New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-11
RCsSUTE TN OEZO.
speech to the People.
From the Columbus State Journal. Feb 6.

From the Columbus State Journal, Feb g.
The 9TH Of February, 1882, will long be
remembered in Columbus. The sun rose in al I'M
clouded sky the weather was moderate and agreea-
BILE and everything promised well for the great de-
monstration. Early the sound of hammers and saws
was heard, and substantial and capaciouS
platform was raised directly in front of the old Court
House Long before the time appointed for the
speeches, the people began to gather around, and
all the eligible places the fences, awnings, and
in The windows OF the Court House, &c, were &C.
cupied.
AtIl o'clock Gov. KossUTH, accompanied by Gov.
Woop and the Committees OF reception, &c, passed
from the Neil House to the stand, amid the shouts
Of tie assembled thousands. Hon WIN. DENNIsoS
then introduced Gov. KossUTH TO the audience,
when the illustrious Hungarian came for ward and
bowed his respects TO the people. He was received
with three hearty cheers. Prayer was then offered
to the Throne of Grace by Rev. ii. l. HITcHcocX in
avery impressive and appropriate style
Hon. SAMUEL GALLOWAY then came forward and
in most eloquent and glowing speech, welcomed
KossUTu to the Capital of Ohio.
In reply, KossuTH said
Gentlemen, you Will kindly excuse me for not I'M
covering my head ! some sick, and must
take care SO not TO become sill more sick, De-
! cause want TO preserve my strength.
Sir, most hunbly thank you for the information
| Of What owe to OHIO for my liberation. stood
/ U0cn the ruirs Of yaHquished greatness IN ASA
/ where tdlIgs ffon Young America are so seldom
/ heard thar indeed was not acquainted with Inc
! fact Still, loved Ohio with affection and with adj
/ miratlon before knew what had yet 10 hear
Now y III love her with the affection and tender
ness Of a child. knowing what part she took IN my
I restoration 70 lie-hecause to liberty
Sir, permit Inc humbly to decline those praises
which you have been pleased 10 bestow upon me per-
scnaliy know Of 10 merit know only the word
Outy, and you are acquainted wlta me beautiful lines
"F.r dearer the grave OF he prison,
Numee by PATRIOTS maze.
Than the tEonhies Of all VII have risen
Onhotsy' ruils u fame
! Was GLAD 10 hear that you are familiar with the
history OF our struggles, and Of our achievements,
/ ara Of ouI AIMS. Tnis oIsptBses me from speaking
much and thar 10 grea. benefit TO ne, because H.
/ deed have spoken very much.
slr entering The young State of Ooi0-that giant
IN rs very you'h-though Iny mind be constantly
filed with Dc NE ard thou gh,s aud h0mewart sor-
rows still, wonderful Is wh4t see, looking NJ u
thrCus the glass Of your Snort history, thai even my
sOrroas reeX for NONE II "a their tcTturing pangs
while look around NE N establishment, and rub my
eyes to ascertain tha, II Is not TIE magic o. dream
, which UakeS your bold, mighty, ald h1u-lShing
cCIumOnN ealih rlcR with all the marks OF ciFlZi-
ton and OF lie here, where almost Yesterday
yet othirg but vas; wilderness. silent and dunno
ike TIE elements OF the world on Creations eve.
/ And here stand II Columbus, when, though ten
yeaIs younger than an, is Sill the capital Of tina.
mighty commonwealth, which az ain IN It's turn, ten
years before was born, nursed bat three thousand
CaiI men, scatter ed overt the Wilderness
iIg FER their lives with scalping IGcians ana nov
numbers two millions OF free, happy men, who zen
eTOus because free, are conscious Of their pawer,
ard weigh heavily IN the sale Of mansad's dc stiny
How wonderful that the e1lled chief Of 4 distant
I European Lalon of Asiailc origin, which, amid The
| raging waves OF centuries sweeping ~ay empires
BY is food stood for Thousand years Ike a rock.
and protected CRIisieRcCm, and the bn Tark for
Civilization against baIbarsm-hoN wonderful that
the exued chief OF that nation has TO come 10 his
lend, where Almighty nation grows up as u were, over
night. ont Of the very earth, snd found this nation
protecting the rights OF humanity, when offended IN
has own humble sell, and found that useful nation
READY 10 stretch It's powerful gigantic arm over he
Atlantic TO pro'ect all Hungary against oppref sion,
and found her pourlrg the balm OF he- sympathy
INTO the bleeding wounds OF Hungary that, regerer-
aed ~ the faithful spirit Of America, II NAV vet rise
! cree mere independent and free. break water 10
the hood OF Russian ambition, depressing Europe
and threatening the weird.
Citizens of Columbus, the name sake of your city,
when ne discovered America, lL.le thought tina: ne
I would lberate BY his discovery, the Old World.
/ rChstrS1 And ilose ext es OF the Old World who,
G. years ago first sealed within the limits Of Ohio
al Marietta. hsle thought that the first generation
which would leap into their steps would make des-
POTS nemble and oppressed nations rise. (Great
/ ckeerrg.l And yer thds It will be. The mighty
oUt5uIst Of popular feeling which Il is nv wonder
ful lot to witness. is revelation Of that future 800
clear not 20 be understood. The Eage of America
BEATS rs mighty wings the Stars OF Americ llamine
Europe's nigh, ana the Sar spangleo Banner taking
| under lis protection the Hungarian flag futteriug
I loniy and proudly, Ia an imposing attitude, tells
The tyTan.S Of the world that the right Of freedom
! must sway, and not the Nhim OF GespOts, but the
Law az nations rule. lCDeeTs.l
Go CT, so or, young Eagle Of America, Thy