The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-05
KOssuth's Movements

that he will endeavor to address the Senate tomorrow
or Tuesday, upon the non. Intervention project.
Kossuth's Movements.
LEoATIoNs-spEEcHEs-I STs, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Jan. g. 1852.
The time Of Governor Kossuth continues to be much
occupied in receiving the numerous calls made upon
him.
THE ALEXANDRIA LITERARY CLUB.
This morning deputaton from the Literary Club Of
the city Of Alexandria, Virgin waited him. and pre-
eented him with an address, accompanied with copy
of the Bill of Rights transcribed parchment bearing
date June l2 1776 and also copy Of the resolutions
Of the society, making him an honorary member.
Judge NELL made few remarks, and Mr.. LEE grand.
Of Richard Henry Lee, presented the address
tanning expressions Of admiration Of the efforts of Kos
suh in the of freedom appreciation of his
ble resolution still to maintain and defend it. Kossuth
he said destined to perform in the old world what
Washington had in the new and he would receive en-.
coursgement from all those who claimed to be the ad-
vocates Of just cause and equal rights. They hoped
the world would be prepared to receive the principles
proclaimed and that the of Washington would
be his
KossUTHs REsPoNas.
In reply KossuTH thanked the gentlemen for the aten
on they had been pleased to bestow upon him. There
many remarks in the address which suggested to
his mind considerations which he would very much like
express They had wished him the Of Wash
ipgton That was, indeed, glorious success did
it abae anything of its glory, that nineteen millions
of European money, twenty thousand arms thirty men
of war, and thres thousand European troops were
contributed to the of this country. He had
always believed that freedom ennobed the heart and he
had indeed foundit SO in the United States The people
full of noble sentiments which could be derived
only from the glorious of freedom lie would hope
that one amongst the peculiar realities Of these noble
sentiments would be the remembrance Of received aid
They had expressed the hope that Divine Providence
would yet give freedom to his country 30 he hoped but
Divine Providence acted through the nstrumeutaty of
man Divine Provdence had liberated him from capt
witty But by what nstrumentality he liberated, By
the of the generous people of the United
States HAY God Almighty give them also to be nstru-
which to bring his and with it all the nations
Of Europe to liberty What he wanted Of America was
not Of war nor arms but to fulfil the consequences
Of its position power the earth. There were
some necessary consequences Of that position, which
il not fulfilled the position was lost. That the
conviction Of the friends of freedom in Europe
They looked to the United States the only really
and true free power earth and being such, they
hoped to see the power on which It's existence re-
posed exercised for the benefit of the laws of and
Of nature IS God. These not perhaps the expires
ons of the Bill of Rights. but of the Declaration Of In
in terms of praise. lie would entreat them to forget
himself He nothirg. lie wished no reverence,
respect nothing for himself bn only for the great
principles which constituted the glory Of
this country lie wished the United to become the
corner stone Of the freedom Of the world as it
the only place where freedom really dwelt Let the day
approach when every individuality woud bs eclipsed
and ecreeneu behind the greatness OF bile spirit
Perhaps the most appropriate thanks he could g.ve
them that he took them to De of principles,
and that the sympathy they had given him had bsen
given to his principles an he anxious ens those
sympathies in behalf of those principles As to the honor
they wished to bestoH upon in in isking hsm member
oftheir association, his duties that he
could not accept small He felt every day
as II he would break down under their weight. To be-
come member of society necessarily involved the
performance of some duties. H. had this morning
ceved intelligence that the absoutsticaI power Aus
tra had exercised its vengeance against him by impr
soning his poor sisters and his aged mother, OF
whom were engaged in politics. because he had entreaed
them as brother and SON. not TO mix with IT, and they
loved him, and followed his admon!ton. Now he had
to bear upon bis shoulders this misfortune There was
no help. They were carried prisoners to Vienna. SO
his duties were connected with many sorrows. Perhaps
he would soon have to leave the United States carrying
with him encouraging sympathy but perhaps main
of principle II il would be another sorrow
Judge NELL explained that becoming an honorary
member of the society would impose upon him duties
lie then invited hosuth to spend day at Alexandria
ard accept Of public dinner.
Gov. kossuTH replied that he could not to this
invitation now IL might be possible FOR him accept
pENYsYLyAyA courLMESrrp.
Mr. Senator COOPER presented 70 kosIth the proceed
iIgs Of meeting o. the citizens Of Potsve IN which
they resolved to do somethir TOR his cause.
Gov. Ko,svTH replied that Pennsylvania became. in.
deed from day 10 day more spenld star in the dark
night OF his course.
Mr.. CooprR said he wss glad 10 hear him speak thus
GOV. KossuTH added that snch was his most feryent
conviction
DELEGATION FROM oplo.
Mr. swEETsER OF Ohio, introduced the delegation frem
Columbus with the following remark
Gov ko'srTH-I am charged with the pleasant duty OF
presenting from the great State OF Ohio delegation
who have crossed the ounten fcr the purnos of invit
you TO visit hat State Tie delegation ere surround
ed 10y ladies' and by members cf Copgrer. OF poll
teal psItie and ether gentlemen who come to greet
hi afT ats nrS.M