The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-25
Meeting or French Residents.

numerous meeting OF French residents took
place last evening at the Shakespeare Hotel, for
the purpose of giving an expression of sympa-
thy, and voting a suitable ado -ess to the French
people, for the glorious manner in which they
have accomplished the late revolution in France
Previous to the hour of meeting, excited groups
of our French adopted citizens were to be seen
in various parts in the vicinity of the place of
meeting, discussing the topics connected with
the late revolution with much earnesness.
The room and windows were brilliantly illum-
nnted, and a well executed transparency was ex-
hibited in the principal window of the Shaks-
language, the words: "Libsrty, equality, public
order, brotherhood the French republic The
tri-colored flag Hoated proudly. from the flag.
staff attached to the hotel, and the stars and
stripes, our national flag, joined 10 the trl-color,
also ornamented the PLATFORM in the immedI te
vicinity of the chair
At eight O'Clock the meeting was called to order amid
much cheering aud and much o. the stormy
TO prevail as had been Incidentally remarked by some
few old Frencbmen who mingled ia the crowd Over
twelve hundred persons were present, according to
the lowest estimate After silence vas restored,
Citizsn REysEL and proposed that Citix.n CAV
LUIS be appointed President
The motion carried, amid loud reclamation and
vehement cheering.
The President hereupon took his seat amid renewed
cheering aud requested the meeting to understand that
nythipg in the shape of personality In their proceed
ugs would not be allowed to take place tAppiause
resolved to adopt this course in consequences #
certain person that had occurred in tho proceed
Jugs at thsir last meeting Loud cheering and sp-
plause He communicative are met for political 2ur-
pose aud nothing else. (Appause)
Tho committee who had been nominated at the former
meeting to prepare an address and resolutions, was
Vile, who had retired Upon which
The PRESIDENT rose, and remarked that the Poles
dent in New York bsing not numerous enough TO form
Distinct organisation had requetted 10 join their bro
Their Frsnchmen the occasion of their glorious tr
umph
astc applause and cheering.
CITIZEN PEuGNEr here rose, and demanded that
not be sent by todays (saturday's) steamer, but by
that OF next week. (Cries Of mo, no. "romor-
row." He then spobe of the proposition made at the
preced ding meeting that member of the committee
should accept any public employment from either this
to e. for he thought that .. citizens ought serve
their country when it wanted their services Cheeripg
He then turned round to citizen Guinet the author
est cordially with him, said that he had ang feel
ngs against him. (Applause) But he thought he had
better explain, az he had just DONE (Applause
Citizen GUINEr replied, and the matter being under
stood, citizsn Cayus read the address, which was
as follows:
ADDRESS TO THE FRENCH NATION.
New YORK, 25th Marbh ls4s
You have risen against tyranny, and the despot has
disappeared The last hour of tyranny has arrived in
France, and tho unanimous aoclamations Of all the
Of citizens have sauted the republic flag hoist
Cd upon thu walls Of the democratic capital At this
glorious news hearts have bounded with joy and
that enthusiasm has been added that of all our bro
Tiers in The children Of this free country,
where We have been taught to relish the benefits
publican governmsnt--the patriots of all European
tioue--ths Polish exile orphans of noble oountrys all
have sympaihizsd with US Atosether, we approve OF
proclamation of the French republic, solely and ind
vsibly. Thanks to your heroic perseverancs-tbrnks
Co your indomitsble courage tbs immortal princi-
pies of our great revolution are to-day trium-
phant. We are able to promise our brothers Of
Europe, that shall sec realized the union
of all free people; for the great voice OF France
carries t. opposite people the generous motto of
orr forefathers People forui an 81 holy alliance" and
lake each other by the hand Some trouble Yet
upon hearts We still ignorant Of the result Of
Inc struggle. Perhaps the counerrevolution has made
desperate tfort in order to teze again the sceptre
which has been grasped from the hand OF royalty
Perhaps the country wseps over new victims but
ws shall not insult their great hearts by allowing
regrets oaus.d by their deaths to end the JOY which
feel your triumph If implacable destiny has
trded tho mpete OF your EFFORTS you have at
last the pride OF having accomplished your duty 6h
berosm and shall have The trifng Of hay
supported your courageous enterpris. with our hum
bite appreciation You will have given those who will
follow you the noble example OF your sublime devoted
LESS to the country But nothe republican cause Is
triumphant for it is the Of humanity and of civil
Rzaon. France is glorious republic! and proud OF its
power and its institutions She protects with it's
powerful shield the patriots of all Europe. All the
ions are br akins their chains Thrones upset,
tocrats vanqushed and Poland, the apan guard Of
the revolutionary European army gathers under It's
flag its scattes ed children Sslutaon to thee, repub
can Franco Strorg be the union OF all thy children and
me sympathy Of all nations Thou watchest in
outside inside upon the enemies OF thy liberty ready
10 crush them with the irresistible cry OF Hurrah for
"A Rsp ~