Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-01-31


which they would have gladly offered him
for the purpose Of hereafter repairing, by
course Of sound and moderate policy, the in.
juries inflicted on the land of their Birth
But instead Of acting in this manner he has
Sc! himself up as the Dictate, of his country
men. II is, therefore the sacred duty Of
those who, although far from wishing TO fet-
ter his activity, are no, disposed to admit his
claims, publicly TO protest against his pro.
ceedings.
Without dwelling any longer on the weigh
~ motives for canton which may be dedu-
ced from his pas, career, will merely OBJ
serve that his pretension 10 be still regarded
as Governor is the more barefared from The
circumstances attending his resignation The
circumstances are these He was summon
ed by GoIgey and three members OF the min
istry 10 resign. He instantly complied, and
resigned the Governorship withou, convening
the Council of State, that he was bound by
law 10 consult, on every important occasion
He resigned without intimaling his intention
of doing so to the three other Ministers, tof
whom 1 was one,) and who were, conse-
quen,ly, quite unaware Of the fact. He did
not resign his authority into The hands Of the
Minisiers--as under snch circumstances he
was bound to debut into the hands of Cor
gey. He even invested Gorgey with pow.
or and authority with which he had not been
invested himself viz: the dictatorship. He
delegated power which he only held him
self personally, and, in fact, professionally, BY
a drec, mandate of the Diet. He resigned
in the name Of the Ministry, which he had
no right whatever 10 do.
Although it may be safely affirmed that he
was in state of moral aud physical coer-
cion when he gave in his resignation, il mus,
be borne in mind ina, he voluntarily confirm
ed this act when ne was free from all re.
straint, and could never be persuaded TO re-
assume his abandoned power, neither al Luz
gos, in the midst of General Bem's army, nor
subsequently al Mehadia, when Bem Urgent
ly requested him 10 do so, and try the las,
chance that remained Of success; TO which
request he again returned a negative answer
in writing. By thus acting, he abandoned
Hungary 10 her fate, and exposed all those
who had taken part in the war 10 the ven-
geance of Austria. He confirmed his avowed
intention Of retiring into private life by cross
ing the frontier and entering the Turkish do
minions before the capilula,ion of Villages
could possibly be known to him, and while
there were still fortresses and armies in Hun
gary by which The national cause could have
been sustained. IN his letter of refusal TO
Gen. BEN, he in fact suggested the expedi-
ency of calling together some eminent men,
in order 10 form Provisional Government
On his arrival a, Widdn he again publicly
declared Tin letter since published,) his
resolution Of retiring into private life-a res
olution which fot short time he acted upon.
Leaving the public to Judge how far those
facts are reconcilabe with his present pre-.
tensions, have the honor TO remain your
obedien, humble servant"
COUNT CASIMIR BATTHYANY.
Paris, Hotel de Paris. Place Vile 'Eveque,
December ioIh.
The following fact, in connection with this
letter, is sgnifcant:--
AUSTRIAN AMNEsTY.-It is announced thai.
the Austrian Governmen, has granted an am
nesly, which includes many Hungarian per-
! sonages who have always been in discord
with Kossnh. Among these is mentioned
Count Bathyany, who has resided FOR some
time in Paris, where he enjoys much consd-
Grafton. With such pardon, he, of course,
receives back his large estates, which had
! been corfscated.