The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-12
Great Meeting at the ST. Louis in Honor "a 'n'
Erench Revolution.


E.,cbanoe. to express the sympathy of NewOrleans
in the success of republican principles In France
WAS truly magnificent affair, III point ct numbers.
TIE immense rotunda was crowded to excess, and
the enthusiasm and unanimity which prevailed,
nroved that the feelings of the people, are inter-
ested in the subject.
' A,s o'clock the meeting was called to order by
Mr. Penn. who nominated as President, General
blanche This nomination was hailed with repeat
ed applause by the meeting, and was unanimously
confirmed The following gentlemen were ap.
pointed Vice Presidents Gen. Joseph Walker, A.
d. Crossman Joseph Genois, P. Seuzeneau, Gen.
John L. Lewis, C. Roselius, P. w. Farrar, S. W.
Oakley, Mr.. Preaux and M. NJ Reynolds. Alex
ander Walker was appointed Secretary.
Gen. Plaucha the President, addressed the meet
ing in brief and eloquent speech.
Mr. Preaux then came forward, but merely re-
marked that he would, with the permission of the
meeting introduce his friend Mr.. Soule, who would
address them in manner far superior to his abilities
Mr. Soule then addressed the multitude In that
strain of feryid eoauence for which he is so dis
tinguished.
Mr.. Dimitry then moved that committee be ap-
pointed to draft resolutions expressive OF the SENSE
of the meeting
The motion was carried, anu uic loiio"hiS Soh
tlemen were appointed on that committee L. ).
Durant, A. G. Penn. J. J. Hawkins, A. Z. Bullltt,
P. K Wagner, Alexander Dimitry, T. w. Farrar,
n r. Jennings, R. NJ. Lusher.
Mr. Preaux then addressed the meeting, and was
followed by Mr.. Reynolds.
Mr. Larue having been called for, came forward
and made a most beautiful and eloquent speech, OF
which we were able to catch the following portions
The countrymen of Washington have met to
send greeting across the ocean to the countrymen
of Lafayette. The Republicans of America extend
the hand of sympathy to the Republicans OF France
The experiment that we have tried for fifty years,
and succeeded in, and which France had tried, and
failed in, is about again to be attempted; France
has spread the banner of Freedom to the world,
and on its folds is nscribed-Libery, Equality, and
Fraternity Let no one doubt the success OF this
great Republican experiment. Kings, and Priests,
and astly the greatest humbug ofall, Constitutional
Monarchy, has been tried and failed. If France
cannot be governed as a Republic, she cannot be
governed at ALL The France of to-day is not the
France of 49, 1t is not France, ground down by
the tyranny of Richelieu and groaning beneath the
euda despotism of ages. 1t is not France with the
examples of the licentous arstocracy of the Court
of Louis XVI, but it is France with the experience
of half a century, and the accumulated energy of
thirty years of peace. And it is not France COM
batting merely against Kings Aristocracy, but 1t
is France struggling for the Rights of the Human
race 1t is not the France of 'S9, divided against
ITSELF subject to the ntrigues of the emigrant no
bility, and with foreign army OF mercenary hire
lings upon her borders and menacing her capital,
but it is France united against tyranny, as one man,
threatening none, but defying interference.
She, who aided us in our Revolutionary strug-
gle and has adopted form of Government similar
to our own is entitled to the sympathy of every true
American, without delaying for evidence of her sue
cess And what has France to fear! Will the Holy
Alliance dare to attempt second time to coerce
the French Republicans into the adoption of a gov
eminent antagonistc to their principles and their
feelings! Have Marengo and Jena, and Austen
litz been so soon forgotten Is the Republican en-
ergy that enabled Revolutionary France to stand
alone against the combined despotisms of Europe
so soon forgotten But should the Monarchs of
Europe, in their blindness, seek to interfere, France
will not stand alone-Ireland is in rebeon-Hun-
gary is ready to fly to arms against the oppressor
Austria and the flame of Liberty is kndled through
out the length and breadth of Italy. Even Eng
land, though hating Republicanism, and Freedom,
and all that bears the name of Liberty, would make
common cause with France, in opposition to the
gigantic barbarian power that causes all the kings
of Europe to tremble on their thrones.
Mr. Larue continued for some minutes longer,
and was followed by Mr.. l. T. Preston, who spoke
for some time in speech which was listened to
with the greatest attention by the meeting
Mr. Dimitry then informed the assemblage that
the committee was ready to report, and Mr., Du-
boxvp hoor ipSf tod hv tho road
the following resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas The time has now arrived when the clouds which
Europe have commenced roll away and the light of lib;
y ana the ee
nany hurled from the and Ietrogade gov
resistance to tyranny before the eyes OF the nations OF Eu
Resoped By the People of the city of New Orleans in
public meeting convened that we hold resistance to oppes
the right but the duty Of the People throw off systems Of
which fail to secure their safety and happiness
conduct and the noble aspirations of the French people
and with appehensons for their the great
Se calm and dd their and
Gesn the hour Of guarantee Of the glorious
country and the triumph of Republication in France
n and Dso o Eope
who there deny our brethren its enjoyment enemies of
ton to the time when the other Of Europe viii fol-
low the example of the heroic population of France.
Res0lged That the efforts of the Provisional Government
already directed the solution Of the great social problem Of
the organization of labor and capital demonstrate their at
tacment to the rights and demands of the people of France
and the interests of humanity, in which recognize the
presence OF OF the first duties of all Governments viz
the rights and extend the happiness of the laboer
Res0iUcd, That most cordially send greeting to
the sof France-we bid them Godpeed in their noble
task and proclaim unaiterabe attachment the cheer
ing watehwors of Liberty, Equality, and Brotherhood
Mr.. Dimtry followed in speech-one of the
most eloquent we have for some time listened to.
1t is now, said he, g about hundred and
fifty years, since monarch, revealing in all the
pride of conscious greatness, able to say to his
subiects-'I AM THE STATE p About two CEN
turtles before that time, another monarch marked
upon the victims of his infuriate and frantic rage
Make way for the Justice Of the King!' The case
is now reversed; nation has arisen in its might,
and its cry is, Make may for the Justice Of the
Peoplen"
Mr. Prentiss succeeded to Mr.. Dmitry, and spoke
with his usual power After he had concluded, the
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