The Life of Louis Kossuth, Governor of Hungary, Including Notes of the Men and Scenes of the Hungarian Revolution; To Which Is Adoed an Appendix Containing His Principal Speeches, & with an Introduction, by Horace Greeley (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1852 Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XI. RECEPTION IN ENGLAND--ENTHUSIASM--BANQUETS AT WINCHESTER AND SOUTHAMPTON--MAGNIFICENT WELCOME IN LONDON--VISITS BIRMINGHAM--EMBARKATION FOR AMERICA--ARRIVAL Al STATEN ISLAND--THE PAGEANT IN NEW YORK--BANQUETSVISIT TO PHILADELPHIA--BANQUETS AND SPEECHES--VISIT TO WASHINGTON. On the 23d of October, about noon, the steamer Madrid neared the entrance of Southampton "Water. A throng had gathered upon the pier heads and along the shore, impatiently waiting the vessel's landing. The Hungarians among the multitude, recognized Kossuth with the first glimpse of his noble form, and as the ship passed into harbor, their acclamations was the signal of his presence. Then from the electrified spectators rose immediately the loud and repeated cheers--England's welcome to the Exile of freedom. When the Madrid was fairly in her moorings, and the safe arrival of Kossuth was a palpable reality, his excited countrymen wept at the sight of their leader, making every expression of joy too deep for the power of speech. With grateful courtesy, the Magyar Chief bade adieu to the Captain and ship's company, escorted ashore by the Mayor of Southampton, and followed by his attendants. The moment his feet pressed the wharf, the Hungarians surrounded him. Venerable men, hung on his neck in tears, while others seizing his hand kissed it with affection. Soon as they gave way to the increasing crowd, the cooler Englishmen extended their hands to touch the palm unsullied by a dishonorable deed. Through files of enthusiastic strangers, he reached the carriage drawn by four beautiful horses, furnished by the Mayor of the city. Behind it were the barouches of his family and attendants. They rolled away amid one continued storm of cheering, while the grand procession increased at eve...