The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-13
John z. Calhoun the Younger. on KOS
suth and Intervention.

younger, formerly Of South Carolina, and nov q
Florida, the son OF the late distinguishes Senate.
Calhoun, Of south Carolina who bore, tor the asst
forty years Of his life, lofty and distng uished
reputation as patriot, statesman, snd man Of
profound intellect, in the senatorial annals OF this
republic John G. Calhoun the younger, in this
epistle, likes, believe, his aeJa in public lie,
as politician and statesman. His letter is
writtea with fervor and enthusiasm Cor the Ia
| terests OF the South, and with briianoy os
4 thought that will satisfy tie most incredal:zs,
equally OF his paternity and his patriotism, and
that he is really "a ct J. Of the old block
history Of the incidents which brought
oat this epiale at this time, will be found
communicated b. himself, in his own few d
and eloquent language. Ho was il this city,
in company with some Southern frienjs, attending
10 some business connected with the Affairs OF his
late father, and was present at the arrival anj
ccption given by the multituainous masses a. New
X rk t. he distinguished Hungarian leader. lie
was the frs. man Of the frst delegation, after the
arrival Of Nossuth, to declare boldly and firmly IN
favor Of the great lrincp pies % Intervention IN IA
vor Of European struggles for liberty, which has
been syowed the sole objec. Of Nossnths visit to
this country, and which keeps him here travelling
from the East 10 the West iron the North - the
South. A full explanation oft vie rs entertained
by Kossuth and bis associates, on this new aud po-
puar topic and how he and they understand the new
idea, will be found in the letter which we publish
to- day, and which will probably create some sensa-
tion in Congress, or at leas; profound impression
in the Southern States.
1t is not necessary to say any more on this poins
The letter. and the sentiments which il contaiusthe
cniste and its walls its principles and the views
which it embodies Of the fatU.ewill speak for them
selves.
We have already intimated the views which oc.
Cured to rs on perusing Mr.. Webs;cr's famous
speech at the hossuh banquet in Washington.
lh,re is striking and remarkable coincidence be-
tween the principles now given to over tho e.
nature Of John T.. Calhoun, and those pao shed
few days since, sanctioned by the name O. Mr..
Webster. Both MIR. Webster and J Ohm c. Calhoun
the younger declare in favor OF the general rrinci
PIE recognizing the right OF every distinct and Pc
criar community TO possess peculiar aLl distinct
nationality Of its own, unharmei and unm slestea
by the rest Of the world around them TINS grin
cipie seems TO be held in common ny k,s.Gth,
Calhoun, and Webster; and appears to ts gain
ing ground in various directions, oven 10 oopo-
siton to the legacy left us by WasL!n stoa, ard
his associates OF the last century /. is utterly
futile and idle TO mince matters in these stirring
days, when new ideas spread with the rapidly Of
Lightning from continent to continent, from coUn-
try to country The principle OF neutrality, or
ron-ntelyention, which, under the sanction Of
Washington has heretofore been the policy of this
country has received shock from recent events
and recent movements, that would seem, be oro
long, to terminate in its utter prostra.ion and
burial in the history Of the past kossut has fre-
quently declared that his object was TO return to
Europe. and start general revolution there, en-
bracing Hungary and all Of the old continent. The
copp a'etH ard remarkable popular election Of
Louis Napoleon, combined with the change Of the
Foreign Minister in England, and associated with
the sentiments of the other powers Of Europe, have
satisfied even hossath, that for the present nc revo
luton is practicable in the Old World. and that no
Irisirg can be brought about On the otner side Of
The Atlantic But, in the face Of these misfortuns,
the Hungarian orator does not give up the idea OF
getting up a revolution of some kind and living in
an agitation that will produce results Of great
moment. lie has commenced political reyo-
( luton in this country-a revolution mb-acing,
1t the rst blush, Iot sraly its foreign policy, bat
in the long run, lis domestic policy WELL and pro.
baby its destiny hereafter. lie has marched in
triumph from Now York to Washington, and car
ricd with the ease the mobs OF the large cities
ard the stad politicians and Congressman Of Wash
irgton. ~ follow in his revolutionary track II
he does ret produce revolution in Europe in
lSs2. there is good evidence for believing that h
will effect revolution-l popular reyolution-in the
principles and policy Of this country, IN tie can
yass which hes been commenced. lie has COM
menced his journey to the West, where there are
millions OF Germans and other foreigners who are
eAeitablc in the highest degree, and who are ready
to rush to hi feet, fan down before him as The
"second Messiah, and give him the most vi.
bounded reception wherever he appears Every.
| thing seems to fall before Kossuth tho great
4 statesmen at Washington and the loafeg. Of tao
Five points--the member. OF Congress Gnd the
/ runy spouters Of Tammany Hall.
nth these very obvious and common serge
views Of the revolution commenced ir this country
Ivy hossuth, and now in mid career, we cannot let
tue eloquent and pregnant letter of John 9. Cal
houn-agreeing SO singulariy in sentiment vita tae
profound speech Of Mr.. Webs ser pass to tie pub
lie ear or public eye, without giving some cue as to
the consequences that these movements are about
TO produce In our internal ana foreign policy,
and perhaps on the election Of President. There is
every indication that all the old parties-whigs
and democrats alike, including the free sellers Of
the North-are trying which shall be most uproar-
ious in favor Of Kossuth and his ideas. But more
than all, the South beginning to thaw, even in
mid-wiuter: and the avowals made by John Q. Cal
houn, ard the principles developed by him, must
produce sudden and remarkable change on the
opposition heretofore maintained by tho Southern
States towards Kossuth and his idea. We ere in
the midst Of change: but wha, that change may
bring forth. in The approaching Presidential cleo
lion is altogether uncertain and difficult to predict
We can only watch and mark Developments as
i they take place.
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