Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-10

school Now, matters stand thzs that either the con-
inent OF Europe has future ALL OF this future is
American republcanIsm. Aud who could believe
that two hundred millions Of that continent which is
The mother OF civilization, not to have any fu q.
iure at all Such doubt would be almost blasphe.
my against Providence. But there is Providence
indeed--a just, bountiful Providence. trust, with
the pety Of my religion, in it. dare say my very
humble self was continual instrument Of it. How
could else, in such condition as was born not
conspicuous by any pre-eminen abilities, having no.
thing In me more than an iron will which nothing can
bend, aud the consciousness of being rght-how
could |, under the most arduous circumstances ac-
Conlpish many thing which my sense of honest duty
prompted me to undertake Oh there is indeed a
Providence which rules ! And even my being here
when four months ago | was yet prisoner of the
league OF European despots in far Ashland the
sympathy which your glorious people honors me with
and the high benefit of the welcome OF your Con-
gress and the honor 10 be your guest 10 be the guest
OF your great Repubic-l, the poor humble unpre-
tending exile, is there not very Ineligible manies-
aticn OF Providence in 1.-THE more, when remem-
Der that the name of your humble but thankful guest
Is by the tgrons rage OF the Austrian yrant, to the
gallows nailed
Your generosity is loud pr hesitation of republican
principles against despotsm. | firmly trust to those
principles and relyino upon this very fact of Your ge
nerosity, may be permitted say that that respecta-
Bile organ OF the Tree press was mistaken which an
nonnced that considered my coming hitler 10 be
failure.
| confidently trust that the nations of Europe have
future. am aware that this future is con radcted
by bayonets OF absoutsm; but | know that hayonets
may support but afford chair to sit upon. trust to
the future ofmy native land because know that 1t is
worthy TO have it, and that il is necessary to the desii
MES OF humanity. trust to the principles Of republic
cansin and whateve be my personal fate, so much |
know-h my country will conserve to you and your
glorious land an everlasting grattude
The speech was requeatly interrupted by deafenng
applause and at the conclusion OF its delivery there
were cheers and music.
When NJ. Kossath sat down, Mr. Gwin proposed
the following sentiment
The Secretary stats-His sympaihies are as broad
as his intellect is profound
The toast was received with three cheers, when
Mr. Webster alter abiding to the manner Of the re-
cepon NJ kossuth, said that its effect caEno but be
felt, and have its influence beyond the ocean aud in
countries where our principles and sentiments are gen.
orally unknown or generally disliked. [Appause J.
Let 1t be borne on The winds of heaven that the sym
patty OF the Government and people of the United
States towards nation struggling for national indie.
pendence aud towards those OF Ter sons who have
most distinguished themselves in that struggle. This
he repeated cannot be without its influence The pow
er to intelligent public opinion has its effect among all
the nations OF The world; and it is for US to let it
have free course. Let it be pronounced in thunder
tones. Let il open the OF the deaf and the eyes
OF the bind and lei 1t be known TO every one what
we think OF the pile of human liberty, and
OF the oppression which we abhor. He maintain
ed that whenever there is nation Of sufficient num-
Der, intelligence, and wealth TO maintain govern.
inent, distinct IN character, ard history, and nsu-
toDs that nation cannot be happy unless under one of
its own choice. Such was The condition of Hungary
VINO stands out from among and above her neighors
as being devoted 10 free principles and constitutional
law, and having her dltary love of liberty. These
ana other matters he dwet upon at length, and
was frequently interrupted by loud bus of applause;
and towards the conclusion OF his remarks he said that
lE his humble judgment the imposition OF for
elgn yoke on people capable OF sell government,
while 1t Expresses and depresses the people adds no.
thing TO the strength Of those who impose the yoke
austria would be stronger government to morrow if
she would release her hold upon Hungary and he gave
toast
Hungarian Independence Hungarian control OF her
own destnes-tiungary as distinct nation among
nations.
Senator DOUGLAS was called out during the eve
ning, and responded by speech, in which he said that
II was our duty TO demonstrate 10 the world on which
side we are when the struggle is between republican,
ism and absousm and position should be SO clear
that 1t cannot be doubted or misunderstood. We
should, he insisted, only give liberal encourage
ment, but our right and duty sboudcause us to re-
cognlse the independence of every government the mo-
nent 1t IS established, and open intercourse with it,
European nations have violated the laws Of nations
we should insist upon the laws of nations being respect
ed AS to neryenlion he would adj ourn the question;
and discuss it when occasion should require He was
not disposed to have any thing do with England in
the way OF Joint intervention until she shall do Justice 10
Ireland and the Irish patriots in exile. He con.
cluded by giving toast, which was received with
loud applause. namely:
Hungary-When she shall make her next struggle
tor liberty my the friends OF free dom throughout the
word proclaim in the ears OF all European cespots-
Hands off clear field, fan fight and God will pro-
tect the rightn'
. A toast complimentary to the American Minister 10
France, whose intervention defeated the qun1iple
treaty, called out Gen. CAss, who was greeted with
cheers when he approached the stand, and was ire.
quenuy interrupted by applause as he proceeded With
his remarks. He lauded Hungary, denounced Austria,
10 the largest number on the face of The earth
In the language OF former President, hissympa
ihies are with every nation which unfuris the ban.
nef OF freedom; and he was willing 10 pass re-
o. the American people, declaring this sentiment
Three cheers. And further, that no nation has a
right to interfere with nation struggling for liberty;
and he was willing TO declare that IRenewed cheer
ing.1