The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-15

the Sergee nt-at-arms.
Mr. Bennett arrived here this morning. and
visited the prisoner this evening, at his room at
Mr. Beale's house.
The Senate to-day were engaged upon the
California claims--the House upon the New
York contested election.
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1913.
Demonstration for France The jackson Associa-
fion-An Interesting Reic-1he Old French
Fag-" The Best Foot Foremost''- Oratoricai
Dispiays-T'orch Lights, &c.
Under the auspices of the Jackson Association.
a meeting was held this evening. commencing
at halt-past five o'clock, nearly opposite to the
Union office. A stand was erected on the east
side of the Franklin engine house, draped with
the white, red, and blue. From a tall flagstaff
waved the star spanged banner, and The tri.
color of France, in conjunction. Big guns were
fired. The assemblage was respectable in mate
rial, ESQ far as we can judge by appearnnce) and
in number.
General McCALLA, The Treasury Department called
the Getting TO order, and Jesse Dow. EsQ. four
Walker, Hannegsn. and b. B. French, making apollo
eies for net being present and expressing their
views in relation 60 the movements in France.
The band Of music played tbs Mafseiil-s Hymn Then
resolutions produced by the Hon. Mr. Kenly
by Mr. N Holland, and adopted by aoolamatiou. MIR.
Curran another of the etsIies read
offered by Mr. Polk, and which received with apprO
baton.
energetic and eloquent, and read ext from
letter written by friend in London showing that our
victories in Mexico had raised the American nsme
u war Of invasion, well defend dung hils'
homes and resdes II the great battle between lib
unwilling that America should stand alocf and be
inactive spectator. II the government should not
opening 60 ever to France and he would lead the
way But he thought that there would be occasion
as ns OIL nsI ns% 70
away Louisiana to the United States, he said that
the best move that he made upon tho chess
this act would be instrumental in undermining bis
English rival The spirit Of liberty was noculsted into
he had doubt, would psrpetuste the name she has
assumed-a republic
Mr.. Morse was frequently interrupted by applause,
GENERAL McCALLA said he had relic with view Of
which he would now crafty the audience He unfurled
fom spear headed staff tattered silk nag; the red
was faded the white darkened by age and the blue
rely changed in color In the centre representation
began to Justify, and for q moment thought we
were In farm yard at the break Of day. 1t was the
op at tho close q tho last hsf osntury
ago, and presented to General Washington, who said
that should be preserved, side by side, with
star gemmed banner. 1t waved for few seconds
and then furled.
The band advanced to the front Of the stand, and
sgsin regsled the assemblage with music
Mr.. Foor, of tho Senate was announced.
Mr. RiTcHIE-He always puts the best fsot foremost.
MIR Foor appeared. He.wore, what appeared to us,
caret coored coat with brass buttons black shirt
bosom snowy white; neckerchief white and bus, and
standing collar; rich gold chain pendant from his
watchob He had doed his spectaces on this occasion
Ho spoke but few minutes and the poet Of England
he made . quotation, commencing with the words,
Roused up to Two much wrath, and he concluded with
Freedoms battle once bes I'm,
Bequeathed from bleeding sire to son,
Though baff1 ID oft, /, ever won -
He too expressed lis firm that France would
giaisin the posi ion she has umed.
Nu,ic was approximately oiscoursed intsrlude.
of the House Of Representatives. was announced At
this period the boys In the crowd the stand began
and demanded tience in tone expressive Of parental
authority.
Mr.. THOMPSON Oh, let the young democrats luxu.i
ate. (Hs. ha, ha The Hon gentleman then proceed
ed ith hi, remarks He very truly said that human
con1ent the of human thrsldom, and showed
how vain oil the precau iopary Louis
Philippe to peIpetuato lis dynasty Hi. remarks were
IN good taste end elected applause He said that he
noticed young orator from the vest who would doubt
less CRAFTY the meeting wi h an address.
And Immediately there were cries Of /" Stanton 10
Mr. RrcHrg .aid that he himself was alb out to sneak
Tenneseee.
Mr.. STANTON remarked that be was a native Of tho
strict, (Alerandris) and it but proper that he
should join his fellow cit in the expression of
copgra,ulatiou on the achievement Of repuutlican-
Ism by France The bird OF liberty, in former days,
through tho mist In tbs heavens, glanced bis eagle
eye towards thirteen rayshs stars represented
III, thirteen original States Of the confederAcy Anon
rs saw other stars appear, until galaxy, rich and
dazzling, almost dimmed bis eyes Apdnow, he cav
the nebul@ Of New Me xico and Of California, which
WILL ere long become apparent fully formed stars
The bird Of Jove had taken his abode with US; but
thank Heaven, one OF her brood had taken his light
10 sunny France, and looked down on q nation which
had shaken on the letters thraldom and thrown alot
besvenw It's 0rms unshackled and free The cotton
tree OF tho South Is At emblem OF liberty. In the
spring blosons the sir Is filled with whitish floating
particles LIKE mist these the seed They on tho
sands, and take roo firmly and Deep and the tree ar
SO moy the Of tree Of liberty b. waited
to all the nations OF the old world Some have fsn on
the soil OF France The people will repose under the
shade OF the foliage and enjoy in peace the freedom
which themselves have won.
This gentleman fre ntIy cheered an evidence
that his speech was received with favor.
II was now growing dark The boys, who had listen.
ed with toerable patience sought by throw
ing up lighted ter balls horse attached carriage
became frightened and ran up the full speed
MIR. + GkUHp, lie announced, would nov address
the meeting. He Is q native German, gentleman OF
education and q conributo; to the prsse. We heard
nothing OF what he said We had been standing TO,
more than two hours on the damp ground aud a thin
coat and damp and chilling atmosphere admonished US
to retire homewards.
After dark bonres were kndled in various parts Of
the city the empty boxes OF the dry goods me
contributed fuel 10 the bszs and this was part OF the
proceedings that particularly to the bows
the young republicans who hereafter arc to fight our
battles make our laws, conquer the whole of Mexico,
or the world, and extend the principles Of TO
Inc orchgh procession two torches) passed tbrough
the principal streets, accompanied by band of MUSIC,
playing Yankee Doodle" interpreted with loud hur.
rshs Five Ia belle France-rire la rspu5lique Long
i've the democracy! FELfr.