But one consideration I can mention—­and though it has no reference to the public opinion here, I beg permission to avail myself of this opportunity to pronounce it and give it publicity—­and that is, that I hope in the name of the future freedom and independence of the European nations, those provinces of Turkey which are inhabited by Christians will not, out of theoretical passion, and out of attachment to a mere word, neglect that course of action which alone can lead them to freedom and independence.  Gentlemen, I declare that should the next revolutionary movement in Europe extend to the Turkish provinces of Moldavia and Servia,—­and should Turkey hereby fall,—­this would not become a benefit to those provinces, but would benefit Russia only; because then, Turkey no more existing, all those provinces will be naturally absorbed by Russia; whereas, to hold fast to Turkey—­that Turkey, which respects religious liberty, gives them entirely and fully self-government.

So much, gentlemen, I desired to express.  I believe you will excuse me for the inappropriate manner in which I have acquitted myself of this, which I considered to be my duty in expressing my thanks to Turkey.  I declare before you that I am fully convinced of the identity of interest between Hungary and Turkey.  We have a common enemy—­therefore Hungary and Turkey are by natural ties drawn into a close alliance against that enemy.  I declare that not only out of gratitude, but also out of a knowledge of this community of interest, I will never in my life let an opportunity escape where I in my humble capacity can contribute to the glory, welfare, and happiness of Turkey, but will consider it the duty of honour toward my country to be the truest, most faithful friend of the Turkish empire.

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XVIII.—­ASPECTS OF AMERICA TOWARD ENGLAND.

[Speech at the Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, Jan. 8.]

F.P.  Blair, Esq., in the name of the Democratic Association, pronounced an elaborate address, vindicating the interposition of the King of France to aid the American Colonies when they revolted from England, and pointing out that America, in defence of her institutions, may be called on to support the masses of the European nations as a breakwater between herself and Despotism.  He showed the certain danger to which English freedom would be exposed from the triumph of despotism, and asked:—­

What have we to expect from neutrality?  We may anticipate the treatment which we received from both belligerents when Napoleon pressed on to empire over all the nation as Russia does now....  Can we hope, that when the war is intended to exterminate the principle of which our government is the great exemplar, our people will be allowed the immunity of free trade with the belligerents to grow rich and strong by their calamities?...  The impending danger can only be averted from us by the ability