Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-06-27
ElQauanf SneAch.

The following 10 the shor, cddres.
made by Gov. Kossuth, TO Presiden
Fillmore, on being presented TO him a
the Nations Guest. Since the days o.
Cicero. Tulley and Gin ess, the worl.
has not, probably, produced an orator Q
quail 10 KossuIh.
When that great man was in this coun
try, but little more than two years ago
declaring with the sad and indignant en-.
ergy of one of the ancient Prophets tha
tho people was on the verge Of war
that conflict must soon come between
Democracy and Despotism, he was
sneerel at by the conservatives Of thi.
country, us visionary fanatic.
Are not his prophcsies being daily
fulfilled?
Mr.. Presidents: Enlightened by the
spirit ofyour country's institutions, ,when n
we succeeded TO consolidate our naiura
and historical States right Of self gov.
ernmen'. by placing it upon the broad
foundation Of democratic libe,ty:
"Inspired by your history when We
had to fight for Independence against an.
inhalation by centralized absnlu,ism:
"Console'l by your peoples sympathy
when victim Of Russian interference c
with the Isws Of Nature and of Natures
God:
protected in exile by tho govern.
mont Of The United States. s.suppor,ing the
Sultan Of Turkey 10 his noble resolution
to undergo the very danger Of war,
rather than leave unprotected the rights
Of. humanity against Russo Austrian des
polism:
"Reslored by the United States to liz.
because restored to freedom, and by free
dom to activity in behalf OF those duties
which, by my nations unanimous conf.
dence and sovereign will, devolved up.
on me:
"Raised in the eyes Of many oppress-
ed nations to the standing Of harbin-
ger Of hope, because the Star Spansled
Banner was seen casting protection a.
round me, announcing TO the world that
there is nation, alike powerful as free,
ready to protect the laws Of nations, ev.
en- in distant parts Of the earth, and in
the person of poor exile:
"Cheered by your peoples sympathy,
so as (reeMen cheer-not a man what.
ever, but principle:
81 now bow before you, sir, in the
proud position of your great nation's
guest. generously welcomed by a resclu.
ion Of tho Congress Of the United
States, with equal generosity approved
and executed by your excellency.
~ beg leave 10 express my leryent
hanks, in my nome, and in the name OF
my associates, who, after having shared
ny misfortunes, have now the reward 10
share the honor and the. benefit which
he grea, republic Of the United States
vas pleased to bestow upon Hungary by
'estowing it upon its freely. chosen chief
when he became prosecuted victim Of
'espolic violence.
81 beg leave TO express my fervent
hanks in my countIy's name also,
which, amidst the sorrows Of its desola.
ion, feels cheered by your country's
generosity, and looks with resolution to
he impending future, because it is con.
dent that the time draws near when the
ternal code Of the law Of nations will
'ecome a reality. I
president! stand before your Excel.
ency living protestation against the
iolence offoreign interference oppress.
ng the sovereign right Of nations to re-.
ulate their own domestic concerns. /
Il stand before your Excellency liv.
ng protestation sgainst centrolization
ppressing the State right Of fself. govern.
lent.
"May be allowed to take il for an
ugury Of better times that, ia landing
a the happy shores of this glorious to.
ublic, ] landed in ffee and powerful
ountry. whose hoaorsd Chief Magis-
ate pfoclaims 70 the world thst this
ountsy cam ot remain indifferent when
70 s.tons arm Of ! foreign power IL III.
oked 70 stide public ssntin,sni. and ii. Il
rsss The spirit offtssdomin any coun.
" ss< ss.ap III ,.ss. ls,s ss ~ i
= thsnk God 'shss He dssmsd ~ ao.1
pwoftbyt g eet md z suffer fss ny
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