The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-26

cap oil liberty to the citizens of Paris The interior
Of the theatre was most beautifully decorated with BAN
ners hanging from the second and third tiers of boxes
upon which were inscribed the Of the States with
the date Of their settlement The gallery hung in
the centre Of the circle with the American and French
hass and between the two, large le the portrait Of
NJ Lamsrtine the great lssdsr Of the revolution in
France On the right pillar forming the commencement
Of the circular portion Of the theatre was scarlet
nsr, on which was inscribed,
oosoooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooo
FaEEpeM TO AMERIcA,
JULY 4, l776.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
And ON the opposite pillar another Of the kind
ing the inscription
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Freedom FRANCE, o
FEB. a. lS4S o
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ooooo 900 100000
The rear end Of the stage most beautifully dress
ed with the American and French nags. Handsomely
which wss inscrib.d Liberfe Egalte ct Fraternet'
end the illumination of the made Q most maguif
cent and beautiful appearance
March of the Girondins" and about four hundred
dies ushered into the ROOM and after having
menaded, prepared for the first pas.
At half past nine O'Clock the cornet sounded for the
dance and for time there seemed considerable back
w.sdness the part Of the ladies to participate That
Joined heartily in the pleasures Of the evening,
Mrs ]. Of Hudson street, was the most conspicuous
overhung BY forehead indicative of the deepest
thought and her general appearance, won for her the
10 Of n
deep Grape founcss, which were tastefuy looped up
With rosettss and the sleeves turned mp with ermine.
Shs did not participate In the hop upon the light fam
tasto toe but was constantly engaged in conversation
great the desire to hear her converse She ha:
With the mysteries Of New York
Mrs T. Of Fifth street attracted considerable attsn.
w.s dressed y pin. Su
beautiful She danced most gracefully and her hand
was eagerly sought for every dance.
the neck Of which was hung with folds Of rich lace She
dsncea very prettily, and was very much admired
Mis- H. Of jane; street vas dressed IN blue taron
braided and drerssd with pearls She was ono OF the
most conspicuous in the waltz, and was very much ad.
Mis- D of l4h street. was dressed In handsome en-.
brodsred muslin with pink satin sash the neck Of
was hung with four folds Of heavy lace She danced very
At eleven O'Clock tho dancing suspended and the
Lafayette Fuseers," and "Garde Lafay entered
tho room, and took their positions the hrst on the
right and the latter on the left
The Committee then entered, led by Theodore sedg-
And Hon II. yIss aut
The American and French flags were held on each
side Of the cap Of liberty which was one Of the most
this city to the youthful republic of France.
The Gap is made Of the most superb scarlet velvet
centre whte stripe Is embroidered the French motto
Liberte, Egalite ct Fraternite" The extreme lower
edge of the border fringed with gold bullion fringe,
and the tasss at the top Of the same materials making
Il the most magnificent article Of thu kind ever
:ts velvet hand With ivory and gold lac.
ings. The cap 10 formed over neatly made frame
MI. sEpowrcK, to whom had besn assigned the pre-.
sentaton Of the Tag, addressed the Vice Consul in
happy STYLE which drew forth tho applause Of the whole
house. He said -
The unexpected absence Of those in every way bet
ter qualified to represent ctizens on this occasion
b.: On tn;
man. feel assured that you will not be indifferent to
the sentiments Of those In whose name now speak to
Sir the people q tho city Of New York have heard
With delight the news Of the revolution achieved BY
tHs tho
that have followed in such amazing rapidity
This T. not the efsrvescenoe Of uoreascns snthu.
population 1t 10 the honest and abiding conviction Of
every one who reoioes in the name of America. You
about u.s. know that am guilty Of no exaggsrstiou
whom tell yeu that tho emotions with which the people
q q
How can il be otherwise? While every throne in
Europe is lettering, our constitution is unah.ksn
centre, enjoying almost absolute tranquility
How do otherwise than ascribs the blessings o
condition that free and equal which
your ancestors assisted ours to obtain? How
otherwise than that those blessings sre no longer
be confined to the western but are to
shared by those OF other and Of other tongues
We do disguise from ourselves sir, that the frms
ment Of the future is overcast with we'll Is light
that tbs present inherts from the past But conf
IDENTIFY trust that Europe may DO saved from war that
worst foe to freedom and that the nsons OF the od
fect their new Institutions.
Nor, sir must you think Us inssnsls to the
DIAL disasters that follow in the train Of the liberal
movement Europe Our hearts bleed for the guitess
victims of the foies and crimes Of others But We con-
sole ourselves Sy tho that Liberty Is never to
may be the fret victim Of the early struggles of free
dom in the irrepressbs activity and enter
result. Such Is the beautiful system Of compensation
by which the government of the world is carried on
we oos nsycna 20. ,h De msHaoins
dreamed of by enthusiasts, promised BY philosophers
sung by pos but hitherto only hoped for in tho
CLOSE at hand when the barriers raised between the
nations Of tho world by the pride and rspaoty Of their
sovereign. shall disappear When war 'n. n ,: rightly
msrcsl restrictions fading away, Chrstsndom shall be
bound together in that alliance which will well deserve
'n Animated By these expectations l.d with these
hopes the people ofthe city Of New York look to the
people Of the city Of Paris With unmnsled admiration
the theme Of every tongue The union and devotion OF
your people cannot be too highly applsuded This time
last hundred years been the eaven Of Europe, and
now see how eFectually she has lesvensd the whole
lump There IL left but solitary despot In the whole
civilized world-we do not believe that God is with
him"
Despite the deep ocean that rolls bs!ween us and
your country swe seek admitanoe to the brother hood
Of republiosnismws desire toaesocate ourselves with
the movement Of the age would ain have your coun
ymen believe that the closest sympsthiss bind US to
them.
Be- pleased them SIR to deliver to the people Of tn,
city Of Paris token OF the feelings which animate the
people of city Of New York this cap of Liberty Dc
not imasne from s hue that IL has connection with
the Drspesu Rouge, which, your great poet states
man has we'll said, has only made the tour Of the
Chsmp De Mevs soaked In the blood Of the psople nor
which have kept bsok the advance Of freedom
for half century. The csp We send you 10 the Latin
ptlium the emblem Of liberty since nrst.
The Roman crowned his slave when he took of the
gyve-"
Haee nera llberfas hanc nobis pileo donont.
Il 10 stamped the coin OF republic lwas twenty
centuries ago. the symbol Of those doctrines of freedom
and equality which are dearer than life to men-hateu