IV. - TO KOSSOUTH.
AT HIS
ARRIVAL TO NEW - YORK.
God bless you, noble Kossouth, hero of the age, Christian martyr.
In the name of the democrats of New Granada I salute you.
Your name has reached to the shores of my country. The history of your misfortune has
drawn tears from the eyes of my countrywomen; and my brethren, admiring your deeds, hope
yet to call you the liberator of Europe.
My country suffered, as yours, for centuries the opprobrious yoke of Kings; as yours,
it sweared to obtain independence and liberty; and eventually our just cause succeeded, so
that we are now free and happy.
My native-land is a luxuriant wilderness in South-America. My brethren are the children
of the forest, and we have but little to offer for aiding you in your gigantic enterprise
; but till the hour of redemption is arrived, should the European democrats seek a
shelter, in New Granada they will find a home, honour and liberty.