Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1891-12-23
KOSSUTH IN EXILE.

An italian correspondent writess I,
was in 1855 that kossuth, trusting IN
the promises of Louis Napoleon 10 OBJ
tain the recognition of the ind pend
ence of Hungary f ON the Austrian
Emperor, came to Turin. Weall know
what then happened. In this city, OF
near it. he has ever since remained.
For many years Kossuth's only de-
sire has been to avoid publicity and he
has led life of complete retirement,
receiving only those visitors against
whom it was impossible for him to
shut his door. From time to time, the
distinguished patriot is reminded that
others are not willing to forget him.
Thus, on his attaining his S0th year,
magnificent illuminated album,
bound in vellum and inlaid with prec-
ious stones, containing $4,000 sigma.
lures, was brought him by a deputa.
ton of his counti ymen. From two
different cities came a gold pen; 6
smaller album from the city of Arad
where during the war for Indepen-
dence, thirteen Hungarian generals
were hanged, and various other tokens
that his zeal for the liberty of his
country is still remembered and ap
preciated.
Speaking once about how he had
oeen tormented for his autograph, he
related with much humor how al
American lady wrote to tell him she
had been consulting the spirits as tc
his future and had been assured that g
splendid hab.tation in the seventh
heaven was preparing for him. In
the meantime she begged lie would
favor her with his autograph
When a deputation from Hungary
came to confer with him about home
politics, the grand old patriot wa:
much moved, and being unable to say
goodbye to them all individually, he
embraced the spokesman, saying
''Take this kiss to my dear country
from the old man who loves her WELL
1t was wonderful to see how well he
bore the grea fatigue of receiving the
numerous delegations of Hungarian:
who visited him asst July on their way
to the Paris Exhib ton. He began tc
receive them at 9 in the morning, theT
lunched and rested til two. when he
drove to the Valentino Gardens. In 6
semi-circle in front of the Palace OF
Fine Arts, still left standing from the
Turin Exhibition of 1884, were ranged
the deputation.
In the centre were those who bore
the gifts. \ finely worked casket con,
tanning some earth taken from the
rslar Of tho hnnsn or Mann,l, har
Knssuth was born, was presented, &
short poem stating this fact being re.
cited by the poet of the party. The
venerable man was much moved, anC
his ewes filed with tears. This eartl
will be placed in his grave when he
dies. a Prince of Pennsylvania sent s
handsomely-carved IT OK crystal plate
embossed with gems, that had been 40(
years in his family. The ladies il
Hungary sent handsome set of anti
que jewelry to Nine. Ruttkay.
KossUTH's oRAToRY.
When the presentation was over, the
vast hall, decorated with the Hungar
ian and Italian tricolours, was soor
filled. kossuth, accompanied by NJ
Helfy, the Hungarian Deputy, and hi:
eldest son, took his place at the head OF
the centre table, Just beneath his OWL
portrait, and silken Hungarian flag
presented to him years ago by tn,
women of Hungary. Nine. Helfy wal
on one side of him and his sister OF
the other. For a short time due atten
ton was paid by all to the good thing!
placed before them on the banque
table. Then the municipal band STRUCK
up LISTS familiar ''Hunea earian Rhap
sody," and after a pause followed the
overture of Tannhauser.
Scarcely had the enthusiastic ap
plarse that greeted the splendid rem
dering of Wagner's masterpiece sub
sided than NJ. Helfy made a shor
speech and was followed by Kossuth
Twice he stopped, and twice was hc
begged TO continue by his eager coun
trymen. After a short sketch of the
political history of Hungary, he spoke
of his exile, his aspirations, and tn,
ideals that were now entertained by
his countrymen. Marvellous was i
to hear that so0orous voice resounC
through the vast building.
Had he spoken Italian I should no
have missed a word, though at the ex.
treme end of the hall. 1t was grand tC
see the easy, graceful gestures of the
orator, spite of his sc years. The enthu
siasm excited by his speech was inde,
scribe, and it reached its creates
he 9Th as the band burst forth in the
strains of the Hungarian March
When the toast to the King and Turir
was proposed, Kossuth again rose
speaking in Italian this time, and ex
pressed his greatest thanks to the city
that had afforded him hospitality fol
so many years.
"Elen TorinoW "Eljen Italia!" re
sounded through the hall. At the enc
of the ceremony the crowd detached
the horses from the carriage, and Kos
suth was drawn home amidst uproar
ous cries of "Eljen Kossuth." Or
inquiring the next morning how The
General was, we were told that he die
not seem too much fa'igued; he only
complained of his hand aching. AnC
well it might after all the hand-shak
ings i. had gone through.
AN ACCOMPLISHED SISTER. -Firs,
title ROv-An nd doas vour eictor pio,