The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-30

firth. One OF his ugbters who died ia 1916 At Paris
@ sns Ceuness Of RumIa another, who has Also
man, now residing at Bristol, Rhode Island
Cny-A Salute 10 the Republic OF France
The Consulate. eaa1
Amseting Of the general committee of all nations took
place ut the Shakespeare Hotel evening whom letter
was received from his honor the Mayer stating his de-
termination TO preside at the great meeting to be held
IN the Park OF descendants Of tho different nations
Monday nsxt. delegation Of the Italians reported
Themselves making the ninth nation already Represent
ed. meeting OF Irish citizens will DO held at the
Shakespeare Saturday evening, with view to adopt
to carry out the object Of their late movement
and create fund for the purpose Of sendiEg two dele
gates to France.
Yesterday was one of the glorious days for the
French residents Of this city that occurred The
confirmation Of the previous news by the Cal-dons.
ned the heart Of every of France with
Joy, we'll the heart Of every American and those
belonging to other nations Of Europe which are etil
borae down By tho yoke OF oppression, although the
upon them At early hour the stars and stripes of
American sHbertyI snd the tri-colored flag of In
ana rspnblican France were seen In every
Notice had been given that at twelve O'Clock salute
OF one hundred guns would be fired at the Battery In
before the hour arrived several thousands at
that place. to join in the celebration of the glorious dawn
Of liberty OF the French nation At the appointed time
two from the arsenal arrived under the
Lafayette Guards well disciplined and patriotic corps
OF French soldiers When they arrived tho Battery
to surprise Of every one NO dag was flying from the
liberty pole Of that place 1t supposed however,
ss sps m .s,. snd a.
from that pole to honor tho occasion linn sdiaely a
ter the Arng Of the rst gun tho nsgs Of both nations
were secn 10 ascend to the tip Of the staff the
parts Of Castle Garden They both hoissd by one
oerd and connected that they seemed like twin sis
ipgy oegsizant of the glorious liberty Of France and
would exist together, not for day. but for all me
Council for the rsssness in not hosting the fsgs of
the city. What has become Of Alderman Lawrence?
Ths firing Of the salute being ended bsnd in attend
ancs Immediately struck up the Marseillss Hymn"
which was followed By" Yankee Doodle" the soutir-
ring air OF freedom Three times three hearty cheers
were then given, when the French Consul M de Ia Fo
rest, appeared by magic, and invited the company
to march around to the consulate in Greenwich street
The corps then formed into the line of march, and
proceeded to the consulate AS they arrived
with the Woe Consul his right NJ. Borg aud NJ. Cor
on his lefs he addressed them follows:
De LAroREsr-My fellow countrymsn-The pro-
vsopa government OF France has considered that thi
tyfour of duty guaranty Of my fathfauess
the French republic in New York (Chsers) viii read
you the despatch which NJ. dc Lsmsrtne has sent me-
Here he produced and read the following lettsr:-
MINISTER OF FoREiaN RELATIONS,
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
The provisional government Of tho French republic
hA ve surrendered into hands the portfolio Of orsgn
rea lions You WILL for the future receive from the
which the new form of government and the
CAIN nd imposing attitude Of the republic Of France
commands to her agents to foreign powers.
In fev days l shall send you q general circular
which will explain the exterior policy which the pro
vsiona government will have deberated upon and de-
cded.
you carry this policy with sincerity dignity and
faithfulness You will find in just and benevolent
appreciator OF your ects and shall BIS happy to show
the just value Of the services which you viii render
the nation.
Receive, sir, the Of my distinguished
sseration. LAMAKTINE
M d. Ia FoRHsr continued Let mo now tell you that
feel highly grAtned With nay reception have always
to be among them. II have e,ndsd any, ask forgive
am ready to ssrve with all 10Y power, the
which il to ineure Happiness be-
loved country. Hurrah for the republic.
Three vociferous cheers thcn rang upon the air. while
they all wept for very joy Men whose hairs whit
eped BY the fotts OF many winters In the funess of
their joy, wept like children. The scene truly
imposing one and every present was fred with 81
the nrdor of patriotism and liberty.
he whole company then went to Bonnard's restau-
rant at the Of Nassau and Pine streets where
frehmsnts prepared and wine aud sentiment with
out tears went round avowing the undying union of the
French and American nsgs.
M. DAVIS spoke to the company In tho French lam
and expressed his joy at the recent achievements
Of the French.
Gen STORMS arrived at this time, and was received
with chsers
The Marssilles Hymn was then sung after which the
company oispsrssd having previously dispersed and
and four loavss of capital bread.
~ ought to be observed that Lamartine's letter
has On II Now a. Touehstone says, there is much
virtue in an III"