nations, and in the name of violated right let it say to the Russian intruder, “Keep back, hands off, let the brave Magyars fight their own battle, else we must take their part.”  For centuries, perhaps, you will have no more glorious opportunity than now.  Hitherto, the word Glory has been connected with conquest and oppression.  Take the New Glory for yours, by assuring to all nations exemption from the conspiracy of tyrants.  That is what I first humbly request and hope.

[Kossuth proceeded, as in former speeches, to explain his other requests, viz. secondly, free commerce with America, whether Hungary was in war with Austria or not; thirdly, that when the suitable moment arrived, the Government should recognize the legitimate character of the Declaration of Independence made by Hungary in April, 1849.  He added]:—­

These requests I have very often explained since I have had the honour to be in the United States.  I explained them yesterday in Philadelphia—­the cradle of your Declaration of Independence.  There I was answered, not only by the unanimous adoption of these resolutions on the part of the city of Harrisburg the capital of Pennsylvania, but also by the people of Philadelphia, at a great and important meeting.  Nor was that enough.  I received more in Philadelphia.  I was told that, besides the granting of these my humble requests, whenever war breaks out for Hungary’s freedom and independence I shall find brave hearts and stout arms among the twenty-four millions of the people of the United States ready to go over to Europe and fight side by side in the great battle for the freedom and independence of the European continent.  I was told that it was not possible, when the battle for mankind’s liberty is fought, for the sword of Washington to rest in its scabbard.  That sword, which struck the first blow here on this continent for the republican freedom of this great country, must be present there, where the last stroke for all humanity will be given.  Now, gentlemen, I will not abuse your kind indulgence and patience, which you have bestowed in your crowded situation.  I will only say, that should this be the generous will of the people of the United States, in the name of the honour of my nation I can give the assurance that the Hungarians will be found worthy to fight side by side with you for civil and political freedom on the European continent, and to take care, with the sword of Washington, that no hair of that lock which I received as a present in Philadelphia, and which I promised to attach to that very standard which I will bear to decide the victory against despotism—­that no hair of that lock shall fall into the hands of tyrants.  And now may the ladies who have honoured me with their presence graciously allow me to express to them my most humble thanks and one humble prayer.  The destinies of mankind—­the future of humanity—­repose in the hands of womanhood.  The mark which the mother imprints upon the brow of