New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-06-28

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citizens Of America. From these double qual,f-
cations spring double oblgat ons; the enc TO
America, the other to Germany. And from this
double obligation spnnes double task. The one,
that Of Jur direct influence on Germanys strug-
gle for liberty the other, that of your night and
activity in your quality as voters in America As
to your influence on Germany-it Is a consequences
of historically political circumstances, that It -
much more difficult in Germany than in many
another land, to concentrate the movement OF hb-
eIty under the direction Of one man. This may
he regretted, but it should not be overlooked
That which is impossible should never be desired
things must be viewed as they are and the best
practically to be achieved must be done.
Well, my conviction is, that the Germans OF
America are called upon to exercise an influence
on Germany, VIII oh can have the effect OF a moral
direction. Ii is hardly to be anticipated that one
single head will be able TO concentrate the organ-
zation of the movement of liberty in Germany
the Germans Of America can DO 1t; they can be-
come it, moral head. But to get this beneficial
influence, they must effectualy prove not only as
citizens in public life, but like wise individuals IN
social HE, that Germany may expect weighty aid
and support from them. Ii is habitual to human
nature not TO be much inclined 70 submit to an in-
iuence which offers nothing substantial IN return.
But where the advice is accompanied by ethc'ent
deed 1t is readily accepted. Therefore ladies and
gentlemen, show that Germany can expect etti-
Gent aid from YOU Ii is eaid that there are i've
MILLIONS of Germans in the United States, and some
of them rich, many in easy circumstances, ali
thriving and thrifty. Half Of them are able to
work now, one day every three months, devoted
to the dear German F 1therland, one in ninety days
and the result OF this one day can decide the fate
of GeImany-the fate of Europe. DO not rely
upon il that there IS yet time enough. When
night is darkest, dawn is at hand. Mind 20 be
prepared in time, with the necessary means, that
the many gallant forces glowing with desire for the
10 Ia ,nt m acfI fhrOD ar
Cling Europe, without loss of time. Weeks, days,
moments, decide in revolutions the opportunity
mutt be seized, and If YOU have To create means
when YOU should employ them, then your wisd9m
and YOUR good will are too late. They say often
here in America, let the first blow be struck, then
YOU shall zee what America will do. Thank you
for il ; | cannot put this in my 0rdre de BdtdnIe.
People fight with what they have not with what
they can get after the success. Grant your atten-
ton to This gentlemen: grant your support TO
the lesg que formed by my friend Mr. GOegg; grant
your support to the endeavsrs of bis distinguished
country men, for the training of the young forces
to the active service of liberty. The laws OF Amer
lea allow this, and the gymnastic associations aud
the militia companies a ready field tor 1t, aud
if YOU exert youI selves in this respect and get
financial means fer material aid, then it will be
easy for YOU TO bring our influence INTO accord
ance with the organization OF the popular force IN
Germany, because you can make your AID depen-
dant on the acceptance OF your advice. Tine ques-
ton now remains, what is the direction this in
fuence is to take. Firstly, you must convince
them that it is question not of doctrines but OF
battles and that il is the organization of forces
and not the discussion OF doc trines which Is need
ed There must be one leading principle above all
others. the Independence of the German nation
sovereignty of the people; no treaty with Princes,
no arstocracy, but Democratic Republic, the
will OF the people the only master of the State or
ganiZatlOn.
II YOU have achieved this, then the doctrines
NAV meet in the arena let them quarrel II they
like it does not matter but no one quarrtls as
long az the German Princes are not turned OUT
The Germans of America AID I'D the struggle Tor
German Republicanism but they give no dollar
and 10 drop of blood for an Emperor, who is to be
either ty rant or a shade and they give nothing
for the phaDtasmagoria of spiritual concessions,
whose deceit has been but too often manIf' sted.
But while Won claim that social doctrines aud ques-
tions of consideration should be thrown INTO the
background before the grand idea Of national inde-
pendtnce, YOU must claim also that the material
interests and vested rights of tho individuals shall
be respected. Rather an equitable lDdemnliica-
tiOn as sacrifice than shield the forces OF the ma
tion and rouse enemies in your own house.
Let your inft nee be directed TO those points.
But, TO get this influence, you must give good
example; you must bansh every discord from
among ourselves; every quarrel about personality
and second rate questions be Americans in your
duties toward America; be Germans IN your sym
patty for Germany, and IN your exertlons Tor the
freedom of Germany. Do not ask who IS VINO
whether he is q NOrthemer or SOutherner
whether Catholic or Protestant whether OF this
or another politco. economical creed But ask
what il is he does, and if you see that he gathers
forces, and that he organizes, then support him
whoever he may be.
Secondly: request you to exert your influence,
that the idea of the FOL darity of the struggl lie tor
European liberty should be well understood, an
that preparations me made to support the reVoll-
tiop. whenever IL breaks out. There is no hing
more dangerous than to say The Hungarian,
the Italian, or the German, fights; let us see,
whether he succeeds If he succeeds, we, too,
will try the same" BY the isolation of the ma
tons, the combined despOts become Wctorisus.
Let everybody support Liberty, wherever she
struggles But on tne other side, the forces Of
the revolution cannot pledge themselves to tie
themselves TO and to be thrown into the abyss by
whatever ILL., combined premature outbreak. NOT
an "emeuten but revolution Is our aim; and
therefore the leaders Of the movement OF the dIi-
ferent nations must combine either IN q Smuita-
aeous outbreak, or to mutual support and IN tins
combination there must be absolute freedom and
equality.
There are persons in this country who did me
the honor to mention that would lead the Ger
man movement. No gentlemen; that would be a
presumptuous arrogance even If 1t were practical,
which it is not. This idea ITSELF is the most an
tagonistical to my principles. Mono! No
foreign interference with the domestic affairs OF
nation. | will not bear it in Hungary, nor obtrude
it abroad. Full independence is my watchword.
But you will ask, who are, or who were, the
leaders OF Germany, with whom still combine
The question is easily answered; you will acknOw-
ledge them from their works. Whoever comes TO
tender me his hand as II confederate, ] do not ask
who he is, where he comes from'-but | ask,
"Wbst do you weigh what power do you COM
mand what forces have you organized! or what
are your prospects or means of organization 7"
and then inquire INTO the truth my self Judge
the vitality of the intention and accept decliae
the prolered brothery alliance of mutual support.
This is my way. do not think that Germany
will ever combine under the leadership Of one mas
but there are many Germans in the different parts
Of Germany who enjoy the confidence of their