The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-08

tonal law and International right | hoped, and now
hope that they wildly the forebodng events on the
other great cdhnen-lee induced to pronounce IN time
their vote about that law and those rights And hoped
and hope, that ponouncng their vote 4 WIN be IN Ia
OF broad principles OF International J0sucey conso-
nant with their republican institutions and Their demo
cratic life.
That il all know. and Europe knows. the immense
weight OF such pronunciation from such place. But
HeUer had the impous wish TO try 10 entangle TINS
great republic into difficulties inconsistent with Us own
welfare its own security US own interest,", M Ianeo
by your country utterly impossible and mere phan-
tom always declared that the United Staes-remaln
ing masters OF their action under every circumstance
will act as they Judge consistent with the supreme duties
10 themselves But said, and say, that such decla
ration of just principles would insure to the nations OF
Europe fair play in their struggle for freedom ana
Independence because the declaration oil such power
az your republic is will be respected even where It
should be not liked and Europes oppressed nations
will feel cheered in resolution and doubled in strength
10 maintain the decision OF their American breth-
rem. on their own behalf. with their own lives.
when this idea is sanctioned by nation like yours.
And when the foreboding future viii become present,
there s an immense field for private Ne e ana
enaonal justice pronounced in the sanctuary OF your
peoples collective majesty So much TO guard me
against misunderstanding.
Sir / most fervently thank you for the acknowledge
ment that my country has proved worthy to be free.
Yes, gentlemen feel proud OF my nations character.
herosm, love of freedom, and vitality; and bow with
reverenta awe before the decree OF Providence which
placed my country in position that without It's resio-
ration TO independence there IS no possibility ior iiee
dom and independence Of nations on the European con-
nen Even what now IN France IS about 10 pass proves
the truth of this Every disappointed hope with which
Europe looked towards France degree more added TO
the importance OF Hungary 10 the world Upon our
plains fought the decisive battles Tor Chrstendom
there will be fought the decisive battle for the independ-
ence of nations for State rights, for International law,
and for democratic liberty We will live free or die like
men, But should my people be doomed to die, 1t will be
as martyrdom for the world; and future ages will
the sad fate OF the Magyar race, doomed to
perish not because we deserved it. but because IN the
nineteenth century, there was nobody 10 protect Inc laws
| of Nature and OF Natures God ,
| But look TO the future with confidence and with
hope Adverslties manifold OF a tempest,tos HE
could of course not fail TO impress mark OF cheeress-
ness upon my heart which, If not source Of Joy, IS al
least guard against sangune illusions. for myself
would not want the hope OF success Tor doing what IS
right To me, the OF duty would suffice: there
fore when hope, II has nothing IN common with that des
perate instinct OF drowning man, who, half sunk is
still grasping at straw for help No; when hope
there is motive for that hope have steady faith in
principles. ! dare say that experience taught me the
| logic OF events in connection with principles have
faihomed the very bosom of this mystery, and nowhere
was deceived in my calculations thereabout. Once in
my life supposed principle TO exist in certain quar-
horrible mistake, and resulted in horrible issue. The
present condition of Europe is very consequence OF it.
But precisely this condition of Europe proves that did
not wanonly suppose principle TO exist there, when
II found none If il had existed, the conse-
quences could not have failed 10 arrive as | have
contemplated them Well there is Providence in every
fact Without this mistake, the principles OF American
republcansm would have for long time yet not found
fertile soil on that continent where II was considered
wisdom TO belong TO the French school. Now matters
stand thus that either the continent OF Europe has no
future at all, or this future is American repubcanism.
And who could believe that two hundred millions OF that
continent which is the mother OF civilizations not
10 have any future at all Such doubt would be almost
basphemy against Providence, But there is Prov-
dence ndeed-a just a bountfu Providence trust,
with the pieiy Of my religion. in it dare say my very
humble self was continual instrument OF IT, How
could else, in such condition as Lwas born, not
tah,l haxn
me more than iron will which nothing can bend and
the consciousness of being righ--how could |, under
the most arduous circumstances, accomplish many a
thing which my sense of honest duty prompted me 10
undertake. Oh, there is indeed a Providence which
rules and even my being here, when four months ago
was vet a prisoner of the league of European despos
in far ASIA and the sympathy which glorious people
honors WITH and the high benefit OF the welcome of
your Congress- and the honor 10 be your guestto be the
guest of your great repubc-l the poor humble, unpre
tending exiles there very Ineligible manifesto
ton OF Providence in 1.-THE more when remember
that the OF your humble but thankful guest is, by
the furious rage OF the Austrian yran 10 the gallows
nailed!
Your generosity is a loud protesa,ion of republican
principles against despotism firmly trust TO those prin
cpes and relying upon this very fact OF your generosity,
| may be permitted to say that that respectable organ Of
the free press mistaken which announced that con-
sidered my coming hher 10 be failure.
| confidently rus, that the nations OF Europe have a
future that this future is contradiced by
bayonets of absolutsm but know that bayonets may
support but afford chair 10 sit upon. trust to the
future Of my native laud because know that il is
thy have and that is necessary 10 the desnes OF
Humanity trust TO the principles OF repubicanism
and whatever be my personal fate, so much know
that my country will conserve 10 you and your glorious
land an everlasting gratitude
/ Hon Mr. Gwin gave the following:
The Secretary OF State His sympathes broad
his intellect is profound
Hon. Daniel Webster responded at some1ength show.
| ing that Hungary entitled to be free and indie
pendent nation, and reeratng, "uerbuH post uerbum,"
what he had said former occasions in favor OF the
Independence of Greece &c, concluding by Offering as
toast:
| Hungarian Independence Hungary controlling her own
independence and desny distinct nationality among
/ the nations.
i The next sentiment
The People Of the United States Their enthusiastic sym
pathy with Hungary declares the Judgment which the
| ilized nations OF the world will pronounce.
| Hon MIR. Gentry called upon and, at later stage
in the meeting, responded to the toast
The President read the next toast
The Rights of Saiei Only valuable when under the free
control OF those whom they apperain; but utterly worth
less If TO be subjected TO the sword OF foreign powers
| Hon s. A. Douglas was called upon TO respond. and
spoke length in favor OF the right TO intervene to
sustain the law OF nations but placing England, while
she remains monarchy, upon the side OF the despotic
powers OF Europe and declaring that she could Justly
call upon for sympathy protection from the Cossack
while her Irish patriots banshed from their homes
| He concluded By Offering the following toast
Hungary When she shall make her next struggle for
liberty may the friends OF freedom throughout the world
claim the OF European despots, Hands oft clear
field fair highland God will protect the right
| Mr. Florence read the next toast:
The American Minister France; Whose Intervention
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