The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-20
kOssuth mt Trenton, N. j.

TRENTON. Nj April 10, 1852.
Kossuth announced to arrive here in tho IL o'clock
train this forenoon from Burlington The day
complete damper upon whatever portion Of Hungarian
thusiasm survived the shocks had received
There not more than from fifty to hundred per-
about the depot awaiting himthough adver.
tsed in the local newspapers that he be here this
forenoon for ccrtan-and thee consisted chiefly Of Ger
mans Tho Governor is not here, and even the Mayor
has backed out Of receiving him and quietly aten
ding 70 the duties Of his Office The Joint Committee too
who frcm here New York and presented him with
glowing address also backed down and in reply to
letter from Kossuth shifted the responsibility of their
own shoulders to the Common Council, and the Mayor
shifted il back again, to these gentlemen One Of them
Mr. sherman compelled therefore, to assume IT, and
TO play the orator for Trenton the occasion Even
Of the members Of the present committee fighting shy
and keeping alocf One Of the most forward Of thcm tho
City Marhal has left the city the ostensbe ground
Of pursuing the conyicts who broke of the p
yesterday but with whom he has little to do
you, portion OF the committee proceeded in
four carriages, from the United States Hotel to
the depot. to meet him. but when the train arrived
he not there and there another disappointment
1t account OF the Storm he was afraid to
the Delaware in the boat that carries the mails from Bur
ungton to Bristol to meet the train TO New York this
side Before this was to be the cause there
were many surmises to the delay. Some Of the
mttee thought he perhaps waiting at Bristol for the
Trenton committee to 20 meet him there and that he
would not until they went for him. Others said he
would probably so to Princeton Newark no had
said he intended to to Of these places tonight
and possible that be would not Trenton at
all Some advised 10 send special train for him. while
Others thought he could very well in the Camden
and Amboy train which arrive here at o'clock
The committee in fact thrown into state Of utter
confusion and knew not what to do. They had n
nouncc tho speech for half past enc o'clock and it was
understood the dinner would take place after that time
But now the arrangement was upset. and it would be
difficult 10 communicate with the holders Of tickets and
NJ larra S1.n-fa nira
Eesed by to have meeting ut all and to return
The money for tho tickets. and let kossuth deliver his
speech citcr dinner, II he had mind to do
Another said. how max. any arrangements at
all when don't know whether he will come not
And else oberv mat he would get very little
reception enthusiasm r r. c-ial aid and that it was all
his fault WHOM he carriages arrived at the United
States Hotel with those Of the committee who
the depot for him there great laughing at
them among the few loungrs who stood in the bar and
the remnant Of the committee up stairs Joined in the
jeers At length 1t was stated in the committee room
but written authority from Kossuih that he would
be here at ociocA and it was then arranged to an
nounce a sort Of chance that he would deliver his
speech at half past four o'clock in the Front street
church; ard after that he would take dinner The
mittcc cydentydd like this arrangement which
appeared indirectly from kossuth, for they
in for having the dinner first and the speech to give it
diccstop afterwards Finally il was agreed to send an
train for him which expected to arrive here at
clock, and IL was 80 announced by placard.
At length kossuth aceonpanied by Mr. pnlzskyl his
by the extra train ut quarter to throe o'clock There
were some thirty persons, most OF them boys, about
lie then conducted by the Committee to the United
States hoci the doors Of wh.ch decorated with
Hungarian tricoior which with little flag carried by
child the only cmhlem yisire. Meantime the
bell Of the City Hall began to toll 10 announce to the
inhabitants the arrival Of kossuth. As soon as he
reached the committee room a; the hotel he was intro
duccS to the Committee and other citizens by Colonel
Wal. who accompanied him from Burlington.
Col WALL (famisrly known a~l!m Nall) said-And
in taking leave, in which there is word that has
been rnd DO farewell permit me to express the
grateful sense feel for the high honor conferred upon
me in permitting 10 entertain you al my private
guest. thai retain the remembrance OF 1t and
hand it down TO my chdren and no doubt the citizens
OF Trenton will regard this your visit in the same light
consider IL the highest honor that be bestowed
upon them TO bid you welcome You stand upon soil
mcdc sacred by the blood OF revolutionary fathers
Here was the blow given, under Washington that rem
dcrcd this country independent and whose influence
will be felt while the world shall last Permit me to say
that there parallel between Washington and kossuth
The name Of ashington is lustrous hy the blow he
struck dcpotismhc nobcst maine IL was ever asso-
ciated with liberty; and though kind Providence has
smiled upon him nd and though clouds have over
cast the sky u ngary the dy may not be far distant
when the of liberty shal shine upon that
and Kosuh a second Washington. shall rampe des-
potim in the dust II was only when AUSTRIA sold its
Liberties the Car that ii enabled to tread
down hungary. But the time may comc-and even now
with the q faith the harbinger OF more bright
end tranquil skies-the time VIII come when the present
aspect OF things win be changed and the noble vessel
freiehd with humanity though tossed with an angry
swell has pilot at the helm who will bring her to that
haven which the hopes Of freedom fixed The ag
atcn of the physical clements is but the prelude to fer
tiy The agitation Of the moral and political world is
n KossvTu then shook hands with Mr. Wall, and
pad-It viii always oe br Ght spot in my sorrowfu life
the kindness and hospitality have enjoyed at your
hands. You ray you will remember the time when we
met. only hope that something may happen in my
history that will render that remembrance worthy Of
you. One thing will not forget and that Is to devote
my life TO the Of my country To devote his life
tho part of an honest manhe rest is in the hands of
God
Dir wa P surrMAv then addressed Kossuth the
part CT the Trenton Committee and tie Corporation as
Governor Kossuth-Abou. four months ago it my
pleasing duty in bahaf Of the Corporation and citizens of
Trenton 10 invite yor to make u visit. II is now my
grateful Office by the authority, TO greet you at
your coming and to tender, do to you. and to the
friends who accompany you cordial and a hearty well
come We cannot offer you sir the gorgeous pagcantry
which beht,iney accompanied your reception IN larger
and wealthy cities But offer you and we do
offer you the homage e hearts who love you and who
love the glorious TO which have consecrated
the labor Of your life The sincerity Of this will not be
doubted when mind you that city was the frst-I
believe the very Ito proclaim iis advocacy Of the great
principles Of international law which you enunciated at
your brit landing our shores and which you have
since ably and conclusively illustrated and enforced
We then declared that should Russia again interfere
against Hungary in any future struggle she may make
against he House of Hap turph 1t will be the duty of
our government forthwith TO take such may
he needed 10 prevent the Accomplishment Of the outrage
Thee still our principles and doctrines We believe
their maintenance t. be requisite 70 our own political exist
eDceand when the time comes for their practical app
cation whatever Of influence the citizens of Trenton
porsoee will be exorted to make them the governing and
guiding principles and doctrines Of nation Weregret
cir that your stay among must necessarily be so
limited The ground which you stand, sir Is sacred
ground This is Of the battle fields Of the American
revolution IL in these very streets that fathers
in that great struggle struck their first successful blow
under the guidance Of that santod patriot at whose
tomb you have so recently stood We should have been
proud with you upon the ground the progress
Of that memorable day and point out the successive
footsteps Of Washington, to the Washington Of
Hungary But know that your sense Of duty calls you
speedily away and have only to say God speed and
proper you in your holy mission and may he in
his infinite goodness give you unering wisdom to
conceive and drcct--and hotts Of true and gallant
hearts and saworth arms 70 proper measures
for the dtinthralment Of your loved and injured
native land Aud may he crown these efforts with
complete success yet manhood shall have passed
It's prime so that the evening Of your days may be spent
la the sweet enjoyment of those rich blessings a peace
and freedom, fr which you have periodically la
bored aud be cheered by the gratitude Of nation you
have say.d and the admiration Of world who has wit
Desscd your bfui and heroic deN otion Again say
to Won and to your friends" Welcome, thrice welcome
40 our civ L. our homes. and to our hearts,
Kosst1i then said Feel deeply moved In receiving
nf czrns of Trenton