Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-05-06
From the Albany Argus.
The Great Demonstration in New York.
New YORK, April 4. IS4s

'
was the day on which public demonstration was
10 be made in this city in favor of The successful
! revolution in Ia belle France.
About 3 O'Clock P. H., the different military
companies, societies and civic bodies, began 10 as
sembIe at their several places Of rendezvous, and
as soon as / O'Clock. were on the line Of march
20 the grand place Of gathering, the City Hall and
Park. Most ample accommodations had been pro-
Vded Tor the exercise there TO take place, and from
three several stands the vast crowd we're har-
anguod, IN English, French and Gcrman upon the
gratifying results of this latest effort of the French
to free themselves from tyranny-.esults as for
tunateIy consummatod as they are happy in their
tendency and effect.
Thousands filed the area in front of and about
the City Hall, close crowding about every stand
to catch every word and thought of low and con-
graduation; and such speakers. in anticipation.
as ogden IiogmCm, Virgin, Of n. J., Z. D. Sict-
les, WaI5riage, Patrick Lynch, Pcugnet. F0ntaine.
ana E0rsSii, and such an interesting and exciting
topic as the successful effort Of mighty and po-
hshod nation, TO escape from the curse Of DssDo-
usm and seize the blessings Of Libcrty-an es-
cape moreover accomplished with the sacrifice Of
out few lives, and without any great throwing
down Of the laws and customs of socetv-with
such subject for coquonce, and such an occa-
SION TO call II forth. ], viii not be supposed but
that expectation must have been reu,ised. And
all who were so favored rs to be audablo listen
ers, viii bear testimony to the complete success of
the whole undertaking, and the qualification af-
iorded the muttudes by the different speakers.
broadway, US ever upon such occasions. was
full Of every thing interesting. germane to the oc-
cosioH. From every fag-s.1G, from every high
building, from almost every hotel, the flags of our
own ami the French Republic were fluuering in
the breeze; NJ one place entWining together with
graceful folds, and at another separately liO0tiug
IN the oir-oud not unfrequcnly large banners
-r Frt, e (.
the arms Of the two reDuUjgaeg were united
Long PROFESSIONS, composed Of s.alwar. men, ua-
uEe and adopted Cj,,zags-Dr0ccssi ever in
cT1asIng magnitude and number by additions from
every larger street. which empties into this great
rOughiare-threadcd their way through the
continuous lines Of omnibussos and hackney
co1ches- Music, from various excellent bands,
beat the air in every direction, while the car
piercing fife and sPirit-s.rIn- drum," were not
wanting in their unequaIed exciting comor, Civ
ing more martial character TO tie whole pro-
ceCdinT. The sidewalks were filed to overflow
Ing-sO filed that one was compelled. whether
willing or not. 10 Weld to this " tide in the affairs
Of men," which, if II " led not 10 fortune" led
where the fortunes Of others was theme Of re-
IOicing.
The evening. however. afforded tho principal
attraction. Tho City Hall, in every window and
every pane Of glass, was alive with ligh.-so bril-
liant. that YOU stood near the AstOr House.
looking mp Broadway, its whole entire front seem
ed one sheet Of flame. The Tribune buidIng.U q
he.ievo.) and other Cd.lIcc5 around m. roar the
Park, gave forth their Illumination, making more
distirguish7b'e the mass Of human beings who
still keep possession Of the space between Broad
way and Chatham streets. Thestrange and m0v-
ING machinery Of the Illuminated wiu.ow Of the
American Museum, threw It's variegalcd iiga: upon
the assembly. while ever and au0a the strong
goro Of the Dummond lamp from the Museum
top sl0ue upon the scene. almost making the dark
ness Of the places where !; fell not, taDglo.o--
Amid the cheer Of voices which often greeted the
speakers, who still. kept possession Of their stands,
The " rockets red glare was seen shooting up
ia.o the darkness, and now descending in snow
er Of ,wInklug stars, in long trains Of flame,
which seemed not unlike frey serPents. From
the balcony Of tho City Hall, where waved the
tr-co'orcd flag and our own stars and stripes, the
greatest exhibition Of fireworks, however, took
place. Att given signal, it burst forth in spark
ling. dancing fire, which having passed away DIS
closed the sentiment.
WYE Id REPUBLIQUE,
supported on either side by Il large stor-the
whole c'il,criag and burning in the darkness
Directly over this inscription was q close conunu-
Gus row Of Roman candles, sending forth their
balls Of fire, and making every part aud portion
OF tho City Hall and its dome stand out upon the
dark night producing an effect as beautiful as Il
. was UUcLrEtLct.
But soon their fires burned out, the crowd dis
persed. Broqdway's tide set up-tOwn-wards, and
in I tlla time its walks were mostly vacant, eX-
cent Of frail women and not less fra men. Bu.
the effect Of this demonstration will not so co2l.y
/ pass away. When record Of it shall reacn the
shores Of now Republican France and be read in
the streets of its gay capital, 1t will nerve many
a coura geous heart to deeds Of no5Icr patriotism
and make the life-bood course more rapidly
through the veins OF those who have dared 10 be
free.
/ TIE OPIElov OF LOUIS PHuTPPE OF THE sue.
CESS OF TIE REPUBLIC.-'Ihe Paris Presso gives
the following as an extract from Hayre letter;
"M. r.. one of my friends, was present
at the embarkaljon Of the eX-king IN fishing boa
on. Thursday last When on the point of quitting
tho French soil, Louis Philippe turned toward.
/ R and said Join tho republic frankly aho
sincerely. for carry with me the French mon
archv, and shall descend with it 10 the tomb:
/ have been the las: king Of France. AdIeu'
CSrAmong the cadet selections at large, IS th'
name of De WITT c. YELL. son of the late Col
! a. Yell.
I IYDEFlvrE-An exchange says of Gen. Scott