The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-03

Crand Demonstration In favor or Italian
Rcpubiacsrism, in New Orleans:
meeting OF the frleads OF Roman liberty,
agreeably to notice. took place last evening at the
ST. Louis Hotel. At about o'clock tho large
ballroom attached to that establishment was
crowded with an auditory that listened with the
greatest attention 10 the different speakers, but
who were interrupted at times by the most enthu-
siastic applause, showing the deep interest that
they took In the subject that called them together
The meeting called to order by Judge Derbe.,
hose inv alton his Excelloncy Gov. johnson took
the chair, amid loud applause The following gentle
men were then nominated Vice Presidents Gen
Joseph Walker. Gen Alexander Deciouet, Duncan Y.
Kenncr, Gen John Plsuchc, Jescph Genois Joshua
Baldwin and T. ScuzSneau.
Bernard Avigno aud r. S. wsraeld, Esqs were ap-
pointed Secretaries
Thomas J. Durant, J. N. Lea aud P. II Morgan,
Esqs we're chosen az committee TO draft resolutions
expressive Of the sense Of the meeting
/ Gov. johnson first addressed the meeting. He
thanked the gentlemen present for the honor they had
done him by calling upon him to preside this
resting occasion, whereat every American citizen
could express his profound soicude for the liberty
his follow man. and sympathy with the Italian people
in their oppression. Having heretofore made gene
rous manifestation in favor Of Greece South America
aud Texas. We ought not now TO shrink from a similar
display for the Romans. We should aid aad suceor
them this night by showing our sympathy for them in
this present struggle, and in every other not in
terfering with our relations with oihor powers. He
observed that he did not rise to make speech, and
that u cre were other gentlemea present who
filled With the subject, who would address them a.
John c. Lsrue, Esq, made q speech Of great force
ard beauty, which ELECTED enthusiastic applause.
Gen. Declouct excused the non-attendance OF Mr.
Kenner, who was absent from town. Gen. Walker also
made apology for Gen. Pauche Each of the candi-
dates for Governor spologEod for not speaking
subject, AZ it matter Of between them
not to introduce this question into the coming cam
Bernard Marigny, ESD, afterwards addressed the
seubly in French, and received with much
siasm Alexander DuuitIy, Esq, then being Loudly
called for. came forward, and in speech of great
be auy imbued with fine ideas, studded with classical
illusions to the great men of Italy. in days gone by,
adyertsd TO her recent efforts throw off the yoke
as ual a magnificent efort-afueut in thou, lat aud
superbiy rich in language lie called down the most
tremendous applause
Gov. johnson read the following resolutions, which
unanimously adopted: -
Resolved, hat ard the present struggle OF the
people Of Central Italy. the struggle of right and
Justice against brute foco and tyranny in their
odious forms and that deeply sympat hss with the
Roman republicans in their efforts TO rid themselves
forever of oppressive form OF government, aud to
establish for themselves and posery free aud liberal
Institutions in accordance with tho spirit II the
and the genus and wants Of tho Italian people.
Resolved, That ii il our duty men rs christians,
American citizens, and rs the common participant
in the benefits Of modern civilization to wnic Italy
has so largely contributed to extend Ct in their
hour Of need ell the aid aud assistance .ich law
fully can.
Resolved, That committee Of min persons, to be
called The Executive Committee in ID Of the Italian
Patriots be appointed, with full powers TO do all
things necessary To carry out the If this
ing the said committee to consist Of the
persons: DR.. A. J. weddcrburn. II. Hunt, Esq, John
Sgur r. g. Wilt and S. H. Page.-N o. Piesypns
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