The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-06

TRIVIAL OF Frederick Hccler. the German I
PatriOt---IsOw among the Gormans-Hls
Reception by the committee OF the Com !
mon Council, sc.
The arrival of this great man has for some time
,een expected by the German population of the
,ity, and no little excitement was manifested on
Tuesday evening, when the steamer Hermann al
rived, bearing TO our shores he who had for years
sought the liberation Of his country from the OPP
pressor's power. A most dIsgraceiul scene oc-
Cured soon after the arrival, the actors in which
should be visited with the severest penalty of the
law. There is in the city society of Germans
known as the "Volkvriens," established for the
protection OF their countymen who emgrate TO
thus country. This society, on Monday night last,
held meeting tor the purpose Of making suitable
s 10 receive their distinguished coun-
Try man, when they were annoyed by party OF
low Germans, known as "Democrats." They
made all necessary arrangements for his recep-
ton, and on the arrival of the steam proceed
ed 10 the landing place. They were there met
by the democrats" who were reinforced by
number Of rowdies and emigrant runners. An attack
was Immediately made and the "Voikvrens" being
ndsposed TO enter into emeufe, retired At half.
past nine O'Clock they again started for the boat but
were met by the mob party in Greenwich street who
renewed the attack with larger force than before In
which of them were severely cut, and other
wise injured The rowdies then left the street. and
the society were enabled to pass quietly along A
way at the head of Norris street and one Of them to
excite the others to the preparation of further out
De Forrest who had heard OF the riot, kept close
watch upon them, and when they had deter mined to
make third attack, rushed among them, with view
to secure the ripgeader of the mob The attack was
instantly turned upon him, and he defended himself
with small club, until his coat was torn from him.
He succeeded, however in arrestipg fellow named
Hen who to be he chief the party aud
handed him over to two policemen who were at hand
The gang then rushed upon the officers and rescued
fha nrtC off uhtn nh t,n~a
police force approaching, they fed in every direction
THE RECEPTION YESTERDAY.
AT noon, yesterday, the committee Of the Common
Council proceeded TO the pier where the steamer
lying for the purpose Of receiving MIR. Hecker, and
placing him in charge Of the German committee
There were several thousand persons in waiting all
eager to catch sight ofthe stranger patriot.
The committee boarded the steamer, and Alderman
CLoLus, on the part of the city, rendered to him
hearty welcome The people of this country he said
were not ignorant Of the service he had ndered to
In Germany. and his devotion to the
the city had been called the fact of his arrival by
one of his countrymen. and he, with the heartiest
good VIII, again welcomed him to the country where
the will OF the people was the sole sovereign.
Mr. HEcRER, in reply, thanked the authorities for
the unexpected compliment paid him. He felt sure
that the sympahes Of the people of this country
with the oppressed of every CLINE and nation His
imperfect knowledge of the English language with the
hustle of the crowd which passing, prevented
The committee then took the carriages, accompanied
by MIR Hecker and started for the City Hall. The
y, q
tremendous shout would burst upon the air
When the company reached the corner of Beekman
street there stood before the church door, hard by
The excitement Of the contrasted with the quiet
OF the other clearly told that joy could reign in both
with eyes appraised to heaven invoking its
upon those who were then vowipg each to the other
all that makes life pass sweety on, fidelity and love-
ne frail form OF the maiden trembed, she stood
leaning upon the arm of him in whom all her earthly
hope was concentrated, and with tremuleus voice
beeusiful She clad in dress of virgin white
ness while over the fair face hung VEIL which oply
to hide the blush which would rush to her pale
check. II wss relief to haste nome MT from the
passing crowd to lock upon sight 90 lovely
But to return to the busy throng The company
arrived at the City Hail. and the spirit Of the
German people left the carriage, again three shouts
burst upon the ear He conducted to the office of
His Honor the Mayor, who received him most oordi-
ally He raid, Sir 1t Is Of great pleasure to
me- assure you, to welcome you to our city, and
trust while you remain among us, you may learn
delights to dwell. We have read of your uHdsunted
valor in endeavoring to free your country from the
yoke OF the monarchist, and We hope the time will
enjoy the blessings offreedom Your firm determine
ton in the advocacy of the freedom of the press
be Instrumental in firmly establishing the doctrnes
you have so f.arlessly espoused and advocated"
Mr. HEcKER said in reply-I have left my country,
know how fully to appreciate the blessings Of
liberty. The United States is the at pattern Of all
Germany
will have government like your own. l know not
how to thank you sir for this mark of your respect
but appreciate kindly feelings for those who
still destitute OF that great boon Of which you pos
sessed.
P J: JoAcHIMssES, Esq. on the part Of the German
committee addressed MIR Hecker, In the German lam
guage, as follows 20 the part Of the committee of
your German brethren, now greet you. We have
watched With intense anxiety the popular movements
particularly in Baden and the Of Itzstein and
Hecker. When the late revolution took place in
France we found you boldly proclaimng republic
and battling for its success. Our hearts we're with
you and we feel preud of the occasion which allows
us TO testify to you our sympathy and respect
We will spare no efforts to make your stay with us
agreeable.
MIR. HEoKER said, I cannot now, gentlemen and
countrymen, express to yeu all feel, and my graft
tude for your Kindness. That must reserve for
another occasion have left parent country for
sshort time, but have left behind me- not only the
see DIS sown for republic which later must
propsga which has already succeeded in breaking
down the barrier of frank" which formed one Of the
bulw arks Of the msnarchiss Ideas the subject of
sengovernment are becoming clearer, and impress
themselves more and more the public mind When
proclaimed the republic, there were mum Der in diff
ferent towns who made similar declarations; but of
those leaders, how many have remained true9 How
many have been induced by BRIDE the fears of the
coward, to desert their ownfag? Still the
becoming daily more inpatient and will break the
yoke which now rests upon them. The republic must
and will come nd in the masses the people there
be extinguished by the treason desertion of
leaders, and If our exertions have not yet bee
successful we have at least learned to know men,
and to wippow the wheat from the chat.
He was then taken in charge by the committee, and
conducted to the carriage which in waiting amidst
the cheers OF at least five thousand persons thence
the Shakespeare Hotel his place Of abode while in the
city
At IL O'Clock, to-day, Mr.. Hecker will receive his
countrymen and friends at the Governors room in
City Hall.
Law Intelligence.
GENERAL SESSIONS, October 6.-Before the Recorder
and Aldermen Deforest aud Hatfield.
The Grand Jury came into court and presented q