The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-29
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night annoy his friends there or elsewhere
much diminish the influence ne possessed
repeat what he had upon his landing in America
tina, for Governor Sossuth ne entertained the nBue
admit ation-his noble intel ect was worthy Of the nS
homage and in his ntesrty his spirit Of liberation ana
exalted courage he reposed the deepest trust This was
his firm and conscientious faith.
We entertain very high opinion Of Mr.. Meagher
himself for his superiority of intellect, his purity OF
purpose and his uuselsh patriotism; but as TO his
opinion Of Kossuth while it is very generous on his
part, and altogether suitable for him TO entertain,
We trust can form our own views in relation to
Kossuth from facts within our OWE knowledge.
Now how is Il about one Of the last movements in
which he was concerncd-that Of addressing the
Germans in the Tabernacle 7
II turns out that when KossUth made his
speech to the Germans at the Tabernacle, he
was busy, with political maneuvres, to control
the two great political parties of the country,
and to throw the weight of his influence into
the seae, in order to determine the final re-
suit 1t also turns out that one of his suite (who
generally act as he drects) was, at the same time,
engaged in small maneuvres to did lie his andlady
ous of few dellars. called extras refusing to
ray the bill, and telling her that Kossuth was only
going to Jersey City till Saturday, with friend,
sailing for England under the alias of Alexander
Smith The result Of the meeting at the Taber
nacle was to mature plan Of diddling political
operations to control the election by the German
vote What this plan is, we have now ascertained
by means Of secret circular, addressed in the Ger
mar language, to leading German politicians in
various parts Of the Union. A copy Of the original
Of this document is in our possession. subjoinel
we give the translation
/ KossUTH's SECRET CIRCULAR TO THE GERMANS.
NEW YORK june ~, 1862.
| Sui hope You have read already my German arc
4 well speech delivered june 23d, in the Tabernacle at
New York ard also the resolutions Of the meeting which
hone further that the impression which this matter
has made upon both political parties has not escaped
Indeed it is not easy to be mistaken that the German
citizens of America will have the casting vote in the
ing clecicp, if they united in joint direction upon
the platform of the principles set forth in The speecN
They may decide upon the exterior policy Of the next
administration 81 the United States and with that upon
| the triumph or tbe ftG oflbarty in Europe.
Neveryet were the German citizens OF America in this
decided position,
ooknovlt dgmeut or tbs power md they are alarmed
for they know that ia Ae untaYorabe the Ger
able 10 make unaae, at least any combination
or calculation Of the raries
Nn.hc German citizens conceive this Important poi-
ticn. which viii not come back IN a century!
hope God. the almighty pro ccor Of liberty may pre-
vent it, they negluoting the momcnt. Won't they
esteem principles higher than names and denominations
| Ct parties
hope they will The position Of america Is a power
the liberty OF Europe of Germany OF hungary Of Italy
| depends upon them.
lor Gods sake DO your best that your German fellow
citizens occupy this position and raty the principles pat
claling the ntnated direction as theirs.
Act quickly. Keep the power of the position uncolu-
promised in your hand until The one or the ciher part
importance If should be so happy as to induce the
German citizens in different parts OF the United States
rr,Vnrn fr-Nt nj
direction. thereby furnishing the argument that they
fen to u ecer s es wSua put me in
and would enable me TO offer such guarantest 10 them
as viii answer the principles and sympathie of German
hearts
God secs my secret thoughts lie knows Il i not
vanity which agitatos my heart No Unconscious
that European liberty depends upon tho Unanimous
support Of the German citizens OF America stimulates
III making this communication.
I.Ganao Il German meeting to be called without de.
lay The object of il should be TO which way the
German citizens Of America should take in the pending
Presidential question.
"A committee ofipfucntial men-if possible of both
paTties-shouid prepare resolutions, among which, the
| following -
a-That The Conan citizens Of who are entitled
TO vote approve of the principles laid down in my New
York speech Of june y and sustain the means aud poll
which recommended there because they acknow
ledge them such that only and solely t promote
the true interests Of the United States and Of freedom
in Europe On that reason they should govern the con-
duct Of ail German citizens
| b-rhat they request publicly not TO leave the
United States without having communicated before to
the German citizens Of -, which party has given the
most acceptable assurances or rather guarantees Of bsng
resolved to act this basis in the Presidential question.
cThat they consider especially the repeal Or at least
Interpretation Of the neutrality laws OF 1878
able to the principles Of the individual rights guaranteed
by the Constitution to the citizens the United States
a specially desirable Issue.
d-That they request their fellow oisizens Of other
unite with them that high basis Of universal
liberty. and Of the honor and welfare of the United
These proceedings would be of immense Importance
Open actions and secret ntrgues are a. work TO snnihi
But the Germans have become power Voc to them
If they should neglect this hint Of Providence The
must be crysta2ed that il may waste its
strength The monc is manifest that and my policy
may rely upon the support q the German citizens. the
more can do Ter that matter which is 50 dear also to
| Your hearts.
In the the vcneration entert.in for Americas
in the Of the suppressed nations of Europe
jure you 10 lend your aid in the direction nmaed
Let hear Of activity ardently onged for.
With high fratcinai respects and shaking Of
hands, your most obedient
(signed) I. KossUrH.
B--so far is th confidential that the letter is not
TO be given TO the public but 20 be ued only for private
communications
This document discIoses the plan of operations
which Kossuth intended to carry into effect. He
sent ii to the various German clubs scattered over
the Union--ond 'ft their name is legion" Among
these arc the musical societies; and when the Ieder
! cranz, and Liedertafel, and Soenderbund, from
various States, were here in New York celebrating
their anniversary, Kossuth was busy intriguing with
them. According to the secret circular addressed
to those organizations, they to write letters to
the leaders Of all the political parties promising to
give their support to those who support revo.
luton and intervention in Hungary and the Ger
man States Kossuth leaves now; but he is
coming back in October or November, upon
an invitation suggested by himself. Being an ex-
tremely modest man-ns modest as the violet, the
flower with which no SO often compares himself-hc
docs not force himself upon any portion of the Anne
rcan community. His plan is always to be invited
but he privately procurcs the public invitation lie
therefore leaves now but lie will be sure to retura
Having made arrangements paper for grand
and bloody revolution that will embrace all Europe