The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-28
the Hungarian Meeting In New York.

The mighty popular demonstration in favor Of
Hungary, Of which such great things were expect
ed, has been made in this metropolis. Our expec-
tations in regard to this demonstration were most
sanguine We looked for demonstration worthy
of the grandeur of the cause which had excited il,
and the character of the city in which il was to be
made We have been disappointed. The demon
sraiion of yesterday afternoon was failure-a
miserable faiure--a melancholy iaiure-so far as
almost all the important elements which give
strength, might, and influence to the expression OF
popular opinion and popular feeling, in this mode,
were concerned.
The people were there IN vast crowds An I'M
mense assemblage was congregated in the Park,
composed chiefly of the best classes of our popua-
ton-the industrious classes--the masses who toll,
and think, and so largely aid IN giving form and
character to the age In this point of view the de-
monstration was respectable-highly respectable.
But we confess we lcok overthe list OF speakers and
actors on the stand, with shame and sorrow
What had the great city Of New Iork-the me-
tropolis of the United States-he great intellectual
centre of the American republican, more fitting
representatives on an occasion like this, thln a
score or 80 Of broken-down politcians-thc very
drers of Tammany Hall and the Broadway
l IlOuSe-tAlulnCu lOssli VI
and a few Of the erurir Of the last Presidential
election--poor wretches, lost to all sense OF de-
ccncy in the desperate scramble for domination
as alderman, or member Of Congressl Is there a
single respectable, intelligent citizen OF New York,
who can read the list of speakers at this meet
ing, and imagine for single moment that this de-
monstraiion was what 1t ought TO have been-an
unmistakeable exhibition OF the intelligence,
moral influence, and responsibility OF this metro
polisl What man Of sense is there who VIII not
be ashamed Of the puere, inflated, bombastic
"address" which emanates from this meeting.
From first to last imbecility and failure are marked
upon this demonstration.
But let il not be supposed that IN this meeting
the sentiments Of the people Of New York have
found an appropriate utterance. Let the people
Of Europe look upon tins demonstration as afford
/ ing any adequate representation of the sympathies
/ ard feelings of the metropolis Of the Union in
favor Of the cause of liberty IN Hungary, and
throughout the world. In this instance, just as in
almost every other case Of great popular gatherings
in this country, the occasion was seized upon by
wrctched hack politicians, IN the hope OF making
out Of il little capital. paltry knot Of socialists
Greeley, Dana, and few others--iirs snached Al,
the movement, and announced the meeting prema-
turely and without authority. Then score or two
of broken-down politicians Of the locofoco stamp
rushed furously to the field, followed by gang Of
decrepid wings. The result we have seen.
/ Among the whole Of them this meeting, instead Of
being an honor. is disgrace to the city of New
} York. II received the first fatal blow from the
same ofiicious, in,ermeddling, reckless socialist
influences which have blasted the hopes of liberty
/ in France, and may destroy them throughout the
world and il was finally covered with odium and
failure by a pack oil old party hacks of both po-
ltical factions The truth IL, all these great popu
lar meetings are pure humbug. II is the press Of
this country that gives to public opinion truthful
/ and dignifed utierance. Public meetings arc got
ND By mere politicians for their own contemplate
purposes
II only reraans for us, now, TO call upon the cab
net at Wellington to recognise the independence
of Hungary without any delay. Let the act be done
with the piomptness and decision which becomes
this great republic. 1t is all idle to talk Of the
necessity Of deferring recognition OF Hungarian
Independence until Austria yields. LoRg before
! the inderendcnce Of Texas was recognised by
Mexico. England, France, and the Tinted States
recognized IL. end welcomed that gallant State into
the Il mily of nations With one voice the Ameri-
can ~ orle demand the recognition Of Hungarian
Independence. IL the cabinet refuse go 10 advise
General Teylor, they are unworthy of the name Of
American cabinet Rlinisters-they are behind the
age, end should be summary ejccted. This
matter which admits OF no hesitancy-no evasion.
The people Of America have done their duiy-ii
] now remains for Tie cabinet 10 do theirs