The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-04-09
THE NEApoLITAN ExnEs.

few weeks since, the announcement that these
exiles from their country had safely been landed ON
Irish soil always hospitable, was received with en-
thusiasm in the United States. The old feeling of
hostility to oppression and wrong was awakened. and
though there was considerable disappointmentnv view
OF their refusal to land in America, which has Justly
been recognised as the home of the oppressed of all
nations, still there was universal satisfaction that
they had escaped the outrages to which thew had
ior 30 long time, been subjected. Their reoeptiob
an London to which point they directed their stems
Immediately after their landing was enthusiastic and
cheering. No doubt there was something soulin-
spring to them, at the close of their long inearcera
ton, to lind themselves in tho midst NOT only of
friends, but of countrymen. And vet we fancy
that they still cast longing eyes in the di
recaon OF their down-trodden oountry we feel
confident their prayers still are for the liberation Of
their associates for the freedom of their country
Animated by this spirit, they are ready to undergo
any fatigue overcome any obstacles. Warmed by
this hope they, chose to remain nearer to their birth
place and thcir birthrights than free America and
should tho dark clouds of war, at present threaten
lng the eastern horizon break forth we feel assured
they will be found first and foremost in the sruppe
Tor the liberties of the people But while we in
duge in anticipatons seemingly SO lust and so MGR
lted' we cannot forget of the decisions of the
past, 80 ready has America been to respond to the
wants OF the needy SO generously has she bestowed
her sympathy upon those who claimed it. We |
cannot but rocoeot the fttrorc occasioned bv
the visit of Kossuth, nor is it easy to lose
sight OF the utter worthlessness of his prom
lSes, and the signal failure of all his pronosed |
plans for the relief of Hungary. Thousands Of
our citizens iocked to see him from every quarter
ho WAS hohorea by seat IN our Congress- and an
attehtiVe auditory; he received contributions that
were deemed sufficient to equip and maintain an
army in the field but the ovation the material aid
and the sympathy availed nothing, for Hungary stir
remains In state of abiect subsection. and the in
habants mourn their loss of faith in their fellow
men. The truth is, that those who have suffered no
deeply as have the Neapotan exiles, lose sipbt Of
reason and justice and blindy pursue their oppres-
Sors with the rod OF vengeance. Their demands are
so exravagant and difficult of satisfaction that thew
destroy all sympathy at the outset and drive away
those who would gladly join them in the prosecution
OF righteous cause. In view of these facts il is
well, perhaps, that these refugees have chosen to
seek other shores. Though we would gladly vel
come them, though we do extend the hand of friend
ship to them on English soil, we cannot help think
ing their absence a blessing rather than disap
Pointment. Their successful exertions in behalf of
their lost rights, their peaceful residence in for
elgn land, will always excite feelings of genuine
pleasure in the heart of every American