Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-07
THE FRENCH IN THE UNITED STATES.

THE FRENCH IN THE UNITED STATES.
The Anniversary of the Revolution of 1880 was
celebrated last week at the Apollo Saloon in New
York by the Native French residents, and others.
The room in which the entertainment was. N,read
was splenddly decorated by the National Flags Of
France and the United States, and the dinner got
up in the best style of Mr.. BoNNARD.
After the eatabes had been dispatched, Mr..
HYAcNTH PEUGNET made few pertinent remarks
Introductory to the following toasts: y
The Days of July They form three of the most brilliant
pages only OF the history Of France but of the history of
the whole world for in them the People nave shown them
selves thrice greagrea in the knowledge of their rights In
their courage combat and in their dignity and moderation
in victory. To the Three Days of July To France
The King of the French The choice of the Revolution
whose anniversary we celebrate, his grandeur and his titles
in the sovereignty Of the people and of reason, both Of
which are of divine right
The President of the United States First Magistrate of
family of sovereign people His simple seat placed as high
the most luous throne for he is supported by the
of twenty mine States appraised for liberty.
M. PAGEor, distinguished Representative If in nv
ing him 10 join this suspicious day have given him
evidence OF our high esteem, in accepting our invitation ne
gives proof OF his devotn to the glory OF country His
presence axes the seal Of nationality the glorious ami
versary which we celebrats.
The Press of New Ymk The courageous vanguard of
that intellectual battalion which the best army of Repub
lic-whose conquests are the cheapest and surest
After the above and some other toasts were drunk,
the President announced that M. PAGEoT, French
Minister Plenipotentiary at Washington, would re-
ply to the one in his honor.
Mr. PAeEoT said Gentlemen The reception given TO the
sentiment not long since proposed adds value the invitation
which you did me the honor to send me-
is always useful spectacle in foreign land that Of har-
mony between the representative Of the Government and his
compaots whose interests he is especially charged pro-
ect and it especially occasion of the anniversary
celebrating that it well to manifest this harmony
Seventeen years will have elapsed our edeces
assembled to salute the promise of the Revolution Of July
More fortunate than they, assemble to-day rejoice
benefits the most precious Of which is, and
test it that it has popuarzed pacific policy, and given
the conques of peace the precedence those of wal Bet
ter than others you appreciate these benefits for yu
the first to suffer by whatever interrupts their course.
Moreover you may you in this glorious RESULT
for the discretion of the people contributes not less than the
prudence of the Government to the preservation of
among nations.
1t is my fortunate privilege to be able to bear witness
the discretion Of the great population of New York. For
fifteen years have served the King various capacities
the renCn embassy
had other than legitimate redemptons urge upon the
Federal Government You, gentlemen, render the duty of
the Kings Minister lighter must be permitted to add hat
the spirit of equity and justice which characerizcs the Ane
rcan Government equally facilitates the discharge of Minis
er's duties. a...
In thanking over gentlemen, for your consideration
in inviting to be present with you to-day venture to pro-
pose toast which embodes my feelings and my
victions
"To the French Population of New York BY their ilal
attachment to the mother country they preserve all their
claims to her vgant socude by their scrupuous
for the laws and institutions under the protection of which
they have placed themselves here they have acquired the
pahy and the esteem Of the great community the midst Of
which they reside"
Mr.. PAoEoT's toast and speech were received
with the most earnest applause, and he was saued
with repeated cheers.
MIR. CHARLES KING then responded to the toast
in honor of the Press. He spoke in the French
language with great fuency and force. His re-
marks had reference chiefly to the influence of the
Press in bringing about the revolution of the three
days, and to the moderation of the People in the ac-
QUESTION of their rights He closed with the fol-
lowing sentiment:
"The Loveo Glory and the Love of Liberty-Two French
Inspirations The produced the Empire the other the
Three Days" prolonged applause.
Addresses made in the of the evening by Mr.
whose remarks elected the most enthusiastic applause
great many volunteer also offered in the course OF
the evening