Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-04-06


and 10 the people o! France the sympathy,
the respects, the admiration which these
events inspire, Acknowledging the right
Of every nation 10 form its own govern
ment, we may still be permitted to Ielici-
tate France upon the choice of a system
which recognises as It's basis the grea,
principles OF rational liberty and political
equality. In the progress Of the recent
struggle here we have admired the magma
nimity of the French people their seIf.com-
mand in the hour of triumph, and their
speedy return to order and law after the
tumut and confusion of revolution. We
see in these circumstances happy omens
oil good to France and to mankind ,-assur-
ances that what has been so nobIy begun
will be consummaled in the permanent es-
tabIishmcnt of ust and liberal govern
ment, and the consequent enjoyment Of
liberty, peace, and prosperity among the
citizens of this grca, country. Accept
these testimonials Of the sentiments winch
fill our hearts at the present moment and
be assured that the news of the revolution
which you have Just achieved will be hail
ed by our coun,rymcn, on the other side
of the Atlantic, with no other emotions
than those of hope and joy for France and
for the world
NJ. Arago replied as follows:-
Citizens Of the United Slates-we are
happy to hear the expression of the scntI-
ments which you have just manifested,
and we are happy such sentiments proceed
from the citizens of free people. We
are, above ALL happy at the manner in
which you appreciate the acts of the Par
isian population. You have perceived
what courage our fellow citizens have
shown on the day of combat, and what
moderation they have shown after the VIC
tory; you have also seen with what eager
ness that beoplc, after having departed
from lis ordinary sphere, again placed
itself under the dominion Of lis laws.
Yon have justly declared that a people has
a right TO furnish itself such government
as suits it. Look at your own flag you
behold there the evident proofs OF your
prosperity; the numbcr of stars which are
there displayed has been prodigiousy aug.
mented. aud will be still more so. bravo,
BravoD What has been so great an ad,
vantage to the American population, can
not fall to be so likewise for the French
people, (Cheer.) We have no doubt lha,
your fellow citizens in the United States
will join in the sentiments which have
brought you this day before the provision
al government. We have no doubt that
fresh applause will also he given there to
the valiant population of Paris. 1--WE can
answer for ,har!) Gentlemen, the prayer
that We offer up, and which will be realised,
is to see the American nation and the Frcn-
CHI nation living in the most intimate union
cloud chccring.) There is no motive Of
difference between you and us, once thai
we are established as republic, aud that
We advance in the republic path Of liberty,
equality, and fraternity, | am convinced
that the two nations will be united, as are
the two colors which you there bear
amongst you. "Vhe in Republiquc. "
(thc cry was three times repeated by dep
ulation.
One of the American gentlemen then
eaid.-
The Americans here present request you
to accept these two flags united-they
are the eternal emblem Of the alliance
between France and the United States of
North America, The members of the
depuIa,ion: 1--WE swear i; by our bloodnl
NJ Arago-We receive the color with
gratitude 1t shall be placed in The Hotel
de Vile; aud trust that never will dcs-
potlsm attempt to snatch it thence loud
applause
The double flag was then placed in the
Sale des Receptions,
The deputatlon then withdrew amidst |
reiterated cries Of give la Republique!,