Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-11
The Eeapolirau Exiles.

A few weeks since, the announcement Ihat
these exiles from their country had safely
been landed ON Irish soil. always hospitablc.
was received with enthusiasm in the United
States. The old feeling of hostility to OPP
preston and wrong was awakened. and
though there was considerable disappoint-
mont in 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 they
had, for 50 long time. been subjected
Their reception in London. to which point
they directed their steps Immediately after
their landing was enthusiastic and cheering
No doubt there was something soul-nSplr-
ing to them. at the close Of their long incar
ceration, to find themselves in the midst not
only of friends, but of c0untrymen. And.
yet, we fancy that they still cast longing
ewes in the direction of their down-trod-
den country; we feel confident their pray
ers still are for the liberation of their As
sociates. for the freedom Of their country
Animated by this spirit. they are ready to
Warmed by this hope they chose to remain
nearer to their birthplace and their birth
rights than free America, and should the
dark clouds ofwar, at present threatening
the eastern horizon, break. We feel assured
they will be found first and foremost in the
struggle for the liberties Of the people. But
while we indulge in anticipations seemingly
so Just and - merited. wecannot forget some
of the delusiOns of the past, so ready has
America been to respond IL the wants of the
needy, 80 generously has she bestowed her
sympathy upon those who claimed it
We cannot but recollect the tur0re occasioned
by the visit of kossuth. nor is it easy to lose
sight of the utter wOrthlcssness of his prom
ises, and the signal failure OF all his proposed
plans for the relief of Hungary. Thousands
Of our citizens hocked to see him from every
quarter; he Was honored by seat in our
Congress, and an attentive auditory: he rece.
we'd 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 still
remains in state Of AFFECT subsection, and
the inhabitants mourn their loss Of faith in
their fellowmen. The truth is, that those
who have suffered as deeply as have the Nea-
politan exiles. lose sight of reason and JUS
tice, and blindly pursue their oppressors with
the rod of vengeance. Their demands are
80 extravagant md difficult Of satisfaction,
that they destroy all sympathy at the outset,
and drive away those who would gladly join
them in the prosecution of a righteous cause.
In view of those facts, i, is well, perhaps,
that these refugees have chosen to seek other
shores. Though we would gladly welcome
them, though we do extend the hand of
friendship To them on English soil, We can
not help thinking their absence a blessing
rather than a disappointment Their sue
cessful exertions in behalf of their lost rights,
or their peaceful residence in foreign land .
will always excite feelings of genuine plea.
Iurs in tho heart Of every American Wash- .
ington Union. !