Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-03-04
RECEPTION AT THE CAPITAL.

At ten minutes after two o'clock, the special train
from Madison conveying Gov Kossuth and suite, twelve
in number and the committee Of invitation arrived at
the depot. An immense crowd had assembled, through
which Kossuth and suite passed the carriages intend
ed to convey them to The State House square.
The procession then formed and marched to the
Capital in the following order:
/. SAKE Horn Band.
2. Association of Turner's
3. Gov. Kossuth and Lady in a carriage
4. Suite of the Governor in carriages.
5. Committee of Arrangements in carriages.
6. Other carriages
7. Independent Relief Fire Company.
s. o. X. Bucket Company.
8. Citizens on foot.
As the procession moved down Washington street
Gov Kossuth was frequently cheered by the mass Of
spectators.
At 40 minutes after two the procession arrived the
State House. Gov. Kossuth and suite were stationed
the stand, together with Gov Wright and the Commit
tees Of Invitation and Reception When Kossuth, ann
inarm with Gov. Wright appeared the platform,
again cheers mp from the throng from
man. With Gov. X. were three members Of his suite,
Colonel Count Betheleny, Captain KaIapsa and Mr.
Macy, one OF his Secretaries.
Marshal Blake enoned the boys to be slent-at least
to make no more noise than necessary Kossuth said
he was too modest in his request, for no noise was
necessary.
The ceremonies were opened with prayer by Rev. c..
E. Babb, which, Of the crowd could not be
heard distinctly. 1t was in substance follows:
o, Thou who recnest in l-even and on the EARTH
who art the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords we
adore Thee to-day, and invoke thy blessing upon us
Send down thy spirit the hearts Of this As
sembly, and grant thy grace those who shall speak
in the cause of freedom and h nanty We thank Thee
for the good land that thou hast given us for this
asylum to which the exile and the stranger can come
finding protection in the strength of and
ISOLATION in the sympathy of our hearts We pray that
Thou wilt preserve free and united nation resting
on Thy truth and basking in Thy love
We commend TO Thee. God our sister Hungary
our bleeding sister we pray Thee that she may soon
arise from the graves Of her martyrs and become free
and happy own beloved country. Though her
hearts and hopes now rampled in the dust, watch
them, seed that die and bring from the
soil, which tears and blood have waered the tree of
great and Independent nationality!
Bless, especially. Thy servant Who has come to ms
from that Land OF heroes and martyrs, sustain him in
all his trials with The consultations Of Thy grace and grant
that he and his compatros may be restored to their
land, Hungary redeemed and (reethat they may long
enjoy the fruits Of their tolls and suiIerngs and may fall
asleep last each under his vine and fig tree,
none daring TO moest make afraid"
Hear MS, o God of loves answer rs, God of wisdom,
IN Thine own good time, and in Thine right way
and Thy great and holy name we will give the praise
forever and ever. Amen.
After music from Downe's SAKE Horn Band, the Gov
Of Indiana, Hon Joseph A. Wright then addressed
G Goy Kossuth as follows.