Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-15


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Kossuth and his Letter.
Kossuth has recently written letter to the
New York Ti.es, which displays no ability
in its composition, but betrays some bitterness
inits spirit. This has been made the ground
for unnecessary vituperation of fallen
greatness. But Americans should not be un-
lust. because Kossuth is unreasonable. To
Judge impartially of another, our own under
standings should be placed at the point from
which he takes the views which compose his
system and we should adopt, for moment
his previous opinions and prepossessions.
Let us remember who Kossuth is, and what
Feelings of gloom must prevade his nature at
this time
The alliance of Austria with the Western
Powers has postponed the emancipation
If Hungary, Poland and Italy. France and
England, are sold by this alliance, to the
cause Of despotism. French troops have
knsateIs,ltAzszgh. IsunAazLlz---E Eron- Halgsz.
" the isst 1lews is that the German language
has been substituted for. the Magyar in all
courts and public proceedings. Insult Is thus
aided to injury. At present, the scene Is
painful. Hence groans are heard, and the
severe lash resounds; then, the clank of iron
and of the dragged chain. But we do not
despair we are hopeful of the future.
~The eternal flow of existence never rests.
bearing the human race onward through con-
tinuous change. Principles grow into life by
informing the public mind, and in their matu
lity gain the mastery over events following
each other as they are hidden, and ruling
without pause No sooner do tbe agitated
waves begin TO subside, than amidst the form
less tossing Of the pillows, a new messenger
from the Infinite spirit moves over the wa
ters: and the ship of Destiny freishted with
the fortunes of mankind, yields to its breath"
Such are the glowing words of our own
hope for the future of Hungary. Principles
:roso into life, and gain the B'aste7 q OUeT events.
This truth is a precious consolation to the
desponding patriot. 1t is the key note to the
thoughts and aspirations Of KOssuth since
/ his downfall Despotism can never recall the
inspired breath which has gone forth and
reached the hearts of thousands How or the
when life-giving influence will be manifested,
none can tell But soon or late, principles
grow into life.
1t would, no doubt, have been very imprudent
for the United States to have involved them
selves in the troubles of Europe, otherwise
than by an expression of good will for the op-
pressed, and remonstrances addressed to the
oppressors. The time had not arrived for a
departure from the traditional policy of the
country which had been embalmed in Wash
ington's Farewell Address
Yet it was unreasonable to blame KOssuth
for asking for help. No one ever blamed DR..
franklin for his earnest efforts to enlist the
Kings of Europe in our revolutionary strug-
giles. Some, however, were so incensed at
! Kossuth's plans and wishes, that they could
see no merit in his cause or his character.
They were too angry TO be candid.
A mora interesting and praisewOrthy cause
: than that of Hungary never appealed to the
affections of any people. AT various periods
in our national history has the national heart
been touched by the efforts of the enslaved.
When the Greeks were struggling against the
Turks, the contemplation of the sublime
spectacle quiekened the genius of the poet,
aad aroused the voice Of the orator-inspired
the verse of Halleck, and enl1indled the dor
mant fire Of Webster The cause of the
Greeks, compared with that of the Hunga-
rians, was a worthless cause foF, with the
exception of a few bold mountaineers, the
people were degenerate. Yet their oppres-
$ ons were grevious and their history glorious
and America looked with interest on the at
tempts to recall the ancient spirit which
fought at Salamis and Thermopyl@.
With still greater interest did America
stch the throes of down-trodden, bleeding
Poland. But even the Poles were less de.
serving of sympathy than the Hungarians
for their own internal convulsions had pre-
pared the way for external dismembement
The Hunganans, as a christian nation, are il
the dew of youth-their energies und,svelopeC
their destinies unaccOmplished; but, having
given such promise of national manhood a
to show that they have conspicuous part t
play in the annals of the world
Kossuth, in despite of his failures, in des
pite of the issue of the engraved notes ant
charging fifty dollars for his autographs, an,
in despite of some theatrical elap-tzap abou
his conduct, is a great and good man, a MAJ
Of great views and great virtues. He is wOr
thy to be the representative of an etema
truth-the right of man to selEgovernment
His wars were waged in defence of that trutf
and, on his overthrow, the powers of darknes
seemed to have triumphed. He is now anx
ious to turn the present war to the advantag
of his country, and his anxiety is natural an
right. Let US respect his patriotism. Eulog
on living men IS dangerous, but we may safe
ly say that such men, as we have reason |
believe he is, are ornaments Of our commo
nature, Monuments of the greatness Of til
human soul, they present to the world, tn
august image of virtue in her sublimest form
from which streams of light and glory issu
to remOter times and ages, while their CON
memOratiOn by the pen of historians and poe
awakens in distant bosc.ms the sparks of kin
dred excellence"
eT The late action of the officers Of II
New Albany and Salem Railroad, autf -ziI
their agents to receive none but the issues
lives OF the Indiana Free Banks for freight
c.rrnr H. 4