New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-03-20
Aossuths Reception at So. Louis.
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ST. LOUIS, Tuesday, March ., 1855.
hgreeably to previous intelligence re
cei'eo per telegraph, the steamer Emperor, wit
1o'' hossuth and suite on board, arrived at GU
ie'se aoous2 O'Clock this afternoon. Immseiatel
msssesoi our citizens moved toward the landing
ana "'hm orief time several thousands had col
iected' completely blocking up every passage way
on the ievee to the steamer, and it was with Grsal
oitneui'y taaf M. kossuih and LADY, with suite, a.
eompanieo BY the Committee OF Reception. headed
Dy non II. d. hennest, Mayor Of ST. Louis C. uid
ieaen 'ne carriages waiting for them. They inns-
oiA'ey pfoceeces to the Planters House. Foarsh-
sI., Iono "eo oy procession of several military
companies with music. At this point the nuu oers
nad rapidly augmented that three squares of
fourn-ss we're literally filled with human beings,
who wefe enthusiastically shouting for /" Kossut1
GOV hoesuth appeared and responded as follows:
DkNrLksss There are in Europe rome Gro wned
neaos VINO believe that they are sure in their a m
yi.ioss oomlnion, because they have succeeded ey
tne moss Iool violation Of the laws of nations in
cfusning Hungary For moment woald ike taat
tney couio see these mighty thousands Of the sreas
'aIey OF tee Mississippi here asse moled, and i,
woeio .ot De possible TO be convinced that where the
spin o. Liberty 10 90 strong its influence would not
Dc lenIom ine moot northern parts Of Europe to its
most southen iimlts and that there is not foreood-
ugs Oh 'ne eaSn Liberty there, in the future.
came nom far lands. and as 70 myself would
nave faen int the ocsanfood OF millions lone and
unno1ceo IN the world, because un worthy but as
come pleading the great wrongs offrsecom-oeca use
leone pleading the wrongs OF do nation
because come accompanied with the hooes And
expectauons OF the oppressed nations OF Europe,
meet Win hoEors ana sympathies which are the
spontaneous sentiment OF the people throughout the
lited states, and such sovereign glory to
have met at any period of history. IApplausel Gen.
tlemen, these honors make me not proud, bee ause
know they do not belong 10 me they make me
stronger In hope and In courage to Tight and struggle
to gam triumph IN that cause which you honor by
your sympathy. The Father of Rivers and its great
valley Is itch In the many blessings Of God and the
fairest blessing is that sympathy, which, animatng
the hearts OF the people has out OF the desert within
q short period not only made already f1urishing
country, but established a DO ~er on earth on The
great basis OF liberty That sympathy IN your hearts
Is the fsress fruit Of this valley and upon this svm
patty rely and hope thu. durng my brief stay here
In your young and rising city your kindness will
afford me an opportunity to speak to you Of general
politics In the great OF freedom, and for the
present refer you to that opportunity.
After q stormy nights voyage and little annoy
ance IN the crowd OH landing, land which value
highly indeed because 1t was the most clear and sin
cere anifessa OF your kindness aud generosity
Tor the present was only anxious to say fe words
expressive OF my heartfelt thanks and gratitude for
he welcome you have honored me with In the next
opportunity will have The honor address the citi-
TENS OF st. Louis at large, and hops II viii be-
arranged that l can address them in the spen air,
where every man who desires to be present hear
ne, and will endeavor to make myself understood.
know that I am not myself worthy OF your atten.
ion, but the cause which plead is worthy Of both
your attention and sympathy. and until then, bid
Tou farewell. humbly recommend the poor exile.
or bis countrys sake to the sympathy you have gen
srously manifested this evening" which, no wever,
you may find un worthy of my humble SELF you will |
lot withhold from the cause which he repre- ents-
L belongs lot to man but to that principle which |
makes you glorious and happy Fare we'll. God
,less you CONTINUED cheerlngl
After Gov. kessuth finished COL Grimsley, Mar |
hal Of the day, spoke briefly, after which Mayor !
hennett was called upon who. on account Of pre-
tans, pHr I'D al Ia
heers continuing. Gov. k0ssuth uttered the follow
rs sentence, after which he retired "America is |
rec and happy God grant that II be the lot Of the
resent generation to add new luster to yeur star
psnsled banner, that America may become the sup
ort OF Freedom on earth"
Kossuth designs to remain in st. Louis until Tues
ay or Wednesday OF next week. He goes from |
ere to New-Ofleans, stopping at vicksours and
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