The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-05

free institutions of republic which while fur
popular government derive additional stability
and Influence from the trumphs OF popular power IN
other lands seeking the good OF all by the
Resolved That in the moderation displayed by thu
French people the hour Of trial more force being
used than was necessary to resumption Of their in
herent rights IN their self control in the hour OF
triumph in their respect for the rsn pro-
of the rights Of labor in the absence OF al
vndctve sentiments svIncea oy ITS abolition OF capital
pacific spirit breathed towards other nations, while
r.rng for each nation the right to manage its own
affairs without foreign intervention find strong
ground hope tina, the revelation will continue to be
Distinguished by modernism, wisdom, and humanity
Nations with the heroic struggles of
tho people of the Old World to establish TACT the
.wsrs from the consent OF the governed and should be
controlled by their WILL in obedience principles
eqssl aud exact justice to all men
Resolved That the press. the great agency in diff
fusing intelligence, establishing sound principles,
contra,iug public sentiment, and facilitating the spp
cation OF moral force, is the right OF the peoplethe
power which makes revolutions reformstons.
Resolved, That desposm, whether 1t leave the press
free, attempt to enslsve it, cannot In the long
withstand its influence If it fall upon the press it shs
be broken the press<a upon it, it shall be ground to
powder.
Col sEAroN the chairman said that he had the plea
of introducing NJ. Nj. Noah II he not the IA
Their of printers he the father of the press APP
Msjor Noah, (of the Sunday Ne,senser) arose, and,
IN the OF his remarks said that he had the most
sud he hoped that the American people without stop-
ping debate extraneous questions, would extend the
right hand of fellowship to that wonderful people. He
was rapturousy spplsuded throughout his remarks
editor, and the President OF the
the recent events and was very earnest In the expres
of the opinion that the objects OF the revolution
will be sucoeEsful He too came in for full share Of
applause.
ERAsrus Brooks of the Pittsburgh Gazette said that
there no such word as " fail He WAS not well
versed In the Of oratory. The air breath Is
cal with liberty and the green earth this season, is
symboca Of freedom and II he held his peace the very
stones would cry out. This gentlemen was well re-
oeved.
Mr.. RrrcHrr, of the Union was announced, and the
applause that followed deafcnng. He sscended the
platform, sn said that he did hero to make
ypeech, but listen to Others but he American
free man and when the heart is touched 20 must the
tongue utter ts feelings. You will observe gentle
aen," he remarked that although admire the spirit Of
The age and hope 10 fall behind it, yet
wears pass over and reooect that this is the third
French revolution that has me % lie glanced
1T the former efforts OF France to establish fsee
Vernment and said that should show to France that
il there nation in the world who feels for her. it is
his duty and ronSrs.s is called to do theirs do
confess mortihc that the occasion OF eympa
thy OF France slavery and abolition should be brought
to bear upon Cannot meet together Tor once and
express sympathies in this good cause! Though !
may be struck down at this moment and though the
man is NO American who will not feel American,
and 60 for the principles Of America"
DR.. JAMES HousToN, the Senstes Reporter, allu
ded 10 the spectacle here presented Men OF all shades
of politics here mipgle together The Ajax Of democ
rscy the Hector of the other party MIR SeAton
(Applause) He was eloquent in his euogum Of " Ii.
betty equality and fraternity and was loudly and fire.
There we're calls for Tssistro - Tasistron
Col. sEAIoS- GU will allow the managers to have a
voice IN the arrangements. MI w. Z Robinson will
NJ RoBrSsoN Of the NJ Y. Tribune said he gra iuat.d
reporter from the House of Representative and
kind It was his hope that Ireland will follow the ex
ample OF France and that she will be great glorious and
Tree ne eci'ed more applause than his predeoessors
with appreciation.
LIZ, TAssrRo announced, and he said that h,
was in Parls during the three days of July 1880. He
raid that he considered this to be fortunate, as WA
always fortunate to witness the downfall of despotism
But the people deprived Of their right and Lawful
expectstions-tbey were cheated. The causes which
brought about the revolution Of lS4s widely dis
similar TO those of 1880 Ireland and Spain are adma-
bly, attuned for the occasion. The desposns of Austria
snd Russia will feel the shock the Turk himself will
funeral pile of despotism abroad it that
warmed up tho hearts OF the people abroad and made
shine until the wsstefu, besotted, and bgotted
srstocracy of the world shall have been banshcd
ever. is the duty of Americans to sympsthize with
right holi the beacon light the highest mountain
tophst its bright eugence may be any distance
And be 10 recresnt who shrinks from any RESPONSE
bility The people should spesk-the press should
speak he believed that they would speak in tones
teriDg thrones. He paid merited compliment to NJ
Lsmsrtne and was frequently interrupted BY applause
Mr. RICHIE offer q resolution cOmmenda-
tory of the conduct of Mr. Rush.
DR.. HoUsroN attempted to throw wet blanket the
gentleman, by asking him to withdraw the resolution
and let the Of the meeting be confined to the pur
pose for which it called- sympathy for France.
Mr. RIrcHIE said be did not see how could more
tstive Of tn. country, APpau.e) III. question is
whether We shall stand by him who stood by France
Of
for by the committee.
MIR. L F. THOMAS, on the floor, among the auditors
rat hav dam tad he Nv
He was letter writer. We come here not to pay sdu
lstion to any but TO sympshze with noble
ture of man. We are here as freemen, as members
the press We have not come here to sympathize will
Mr.. Rush. This gentlemen spske in earnest man
ner, and was repeatedly spplsuded.
Mr. ROBINSON endeavored to calm the troubled wa
,ets py sskins a.. venerable friend Ms Msonis g
kind passed:-Resolved That the press Of America ten
ders to the OF France its whole sympathie
Mr.. CuNrINeHAM formerly editor Of the Old Domin
arose from the audience ant spoke in favor of Mr.
Rifchie's resolution and also In commentator Of Mr.
Robinsons. He was loudly applauded
MIR RIrcHIE explained. He wished to tell the peopl
OF France that Mr. Rush spoke our sentiments.
Isaac HILL of the Granite State thought that II tn
resolution should be voted down. would imply
on Mr. Rush. Ono, nom
Mr. RoBISsoN said that he wa. democrat-a demo
cratic whig But we have nothing to do with poitcc
II ssad that Mr.. Rush q federalist.s
Mr.. Isaac Hit arose the stand, and shaking hi
finger Ut MIR Robinson, said: 1--WE don't want to hea
wing or democrat" eco on, Robinson.'o
hI ROBINSON remarked tnat ne nau something WhIcl
he thought would meet with APPRECIATION The Ameri
cans there were not paid SO 600
Mr. RrrcHE made brief, spirited response, which
could not hear
Mr. ROBINSON remarked that the two hundred snt
eighty American citizens who delivered the address
had Ms much power the recognition Of the govern
ment by Alr Rush {" That they did" Hurrah am
hisses He hoped that there would be no applause no
hisees. The resolution Is follows, viz
Resolved That this meeting tender their thanks to tn
Americans in France, who took prominent part in
cogozing the principles of the revolution. (That sal
right. Applause y
Dr. Housror requested Mr.. Richie to withdraw hi
resolution, or he would move to lay 1t upon the table
Mr. RITcHiE was perfectly willing TO tender thank
TO the American Minister and 10 the two hundred
eighty other citizens Hurrab hurrah. and applause -
Dr. q b. WALLS asked for the reading of the resolu
tons He and others wanted to know what they were
Speech from Wallis,n hear" "hesr.'D