Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1852-02-18

/ ter "a 1ehtuTy iuFliSn an example "HtH tHt
reason OF the world cannot resist. But if wt
should involve ourselves in the tangled web o
European politics, in war in which could
effect nothing; and if in that struggle Hungary
should 60 down, and we should 90 down with
her. where then would be the last hope oi
the friends of freedom throug ghout the world.
Far better it is for ourselves, for Hungary, and
for the cause of liberty. that, adhearins to our
wise pacific system, and avoiding the distant
wars oil Europe, we should keep our lamp
burning brightly on this western shore, light
to all nations than TO hazard its utter extinction
amid the ruins of fallen republics in Europe
Throughout Mr. Clay's remarks NJ ko>Suth
listened with the utmost interest and attention;
and indeed, Throughout. the whole interview he
ILLUSTRATED the rare combination of the pro.oun-
dest respect without the smallest sacrifice ot
his personal dignity: exhibiting in all his bear
ing the lFost finished and attractive stamp which
can be gwen to the true metal of genius. lie
did net s's'er, in his turn, upon controversy of
MIR. Clay's views, but began by stating what he
thought the reasons of the repeated failures to
establish liberal institutions in France. Educa-
ton and political information, he said. did not
descend very deep into the masses of the
French people: an Illustration, of which fact
he stated that hundreds of thousands, when vot
ing for the first time to elect Louis Napoleon to
the Presidency, thought the old Emperor was
still alive and imprisoned and that the vote
they then gave would effect his deliverance.--
He gradually diverted his remarks to the affairs
Of Hungary, Austria. Russia, and Turkey;
speaking of the exaggerated estimate Of the
strength of Russia; of the strength and weak
ness of Turkey-her strength, which consisted
in her immense land force, and especially in
her militia, or landirehr, as he termed it; her
weakness. which was the liability of the
sault of Constantinople by sea. And here,
apparently in anu>ion to Mr.. Clay's conviction
Of our being unable to effect anything in an
European war; he spoke of the material aid
which might be rendered Turkey in war with
Russia by naval force for the protection of
her capital. After series of entertaining and
instructive remarks about the condition and pros
poets of Europe generally he to depart
Mr.. Clay and bade him farewell forever,
with the utmost cordallty and the kindliest
sympathy bcaming in his face and sutfusiny his
eye; and graspins Kossuth's hand, he said,
God bless YOU and your family! God bless
your country-may she yet be free"'
kossuth, apparently overwhelmed by the
warm and earnest sympathy thus exhibited for
himself, lis suffering family and country, pro-
foundly bowing, pressed Mr.. Clay's hand to his
heart, and replied in tones of deep emotion.
Il thank YOU, honored sir? l shall pray for
you every day that your health may be restored
and that God may prolong your lifen' Mr.
Clay's eyes filled with tears, he again pressed
the hand which clasped his OwE probably for
the last time. but he could say no more.
Tins clos&d one of the most interesting
scenes it has ever been the fortune of the writer
to witness. Two sach men rarely me ct in this
world The .ope, hasing finished the course Of
his c4stfny. hSyhY nved and acted through tho
icttef part ofyhis country's lifetime, and with
its 4Sow.ag sgreatness and renown having
achieved his twn; the of his glorious career
just going down in nnclouded brillancy. and
sending back the rays of its declining glory
upon IA happy land; the other, still acting, still
hoping and fearing, his star just rising amid
storms and clouds and darkness; before him,
all the vicis>itudes of uncertain future for
himself and for his country; the one, like a
prophet of old. proc!alming the principles Of
the fathers of his country, to whom he was
shortly to be gathered-thosc principles livin z
by which that country had acicved her great
ness: the other ike scholar, listening to
catch the words of wisdom and hear the less
of experience, which should be treasured
up, and which might yet day profit his
country in her pupilage; to portray that scene
Alright would challenge the skill Of the poet and
the painter. The writer would rival. too the
art of a Handel an! Hayden, could he trans
NIT to this paper the sweet melancholy caden-
of the voice of the Hun ,arian exile, sound
ing like the low melancholy wall of the stricken
children of freedom; the trumpet toned
voice of the old Statesman, gathering some of
its ancient strength, and ringing almost full
and sonorous when in the days of DID, It's
clarion peal sounded its note of cheer and
glory and greatness.