The Sun. — 1851-11-04 (London, England)

GERARD MA.BEY then proposed the toast of Kosseth and Hungary.—(Cheers.) They had that day welcomed the leader of Hungary ; they had welcomed in him the great man of the century—the man of thought and action combined. He came among them defeated it is true, but with lofty aims and high hopes which had enthroned him in the hearts of half the world ; and where was the conqueror that hid a welcome like that ? He came among them simply As a patriot, and yet half the world listened when he spoke and gathered op his glowing words. Where was the apostle or the teacher who had an audience like that ?—(Cheers) They met to-day to welcome the glorious leader of Hungary, and his heart thrilled within him for joy when he thought how the despots of Russia and Austria would gnash their teeth with impotent rage at the demonstration of this day, while it would send a thrill of hope through all the downtrodden countries of the world.—(Cheers.) Speaking of Hungary, how grandly did the drama of 1848 open upon the world. At the first rising of the curtain, the people came upon the stage knocking down thrones and kings, as it NM written Dagon fell before the ark of the living G —how they conquered and triumphed at Milan, at Vienna, and at Berlin ! how Hungary conquered, one after another, the mercenary hordes that were sent against her ! And what a change ! They had seen the hearts which beat high for freedom now mouldering in the dust—arms which once were raised high for darting deeds were now mouldering in the grave ; bat still they must never despair. Never despair of France while she had such sons as glorious Louis Blanc—(Cheers)—and that grand old priest Lamennais ; though she had now an unfeeling sensual At as her President, who did not scruple to murder working men at midnight—backed them to pieces in secret with axes and swords, rather than mowed them down with cannon and musketry, that the world millet not be startled by die enormity of the crime. France would yet arise and shake these foul intriguers from her, as the lion shook off the vermin that settled on his mane.—(Cheers.) They did not despair of Italy while she had such sons as her glorious Joseph Mazzini.—(Great cheering.) Yes, though his once black hair had become prematurely grey with sorrow sad toil, rather th with age, still he would yet return to his native l'Elmdtsh.o pee Lombards would shout to the Pierlmontese— the Romans—and a Piedmontese would shout to great republicho would yet sit in the capital of the Caesars.— ( believed They did not despair of Hungary—they would yet return to his beloved country,that Kossuth and England would not confine her sympathies to cheers, for she faird allow had done to-day, she would at least standu it t mans_ t play, and prevent Hungary from being overpeehn erltathea by the hordes of Russia. Let them also England did not lag behind. Let them make feet that the happiness and freedom of England were not the least among the nations of the world. Dr. HYACINTHB RONA!' returned thanks. no said—Brothers, the present is the first occasion on which I am speaking your language—(Cheers)—the language of a tree, generous people—the language of a country whose hospitable shores have received the Hungarian exiles and protected them from the cruel P F seeution of tyrants. What can I say to you about Hungary--our bereft country—without exclaiming, as says David—" The beepty of Israel are slain on the high places-4 (Hear, hear.) You ow are the mighty fallen !" 'must allow me to speak a short time about dear and ever memorable country. About an00:11oars ago a people came from the cradle of the race—from Asia—and conquered the mighty rivers, the ,welliog hills of Pannonia. T fruitful valleys, and the it were called Huns, and theoemen who conquered new land was called after them ILIDWary• - -14 -Ungßoyhas at all times been free and independent. It chose of it 8 own free, will the family of Hapsburg 10 rule over them, and all the members of that house swore to preserve' the privileges of the nation. Every king of the Austrian lies gave his word, and every king broke his —(Loud cheers.) Every king of the Austrian line took a holy oath as the father of his beloved people; every king violated that oath as a tyrant. Bat there is a God in heaven, and God is just.—. (Loud cheers.) Ours was a holy war. We fought for freedom of, religion, as well fur our Protestant as our Citholia brothers. We fought for our freedom—hap.