The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-10

elude American commerce from the continent OF Europe
believe is not yet complete, but 1t will be very soon
There is now, therefore, the commercial interest very
deeply involved in that respect Therefore, ! believe
that principle that the United States declare the right
TO carry commercial Intercourse with whatever
nation which is willing TO accept Il, WIN whom
ever oilers market for IT, Nobody, OF course, can
be forced TO give market 10 returns but II
nation 10 tDutiRg 10 give market, the United States
declare that the citizens OF the United States have right
TO carry on commerce with that nation whether u may
please the government of that nation against which Is
in revolution not believe that is principle OF inter-
national law, because indeed. il the Emperor OF Austria
in that position where every sentiment OF man and every
thought of human intellect must revolt against his rule
now he rules and the people of Hungary, Bohemia,
and Italy take arms against him topunsh him, how can
he have the petenson OF excluding the citizens OF the
United States from commerce with those thirty 1--WE mil
lions whom not the will OF Cod but the temporary pro-
lection OF the Gear, has placed under his iron ruler
believe that is prnciple but, the contrary, the
citizens OF the United States have the right OF commerce
We do not mix your internal quarels in that respect
we only say Hands OFF, in respect to every foreign
power Whatever citizen OF the United States will carry
on commerce with Francis Joseph, OF Hapsburg, has
right TO do il. But other citizens who would carry
on with Kossuh the people Of Hungary, have the
same right, whether herei is revolution or no revolution
That principle is not only of equal Importance but il also
touches very nearly, and may say momenlarily, the
States. Therefore, let me humbly enreat you, gentle
men, 10 be as kind to bestow your wise consideration
also upon that point besides the great principle OF non
Intervention in the domestic affairs OF whatever country
There was yet third humble wish which have
pressed II the recognition OF the legitimate char
acter OF the declaration Of independence OF Hungary
beg leave 10 say that II not my intention by claiming
that claim recognition that de facto the COVER
nor Of Hungary. Unfortunately, am an exile, and
therefore cannot be. But am by right Applause And
believe that if there is one place in the world which
have right 10 claim is that That may be granted
not But what certainly have right 10 claim s, re-
spec for the sovereign will of nation whose very
its will; and it has never been conradcled by the cir
cumstance OF the oppression OF my nation, and there
fore it must be recognised as righteous, lawful leg-
innate thing And why insist that recognition,
respect fact which is past The is because
during our past struggle the sympathy OF the people Of
the United States attracted the attention OF your govern
.ment 10 that cause; and gentleman was sent by a
pendence Of Hungary! No; ne was sent 10 ascertain
how matters stood. And what was the consequence OF
was that while he was looking and reporting how
matters STOOD Russian interference came and Hungary
crushed. Now, you cannot imagine Inc immense in
huence ii would have had il he had come 10 and SAID
Governor, here am IN the name OF the United States
recognise your nation" [ApplaHse Therefore, there
is point which | would very much like TO see recog.
nsed-that that declaration OF Independence was legl
because that declared am quite snre who
he may be, by change OF circumstances called the
governor of Hungary that is the first step, not only to-
wards Hungary-because would eDtreat you not to
slider the principle restricted TO country, but gene
rail- for all the world-Germany, Italy, Fance, equally
with Hungary-l believe the first step will be that 80
|, or-n my nation should bestow its con-
hdence another mamie puts his foot upon Hunga-
derived from the sovereign will oil the people, that very
moment he will be recognised by the United ales.
That is why attach Importance 10 the declaration oil
the independence OF Hungary attach Importance 10 H.
ALSO because that legitimate character recognised,
the lawful field OF action for private sympathy and pr.
operative aid would believe by this very decla
ration, be enlarged and | could accept many things
which offered me, which now cannot accept from
the people, because has not recognised that declaration
of independence lawful one. Therefore il is not
about titles that They are oil no value. care
nothing Tor them but indeed highly care in every pc.
ston TO maintain the dignity OF my people; and that
dignity Of my people claims that It's sovereign will may
be recognised TO be the legitimate sovereign will equally
yours when you declared your sovereign will
10 become nation. [Applause.l
And now the question is, suppose any persons here
would be pleased to bestow Individually In their capacity
citizens. their influence to carry these principles
what would be the best means to empoyl You viii no,
take me tor an egols because, indeed, desire nothing
Tor self not only, but scarcely will accept
for myself. | am an humble, modest man--modest BY
principle, and not by adeciaon; but have the pride OF
my own strengthened perhaps even TOO far. In that
respect will not depend upon anybody IN the world
have sense OF independence and therefore for myself
there is place; but Tor my country willing to
be called egoliscal, and will try TO be as good your
word 10 any respect Therefore you must for
taking the liberty 10 point out what consider the best
TO cooperate TO carry out these principles into
practical effect.
Perhaps some gentlemen might remember that ex-
pressed in New York, and elsewhere that besides the
popular action there is also individual aid which can
benefit highly the cause which represenwhich is not
only tne cause oil hungary, Out your own. NOW, II ac
lion in these two drectonsthe principal part of it. and
the private aids connected, then of there the
greatest benefit for the cause Let suppose that some
hundred gentlemen gave me- for Hungary and the
of freedom Europe, one hundred thousand dollars
and II | am asked how many support that cause, in
giving that sum, ! would say hundred. That
is not much popular opinion But II il from the
hands OF hundred thousand then ! have hundred
thousand men who support the cause. That, indeed.
is large And If il is million, or two, three mil.
lion, then, of course, there is the sovereign will OF the
people pronounced and demonstrated TO support those
principles which you acknowledge Now, let us unite
this action, and great benefit results. In what manner
really, the will of the United States be known The
legislatures OF Slaes-l have with gratitude TO
knowedgehave pronounced these principles cities and
associations have equally received them. even conf.
aeny hope that the Congress OF the United States will
be also pleased TO express its will What that will will
be in that respect, cannot express in hope de-
sire imag natlon. But believe that perhaps the Con-
gess being invited by the annual message of the Pres
dent and seeing the circumstances, will be pleased to de-
eide something about The direction OF the foreign policy
Suppose the declaration OF the shall be favorable
TO the Now, what is the true wisdom and policy
OF the United States 10 give such a declaration
real weght-such weight will and must make II
spected without drawing the sword. And what can
make IL respected The openly declared will OF every
citizen OF the United States. That gives weight, be.
cause Il is not the whm Of Mr. Ait is not the prin-
cipe OF the Secretary OF State alone, who pronounced
day before yesterday generous decision in that re.
spec-t Is not the individual fact OF General Casss pro-
nuncialion, (for whom | have entertained Tor long
time great respect, because he was one OF the first
the sanctuary OF your legislature TO pronounce prln
cipes as a Judge in The OF humanity against op.
ptesslon)-lt Is not only the principle of Douglas, or
whoever of these gentlemen, but IL u the sovereign will
Of the people OF the United States And the will OF the
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