The republic., 1852-01-10

principles are in contact, nobody can forete how
FAR they can be carried. But in respect to a com
'nercial principle, believe the interest Of every
citizen Of the United States is Immediately en-
gagged.
We have news from Europe that already the SO.
called continental system holds the exclusion Of
the commerce of those ports which are not on the
continent of Europe-Dow chiefly o course mean
ing to affect England. But ] believe. if such
exclusion is already considered as one which the
absolutistical powers will carry out towards Eng
land, far more will they carry it out towards
publican America, and very soon. have received
notice, from correspondents in Europe, that 1t ID
resolution already taken, and il can be considered
as fact accomplished, that the absoiutstical pow
ers have decided to exclude American commerce
from the continent of Europe. ! believe it is not
complete. but il will be very soon. There is now,
therefore, the commercial interest very deeply in
volyed III that respect. Therefore, believe that
principle that the United States declare the right
to carry commercial intercourse with whatever
nation which ia willing TO accept it, with whom
ever offers market for it, Nobody Of coursc
be forced TO give market in return.
Bot ii nation is lciiiing to give market, the
United States declare that the citizens OF the Uni
ted States have right to carry on commerce with
that nation, whether II may please the government
of that nation against which it is in revolution,
not believe that is a principle Of international
law; because, indeed, If the Emperor OF Austria
in that position where every sentiment of man and
every thought of human intellect must revolt
against his rule now if he rules US, and the people
oil Hungary, Bohemia, and Italy take arms against
him to punish him, how he have the pretension
OF excluding the citizens Of the United States from
commerce with those thirty five millions whom
not the will Of God but the temporary protection Of
the Gar has placed under his iron rule believe
that s principle; but, the contrary, the citi
zcns Of the United States have the right OF com
merce. We do not mix in your internal quarrels
spect to every foreign power. Whatever citizen
Of the United States will carry commerce with
Francis Joseph, of Hapsburg, has right to do it,
But other citizens who would carry it on with Kos
ant Nr nf Hin ~ baVa tha
right, whether there s revolution or no revolution.
That principle is not only OF equal importance, but
it also touches very maryland may say mo-
citizens of the United States Therefore let me
humbly entreat you, gentlemen, to be 30 kind
to bestow your wise consideration also upon that
point besides the great principle of non ntervcn-
ton in the domestic affairs Of whatever country.
There was yet third humble wish, which Ihave
expressed. 1t was the recognition Of the legitimate
character OF the declaration OF independence Of
intention, by claiming that to claim a recognition
that am deJaeto the Governor of Hungary. Un-
fortunately am an exile, and therefore cannot be.
hut ]! am by right. [Applause.] And believe
a right to claim, it is that That may be
granted or not. But what ! certainly have right
TO claim ia. respect for the sovereign will of ma
tion whose very existence stands on that ground
My nation has declared it's will and il has never
been contradictcd by the circumstance of the op.
precision OF my nation; and therefore it must be
recognised as righteous, lawful, legitimate
thing. And why insist on that recognition, in
respect to a fact which is past? The reason is be
cause, during our past struggles, the sympathy of
The people OF the United States attracted theatten
ton OF your Government TO that cause, and u gen
tleman was sent by former President--ior what,
To recognise the independence of Hungary? Mo-
he was sent to ascertain how matters stood. And
what was the consequence Of it 1t was, that while
he wns looking and reporting how matters stood,
Russian interference came, and Hungary was
crushed. Now. you cannot imagine the immense
influence it would would have had if he had come
to me and said, +" Governor, here am in the name
Of the UnitedStatesto to recognise your nation" Zap
piausc Therefore, there Is a point which would
very much like to see rccognised-that that decla-
ration OF Independence was egitimate-because.
that once declared, am quite sure, whoever inay
be, by change Of circumstances, called the Gov
crnor OF Hungary. that is the first step, not only
towards Hungary-because ! would entreat you
not to consider the principle restricted to
try-but general for all the worldGermany Italy,
France, equally with Hungary. believe the fret
step will be- that 30 soon as or--in my nation
should bestow its confidence on another man-be
puts his foot upon Hungarian soil and raises the
sign OF his legitimate authority, derived from the
sovereign will OF the people, that very moment he
will be recognised by the United States. That is
why attach Importance TO the declaration Of the
Independence OF Hungary. attach importance 10
It also, because that legitimate character once re
nised. the lawful field of action for private sym
pathy and private operative aid would, believe
by this very declaration, be enlarged; and could
accept many things which offered me, which
now cannot accept from the people, because it
has not recognized that declaration Of independ
ence as lawful one. Therefore it is not about
titles that care; they are of no value. care no
thing for them; but indeed highly care, in every
position, TO mai lntain the dignity of my people aud
that dignity OF my people claims that its ereign
will may be recognised TO be the legitimate sovcr
elgn VIII, equally 30 as yours was when you de-
,lared your sovereign will to become IA nation,
Applause.1
And now the question is, suppose anv p.rson
be IN hea ,p,i,v IN,
heir capacity AS citizens, their influence 10 carry
,n these principles-wbat would be the best means
% employ! You will not take for egotist,
because, indeed, desire nothing for myself not
)nly, but scarcely will accept any thing for my
'eli am an humble modest man --rnodest 6y
and not by afectaton; but have the
piiue Vi my own strength, and perhaps even too
AR. Ia that respcct will depend upon any.
body IN the world. have a scDsc of indepeul-
;nce, and therefore for myself there is no place;
lut ior my country am willing To be called ego
lstical. aud will try to be good your word iu
my respect. Therefore, you must excuse me for
aking the liberty to point out what consider the
best means to operate 10 carry out these prnei-
oies into practical effect
Perhaps some gentlemen might remember tina.
expressed in New York and elsewhere that be-
'ides the popular action, there il also individual
nd which can benefit highly the cause which re-
,rescni-which is not only the cause OF Hungary
)ut your own. Now If action in these two direc-
iops-thc principal part OF il and the private
'id-is connected, then Of course there is the
greatest Deneht Tor the cause. Let suppoas
hat some hundred gentlemen gave me for Hun
gary, and the cause of freedom in Europe one
hundred thousand dollars, and If l ntn asked
row many support that cause in giving me
hat SUN, | would say n hundred That 10
not much popular opinion. Hut, If il comes
rom the hands of an hundred thousand, then
have an hundred thousand men who support the
'suse That>indeed is large; and il IL is million,
'r two, or three million, then of course there Is tho
'oyereign will Of the people pronounced md de-
nonstrated TO support those principles which you
Now let us unite this action, aud n
great benefit results. la what manner really can
he Will vi the United States be known The Ie-
yislaturcs of Statcs-I have with warm grattudsto 10
pronounced thcsc pripoiples;
'ities and associations have equally received them;
even confidently hope that the Congress of the
Onited States viii be also pleased to express its
VIII What that will will be. in that respect can.
not express, even in hope desire imagination.
but believe that perhaps the Congress being in
'ited by the annoal message of the President, aud
eeing the circumstances, will be pleased to decide
about the direction of the foreign poll
~ Suppose the declaration Of the course shall be
avorabc to the causc-now, what s the true wiz
ion and policy Of the United statesi To give to
uch declaration a real weight such n weight
's Will and must make IL respected without
ifawing the sword! And what can make il re
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