The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-30

Meeting 20 support the Professionalism.
meeting of friends of the measure Of sup.
porting q French democratic journal in This city
was held yesterday evening, nj Mr.. Bonnard's,
Nassau street, according TO public notice.
al about half-past nearly a hundred French
gentiemen, OF the highest respecfabllity, residents
OF the city, being present, the meeting was organ
ized by calling Mr.. Leclar 10 the chair. Mr.. Va
trefond was appointed secretary.
The PRESIDENT. in brief address (the proceed
ings and speeches being in French) explained
the object OF the meeting and stated his view Of the
that il appeared to him the best plan for carrying
shares, making the amount OF each share small
be easy TO every
call for Mr. Mason, the editor OF the Franco 9meri.
cain, was made by several gentlemen.
Mr. FATRifosp addressed the meeting and expressed
Journal which had eased evsryboSx e 81 o.
too when there was every chance of its success He
Observed that would be necessary make the
oil each snare small II would require about So 900 to
carry on the journal for nine months Three hundred
shares at $40 each would permit every one to subscribe
WITHIN sN weeks afes it, establishment the Franco
.fmereain had obtained subscription list of SUBJ
scribers Its resources therefore would soon be ample
enough TO support Itself.
Mr., JosErH DREYFous proposed that a committee be
appointed ior me purpose OF drawing out prospectus,
and obtaining the names Of subscribers.
The motion being seconded, unanimously passed,
whereupon the following gentlemen appointed said
committee :-Messieurs Lecair, Ponso Reriy Godfrey,
James Conner Dreyfous, Remy Loreau, V. Pelletier,
Vitadi, Webel Biarnoissen, Glutz Morey Guibal Ro-
sat Parmenter, Ely Well Bonnard, Lesueur. Oh. Au.
polk, Roselet.
call was again made for Mr.. Mason to come forward
and explain the situation of the paper. A gentleman
the treasurer and bookkecper of the Franc
then came forward and in the absence Of Mr. Mason
read statement OF accounts and of the position OF the
journal BY this statement il appeared that the papeI
was commenced on the promise OF two gentlemen who
engaged each one to advance $780, One Of these gen.
uemen, owing 70 unforeseen circumstances, only adj
vanced the small sum Of $500. The other advanced
$500 The latter gentleman would have continued his
advances If an unforeseen and unfortunate event had
thrown obstacle in the way of his good intentions.
Sum advanced, SIS To this may be added $500 re-
ceived Tor advertisements and subscriptions cacua-
ton then made the basis Of the fact that 400 sub
scrbers obtained in two months that rate 1000
might be obtained in year Add $1,000 for advertise
S25 week. out Of which dividend the shareholders
would accrue. The statement mentioned the honorable
fact that Notwithstanding it agreed Mr. Mason
should receive $50 month out of the advances made
editor in chief yet not harrass the gentlemen
advanced the funds for money and in order facilitate
the administration OF the journal he had not received
cent Of the $50. The statement having been finished
was greeted with applause by the meeting
their names and address.
On notion the thanks of the meeting were voted to
manly chairman for his impartial conduct the chair
llr LEeLAIR the President, returned thanks in neat
address The meeting then adjourned, the committee
remaining to discuss and arrange business.
There appeared to be generous forwardness sub
Tor and support the paper among the gentlemen
should be matured
LIGHTNING SPEED.-Immediately, when the
Great Britain was telegraphed, we sent on the
account by the lightning line to the editors at Phi
ladelphla, who sent back request to be for
warded an abstract of her news. The entire
was performed within an hour to and from
Philadelphia. What next
Theatrical and Musical.
PARK THEArRr-The acting of the Keans last evening
in the Stranger drew forth the repeated approvas Of
as fashionable and discriminating an audience as we have
lot long time, within this theatre The piece was
nobly sustained throughout; anthe Of the
respective ladies' and gentlemen who assisted the Keans
were worthy OF all praise This evening the Keans will
Monday Richard the Third
BowERY THEArRE.-The " Lady of Lyons was pro.
duced last evening, for second time during Miss Julia
Deans engagement Her Pauline was rapturously
applauded throughout We confess that we have seldom
seen young debutante-for SO must call Miss Dean
upon the stage, win her way riumphany and in so
sho period, to popular favor this young lady since
herappearance upon boards She has the en-
tire range Of the principal charac crs usually test the
powers OF the actress and in all she has acquitted her
self with infinite cred-puttng her years and standing
altogether Of the question Her Pauline last night
was most true and accurate conception highly
wrought-and her deneation truly chaste and correct
Davenpors "Menote" was admirably sustained, and so
iormancc passed offin highly credabe manner This
evening as appears BY the bills will be presented at
thence to the halls of the Montezuma mainly by the Of
ton taking out and other apparatus not only for
the purpose of giving the latest Extras from the seat Of
var out also to scatter matter among the Dons Of the
Mexican republic Miss Dean is to deliver an address
and variety Of attraction is to be presented No doubt
a oriliiant ana crowded assemhlage win grace old
Bowery with their presence this truly national occa-
sion.
GhEEswrcH-Last night was quite gala night at this
popular theatre. 1t the occasion of Miss brakes
benefit, and there was quite good house There was
vaudeville farce songs dance and recitation and tho a
in Dlrs 1f .tr.r,tn
appeared as Rather in poor Powers favorte piece
How to pay tho rent ani was received with enhusi.
asuc applause Mr. Nickensou, neNi TO Mr.. Brougham,
Is now the best iish Comedian the American stage
There were I'VE pieces played aud they went of to the
shmen is destined to IL such pieces be continu
ed as Were produced last evening This evening Barney
Villains appears as Doctor OToole in the Irish
Tutor OF his best characters and there orc nr
other pieces to be produced.
CASTLE GARpEr.-The concerts at this establishment
continue to draw fashionable audiences When this bad
weather cease confident that astle Garden will
become one OF the most popular as il is OF the most
resorts IN the city The bill for this evening
the most celebrated composers The musical director il
MI Y. W. Meyrer, who is perfect master Of hin probes
sion $500
City Intelligence.
LAuScH.-The fine ship Fair field designed for one OF
Geo. Bukeys line of Charleston packets will be launch.
ed this noon say one o'clock from the yard Of her build
err Mr. W. II. Brown, foot of 18th street. East river
She is of course splendid vessel 675 tons burhen
The steamship Souherner intended for the Charleston
trade under command of Capt Berry will be launched
next Saturday.
BoY Losr.A little boy aged about years. was pick
Cd up IN the street by officer VIM and convey.
ed to the aims house. -
INFANT FouSp.-About ii o'clock on Thursday evan.
ing, hne boy, an infant found ~ ing on door all
al the corner Of Washington Place and Mercer street
srEAL,Sc UMsRELLAs-We would respectfully sug-
gest to the delegates the State Convention Whether
would not be wise plan incorporate into the new con.