The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-13
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From the Mobile Tribune. April 81

roman
in New Orleans several days, and no preparations,
consequently were made here to receive him. At
ter some delay, however, few gentlemen met the
Mayor at his office, and made such preparations as
boat Farmer, on which the 'illustrious Magyar had
taken his passage for Montgomery, and, in thick
crowd, he was welcomed to the city by Judge Meek.
We did not hear this speech, and heard only a por-
sble, but these the better part Of the animal
economy, one could get, through them, at some
proximate idea of the assemblage. kossuth has a
remarkable head-the baslar region very full and
broad-the forehead not unusually high, but volum
nous. From such confirmation, which was all
that was visible the morton organs must be unusu-
ally large and active In this consists that immense
tendency towards ais purposes which characteristics
the man. He takes no peace while work IS to be
done-stops not, until what he seeks is obtained.
But the most striking feature in his person is his
eyes They of extraordinary size, swell out al
most beyond the parallel of the checks, and are full
ofextreme sensibility, and tenderness and earnest
While listening TO the speech of Judge Meek,
he kept his eyes firmly rvetted on the speaker; and
in replying, when not fixed as before, they dwelt
nowhere, but wandered around apparently in alb
straction.
The reply we heard only in part 1t took merely
conversational tone, and occasionally a smile, half
serious, played upon his face. he spoke of tho mis-
representations OF his purposes. In America, he
said, we havea great engine-the press--but he
feared that with all its universalty it not read
very attentively. Only what local in it, its
readers were accustomed to consider. He illustra-
tod by saying that he has delivered four hundred
speeches in this country, 1--WE think that was the
number) and in most of them his speeches had been
published yet he is constantly misrepresentation
olared to be asking that which he rejects-of utter
ing sentiments which he is extremely averse to:
What we heard of the speech was merely explana-
tory; but he spoke also of himself. II love my
country immensely" he said, and his voice fell
from the first word to the last with deep and touch
ing pathos--not in simulated show, and hardly,
perhaps, observable to those around him. s'You,''
he continued, ''cannot feel as do exile" There
delicacy in the tone and manner of these brief
sentences quite beautiful.
Some conversation ensued at the close Of the
ply between kossuth and the members of the COM
mttee, in which he was pressed to remain a short
while in Mobile. He said that invitations from the
Legislatures of Tennessee. New y ork and Massachu
sets made the time at his command limited, and
that he desired to hurry on-that if he should stay
his hearseness would perhaps prevent him from de-
Hvering speech, although he might write
which could be delivered by proxy
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IL did not expect to
have the honor of public welcome, or the oppor-
tunity Of addressing such distinguished assembly
at Mobe-not as if | had entertained the slightest
doubt about the generous sentiments of this enght
ened community Tut because called by pressing du-
ties to hasten back to the east of the United States
left New Orleans sooner than was anticipated, and
left it privately, without having made publicly
known what route and in what time intend to take
in my hurried way. So much that it was indeed
only the happy accident OF not finding vessel ready
see the fair flower of your generosity added to the
garland Of sympathy. which the people of your
mighty republic has given me, and which shall
shine like morning star of hope from the banner
of resistance to all encroachpg despotism, that
banner which the expectations of millions call me
to raise, and which will raise, with firm trust to
God to the justice of our cause, and to our good
swords
But, however unexpected my arrival and however
short and private my staying here has been intended
the congenal kindness of your warm hearts left me
not unnoticed, unconsoled and uncheered; and you
did it with such cordial warmth, and such sincere
sp0ntaniety, that could indeed not restrain from
yielding to the inclination of my heart, and readily
accepted the honor of this kindly offered opportunity
to say to you that your sympathy is dear to my
heart, and that viii ever cherish its remembrance
amongst the most pleasant remembrances of my sad
life. And besides the joyful consolation which
feel on this occasion, there is also mighty i'm
portant benefit IL the generous reception you honor
me with.
Firstly, because one Of the United States Sena-
tors OF Alabama, Mr.. Clemens, was pleased to pro-
nounce himself not only opposed to my principles,
but hostile to my own humble self, SO much that
though never have offended, nor even seen or spo-
ken to him, still he declared himself to be my ire
sonally always and everywhere. Well, will bear
it. have seen many another storm in my days.
Kings and Cars, and Empsrors are comprised in
the list OF my personal enemies. 1t may be sor-
roWful thing that Mr.. Clemens had augmented that
list But cannot help it ; must bear the msfor-
tune SO good as can, though the motive Of his
personal hostility am at loss to understand |
thank God for having well deserved the hatred of
those Kings, and Cars, and Emperors; and so may
God bless me, as will all my life try to deserve it
still more but l cannot equally say, to have re-
ceived the ineement personal hostility of Mr.. Gle
mems, though it be not the least passionate Of all
Well, Indies and gentlemen, after the spontaneous
sympathy and generous welcome | 80 unexpectedly
met at the metropolis of Alabama State, ] may be
permitted to believe that SO far as Senator has
not only To- cast the vote but also to represent the
of / state
bapa, but Mr.. Clemens only whom have to count
amongst my prosecutors and my enemies
Secondly: must mention, that it is my good for
tune not to meet often arguments opposed to my ar
guments, but the most | meet personal attacks
Well. that is the best acknowledgment which could
have been paid to the justice of nay cause Because
may well ask, suppose | would be all that my ene-
mics would like to make appear, would thereby
the cause plead and the principles advocate be
less just, less righteous and less true! Now, amongst
those numerous personal attacks there IS also that
that so impertinelt as to dare appeal from the
government to the people; and that try to SOW
dissension between the people and the government.
declare in the most solemn manner, this imputaton
to be entirely unfounded and calumniatory. Who
ever heard me say one single word Of complaint or
dissatisfaction against your national government
When have spoken otherwise than in terms OF gra-
high esteem and profound veneraion about the
Congress and government Of the United States! and
how could have spoken otherwise being as am,
indebted to Congress, AID to government, for my Ii
beration for the most generous protection, and for
the highest honors man was ever yet nonored wltn
And besides, have full to say that it is en-
tirey false to insinuate that in political respects
had been disappointed with my visit to Washington
Cityno it is not that also, but the intenses
gratitude feel. The principles and sentiments OF
the Chief Magistrate Of your great Republic, ex-
pressed to the Congress in his official messages; the
principles of your government 80 nobly interpreted
by the Hon. Secretary Of State, at the congressional
banquet, confirming expressly the contents Of his
immortal letter to Mons. Hulsemann; the further
private declarations, in regard to the practical ap
plicatons of governmental principles, all and every
sal;ns sat;ssct;on and the warmes ora;tnde. ss Il
may be seen in the letter Of thanks which on the
eve Of my departure have sent to his Exoellency
the President, and 70 both Houses Of Congress.
You see, therefore, ladies and gentlemen, that
there is no object about which had to make an
appeal to the public opinion Of the people, the less
because even the debate new engaged in the Senate