The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-02

is in the United States disproved by the uni
versatility Of that right.
The offence OF NJ. Kossuth.
In regard to this distinguished parsonage
there are two opinions in this country-jus
two. Of other men there are many opinions
but we think there are only two relating to NJ
KossurH. And these opinions are antipodes
Of counsel We entertain one of them, as is
pretty well known to our readers.
M. K0ssUTH is in trouble. He has per-
haps never been out Of trouble; but he has
now fresh Ingredient mingled with his griefs
to render them more poignant. He has abused
the hospitality of England, and violated her
laws, by converting his residence and asylum
in London into an arsenal and magazine of mu-
nitions provided for the prosecution of a war
with Austria, and such other powers as may be
disposed to aid her in keeping Hungary in sub
lection. His house has been searched, the
evidences Of his offence have been discovered,
and he is no doubt soon to answer to the laws
he has offended.
The London Times of the 18th ultimo re-
marks:
''lf M. Kossuth comes to this country for the
purpose of levying war against foreign nations on
his own account, and if he uses the resources he
may have at his disposal to prepare means of de-
struction against our neighbors, he violates the
laws of England az well As the law of nations We
assert as stoutly we have done the right of
this country to protect those who seek shelter in
fhA osr.n
mics. The English government has declared that
it will never deviate from these maxims of our
forefathera; and so strongly was this determination
expressed, that the governments of the continent
desisted from their demands on the subject of the
refugees, without having formally presented to
Lord Clarendon request which could only be met
by refusal. But the more this country is re-.
solved to maintain nvioate its right of protection
to foreigners, the more it is bound to keep
them within the bounds of the law, and to pun.
ish those infractions of it which are dangerous
to other nations. 1t is to the last degree disgrace
full to these persons that they should have shown
themselves insensible to the claims this country
has on their gratitude and respect as to use the
liberty conceded to them for the preparation of
crimes against the peace OF the world. They would
not hesitate to embroil US, if they could, with
any other nation; and the only trade which they
have attempted to carry on in this commercial
community ia manufacture of destructive pro.
jectiles for foreign expectation That is shame
full purpose and a most dishonest livelihood. 1t is
piracy in the heart of this metropolis, and we are
confident that, whatever punishment the law may
inflct on such a misdemeanor, public opinion
will not only ratify the sentence but increase the
rigor of it by general aversion and contempt"
'The refugees will learn that though we
do not interfere with their of life, or with
the free expression ofther opinions, long as they
respect the law the Government is able to check
the abuse of that liberty"
In the remarks above cited there is tone of
fairness and liberality that adds to the force of
the rebuke. But the declaration, true of those
to whom it is applied, is also true of thousands
in our own land, that "they aoould not hesitate
to embroil us, # they could, aoith any other
nation" infatuated as many Of our citizens
have become with the schemes of these peo-
pie, we can do nothing better than supplicate
ouch guests among us, by the motives pre-
scented for their reflection in these words of the
Times, to refrain from embroiling US in contests
with other nations. England gives safe and
hospitable refuge to the oppressed Of other
chimes; but we give to them home. Ingra-
titude toward England is impolitic and dis
graceful; but the abuse of the kindly welcome
here rendered is not only base and disreputa-
BILE, but self destructive lso.
M. KossUrH may be an eloquent pleader for
his country; but he who has always been un-
successful, if ever so brave and truthful, is
still an unsafe leader. Tyranny is a sad and
a terrible thing on the earth; but how heart
is it to witness the downfall of free
dom in an unwise attempt to overthrow it.
Ireland is oppressed, and we may not rescue
her; but her people come to US and are thank
full for home upon our shores. which is all
they ask, and for which they make a good
return. For Hungary we can do the same,
and imperious demands surely should extort no
more. j
Tennessee.
Major GUsrAvUs A. HENRY has been nomi-
mated as the Wing candidate for Governor of
Tennessee, by the convention which assembled
at Nashville on the 25th ultimo. The resolu-
tons adopted by the convention appear in an.
other column.
The Democratic Convention was to meet on
the 9th, and the Hon. ANDREW JOHNSON
stood prominent as candidate. The Nash
vile Union says:
eve have received the proceedings of thirty
nine county meetings, at which delegates were
appointed to the Democratic State Convention.
Of these, twelve instructed their delegates to
vote for Hon. Andrew johnson, in the con-
vention, six for Hon. Isham G. Harris, two for
Colonel ]. G. Pickett, two for Hon. F. P.
Stanton, one for Hon. w. c. Dunlap. one for Hon.
B. Martin, one for Colonel 10. c. Guild; and the
remaining fourteen expressed no preference. but
resolved to give hearty support to the nominee
of the convention. Hon. A. johnson was also the
second choice of Lawrence, of which Hon. B. Mar
tin was the first. Hon. James H Thomas second
choice of Bedford. Hon. w. C. Dunlap second
Choice of Roane.'