The Washington times., 1901-12-22
VISIT OF K0SSUTH
TO WASHINGTON.
RECEIVED WITH OPEN ARMS.
Interview with President FILLMORE.
Honors Accorded Him sy the
Two Branches of Congress.
Dinner ut National Hotel.

The recent celebration by the Hunga-
rian population OF this country OF the
visit of Louis Kossuth to the United
States in 1857 recalls the reception ac-
corded the distinguished Hungarian pa
triot in this city.
Kossuth and his suite arrived at Wash
ington toward the close OF December, 1851.
On reaching Browns Hotel. where ar
rangements had previously been made for
their accommodation, they found three or
four hundred persons who had gathered
at the doors to see the famous stranger.
Kossuth appeared on the balcony to graft
| fy their desire, and made short speech
OF thanks for their cordial greeting.
4 number OF prominent gentlemen. in
| cmiing Secretary of State Daniel Web
ster. Senators Cass and Douglas. and
| Major General Scott, formally called On
| him the next day to pay their respects.
Kossuth visited President Fillmore. and
read to him short address, to which Mr..
Fillmore replied that he was happy to
welcome Kossuth to this land OF free
dom. and added: Should your country
be restored to independence l shall then
wish, as the greatest blessing for your
! country's interests. restoration to your
| native land
Kossuth was honored by the Senate. in
| being invited to a seat on the floor. He
took the place accorded him in silence
| The House had long debate before they
pas sed a resolution extending to Eossuth
similar courtesy. Early m January
Kossuth was formally ived In that
be iy.
His Reception In the House.
.ir. Cartier. of Ohio, member OF the
House. and afterward chief Justice of the
Supreme Court of the District OF Column
/ bia, was the chairman OF the select COM
mittee, and introduced the great apostle
Of patriotism as follows;
"Mr Speaker. have the honor. on the
| part OF the committee. to present Gov
ernor Louis Kossuth to the House of
Representatives"
During this introductory. Kossuth stood
in the area in front of tho clerks desk;
at its conclusion. he said:
sir. it is a remarkable fact in the his
, tory of mankind that while. through the
and yalor attached only to success, the
| legislative authorities Of this great repub-
! lie have bestowed honor upon a perse-
outed exile not conspicuous by glory. not
| favored by success. but engaged in just
cause There is a triumph Of republican
principles in this fact. Sir, thank, in
my own and country's name. the House of
| Representatives for the honor of this cor
dial welcome"
Kcssuth was then conducted to the seat
| assigned TO him, ahd was subsequently,
| greeted by individual members of the
House.
Dinner In Ills Honor
At a dinner given in bis honor in the
evening BY a large number Of Congress
men. at the National Hotel. there were
| present Senators Cass, Seward. Shields.
King Of Alabama. and Speaker Boyd.
| Speeches were made by Judge Wayne, OF
the supreme Court: General Cass,, Cen
eral Shields, Daniel Webster, Senator Sc
ward-a very brief one-and others. Kos
suth responded eloqueutly to the toast IN
' his honor
| on The day following the dinner, an in
teresting meeting took place between
! Kcrsuth and Henry Clay. Tho introduc-
| tion vas made by General Cass. Kos
suth commenced the conversation by say
in-:
i thank you, sir, for the honor OF this
| Interview
NO. no." responded Mr.. Clay. inter
rupting him, 1T is wha am IGNORED
| VIII you please be scated?'
Mr. Clay then said that his health was
| feeble, and proceeded TO give his views
| ADVERSE to Kossuth's errand for material
aid in behalf OF Hungary. This speech
| for such it was, Was graceful in form and
| forceful in argument; It showed that Inc
| distinguished speaker still retained. even
whilst the twilight Of lie was rapidly
| descending into that mysterious night.
| all his elegant lucidity Of logic and ma
| jesty and polish Of diction.
| Kossuth was overwhelmed by the warm
and earnest sympathy expressed by Mr
| CLAY for himself and family. BOwing pro-
foundly. he pressed Clay's hand to his
heart. and replied in tones Of deep emo
| tion:
II thank you, honorod sir. shall pray
for you every day that your health may be
restored and that God may prOlong your
| life"
| Clay's eyes filled with tears. He again
| pressed the hand which clasped his own
for the last time, and left the rest to sill