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United States (United States) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
xile till 1851. In 1851-52 he visited the United States and received a hearty welcome in Louis Kublished his memoirs in 1881-82. In the United States. After his flight to Turkey the Austriaar-steamer Mississippi to bring him to the United States, and early in the autumn of 1851 he embark independence, and the interference of the United States and Great Britain, jointly, in behalf of t such interference. The government of the United States, to which he appealed, assuming its traditclose of December, and was received by two United States Senators and the marshal of the district. ebates in Congress on propositions for the United States to lend material aid to the people of Hung; but the final determination was that the United States should not change its uniform policy of ne all, I claim to see them protected by the United States, not only because they have the power to d have no right, not being a citizen of the United States. The third difficulty which I meet, so [1 more...]
Brookfield, Mass. (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
e that the sun which shone forth with such a bright lustre in the days of oppression has not lost its lustre by freedom and prosperity. Boston is the metropolis of Massachusetts, and Massachusetts has given its vote. It has given it after having, with the penetrating sagacity of its intelligence, looked attentively into the subject, and fixed with calm consideration its judgment thereabout. After having had so much to speak, it was with infinite gratification I heard myself addressed in Brookfield, Framingham, and several other places, with these words: We know your country's history; we agree with your principles; we want no speech; just let us hear your voice, and then go on; we trust and wish you may have other things to do than speak. Thus, having neither to tell my country's tale, because it is known, nor having to argue about principles, because they are agreed with, I am in the happy condition of being able to restrain myself to a few desultory remarks about the nature of
Kossuth (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
o had assembled. A congressional banquet was given him at the National Hotel, at which W. R. King, president of the Senate, presided, Kossuth and Speaker Boyd being on his right hand, and Secretary Webster on his left. On that occasion Kossuth delivered one of his most effective speeches. Mr. Webster concluded his remarks with the following sentiment : Hungarian independence, Hungarian control of her own destinies, and Hungary as a distinct nationality among the nations of Europe. After Kossuth's departure there were debates in Congress on propositions for the United States to lend material aid to the people of Hungary, struggling for national independence; but the final determination was that the United States should not change its uniform policy of neutrality in favor of Hungary. The cordial reception of Kossuth everywhere, and the magnetic power of his eloquence over every audience, were gratifying and wonderful. A contemporary wrote: The circumstances attending the reception
America (Netherlands) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
be just liberty. God is God. He is neither America's God nor Europe's God. He is God. So shallthose words, and act accordingly. Liberty in America would then be sure to the end of time. But id it had been possible for me to have come to America either before that contest was engaged or aftspect. But, thanks to God, the commerce of America is not engaged in that direction, hated by mire, if the commercial interests of republican America are considered with that foresighted sagacityped in Europe than the commerce of republican America. It is no question of more or less profit, ithe heel of Achilles, the vulnerable point of America. Thither will, thither must be aimed the firyled it avarice) which threatened the ruin of America. I believe that complaint would, even to-dayr purest and best patriots—if the commerce of America would know, indeed, no better guiding star th of their inspiration the torch of freedom in America, avowed for their object the welfare of manki[8 more...]
Hungary (Hungary) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
Kossuth, Lajos (Louis) 1802- Patriot; born in Monok, Hungary, April 27, 1802; was in the Hungarian Diet in 1832-36; imprisoned for politinsurrection against Austria; on April 14, 1849, the Diet declared Hungary independent, and appointed Kossuth governor; on Aug. 11 following theme was a plea for sympathy and substantial aid for his country, Hungary. He wished to obtain the acknowledgment of the claims of Hungary Hungary to independence, and the interference of the United States and Great Britain, jointly, in behalf of the principle of non-intervention, which ungarian independence, Hungarian control of her own destinies, and Hungary as a distinct nationality among the nations of Europe. After Kossitions for the United States to lend material aid to the people of Hungary, struggling for national independence; but the final determinationtes should not change its uniform policy of neutrality in favor of Hungary. The cordial reception of Kossuth everywhere, and the magnetic po
Worcester (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
leaves not the slightest doubt that all these executive and legislative proceedings not only met the full approbation of the people of Massachusetts, but were, in fact, nothing else but the solemn interpretation of that public opinion of the people of Massachusetts. A spontaneous outburst of popular sentiments tells often more in a single word than all the skill of elaborate eloquence could. I have met that word. We worship not the man, but we worship the principle, shouted out a man in Worcester, amid the thundering cheers of a countless multitude. It was a word like those words of flame, spoken in Faneuil Hall, out of which liberty in America was born. That word is a revelation that the spirit of eternal truth and of present exigencies moves through the people's heart. That word is teeming with the destinies of America. Would to God that, in the leading quarters, small party considerations should never prevent the due appreciation of the people's instinctive sagacity! It i
Massachusetts (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
f New England and especially the people of Massachusetts. In what I have seen of New England thens of public opinion which I have met in Massachusetts, there can be not the slightest doubt thathis Excellency, the highminded governor of Massachusetts, when he wrote his memorable address to th met the full approbation of the people of Massachusetts, but were, in fact, nothing else but the son of that public opinion of the people of Massachusetts. A spontaneous outburst of popular sentimt fear I am forever relieved in respect to Massachusetts. Once more I have met the revelation of tt gratitude in my eyes, I saw the motto of Massachusetts all along the capitol, We seek with the swon is the metropolis of Massachusetts, and Massachusetts has given its vote. It has given it afterear to feel proudly that the spirit of old Massachusetts is still alive, entitled to claim that rig of freedom thrilling through the heart of Massachusetts which made one of your distinguished orato[12 more...]
Framingham (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
un which shone forth with such a bright lustre in the days of oppression has not lost its lustre by freedom and prosperity. Boston is the metropolis of Massachusetts, and Massachusetts has given its vote. It has given it after having, with the penetrating sagacity of its intelligence, looked attentively into the subject, and fixed with calm consideration its judgment thereabout. After having had so much to speak, it was with infinite gratification I heard myself addressed in Brookfield, Framingham, and several other places, with these words: We know your country's history; we agree with your principles; we want no speech; just let us hear your voice, and then go on; we trust and wish you may have other things to do than speak. Thus, having neither to tell my country's tale, because it is known, nor having to argue about principles, because they are agreed with, I am in the happy condition of being able to restrain myself to a few desultory remarks about the nature of the difficul
Bokhara (New South Wales, Australia) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
with the acknowledgment of the principle that there is a community in the destiny of all humanity, I know what answer I have to take to those millions who look with profound anxiety to America. Gentlemen, the Mohammedans say that the city of Bokhara receives not light from without, but is lustrous with its own light. I don't know much about Bokhara; but so much I know, that Boston is the sun whence radiated the light of resistance against oppression. And, from what it has been my good forBokhara; but so much I know, that Boston is the sun whence radiated the light of resistance against oppression. And, from what it has been my good fortune to experience in Boston, I have full reason to believe that the sun which shone forth with such a bright lustre in the days of oppression has not lost its lustre by freedom and prosperity. Boston is the metropolis of Massachusetts, and Massachusetts has given its vote. It has given it after having, with the penetrating sagacity of its intelligence, looked attentively into the subject, and fixed with calm consideration its judgment thereabout. After having had so much to speak, it was wi
Russia (Russia) (search for this): entry kossuth-lajos-louis
topic, without closing his speech with these words, However, my opinion is that Carthage must be destroyed, thus advertising his countrymen that there was one question outweighing in importance all other questions, from which public attention should never for a moment be withdrawn. Such, in my opinion, is the condition of the world now. Carthage and Rome had no place on earth together. Republican America and alloverwhelming Russian absolutism cannot much longer subsist together on earth. Russia active—America passive—there is an immense danger in that fact. It is like the avalanche in the Alps, which the noise of a bird's wing may move and thrust down with irresistible force, growing every moment. I cannot but believe it were highly time to do as old Cato did, and finish every speech with these words, However, the law of nations should be maintained, and absolutism not permitted to become omnipotent. I could not forbear to make these remarks, and the answer I got was, That is a
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