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pEC. 20, 1851.] ®ttt %t&tftt. 1203
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THE QUESTION OK TI1K DAY—OUR FOREIGN POL...
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KIxXKEL IN CINCINNATI. (From an occasion...
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THE KAFIR WAR. We find in the Times of W...
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The News From America. Uy The Africa, Wh...
. g views to thrust upon us his legions , and found a tiaitor for an ally in our ranks to trample on the liberty nd the national existence of Hungary . { Cheers . ) Now , a en tlenien , from what time has violence the power to ^ nihilate right ? Violence can establish a fact contrary ? o law contrary to right ; but -violence can never destroy the right source of this Declaration of Independence . ( Loud applause . )" R eferring to the calumnies spread abroad by the New York Courier and Enquirer , he said : —
"I can almost tell what poor O'Connell once toldthat I am the most calumniated man in the world now . ( Laughter , and cries of ' No , no . ' ) Well , gentlemen , I don't care much about it . ( More laughter . ) As long as exists in the world despotism , we will find calumniators to calumniate those opposed to despotism and tyranny . ( Applause . ) And I don't care much about the thing the niore because , were I the wildest creature in the world—( laughter)— -I beg , in the name of all that is sacred and clear to you , how would this alter the cause of Hungary ? Would the cause of Hungary become less just , less righteous , less worthy of sympathy , because I were a bad man ? ( No , no . ) I believe no . And it is no question of any individual here ; it is a question of a just cause , of a country worthy to take her place in the great family of free nations of the world ; and therefore I do not care much about these calumnies . "
This , the fifth speech was incomplete , as the conclusion will show , and Kossuth quite exhausted : — " Now , gentlemen , it was not my intention to speak so much ; but , having spoken so much—( cries of'Goon , ' « qo on , ')—No , dear Sir , gentlemen , I can ' t go on ( latighter ) , chiefly because I will have to speak tomorrow , and I don ' t know how much more times even to-day . ( Laughter . ) I am a bad sailor , and have suffered much from the sea . My bodily strength is broken up ; but , notwithstanding , ! give my word ¦ when the trumpet-call of resurrection of my country is heard , I will not be sick ; but will take my place in the battle-field again , because the body must obey the spirit . " In the Senate on the 3 nd instant , a discussion took
place relative to the reception to be given to Kossuth . The Herald says : —It grew out of Mr . Foote ' s resolution of the previous day . Mr . Davvson , of Georgia , was opposed to the resolution , on the ground that there was no precedent for conferring such high honour on a foreigner , except in the case of Lafayette . In the course of the debate , Mr . Hale , of New Hampshire , the well-known Abolitionist , took an extremely narrowminded view of the whole matter—just such a view as might be expected from such a source . We hope the resolution will pass in spite of all small potato opposition .
By telegraphic correspondence from Washington ¦ we hear that Mr . Webster has determined not to address Kossuth officially—thus following the example- of Lord Palmerston in England . If this be so , we suppose he only intends to pay him the empty compliment of receiving him as an individual .
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The Question Ok Ti1k Day—Our Foreign Pol...
THE QUESTION OK TI 1 K DAY—OUR FOREIGN POLICY ( From the Ncio Yorlc Herald . ) The most prominent question of the day is the policy of the American Government and people towards Europe . This question is now before us , and it must be decided , mie . way or the other , within the ensuing twelve months . We cannot evade it . It is presented to us in so many forma , and in so many ways , and the crisis in Pjurope is mo urgent , that we cannot blink it ; it must be met and decided . The question is , shall we abandon the policy we have heretofore pursued , and take part directly and practically in . the contest which is close at hand in the Old World , between Despotism and Republicanism ?
The moment we approach this subject , the colossal power of Kussia looms up before us . In the distance we nee the serried ranks , the fur caps , and bristling bayonets of the Cossacks . Shall the American Republic pronounce to the world that it will unite with England and France , and join these powers in solemnly dictating to the Czar that he must abandon the process of absorption which lie biiH pursued so long ; that he shall no longer possess a charter to blot nations from the map of the world ; that the people of the Old World are entitled to have such forms of government as they please , and that he shall not . again interfere in the affairs of Hungary or any other country ? That process has made Russia the greatest power in Kurope , in extent of territory and population . Its progress may be ascertained by the following table , which in obtained from a valuable work on Russia in our pctrtscssion . It shows the amazing strides which that nation lias made since Mo' 2 .
SupcilicicM . Population . M <;' . > 1 , ()()() , ()()() <; , <)<)(> , <)<)(> if , ;; ,, 2 , 000 . 000 10 , 000 , 000 IftH-l 7 /> 00 , <) 00 1 ' 2 , 000 , 000 llil . 'J 8 , 000 , 000 12 , 000 , 000 h ; i /> 11 , 000 , 000 i ;{ , 000 , 000 Ki . S !) ... , ... II 600 , 000 KJ . OOO . OOO \ 7 'Jf > . . | f > 000 , 000 ' 20 , 000 , 000 17 C . IS 17 / i (> 0 , 000 2 . > , 000 , 000 i 7 <)<; ,... ""* . *" .. " ... ih , 2 () o , ooo rw . uoo ooo ifwr > ... " . ' 20 . » oo , oo (> / W ) , 000 , 000 !«/* I ' 22 000 , 000 < ; , > , 000 , 0 () 0
• Such lius been the increase of Russia up to the present time . Much n progression in without a parallel in the history of the world , if we except , ancient Koine . Situated on the confines of Europe , and Ai . ia , the influence of Kushia iti felt , from China to the hhoren of the Atlantic and tjic ; i'ueific- Such ^ the , poyycr of the determined enemy of Ireo uovernm ' e . nl ill Europe , a , nd of the rights tiiHt &' cwymm : im wcW tKaV . ^ i ^ . fi ** . ?^ , ^ w
stopped , France and England will in time be absorbed , and the whole European continent be overshadowed with the darkness of the middle ages . As it is , the prediction of Napoleon is nearly realized , and Europe is almost Cossack . The Czar is preparing to finish the work commenced by his predecessors . His government is a terror to his subjects—it is a despotism of a most atrocious character ; and lie is availing himself of the science of modern times to solidify it and to make it still more powerful . When the railroa " ds now being constructed within his dominions are finished , the Emperor will be able to concentrate an army of a quarter of a million of men at any point , within the briefest space of time possible . This is the power now arrayed against freedom in Europe , and which threatens , if not arrested , to swallow
both France and England . It is proposed that the United States shall unite with these countries in resisting its further progress . There is no doubt but that they possess influence enough to drive the Cossack back to the wilds of Siberia . They certainly can prevent his forcible intervention in the affairs of Hungary , or any other country in Europe . This can be effected , not by an active intervention on the field of battle , but simply by joining their several fleets , and taking a decided stand in the Baltic and Black Seas . In this manner the power of Russia could be paralyzed , and the people of Europe would be at liberty to modify their governments as they pleased . Such a system of intervention as this would be the most powerful and the most practical and most agreeable to the enlightenment of the present age .
But how is this to be brought about ? The existing Governments of these three countries will not combine for such a purpose . Our American Government—the administration at Washington—is utterly imbecile , and inclines to the Cossack rather than towards liberty . The present Government of France resembles our own in this respect ; and the English Government , from what we have seen of the effects of the recent demonstrations , is utterly paralyzed atthe enthusiasm and up-rising of their own people in favour of Kossuth and European liberty . But we are on the eve of a most memorable year . 1852 is close at hand—the Presidential elections in . France
and in the United States are soon to take place . On these occasions , and in these elections , the popular impulses will be developed and made manifest in both countries . The people of each appreciate the new phase in human events which appeared in 1848 . The people of England , too , are opening their eyes , and fully appreciate their duty as well as their interests . They , too , know that the inroads of the Cossack must be stopped , or they will be sacrificed eventually . And we feel certain they would rejoice at an opportunity to unite with those of France and the United States in stopping the progress of Russian despotism .
This is the way in which the friends of human liberty can accomplish their purpose . It is feasible , and practicable , and ought to be adopted as soon as possible . AVe will answer for the people of the United States in the matter ; and it is beyond doubt that the question will enter into our next Presidential election , fcio much the better .
Kixxkel In Cincinnati. (From An Occasion...
KIxXKEL IN CINCINNATI . ( From an occasional Correspondent . ) Cinciunati . iOhio , November 5 . ' 2 , 1851 . Dkar Sir , —While you have been in an enviable state of ebullition with Kossuth , wehcrehave had an agreeable ferment with Kinkel . He arrived here about a fortnight ago , but I have b : id no time to write sooner . He proceeded hence to St . Louis , and thence intended , if the ice does not prevent him , to go hack to England by the Lakes , reaching them by the Upper Mississippi . Fora week we were expecting him , and our Red Artillery kept constant watch to give him a salute on arrival . At last he appeared , and the boom of the cannon told us all he
had come . The carriage he rode in up the town was attended by a good many thus hastily summoned . 15 ut at night we hail a torchlight procession , which was indeed an impressive scene . The Germans number about 40 , 000 , or a third of our population . 1 suppose ? not fewer than 3000 formed this night procession . One large band , dressed all in white , marched four abreast , and each outer man earried a flaming flambeau . They had three bands of music at Huflieient intervals , the bells of the Fire-engine bouses were rung as the procession passed , joined by the acclamations of the crowds that lined the streets ; the trees and tree boxes at each side of the footways wore hung with other than their leave . s , for men and hoys clung around them .
On arriving opposite Dr . Reuffus ' s bouse , whose guest . Kinkel was , the procession was marshalled , and the hands having joined , Home enlivening music was played . Kinkel and his friends having appeared onthe high steps , a shout wus raised that shook the welkin , lie addressed them in ( jierman and afterwards in English . 1 admired his graceful action , his voice , and his enllaisia . iin . The Americans < lo not . cultivate graceful speaking , and their voices have none of that modulation of tone which is essential to a good orator . Kinkel showed himself master of the science . His English was choice in words , with the pronunciation of a student . A band of about fifty singers then m : uK several ( jierman songs from music lighted l ) y the flambeaux . The next- day a preliminary meeting was held at . the mayor ' s oflice , Ihh worship in the chair , which was adjourned to the Mechanics ' Institute , where amass meeting crowded the large hall . Other meetings were held in tin ; ( ierman theatre .
Kinkel coined here , as you are aware , to raise a fund , by way of loan , to provide arms , &<; ., for prosecuting the Democratic struggle that is expected in the spring on your continent . How far he ban been successful 1 do not . know ; hut , if we were to judge by the enthusiasm with which he was received by ho unent . husiastie a race uh our ( iermuri population here , I . should think he Ihih rciiHon to be well pleased with bin visit to Cincinnati . 1 iscttd you ; fc coj ) y of Jud ^ c U . ccd ' 0 itye ccH , cointyuttlug
the doctrine of non-intervention by America with European politics . Mr . W . Corry also , the gentleman whom , the Leader noticed as having sent a Colt ' s revolver to Switzerland , argued to the same effect , and showed that America had , in several instances , interfered with European powers , mentioning the case of Greece , and lately that of Hungary . The opposite opinion is argued by our VVhi w press . " I think this question of intervention or non-intervention will be one of the' leading ones in our coming Presidential election . And , however the names
of Washington and Jefferson may influence the Whig or Conservative party , the masses will assuredly be in favour of letting American influence be felt across the sea Precedent and authority go but a short way with this people We are very proud at our having fetched Kossuth away in an American ship of war ; and our restless spirits , which are legion , are eager for some more active strife than we are likely to have open to us in Cuba or Mexico . " In Washington ' s time we were but in our childhood , " say they ; " now we are become men , and we have put childish things . " ¦ »
away ..,. __ < ,, I must say that the Leader's two articles on «• The Star Spangled Banner raised in Europe , " in my opinion struck the key note of the American soul . They know they have made themselves felt in the arts of peace , or * land and on sea , and they burn now to distinguish themselves on the battlefield . Should this come to pass , I think our pecular art of war will surprise many of the veterans of Old Europe . Your articles have circulated through the length ana breadth of this broad land . J . O .
The Kafir War. We Find In The Times Of W...
THE KAFIR WAR . We find in the Times of Wednesday the following extract of a letter from an officer of rank at the headquarters of Sir Henry Smith : — " King William ' s Town , October 19 , 1851 . " The Lancers and Rifles have just arrived . Both of them appear a very fine body of men , and are in high spirits , and full of ardour to attack the enemy . The Riflles are already gone out on patrol , and the former will do so as soon as they get mounted , as the horses , such as they are , arrived before them ; but , notwithstanding this addition , Sir Henry Smith does not feel himself capable of taking the field with that prospect of success which is so necessary in the present warfare ;
indeed , the Kafirs act with the greatest boldness and effrontery , and actually come close to our sentries , and fire into our very tents . To show you an instance of this , it was only last night , when I was going my rounds , ray orderly , who was only a short way behind me , was fired at by a Kafir , and both he and myself narrowly escaped afterwards , as one or two shots were again discharged close to us . I of course reported the circumstance ; but , as it was nothing unusual , no notice was taken of it . The heat here now is dreadful , especially in the tents , but I luckily have had a hut lent to me by one of the officers on patrol , which is a great luxury , although it resembles the worst kind of Irish cabin . Even Sir Henry Smith ' s habitation , which is considered a very
nice house here , is far inferior to Avhat you would give your gamekeeper in England . I have now got three horses ; though they are thought good ones in this country , they are not much larger than a goodsized pony at home ; and the Lancers will find it very difficult to get horses strong enough to carry those men who are tall and of much weight . This regiment is less than 400 strong , and it is said is to go immediately to the Orange River , with two infantry regiments , a distance of 500 miles from this ; but how Sir Henry Smith can thing of weakening his present force here by sending ofl such a detachment to such a distance is beyond my comprehension , for even by his own words
lately expressed , he thinks , and we all think , that we should have double the number of troops that are now in the colony before anything effectual can be done ; and you in England may depend upon my word that , unless at least another cavalry i egimeat and five more of infantry are immediately sent out , in six or seven months the Kafirs and their allies will require some ' 20 , 000 men to subdue them . There is one thing t hat every one complaint ! of , vi / ,., that the enemy is made perfectly aware of all our movements , and consequently art ; enabled to take advantage of them ; and this intelligence is supposed to bt
given by the Hottentots in our pay , especially the ( Jape Mounted Corps , which latter should have been , disbanded at . first ; instead of which Sir 11 . Smith made them all lay down their arms , hikI , after making ; a speech , to them gave them their arms hack again , and told them to be good hoys in future , —a new way of punishing wholesale desertion to the enemy . These Cape Mounted men occasionally behave very well ; but it , us only when hacked by a strong force of Englishmen , when , perhaps , showing the white feather would be more dangerous than charging the enemy .
" I understand that , when the Kafirs-heard of Uie arrival of the Lancers and ICiflcH they quite made a joke of it , and chaflingly said , ' We will serve them as we served the Second Queen ' s . ' \ V « - are all obliged to bo on the alert even during the night , as tfie . se ? fellows have the impudence of the devil , and have no fear whatever ; I hleep with my revolver under my head , with the six barrels loaded , in ease of accidents . I must now bid adieu , but . 1 again repeat , try to get . the ( j ' ovei nnient to send uh out . more rcgiinenlH , as it is quite disgusting to see our lilt . lt- force ' inarching up tin ; hill and down again , ' that being tlm full amount of our opcmiion . s . "
The commanding oflieer lias received un order , dated Horse ( awards , 17 th instant , to prepare tho Fir . st JJaltalion Rifle Brigade- for immediate embarkation for the Cape of ( JiiikI Hoik . ' . Tin ; Medium ( war Hteainer ) will convey the service comniiMics , 000 rank and file , from Dover to this Capo . The divittion of the battalion into service companieH and depot oompuwicii vyill iuunuduvtcly toko place , und tho compu-
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Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 20, 1851, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_20121851/page/7/
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