New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-10
THE LATE MAJOR sfEPHEN IL KOvACs.


THE LATE MAJOR STEPHEN II. KOvACs.
To the Edttor Of The Tribune.
SIR: beg to add few words to the announce
msn which has already made OF the death OF that
eminent Hungarian American patriot and officer, stephen
II. KOvacs On pieces Of paper found in his room
after his decease written down his desire to breathe
out his lie in the arms OF bis Od-tme friend and Oene-
factor Dr. A. j. Keemen this city and his death coin
cided precisely with his expressed wishes in this respect
knew Major Koyscs WELL my acquaintance with him
dating back the period In the history Of our cOun
try when evil war was declared The prompt position
he in connection with other prominent Hungarans took
in maintaining the Union during this actOna strife is
well defined in a stirring speech made by Or. Kelemeu on
the occasion OF presentation OF flag regiment OF
his countrymen, differed by Major KOvscs, which APP
peared the issue your paper May g. 1861 follows:
HUNGARGAS FELLOW CITIZENS: You have assembled
this evening for the purpose OF consulting what position
il E your duty take in the present crisis of your adopted
who has enjoyed the institutions of America for
enteen years, congratulate you on this prompt and de-
duty prepare lend your services IN sustaining the
flag under which Captain Ingraham noby rescued our
Austrian tyranny and under this dag Governor kossuh
and his suite and numbers OF orr eountynen were taken
from the gloomy prison IN Asia Minor and brought safely
stripes and forever NAV they wave over the land the
free and the home Of the brave / present you these
colors in remembrance OF the protection and freedom
which we have eniovrd under its shade and trust that
yOu Will protect uadeT all circumstances and may the
last drop Magyar blood flow ia your veins be-
fore IA shall fa into the hands OF the enemy Remember
that your the battlefield has never failed;
your name, soldiers and defenders Of your country
has never been cowary assaed and ne careful to give
occasion for n during the present struggle IN winch
you about 10 engage Do everything In yOur power
and perpeuate the free institutions OF this cOun
try and may the fan OF the Roman Empire never-nO,
never-1nd parallel In the future fate OF adopted
land
Most Of the in this have passed away Dr.
Keemen remaining however the faithful representative
IN this country OF the best OF the Magyar race. His ele
CANT hOspable home has always been the asylum Of bis
less fortunate countymen who have appealed to him for
assistance aud hs hands have dispensed charity with
unstnted uberaity. Major KOvacs was fearless as he
was faithful in of war; but retiring and gentle
child in time Of peace He master Of the Latin and
many other languages. and had he aspred to professor
ship many doors OF learning would have been nvitingy
thrown open 10 him; but his mOdesty prevented him
from occupying positions which urged upon him,
where superior education MIGHT have been advantage
Others and he preferred life position IN an Amer
lean mercantile house. which he filed with great salts
faction The Hungarian nation may wed be proud Of
representatives in other lands and may wOrthily
drop memorial tear when such in the ranks or Lie
fall Peace he 10 the memory of Major Koyacs
NelC- York, April 23 1854. D. H. W.