The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-04-08
Correspondence of the Ledger.
PLEASANT HILL, S. G..

Der ofthe Ledger in which you do me the ho-
nor critcise communication of mine entitled
Kossuthand Non-Intcrvention' know that
the sentiments expressed in that letter are OPP
posed to the opinions ofthe great mass Of our
southern people; and the Press generally from
motives of policy, rcpudiatc the idea of inter-
vention; yet at the same time, they acknowl-
edge the justness ofthe cause in which Kos
suth is engaged, and unite in expression of
sympathy for his unfortunate country. Such
however, is not the opinions expressed in
the Ledger. You would have us believe
that Hungary does not "mcrit" our sympa-
thy ; consequently, all the information from
that quarter, gathered from history and 9TH
er authentic sources, is false
But will briefly notice few points in
your argument. You take some pains TO
show that this country was rescued from
British Tyranny by the exercise of rirfuous
principle" and when Franklin went as am
bassador to the court of France, "the Just
ness of his cause pIedi his cause" These
facts, have never doubted but | do not see
that they prove that the cause of Kossuth
and Hungary is not likewise Just, and "ba-
scd upon patriotism and virtue" You go
on to speak of the merits of Franklin, "a
single individual" who obtained this assis-
tancc for his country. franklin did not act
upon his o,on responsibility, but WAS sent
and paid by the American people; hence his
being regardless of cost" &c. But cant
;;;c.ccieye ~; that this has much reference to the
point in question
Abiding to Kossuth, YOU say, " "officious-
ness characterised his every movement. OF
this we have abundant proof" Here. I
must differ from you. That you may have
statements accusing Kossuth of otfiriousncss
and everything that is calculated to lower
him in the minds ofSour people, is highly
probable; but think it exceedingly doubt
ful about producing the proof. Every yman
has his enemies no manner how spotless and
pure his character may be and Kossuth is
not an exception to this rule. Repeated
charges have been made and circulated
by the cmisarics Of Austria, with the base
design Of running him in the estimation of
our countrymen; but in every instance these
foul aspersions have been successfully refu-
ted
/" But again. Because Mr.. A or MIR. b
loans me his horse to go to Camden, must
loan my horse to every one who wishes it!
to draw the analogy. Because France ex-
tended assistance to US, is that even moral
obligation upon us that we must extend it
to Hungary also?" ~ -
could have but poor opinion of the
man who would beg the loan of n horse or
anything else, unless he felt that under sim
liar circumstances, he would be willing to
grant the same favor Again; | consider
that man is morally bound to assist his
neighbor in distress, and can't conceive why
the same rule will not apply to nations. OF
course, in either case, when actuated by mo.
tives of policy all moral obligations would
be disregarded .'f
Yousay that Washington cautioned us
"as his children" against foreign influences.
Washington never conceived that in fifty
years from his time, that the people whom
he left in infancy, would attair. their present
strength and greatness. Well might he then
accost us as his "children." But the child
has grown to be man, and can now act for
himself; methinks the venerable sire,would
look with an approving smile upon his giant
offspring to see him engaged in the cause of
Liberty and Republicanism.
You seem to regard with horror the idea
that this great and glorious Republic must
sweep her treasury to aid suffering human
ity." So indignant do you appear that you
transcend the bounds of reason, and declare
that " there is no suffering humanity, Il is
to pamper the pride and feed the ambition
of a crushed bigot." You would have MS
suppose that the people of Hungary are hap
Py and contented under the yoke Of these ac-
cursed despots, and because Kossuth has
lost his all in the cause of his country, he is
crushed bigot." That he is endowed with
every talent and virtue, and that he is patriot
ism personifed, we have the most ample
proofs; and the civilized world can bear wit
ness 70 the wholesale murders which have
been infiictedupon his counrymen, and the
miserable condition 10. which tllcy are now
reduced; yet the Editor Of the Lancaster
Ledger gravely informs us that thcre Il no
suffering humanity! "' - =
You criticise the. e.course psrsued by Kos.
suth on his arrival, when thousands NETT
proelaim his weieomc---s'i IL hel had declineS
all tbsse Puhlie henos aaaeone Il once 10
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