The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1852-01-31
From the Galcna Advertiser.
FRO3I WASHINGTON.
WASHIHGToN. Jan, I,

The Congressional Banquet to Kossuth
came off tonight, at the National Hotel.
Three hundred persons were present. The
dining hall was handsomely decorated
with flags, SC.
A raised table in the centre of the
room was appropriated to Hon. w. r.
King, President of the Senate, who pre-
sided with kossuth and Speaker Boyd at
his right hand, Hon. Daniel Webster on
his left. Secretaries Corwin and Stewart,
Judge Wayne, Gen. Houston, Senator
Seward and other distinguished gentle
man occupied seats in the vicinity Of the
chair. The Marine Band was in atten-
dance. Kossuth made magnificent
speech.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. s.
At the Congressional Banquet last
evening, Mr.. Seward was called for, and
said.
Gentlemen, am too wise a man to
speak upon any question at this time of
the day. When it was first proposed in
the Senate to receive the illustrious
guest, was advised not to hurt it bv ad-
vocating it. | have only to say this,
when the distinguished Secretary of State
shall have given his length, and the Scna-
tor Of Illinois expended his breath, and
the Senator from Michigan, his letter,
shall be found for the liberty of Hungary
and for that of Europe. Gentlemen this
is my principle and these are my scnti-
mcnts. The United States will respect
and observe the Laws of Nations, and
they will expect all other powers to dc
the same
The Congressional delegation from
Vermont visited Kossuth this morning.
Mr.. Hibbard presented the resolutions OF
the Legislature III most beautiful adj
dress. and reminded him that the people
Of his State were the first to resist Bit
ish oppression. Kossuth briefly made
his warm acknowledgements, and said
the sympathy they expressed was a great
consolation in his misfortune. He said
he would transmit written answer to
the Legislature, and would il circum-
stances would permit his stay to be pro-
longcd, visit the State.
! WAsHiNGToN, Jan. :.
The following are Kossuth's remarks
in reply to Speaker Boyd's address in the
House Of Representatives:
SIR--It is a remarkable fact in the
history of mankind, that while, though
all past honors were bestowed upon glory,
and glory was attached only to success,
the Legislative authority of this great
Republic bestows honors upon pcrsccu-
ted exile, not conspicuous by glory nor ia
vored by success, but engaged in Just
cause.
This is a triumph of republican princi-
pie, and in this fact, sir, | thank, in nv
own and country's name, the House OF
Representatives Of the United States, for
the honor of this cordial welcome.
WAsuINGToN, Jan. 8.
A committee of citizens from every
part Of the Union, but now temporarily
sojourning at Washington, called on Kos
suth to-day, pursuant to a meeting held
yesterday, and presented him with strong
resolutions of sympathy for Hungary, and
supporting Kossuth's policy. Chancellor
Walworth of New York, presented the
resolutions in an address, in the course of
which he attributed the absence of the
cordial welcome by the municipal authori-
ties here to the influence Of the diplomat
ie agents of so many despotic govern
ments over portion Of the prominent resi-
dents of the District. He took decided
grounds in favor of Intervention. Kos
suth made a long speech in reply.
WAsuINcToH, Jan. 10.
The Intclligencer Of this morning says,
the interview between Clay and Kossuth
was cordial and friendly. 1t was Of an
hours duration. Mr.. Clay frankly de-
clared his sentiments at considerable
length as to the policy of this country
with reference to the question Of inter-
vention in European affairs. Mr.. Clay, ii
has been understood, was opposed to any
change in the policy Of the Government,
deeming it best, not only for ourselves,
but likewise for the down-trodden popu-
lation Of Europe, that we pursue the
even tenor Of our way. Kossuth paid
the most respectful attention, and on his
side impaired much interesting intcl!i-
gence as to the social and political condi-
tion of several European nations.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 10.
The Southern mail due this morning
has arrived. A tremcdous storm of wind
occurred at Baton Rouge on the Sd inst,
and several houses in the neighborhood
were prostrated. The sugar house OF
Mr.. Perkins was destroyed and ten nc
grocs killed. The telegraph line for a
long distance was Frustrated.
i WAsHINGToN, Jan. IL.
In the Senate Mr.. Seward presented Z
memorial from 500 citizens Of New York
city, calling the attention Of Congress t
the Intervention Of Russia in the affair.
! of Hungary. Mr.. Underwood, of Ky.
,,.o , not ion of tho citizonS of Tonnes