The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-02-18

Ity. AT this hour, all our animostiss are
buried, oil our sectional and party differ.
snce, forgotten, and every disoordant nots
is hushed by the music Of hearts attuned
to the high theme Of universal frssdsm.
Notwithstanding our diversity Of faith sen.
timsnt and language. we speak but the
one tongue, and utter but the one voice,
welcome to tho tried and noble advocate
Of human rights, welcome to the gallant
leader Of Europs's hosts of freedom.
We are prepared. sir, at this time to
give you assurance Of our strong sympa-
thy not only with the past actions Of your
life, but that which remains for the future.
The public heart Of America 10 raised up
hsal,hfllly raised up, upon this great quss.
ton. We are familiar with the great strug-
gles of l848, and We regard that but As =
beginning Of a still more glorious rsvolu-
tion than has been enacted on the theatre
Of Europe. s The question is, "shall the
myrmadons Of despotism rs-snact their
sad .ragsdyl" The quick and quicken
ing sympathss of the civilized world say
No! The wall of the struggling millions
for freedom says--No! The manifest des-
tiny of the human soul, as exhibited in
the astonishing effects Of this ags Of pro-
gross and development--as written out by
the finger of Providence and of prophecy
in those we'll marked signs which fore
shadow tho events Of rsgsnsrated human
ity--this manifest destiny says--No! That
"golden rule" which we believe 10 be the
basis oi intern ational law--'Whatsosver
ye would that men should do unto you. do
ye even so thsm"- rule, in all ito spirit
and power says-No! 'as .L.lf
II was. the spirit of that rule which bid
the brave of Europe to our own land, in
the persons Of Kosciusko and Lafayette,
and to peril their all for liberty. 1t is the
spirit Of that same rule which causes US 10
send out our ships aud our men oil over
the world to arrest tho pirates Of humani-
ty; 1t is this rule which has established
those means of mercy for oppressed man,
which. like tho vases of the desert. so
brightly mark the map Of humanity; and
it will be the spirit OF tho same rule which
will cause America. with its sympathies,
with its contributions and with its arms to
intervene for the liberty of the world.
Great chssrlng) s
We recognize the nationality Of Hun
gary 1t has its vast physical resources.
Il has its history full Of thrilling interest.
But above all it has that chief and promi.
nent element of Ires nstiOn--msn-high
miaded meu. -. s-at.a 4
.Fm 'ts tot high raised battlement or walled
mound. l,..... r.
Or cities proud with spires or turrets crowned
that constituts 4 state or nation; but men-
high minded ,uen--.who their duties
know aud knowing dare maintain them"
Cheers. ...... .'.
Go on sir. then in your glorious mission.
Receive the cordial congratulation of free
nen Go on in your errand and the heart
II AMerica will be with YOU. Living, you
,an never be tcrgo,ten--dying you shall
10 e,nb ailaed in the America an heart. And
{ YOU iaia in executing tho high purpose
If your ssui--iI il be true that the blood OF
l,s usrtyrs is the ''sssd Of tho church,
he blood Of Kossuth will ier,;lze the soil
ipon which shal, be raised up genera.
len Of giant freemsn that will clothe all
europe with the vsstments Of regeneratsd
<Great cheering.)
For when Inc great aHd good 20 down.
Then staiues shsl, arise
Withia these tefLples Ut our own,
r.. u
For when the sculptaned marble tails,
Aud AIT goes Ca 10 die.
Their forms shalt live 10 holier halls,
The Paatheon Of the sky.
When the tunsult subsidized. in reply
KossUTH said: Gentlemen, you will
,indly excuse me for not uncovering my
lsad. 4 ana somewhat sick, and Imust
AXE care SO as not to become more sick,
BECAUSE | want to preserve my strength.
Sir, [ most humbly thank you for the
Of what owe to Ohio, for my
Iteration. stood upon the ruins Of van
luished greatness in Asia, where tdings
rom young America are 90 seldom heard
hat indeed was not acquainted with the
act. Still, | loved Ohio with affection and
With admiration, before knew what had
,et to hear. ~ Now | will love her with the
.fisction and tenderness Of child, know
ng what part she took in my restoration
o llifs--because to liberty. 90 iaa..s q Il
Sir, permit me humbly to decline those
,raises which you have been pleased to
'sstow upon me personally know ofno
narit. 4 know only the word duty. and |