Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-04-27
CORRESPONDENCE.
FROM OUR BOSTON CORRESPONDENT


Boston, April 1871, l848.
Mr. EDIroR:-Y yesterday and last evening meet
ing was held in the fremont Temple to express the
sympathy of the citizens of Boston, without disnc-
tion of party, with the revoutonists of France
Mayor Quincy presided. The attendance was rather
thin during the day, though better in the evening"
most of those present being of the poorer or laborng
classes. The arstocracy money kinds" and would
be-thought of course had sympathy with
these classes, either in France or Boston, and not
only stood aloof, but opposed the meeting prema-
ture, and sneeringy asserted that only gang of me-
chanics, Fourierites, abotioniss, &c, present
have no doubt that if meeting was called to eX-
press sympathy with Louis Philippe, there would be
far greater attendance
Nevertheless it was good meeting, and a meeting
Of that class of people who were qualified by person.
al experience to sympahze with those through whose
insrumentality this revolution" or rather "reforn,
as it was aptly called by one of the speakers was
brought about.
There were many stirring speeches made by
tcorkng men, which were quite eloquent and enthusi-
astic series of phy resolutions and an appropri-
ate address were adopted, such aoho'e man might
approve of being peculiarly appropos to the nature
of the revolution and as recognizing the principle Of
'fraterny" the protection of the laboring classes,
universal suffrage, the encouragement of industry
&C., all of which are practical embodiments in the
organization of the Provisional Government Of France
Since the astounding news of this great movement
of the French people first reached us, have watched
with great interest for the indications of popular
opinion in the United States, in relation to it. And
what is the result of the observation? Look at Con-
gress, and the fate of Mr.. Hae'5 amendment to the
resolutions proposed to be sent out to France the
voice of this boosted home Of republicanism-whict
congratulated France because it had in the very in
fancy of its birth as free nation, combined practice
with the theory Of freedom, and actually proclaimed
liberty to her slaves; this amendment received only
one votc in the Senate. This tells the story What
will France think of the American Congress when
she comes to read the account of this fact viii she
not honor Mr. Hales one vote more, and value it in
fnitely higher than all the rest?
If stranger entirely ignorant of our institutions
and form of government could for the first time, be
placed in our midst and set himself to examine THEN
nature, he would naturally inquire for the basis or
which these purport to rest He would take the Dec
aration of Independence and the Preamble to the U
S. Constitution and in these read of "inalienabl(
righ5"-"one bood"-"equal and exact justice to ALL
and other eloquent "hourishes' on those papers;"I
is enough"-He is satisfied and leids no further
"Surely government which recognizes these grca
principles Of human rights and eternal justice, mus
be the most perfect government conceivable. The
people who live under and sustain it must be happy
so far as government can have any influence in pro-
noting human happiness. Anon, the glorious news
bursts upon the that the kingridlen French peo
pie have risen IN the might of moral power thrown
off the yoke Of monarchy, and established a govern
ment in which these great principles practically
incorporated. lie looks around and listens eagerly
for the outbreaks of joy from responding liberty III
Republican America. lie wants to Join in the shou
of freedoms in general jubilee ofreioicng ant
congratulation To his astonishuent only few, fee
BILE, scattering voices respond in lantng, hestating
doubling and tlmid manner.
On enquring into the reason for this cold apathy