Verhovayak Lapja, 1937. július-december (20. évfolyam, 27-53. szám)

1937-10-28 / 44. szám

October 28, 1937

ENGLISH EDITION

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Kossuth, the leading genius of the War of Liberty in 1848

Eighty-five years ago, P. |

C. HEADLEY, one of the e m i n e n t and wellknown authors of New York, wrote a mighty and sensational .book about LAJOS KOSSUTH. — There were ten thousand copies of this book .published and at that time there was hardly a better type family that did not purchase this book and read it, .also. The title of this book was: “The Life of Lajos Kossuth;”

At the present time we can find an occasional copy of this book only in museums, now and a g-a i n. T here were innumerable books Written of Louis Kossuth during the past 85 years but not one of them shows Lajos Kossuth in such brilliant lights as Headley, •

We are using this book'as oar inspiration and source of information when w'e acquaint the mighty, host of the Verhovay Youth directly, with Louis Kossuth, in the brilliant colors in which he was seen by America 85 years ago.

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The . “I ntroductio n” of Headley’s book says:

“This volume is added to the records of a singular and brave people, whose pantings after freedom have an impersonation in Lajos Kossuth, with the hope that while it is not devoid of in- terest, it may elevate the aims of youth, and teach again the lesson that goodness alone can confer immortality — that moral excellence embalms the memory of even humble benefactors of a struggling race!!!” (P. C. Headley). — THIS IS OUR PREFACE — ALSO!!

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With the coining of the XIX. century the Magyar sword was drawn in defense of European democracy. — The revolution of 1848 in Germany, Italy and France had all alike been crushed under the reactionary weight of the Holy Alliance and the power of the upper classes.

The Hungarian Nation a- Iohc fought <*« for ! liberal

and progressivo ideas, for the freedom of people and democracy; and for more than a century kept up the light against the coalition of the Austrian and the Russian Imperial powers. This great effort of the Magyars not only smashed to bits the alliance of foreign people artificially stirred up against the m, but demonstrated, that, along the Danube and within the circle of the Carpathians, the one military and political factor of consequence by which power, order, and stability could be maintained wras the Magyar people.

Of the many popular lead-One of the most interesting pictures of Louis Kossuth from the eighteen forties, v/hen he became the leader of the National revival in the Hungarian Diet.

ers who were upheaved by the great convulsions of 1848 into the full sunlight of European celebrity and American popular regard, the w'orld has already definitively assigned the first rank to LAJOS KOSSUTH, Attorney at Law% Deputy, Finance Minister and finally Governor of Hungary. Though not originally of the dominant or Magyar race, he became of that proud gallant and able race the fervently loved and thoroughly

trusted leader and champion. * * *

Lajos Kosuth was born on the 27th of April 1802 at Monok, in the County of Zemplén, situated in the northern part of the Kingdom. His father Andreas Kossuth, was descended from an ancient family, who originally lived in the County of Turócz and were among

those who early defended the cause of nationality and suffered in the struggle. His mother’s maiden name was Caroline Weber, a woman of intelligence. Lajos, or Louis in Englisj,i, was the only son, and gave early indications of genius. Though not favored with the inheritance of wealth, he had the more precious blessing of parental piety. — He succeeded in making the neces-A HAPPY LIFE

Happy life lies behind a golden gate.

To get there one must use the key of fate. Sometimes its hard the key to find,

The road that leads is not often kind.

But leave it to the Almighty’s guiding hand. He will help to cross the narrow bend.

Let Him always be the only guide,

Our right path He will for us decide He will lead us to the golden gate within,

If sinned, first repent we must our sin.

cary preparations for entering the Calvinist College of Saros-Patak, while vet a boy.

Amid the routine of recitations, and healthful exercise, he began to feel those promptings of a free spirit, which lie, many years after, called “something nameless,” in his breast.

He graduated with the highest honors of the Institution, giving to young men of all lands an example of victory in the pursuit of knowledge, and illustrating his own motto, since: — “There is no difficulty to him that will!”

At the age of seventeen, he commenced the study of law, and attended sessions of the District Court at Eperjes, in the County of Szepes, a fortified city, and the seat of a Lutheran College. He also went to the delightful town of Pest, on the eastern bank of the majestic DANUBE, whose fortress is the stronghold of Buda on the opposite shore. Here the royal Courts were held and Kossuth attended its sittings, to finish his legal studies. Having completed his course, he returned to Monok in 1822, then but twenty years old, and was appointed Honorary Attorney to the County; an office similar to that of District Attorney in this County.

He was passionately fond of manly sports. He was unconsciously preparing his frame, through Magyar discipline, for the endurance of capitivity, the self-denial of the battle-field, and the astonishing expenditure of energy in addressing popular assemblies, which has thrilled and delighted millions. Nor was he forgetful of his country. With indignation he met the tyrannical claims of Austria, and his youthful ardor was often expressed in burning speech and glowing eye, when the hand of the Habsburg wras laid afresh on some national right and the invading claim approached more boldly . a cherished Constitution.

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