The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-03-11

might remain Hpsubdued even by so tre-
me ndous combination, but the consequent
ces 10 Us would be terrible enoUgh. You must
slow me, sir, to speak thus freely, as feel
deeply, though my opinion may le Of little
import, as the expression Of dying man.
s.Sir, the recent melancholy subyersion
Of The republican government OF France,
and that enlightened nation voluntarily
placing her neck under ihe yoke Of despot-
ism, teach US to despair Of fany present sue
cess for liberal institutions in Europe; il
gives US an impressive warning not to rely
1pon others for the vindicaiion Of our prin.
cipies. bu, to look to ourselves, and to cher
| ish with more care than ever the security
Of our institutions and tho preservation Of
our policy and principles. BY the policy
to which We have adhered since the days
Of Washington, we have prospered beyond
precedent; we have done more for the
cause Of liberty in the world than arms
could effect; We have shown to other ~
lions the way to greatness and happiness.
And If we but continue united as one pe0-
pie, and perscrere in the policy which our
experience has 20 dearly and iriumphsntIy
vindicated, We may 10 another quarter Of
century fornish an example that the reason
| Of the world cannot resist. But il ~
should involve ourselves Ia The tangled
web of European politics, in war in which
we could effect nothing; and if 10 that strug-
gle Hungary shoull 60 down, and we should
90 down with her, where then would bs the
last hope Of the friends Of freedom through
out the world? Far better is il for our.
selves, for Hungary, and for the cause Of
liberty, that, adhering to our wise pacific
system, and avoiding the distant wars Of
Europe, we should keep our lamp burning
brightly, on this western shore, as light
TO all nations, than to hazard its utter ex-
tinciion amid the ruins Of fallen or tall
| ing republics in Europe
| Throughout Mr.. Gays remarks, Al.
Kossuth listened with tbe utmost interest
and attention; and, indeed, throughout the
whole interview be illustrated the rare
combination Of the profoundest respect
without the smallest sacrifice Of his per-
sonaI dignity, exhibiting in all his bearing
the most finished and attractive stamp
which can be given TO the true metal OF
genius. He did not enter, 10 his turn, up
on controversy Of Mr. Clay's views, but
began by stating what he thought the rea-
sons OF the repeated failures TO establish
liberal institutions in France. Education
and political information, he said, did not
descend very deep into the masses Of tho
French people; az an illustration ot which
fact be stated that hundreds Of thousands,
when voting for the FIRST tine to elevate
Louis Napoleon TO the Presidency, thought
that the old emperor was still alive and
/ imprisoned, and that the vote they then
gave, would effect bis delivernnco. He
gradually diverted his remarks to the At
fairs Of Hungary, Austria, Russia and Tur-
key; speaking Of the exaggerated estimate
/ of the strength Of Russia; u the strength
and weakness Of Turkey-her strcugtb,
which consisted 10 her immense land-forces
and especially in her militia, or lGndsrckr,
as he termed il; her weakness, which was
the liability Of The assault Of Constantino-
pie by sea. And here, apparently in al
Iusion to Mr.. Clay = conviction OF our be-
ing unable to effect anything in Europe
an war, he spoke Of the material aid which
might be rendered Turkey in war with
Russia by q naval force for the protection
| Of her capital. Alter series Of entertain
ing and instructive remarks about the con-
dition and prospects Of Europe generally,
he rose to depart.
Mr.. Clay rose and bade him farewell for
ever, with the utmost cordiatity and the
kindliest sympathy beaming in his face aud
suifasing his eye; and grasping kossush's
hand, he said, "God bless you and your
family! God bless your country
she yet be freer'
| Kossoth, apparently overwhelmed by
the warm and earnest sympathy thus ex-
hibited for himself, his suffering family and
country, profoundly bowed, pressed Mr.
Clay's hand to bis henrt, and replied, in
tones ofdeep emotion, .ithank you, honored
sir! shall pray for you every day that
your health may be restored, aud that G<d
may prolong your lite!" Mr.. Gays eyes
filed ,htears; he again pressed tho hand
that clsspcd his own, probably for the last
time, but he could say no more.
Thus closed one Of The most interesting
scenes il has ever been the fortune Of tho
writer to witness. Two such men rarely
NEE. in this world. The one, having en-
ished The course OF his destiny, having lived
and acted through the better part Of his
coun,ry's lifetime, aud with lis growing
greatness aud renown having uchievcd bis
own; the sun Of bis glorious career just 20
ing down in unclouded briisncy, and send
ing back the rays Of its declining glory up
on happy land; the other, ssiiI acting,
still hoping and fearing, his star just rising
amid storms md clouds aud darkpcss; be-
fore him, all the vicissi,udes oran uncertain
future for himself and for his country: tho
one, like prophet Of old, proclaiming tho
principles Of tho fathers Of his country, 10
whom he was shortly to be gathered those
principles, living by which that country
had achieved her greatness; the other, like
q scholar, listening to catch the words Of
wisdom, and learn tho lessons of expert
ence, which should be treasured mp, snd
which nigh. yet one day profit his coun-
try in her pupilage; to portray that scene
Alright would challenge the skill OF tho poet
land painter The writer would rival, too.
the art Of Handel and Hayden, could
he transmit to this paper the sweet meIan.
|choly cadences Of the voice Of the Hunga.