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^ vr to thrust upon us his legions , and found a ti ous vie . Qur rankg t 0 trample on the liberty ^ I ^ p national existence of Hungary . { Cheers . ) Now , a [ men from what time has violence the power to gcnt emc , ^ ? y ; olence can establish a fact contrary an contrary to right ; but violence can never destroy t 0 •' ht source of this Declaration of Independence . aoud app lauso . y ' f rino- to the calumnies spread abroad by the AJ ew York Courier and Enquirer , he said : — 1 T can almost tell what poor O'Connell once told—, * t « m the most calumniated man in the world now . ? Tnualder , and cries of * No , no . ' ) Well , gentlemen , I a > t care much about it . ( More laughter . ) As long as ts in the world despotism , we will find calumniators f ^ lumniate those opposed to despotism and tyranny . , A clause . ) And I don ' t care much about the thing the e because , were I the wildest creature in the world—? i ° Lhter ) -l beg , in the name of all that is sacred and
X r to you , how would this alter the cause of ± lungary ? Would the cause of Hungary become less just , less Xhteous , less worthy of sympathy , because I were a h d man ? ( No , no . ) I believe no . And it is no quest ' nn of any individual here ; it is a question of a just Miise 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 , ' < ffM B' )_ No , dear Sir , gentlemen , I cant go on ( laiiqhter ) , 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 , I give my word when the trumpet-call of resurrection of my country is heard , I Avill not be sick ; but will take my place in the battle-field again , because the body must obey the sp i " t . " ........ . . ,
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 . Dawson , 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 .
w . v .. . .- _ 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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TUK QUESTION-OFTUK DAY-OUJl FOREIGN POLICY ( From the Neio York Herald . ) The m ost 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 , one way or the other , within the ensuing twelve months . We cannot evade it . It is presented to us in so many forms , and in so ninny ways , and the crisis in Europe is so ui ' ' int , that we cannot blink it ; it must be met and dc eid ' ed . The question is , slmll we abandon the policy wo 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 Russia looms up before us . In the distance we w ,,. 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 he lmH pursued so loiifj ; ; 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 p lease , and that he shall not . again interfere in the a Hairs 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 bo ascertained by the following table , which in obtained from a valuable work on Russia in our possession . K shown the amazing strides winch that nation has made ninoe 11 <> 2 . Supi rfic . icH . Population . !/! , ;•> .. 1 , uOO . 000 ( 1 , 000 , 000 \ w , . ' . Mtooooo io . ooo . ooo 1 / im 7 /> 0 () , ()() 0 12 , 000 , 000 Hil . 'i K . 000 , 000 12 , 000 , 000 u ; . \ r , m 000 , 000 1 : 5 , 000 , 000 l <; s <> " ... /) 0 () , 000 l ( i , () 00 , 000 17- / , .. U , 000 , 000 ' 20 , 000 , 000 17 , ' i ;; 17 . 000 000 !« , ()<>() , ()(><> 17 « , < . ¦ IHL' 00 , 000 » : » , ()()() , («) 0 i ^;; : ; : ;;;; : ;; :. > MMm , m > ^ i ! MX IS-, I 2 ' 2 , 000 , 01 ) 0 () , ¦ > , ()()() , ()()() Such bun been the increase of Russia up to the present time . Such a progression is without a pai-allotin the history of the world , if we except ancient . Home . Situated on the oonfinoH of K . urope and Asiu , the influence , of Russia in felt from China to the shores of the Atlantic mid the l'aciiie . Such is the power of the determined Miemy of free government , in Europe , and of the rightH of man every where . It in clear Unit , if itB career bo not
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 he is availing himself of the science of modern times to solidify it and to make it still more powerful . When the railroads 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 Sea 6 . 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 . 1 he 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 at the 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 . We 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 . So much the hpt . ter .
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KINK EL IN CINCINNATI . ( From an occasional Correspondent . ) Cincinnati , Ohio , November 22 , 18 . ) l . DfCAK Sin , —While you have been in an enviable state of ebullition with Kossuth , weherehave had an agreeable ferment with Kinkel . He arrived here about a fortnight ago , but 1 have had no time to write sooner , lie proceeded hence to St . Louis , and thence intended , if the ice docs not prevent him , to go back to England by the Lakes , reaching them by the Upper Mississippi . For a week we were expecting him , and our lied Artillery krpt 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 tlius hastily summoned . Hut at night we had a torchlight procession , which was indeed an impressive scene . The Germans number about 40 , 000 , or a third of our population . I suppose not fewer than 3000 formed this night procession . One large band , dressed all in white , inarched four abreast , and each outer man carried a flaming flambeau . They had three bands of music at sufficient intervals , the bells of tin : Fire-engine houses were rung as the procession passed , joined by the acclamations of the crowds that , lined thestreets ; the trees and tree boxes at . each side of the footways were hung with other than their leaves , / or men and hoys clung around them . On arriving opposite Dr . Renffus ' s house , whose finest Kinkel was , the procession was marshalled , and the bands having joined , some enlivening music was played . Kinkel and his friends having appeared on the high steps , a shout whs raised that , shook the welkin . lie addressed them in German and afterwards in English . I admired bin graceful action , his voice , and his enthusiasm . The American * do 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 u Ktudent . A baud of about fifty singers then Hung several German songs from music lighted by the flambeaux . The next day a preliminary meeting was held at the mayor ' s oflice , his worship in the chair , which was adjourned to the Mechanics ' Institute , where a mass meeting crowded the large hall Other meetings were held in the German theatre .
Kinkel comes here , as you are aware , to raise a fund , by way of loan , to provide arms , Ac , for prosecuting the Democratic struggle that is expected in the spring on your continent . How far he has been successful 1 do not . know ; hut , if we were to jtulgo by the enthusiasm with which he was received by so unenthusinstic a race as our German population here , I should think lie haw reaHon to be well pleased with bin visit to Cincinnati . I eend you u copy of Judge Kced ' d Bpccch , combatting
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 Whiw press . I think this question of intervention or non-intervention will be one of the leading ones in our cominc 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 . Ihey know they have made themselves felt in the arts of peace , on 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 throug h the length and breadth of this broad land . J - ° -
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THE KAFIR WAR . We find in the Tunes 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 , my orderly , who was only a short way behind me , w as 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 what 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 in 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 hereby sending olf such a detachment to such a distance is beyond my comprehension , for even by his own words lately expressed , lie 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 legiment and five more of infantry are immediately sent out , in six or seven mouths the Kafirs and their allies will require some 20 , 000 men to subdue them . There is one thing l hat every one complains of , vi / ,., that the enemy is made perfectly aware of all our movements , and consequently are enabled to take advantage of them ; and this intelligence is supposed to ho j ^ iven by the Hottentots in our pay , especially the Cape Mounted Corps , which latter should have been disbanded at first ; instead of which Sir 11 . Smith made them all lay down their arms , ami , after making a speech to them gave them their arms back again , and told them to be good boys in future , —a new way of punishing wholesale desi rtion to the enemy . These ( Jape Mounted men occasionally behave very well ; but it , is only when hacked by a strong force of KngliKhmen , when , perhaps , showing the white feather would be more dangerous than charging the . enemy .
" I . understand that when the Kafirs heard of the arrival of the Lancers and Rifles they quite made a joke of it , and c . haflingly said , ' We will serve them as we served the Second Queen ' s . ' We are all obliged to be on the alert even during the night , as these fellows havet . be impudence of the devil , and have no fear whatever ; I sleep with my revolver under my head , with the six barrels loaded , in case of accidents . 1 mu . it . now hid adieu , but . 1 again repeal , try to )' , <•! the Government to send us out . more regiments , as it . is quite disgusting to see our liltle force ' marching up the bill and down again , ' that bein < . ' the full amount of our operations . "
Tho commanding oflioer has received an order , dated IIor . se ( j luards , 17 th instant , to prepare the First Initiation Rifle Hri ;(; i < le for immediate embarkation for the (' ape of ( ilood Hope . The Mobutu ( war steamer ) will convey tin * service-companion , ( 500 rank and file , from Dover to the Capo . The division ol the battalion into . service companion and depot companies will immediately take place and the cumim-
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Leader (1850-1860), Dec. 20, 1851, page 1203, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1914/page/7/
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