Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-08
Vermont Aid to Hungary.

Mr.. EDlToR:-ln this town there is a society
organized and known by the name of The So
ca ConcIave." Its object is the moral and in
telIectual improvement Of young men. They
meet once or twice II week, and, among other
things, discuss such subjects as may be lnto-
duced from time to time. Recently they discuss
ed the political affairs OF Hungary and also, the
violations Of the laws of nations by Russia in
nterPosing and preventing the Independence of
Hungary in her late contest tor freedom. We
were unanimous in opinion that the people Of
this country should render efficient pecuniary
aid to ussiss Gov. Kossuth to establish the liber-
thies Of his unfortunate country. The syInpa-
ties OF the masses in the United States being
invariably OH the side Of Freedom, we confident
y feel the assurance that they are ready in this
instance to give substantial proof OF the same
by manifest contributions. We also enter
tanned and expressed the hope that our Govern
ment might, If consistent with principle and
sound policy, do something to repress the crush
ing Intervention Of Russia il any subsequent
struggle for independence Oh the part of Hun
gary We were further of the opinion that It
was our duty as public body to give material
aid, and also, our influence to destroy the pow
pr of Gespots, and to break down and crush for
ever the spirit of human thradom. This move
is the first we think, made in Vermont to assist
Hungary in her second course for Independence;
and we earnestly hope other public bodies in
this State will do likewise. Again; we appeal
TO the sympathy and patriotism of every citizen
Of Vermont individually. Can you not, each
aud every one of you, who have any of this
worlds treasures, contribute your mite tor Hun
garian Liberty? Remember the parable of the
good Samaritan; those who were in favor OF
uon-Intetvenion passed by on the other side
At meeting Of the Social COnclave held in
Windsor, Dec. 90, 1851, WILLIAM w. Buck.
MAN offered the following resolutions and ex-
pressed the wish that they might be unanimous
" adopted. After discussion they were adopt
ed without dissenting voice.
Whereas, Louis Kossulh the exilcd Govern.
or Of Hungary, is now IN this country for the
purpose OF soliciting aid in furthersnce Of the
great design he entertans of attempting to re-
establish the Liberties of his down trodden >
country by revolution, and the overthrow of the
present despotlc rule; and whereas We consid-
der it Just and proper to render pecuniary and
and the moral influence of an expression OF Ouf
sympathy in, or APPRECIATION Of, u cause in iuYov.
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as we believe the cause OF Hungarian Indepen.
dance 10 do; and regarding the restoration o.
that country to the enjoyment of liberty as be-
ncfcent not only to her own people, bnt to the
interests of humanity and human freedom
throughout the world; therefore
Resolved That we the members of the Socia
Concave, are prepared, should contributions to
aid the cause Of Hungarian Independence be
) raised in this vicinity, to bestow our mite, .
(sma though it may be,) in fmhernn.o of the
interests of suffering Hungary, and as tribute
we owe to the ever sacred principles Of Justice
and human rights.
ResOiUed, That we sincerely sympathze with
Governor Kossuth, his associates, md country.
men generally, in their sutferlngs and in their
country's cause and in the idea that there is vet
hope Of her ultimate restoration to liberty and
Resolved, That we regard with high degree
Of satisfaction, the demonstrations of respect
aud Administration with which Governor Kossuth
has been greeted, since his arrival on our shoes
deemlng such but due to his illustrious charac,
ter, his undymg patriotism, aud enduring fdel.
ity to the cause Of his country.
RESOLVED, That we entertain tho hope that
Governor kossuth will derive such material aid
IN this country as can cOnSistetly and Justly BE-
rendered, to enable him relieve the unhappy
condition of his oppressed aud suffering native
land
Mr. R. c. Pierce offered the following reso
luton which was also unanimously passed;
Resolved, That the P. NJ. be instructed 10
transmit the foregoing resolutions 10 such pa.
per or paper, as ne may deem proper, together
with the action OF the concIave thereon.
A. N. SWAIN, Presiding .Masier.
ROONEY C. PIERCE, Recording Seeretqru
The Democratic members OF the Georgia Leg.