Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-04-01
KOSSUTH'S ADDRESS.

KOSSUTHS ADDRESS,
To the German population o. t4s o. Sate tie rejection
of GEORGE N SAUNDERS, q neslt7ot lohsm at london.
The following address frol. Governor kossIfH to the
German population of the Unite ..atcs the rejection
by the Senate Of George Sanders, sent BY the Pres
dent United States Consul at London forwarded
TO DR.. s. G. HOWE, Of Boston, the intimate friend and
correspondent of Governor KossurH in this country:
No. 81 ALPHA ROAD REGENTS PARK,
LONDON, MARCH 2, 1854.
RESPECTED Sir The steamer last arrived from New
York brought the intelligence, much to be regretted
that the Senate of the United States had not approved of
the nomination Of Mr.. George N Sanders u s. Con-
sui at London. Knowing what On influential part Mr.
Sanders had in the overwhelming victory Of the Demo
cratic party in the Presidential election and having had
occasion observe the zeal and energy which Mr. San
ders showed in maintaining and advancing the
cal interests Of the United States and at the time
having frequently witnessed the satisfaction and the
6dence which he enjoys Of such of his counymen doing
business this place. we'll the esteem which he had
already acquired the resolution Of the Senate might
well taken greatly by surprise, by its seeming incon
sstency, if not want Of principle Yet am too much
accustomed to respect the principle of nonnterventon
in the internal affairs of foreign country to allow my
solf to make remark in regard to that which, In this
melancholy affair." only the domestic policy of
the United States But the matter has further bear
ing it touches in its effects sacred interests the
liberty Of the oppressed nations of Europe, and the fu
ture of republican principles upon this continent
Mr. Consul Sanders has in this regard proved himself
here to be real republican, of principle He has
given the spectacle of real American statesman one
who does not deny, in the position Of officer of his
Government abroad, the republican principles which he
processes in his country In his official connexions
whether of diplomatic political, social nature
where American statesmen regret say often dis
appoint ushe has, consul of the United States prov
cd himself supporter Of political exes, warm friend
Of the of European liberty and has ever been ready
to render any service that not incompatible with the
responsibilities and dnties of his Office to all of US who
working for the triumph Of the republican principle
In short animated by the wish to be true and worthy
representative of republican America, he had proved HIM
SELF by his public and private demeanor, firm supporter
Of republican principles And this has been to us SER
vice the valuable the it has become apparent
that the political situation of Europe will soon reach
crisis where renewal of the struggle Of freedom against
oppression is and unavoidable. would be MUST
towards the people the United States did not assert
that such behavior in such moments toward the repub
cans Of Europe Mr. Sanders has shown and continues
to show is calculated to command besides our poor
thanks the confidence and satisfaction of the sovereign
people of the United States of America and to make him
deserve well of the honor consistency and interests of
his nation 1t is under such circumstances sir that the
Senate Of the United States refuse their confirmation to
Mr.. Sanders.
The Senate have by this unexpected act dealt heavy
blow to the of European liberty for thereby not
only do find ourselves deprived of the sympathy
and active support which was bestowed on by Mr..
Sanders, in the sphere of his legitimate authority but
what more, the Senate have by their act led to the in
European liberty and will not suffer their diplomatic
agents in Europe to favor the triumph Of republican prn
cipes. am far from believing that such an intent to
wit to inure the of European liberty has deter
mined even one single member of the Senate in casting
his vote. If such the case might despair Of the
vitality Of republican principles yet tits certain that this
resolution although unintentiona has produced such
result The despoc cabinets of Europe in exultaton
about it. They regard it practical retraction and
remarkable recantaon of the principles pronounced
the inaugural address and the Koszta letter They think
that the Senate have removed Mr. Sanders for that very
reason, because he above ALL has verified his republican
consistency in his social relations with the republicans Of
Europe. They take it proof that the despots have
nothing TO fear from the Government Of America, while
have nothing to hope from it. And while this brings
such look of scornfu triumph from the eyes of the
despots it has depressing effect the public spirit Of
the people and that too in the present critical moment
when the assurance of the sympathy Of republican Ame
rca so important encouraging, and beneficial Such
the heavy moral blow dealt by the Senate to the
OF European freedom
II the Senate has not done this intentionally as be-
heve most assuredy it is be regretted that this honor
aDe pody surrounded with the darkness of petty party
Of their resolution
the recollection of the history of the United States
the logical tradition Of the fundamental principles Of
the foundation of States gave us to that America
would assist in the cause of freedom in Europe The
present President at least acknowledged that America
yss 1r nsr freedom to Europe. Even if she
DO not choose to be OF we NAV reasonably
ask OF her not to interfere with our interests This we
have right to demand before God, the world. and
history.
But America has injured the Senate BY their resou
tca, gave o hard blow. What experienced in Ame
rcamakes confidently believe that the opn;on of th
sovereign people cannot approve such an action Toe
often also, did hear that the elected servants of the
people onsidered it their highest honor and duty to be
the expoent Of the wishes Of the people, to doubt that
when public express their will in constitutional vay
yet in unnstakeable terms the President Of the United
States will enbrace with peasure the opportunity Of his
high station 70 propose Mr. Sanders again as Consul to
London, and tie Senate comdering seriously the pot
cal consequenceof their rejection will unanimously ap-
prove the propoiton and ty this act show the world
that not only the legislative by of republican country
i not give way personal hengs, but will do all in
their power that in uch crto moment the European
nations shall not havs despair Of the sympathy
oths United States, us teach the despOs Of Europe