitable beams over the heads Of
the eziles-we thought Of the lines,
eMore true JOY, exied Marcellus leels
Than Cesar, with mis- Senate at his heels
as we looked upon the scene before US, and then
in fancy stood before the palace Of the Tuille-
ries.
1t was, indeed a glorious sight, to see so
many Of our citizens thus congregated to do
honor to the eminent advocate of human liberty,
and listen to the tale of bis eountry's wrongs,
the injuries Of his downtrodden people, their
aspirations and their hopes. All other consid-
eratious we're laid aside, and the enthusiasm of
the people for Hungary and her cause, seemed
to absorb The thoughts of all that vast assem.
blage, yielding to generous and patriotic emo
tions. The appearance of Governor Kossuth
upon the balcony was the signal for a sponta-
neoas outbreak Of welcome, a welcome that
made the heavens ring, and sent thrill through
the hearts Of all; a welcome too, we trust,
whose earnest and truthful tones have ere this
been sounded by the bugle of liberty through
out every despotism Of Europe.
After his introduction to the people he Vas
thus addressed by the Hon. Caleb B. Smith
SIR: The Citizens of Cincinnati have assign
ed 10 me the agreeable duty of welcoming you
to our city Your prompt acceptance Of the
invitation to visit Cincinnati which was tender
ed very soon after your arrival in the United
states afforded them great pleasure aud they
rejoice in the opportunity which your visit at
lords, TO commune with the most distinguished
champion OF liberty IN the old world. In their
behalf | tender You cordial welcome.
Your progress through a portion Of the old
States which originally constituted the Amrri-
eau conteieracy has called forth such man
.Ies.ations Of public feeling as leave no doubt
tina. the liberty enjoyed by the people of those
States ha, created Ia tnelr hearts a generous
sympathy for the advocates Of civil liberty who
have endeavored to establish free institutions in
Europe.
The broad valley of the West which you have
now reached, ls connected by no historic asso-
Citations with the stirring scenes OF our own rev.
oiution. We can here point you to no battle
fields, made memorable BY The valor Of Washing
tou aud his companions in arms. We can re-
ceIye yUu in no halls winch have resouuded
with the patriotic elOqgeuCe which Inspired Inc
breasts Of our fathers. and prepared them for the
seven yeafo war OF independence. When the
Federal Constitution was adopted, the site now
occupied by our city was unaisiingulshed from
the wilderness Of which /. formed part.
But the devotion If he people Of the West to
the cause Of human freedom is no less ardent
and sincere than that which charasterizes their
tra.montaHe brethren.
The virgin s1u If the W est vas cousecrated 10
freedom BY the Fathers Of the Republic before
the westward progress Of Improvement had be-
gun to dispute the sway OF the native savages.
The uneXampled advance in all the elements Of
prosperity and happiness which has marked the
intervening period, has strengthened and deep.
ened the sentiments Of devotion TO free institu
tions, which formed prominent trait in the
character Of the earliest settlers.
We know that uuder the protection Of God
we are indebted to our Republican GJyernmen
and free ln.tltutons, for our prosperity.
The most sterile country where liberty is en-
Joyed will promote human happiness in g fa
higher degree than fertile soil and genia
climate cursed with despotic government. W.
earnestly desire to see those Institutions which
have been so productive Of prosperity bere--ex.
tended throughout the world. We hail with
joy every effort Of the king ridden nations oi
Europe 20 assert and maintain the right Of sell
government, inherent in the people.
,,,-a ro Io,' CO.,'S' O'v"eeu hungary ana nei
opP'TSooT sAIi'eu an Unusual interest," 'hroHgh
, od' .no F''su tE ',a'gs Dut nowhere : was lht
progress OF tue contest watched with more
aHAlou' So''c..u0e iof ,he success oil hungary
'nau 1,, ID 'og GU! oi OLAc'Hnaa'
ne o[''Ila1l success "n,eh attended the iirst
Efforts oi ioe Hungarian Patriots, excited the
nope tina. the ta-coiored flag anIdrled on the
scores OF 1ae Dlu4oe would, IKE The stars and
'f'Pes Oh onr o!G Republic, become the emblem
auu the nope Of freedom.
The intervention Of Russia, in violation Of
the IaWs Of nations in defiance rf instice epd