New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-24
CITY ITEMS.


GREAT MASS MEETING or THE GERMAN REPUb-
LrcASs The German citizens Of New-YoEk assembled
last night At the Hndebrand Hell Ia Hesierst to make
arrangements for the great public festival Of all the repre-
sentatvcs Of foreign nations In honor OF the French ke
publican movement, which will shortly be held In tins
City.
The large hail was crowded to excess From the gallery
hung the American hlg-ts star twnei with the ever
green wreath As natives Of twenty different kingdoms
and prlnelpaltes the Germans bad no single national
banner under which they might assemble and chose there
fore that OF their adopted country which representative
principles whose progress they had met to celebrate
Herr Uhl was appointed President. ard number Of
other officers chosen together with committee TO report
resolutions expressive Of the determination Of the meet
ing in relation 10 the proposed Republican festival 1t
was also determined TO establish union, whose object
should be to assist in planting the standard OF free govern
ment On the soil Of every kirgiom Of Europe There
was lively discussion TO the TITLE which should DC s'
en- TO this association and Of the speakers gave eN
preston 10 the ferces and strongest revolutionary sen
ment declaring that the Tree Of Liberty must be planted
IN blood ana defended with the sword We never BEFORE
saw tie usually quiet and cslmhlrking Germans cxnoi'
such powerful excitement. The proposition to create an
association under the name Of 1.-THE Revolutionary Union
of Eurore" was received and agr,ed 10 with storm OF
enthusiastic cheers.
Herr Kruger then read number Of resolutions pro-
posing grand public festival IN the Park to be held 'u
taneou.y By the French Germans and Irish the ume ana
manner OF holslug TO be made known Immediately AFTER
the arrival OF the uext The erection OF ihre'
separate ssnds PROPOSED from shich oratlons should
be the language OF each country The reso
ulons also expressed the deep sympathy Of the German
people in the glorious step taken by France, and commits
! L r~t In = f.
I, the Provisional Government a. Paris the assurance Of
| iheirwilng AID and C operation.
Here there were loud cries Of "Heluzonl' HeirzenV
from all parts Of the hail. and depua,on waslmrsdise-
" dispatched to his attendance. uwes meanwhile
proposed that collection should be taken to assist in get
ting up the festival, which promptly agreed to and
executed One Of the speakers ouBced that nc would
read poem which had Just been printed the sale Of which
was 10 aid their design but The assembly wed thst the
poet should read his production, and he was accord
indy called TO the stand He quite youth. and his
verses exhibited promise Of fne poetical talent.
Herr Hen N then made his appearance in the hail. and
was greeted with desfenne applause His remarks were
short hut very much the point lie said the forco OF
popular feeling DID not lie IN expression but In action and
he desired them so to act thar he nsot say TO the Re
pubicans Of France that their German brethren weud
complete the work they had noby begun. Mere
speeches were but blank firing he wished them to shoot
With loaded weapons and TO aim boldly at the mark.
A. ne was concluding deputation arrived from the
Swiss meeting which had been invited through Commit
tee TO Join them They expressed their fraternity oil
feeling on the great subject Of agitation and requested the
assembly to uoe with them this evening at the shak-
spesre Hotel
| Amember Of the French Republicans then appeared
and said few words in knowcdement Of the interest
NJ fho frqpdc az France
ryssorsk Of the Schaelpos, loudly called for, and
smoke as representative Of the Polish people Their
punher, were 90 few in this City. he said, that they
would not attempt separate demonstration, but had ap-
ne1 and been received as members Of the French Aso
clsiion.
After he had finished and three tremendous cheer; ior
Poland been given Herr Frst addressed the meeting In
strain Of the most fsrvid and impsssiored elcquenee
We regret that space will not allow 10 give his remarks
in full az they were connected by chain OF beautiful
imagery that we should do him Injustice by detsch'ng
the links He was loudly and enthusiastically spplauded
The aprearauce Of MICHAEL T. oCoNsoR, ESQ was the
signal for tho most tumutu0us cheering snd was some
time before he could obtain hearing His address was, In
our opinion Of his happiest ehorsiul OF warm gen
ereus feeling, and sparsn with graceful ancies lie was
honored close with three cheers aud as many more
for the liberty Of Ireland.
A0er takng another collection. the result Of which
the meeting adjourned.
MEETING OF SWISS REPUBLIcASs.-Tbe French
szers residing in New.York assembled at the St Johns
Hall Hotel in Frankort-s last evening to respond to the
recent events In France large and enthusiastic body
comprising many OF the most industrious and valuable
residents of the City was assembled. MrCHAs GUrSAun
xss amounted Chairman and Mr. JEAN Trssor Secretary
The proceedings of the evening orderly as they
were animated by the spirit OF liberty and patrotsm-
The meeting was eoquently addressed by Mr. PRELIA1
and Mr. A. BsrssAxE whose speeches received In the
warmest manner committee Of five was appointed Il
draw 10 and address 10 the Dict Of Switzerland nyiew
th ate success of that body dsoying the Sondertund
and also to confer with the other committees that hav
been appointed with regard the general demonstration
that is intended to take place next week.
: School TEACHERS AssocIArroS-We ATTENDED
las. evening the ssmi-monthy meeting Of the War
School Teachers Association convened in the room of III
Board Of Assistant Aldermen at the City Hall We wer
very much pleased with the orderly and mstAodca man
ner in which everything conducted aud also with 1t
apparently adcous organization. The occasion Was tn
annual election Of officers and the choice OF President iel
J. unanimously upon Charles Davies LID. formerly Pro
J. cs,or NJ philosophy and Mathematics at West Point.
s,ch seleeton will we have no doubt contribute large
lv T. the internal welfare % the Association. gentle
man Il his scientific requirements aud reputation at hem
and abroad Is well calculated 10 sasiAia SO important
position and advance the interests OF tie Society al who's
head he stands.
This Association. as s name Indicates Is composed o
gentlemen from cur Ward Schools. comprising within II
m almost all tho teachers OF note and reputation In bon
ward and private schools within our city. lis object Is IN
dseaSson u measures which will most contribute 10 IN
Advancement Of The ersa, Of education aud tho pro
o sess Of erovemont among sng generation lhe'
. attention Is mainly devoted 10 the examination ana inv
p usatcn Of newly Published school books with aNie~
their adaptation instruction. The VaiHsoi sneA an ASA
" citation controlling completely and 50 iodeionsy N
management 81 such impor,an, department. Will
M readily perceived The Introduction q school eeoA
tho comparative effects Of tho various sssisns 81 ssho'
y management, may to aea,ual observer. appear ea, smA
10 matter ba, whsa consider tho particular aud sene
10 snss,s s,alsus i the dTsren, methods imror'a'
!. that tho msn system should 10 correct aud The vario'
q nr.nshe. Improved Ecm ums h time as tho shansns ca
eua,.,sncss ~ the d.y may naturally require.
II, ty We were yesterday subjected 10 dsmp,u