The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-14
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SANTA Annals FAREWELL ADDRESS = LIE
long and bombaslic address with when SANTA
Anna signaliZes his departure from 4ueXco' we aft
compelIed reluctantly to defer, owing to the
crowded state of our columns, until Tomorrow
With unblushing effrontery, he assumes that h,
has done everything brave and good, and the Nlexi
can nation, (who now discard him. everything
cowardIy and VILE The address, long as it is
will amusingly repay perusal.
d. The lovers of exquisite melody will have an
opportunity again tonight of hearing the Steyer'
markische Company 90 discourse at Armory Hall
Still Worse News from Yucatan.
We are indebted to our friends, of La Patr,a
for the following late news from Yucatan, which
they got through the U. S. schooner Falcon, whose
commander, J. J. Glasson, brings dispatches to the
government at Washington.
letter dated Campeachy, April 3d. says =
''Things are every day becoming worse and worse.
Valladolid. Jizinin and Espita are abandoned, only
the place called Rio la Carlos remains occupied in
that neighborhood and yesterday communca-
ton was received from them, declaring that they
had only provisions for three days. Emigration
from the interior is increasing. Spanish vessels of
war continue to transport families i'll great numbers
to Sisal The Governor of Havana has decided to
send assistance to Yucatan, if the latter will pro-
nounce for SPAIN .".
The letter goes on to say, that the generality OF
the people of Yucatan are in favor of uniting them
selves to Spain. The mail brings news that Pat,
(the Indian commander,) had invited the Governor,
Senior Barbacbano, to conference.
GERMAN SYMPATHY WITH FRANCE--'The Ger
man inhabitants of New Orleans and Lafayette
will hold a mass meeting on Monday evening, 18th
inst, at half past o'clock, at the st. Louis Ex-
change for the purpose of felicitating the French
nation on their late achieved victory over despot-
ism and to take into consideration the affairs of
other nations of Europe, particularly of Germany,
in that respect. All friends of Liberty, Equality
and fraternity, are inv tied TO attend
RuMoRED DEATH OF THE RUSSIAN EMPEROR
This rrlmor wants onfirmation-which latter is
very doubtful. If it should prove true, however,
we think Poland will make more vigorous s!rug
gle than ever for freedom.
NEWSPAPERS SToPPED--We regret TO notice
the demise of the Republic, the daily paper lately
edited in this city by Col Wagner. The Daily
Mercury, of Memphis, has also deceased.
SHORT TRIP.-The Illinois, which arrived Inst
evening from st. Louis leaving there last Sunday,
brings us late river papers. = ......
WILLoZs Ice CREAM GARDEN. This esta-
blishment, from its location among the shrubbery,
in the yard of the State House, Oh Canal street. has
quite refreshing and rural appearance about it,
and if we may judge by the good things of which
we partook last evening, and by the full attendance
Of fair ladies with their beaus, bids fair to become
fashionable resort.
o. We return our thanks to Capt. Aud, of the
steamship New Orleans, for the prompt delivery of
our pat kages.
The American League.
At a meeting of the American League for the re-
demption Of Ireland, to respond to the French
Revolution, and express their sympathy with op-
pressed Ireland, the following gentlemen were, on
motion of Mr.. r. NJ Carter appointed officers:
President. General WALKER Wee Presidents,
Joshua Baldwin, Joseph Genois, P. Seuzeneau,
Charles Gayarre. Randell Hunt, Samuel J. Peters,
John Hagan, John Bowling, Rev. j. J. Mullon.
M. NJ Reynolds, Alexander Dimitry, Judge Byrne,
Alexander Walker, Hugh Kennedy, S. S. Prentss.
Rev. J. N. Maffit, John Goodin, Col. Farrar, Dr.
Stone, T. II. Howard, J. G.. Larue, J. w. Breed
love, Maj. J. Waddill, J. II. Caldwell, A. c. Bull
Ilit, Dale TevtGH. W. I'll. wider; secretaries Mr..
Finn, Durant da Ponte, A. III. Josephs.
Upon taking the chair, Gen. Walker briefly ex-
planned that this was a meeting of the American
League for the redemption of Ireland. With the
permission of the meeting, he would take the chair
and permit other gentlemen to address the meeting.
Mr.. Carter then being loudly called for, addressed
he meeting in very forcible and emphatic manner
In TIE course of his remarks Mr.. Carter made some
illusion to the Duke of Wellington The mention
If Wellington's name elected a perfect storm of
yroans and Kisses from the meeting. After Mr..
Carter had concluded, he offered the following reso-
utions, which were unanimously adopted
Be Resolred That it the duty of all lovers of liberty
md equality send forth their hearty and sincere gatua
and sympathy for the people Of France who have as
ered their determination to establish sound republican nstl-
utions. ,,.., A.,
eepest anxiety to the determination which lrshmen may
at this great crisis in aa 1a nasae se
freedom to be ACCOMPLISHED must De ps uetelmne
essance without regard to previous assehSiohS o eso"
Reseired Tba, the people here assembled pledge them
70 by the Irish nation to British encroachen until
the shall take its place among te nations OF
he earth. .
Mr. REYNOLDS succeeded. He expressed his
hanks to the meeting for having been called TO
address, them upon so glorious an occasion. Mr..
REYNOLDS continued for some time and was FOL
owed by the Rev. Mr.. Maf1it.
In introducing Mr. Mafiit, the President remarked,
hat possibly he might be known TO many of the
audience but that many might be unacquainted
With him; he was sure. however, that before he
lad finished, they would be proud of him as an
After Mr. Maffit, Mr.. Dimitry addressed the
meeting in very eloquent speech, which was
listened to with the most profound attention.
Judge Walker was then called for.-He said that
he could not have presumed to address the meeting
after the very eloquent speeches of the gentlemen
who had preceded him, had they not in the zeal of
their eulogiums upon Ireland lost sight of the prin-
cipal object of the meeting, which was to express
the sympathy of the American citizens of New Or
eans of Irish birth, with the progress of free prn
ciples in Europe.
When Judge Walker had concluded there were
calls Tor Prentiss, Hunt, Rev. MIR. Mullon and Mr..
,,arue, nut neither of those gentlemen appearing,
MIR. Waddili came forward and addressed the as
sembIage.