The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-28
THE GREAT HUNGARIAN MEETING
In the Park,
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
Immense Crowds and Tremendous Enthusiasm
NNo~Jono~oUNooNNNr1N0N~
NON-APPEARAHCE OF THE GREAT ORATORS.
THE IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION
Hungarian Independence
DE M A N DIED..

THE HOSTING OF THE HUNGARIAN FLAG.
At sunrise, yesterday morning, the Hungarian
flag was escorted TO the City Hall by the jefferson
Guards. and deputation Of Hungarlans, in the
costume of their country, presented it to Alderman
KELLY, the acting Mayor, who caused it to be IN
turled from the balcony of the hall. The flag hav-
ing been presented, with suitable observations by
the captain of the Guards,
Alderman KELLY, representing the city, replied
as follows
people Of our city the servant of such . people
and In the absence from the city of his donor the May
or, who, know, warmly sympathizes with the Hunga-
rlans in their struggles liberty win take charge Of
this your national flag, and that it floats by the
side Of our own beautiful banner, the stars and stripes
1t is proper that such occasion this day will
see the flag Of people who are nobly struggling
Tor liberty should be planted by the side Of that BAN
ner which was cOnsecratod t. liberty by Washington
and his compatrots, among whom were Lafayette,
kosciusko and Mentgomery-that banner which our
gallant navy nobly sustained against nation call
ed the mistress Of the s.as-that banner to whcs
Al Scott and Taylor have added new lustre-that
loved emblem Of freedom shall be glad to floating
10 the breeze in friendly embrace with the flag of Hun
gary believe that but express the sentiments Of
my colleagues in the Common Couacil and Of my fell
low citizens universally, when | say from my heart
that wish to Jour flag the same triumph aud honor,
and the same success, as won by our own in that
past struggle for liberty and the rights Of Yonder
they aoat he flag having been already raised from the
City Hall with that Of the United States), this
blessed morn-let US salute them with three times
three
Enthusiastic cheering followed the acting
Mayors address, and the deputation retired to
complete their arrangements for this afternoons
meeting.
THE GREAT MEETING.
We have seen few great popular gatherings in
this metropolis. That of yesterday afternoon was
in all respects equal to the mos, imposing of them,
either in point of numbers or enthusiasm Early
as was the hour at which the meeting was called
-four O'Clock In the afternoon-many hundreds
had found their way to the Park before that time,
and about five o'clock, when the proceedings
commenced, the whole Of the spacious area in
front Of the City Hall, extending from Broadway
10 Chatham Street, was occupied by dense mass
of people. The portico Of the City Hall and the
steps leading TO 1t were crowded with auditors
and SPECTATORS and the balconies were also occu-
pied by large party Of ladies and gentlemen.
Three stands had been erected--the one in the
centre beng appropriated to the English speakers,
and those on the right and left to the Hungarian,
German, and French and Italian participants in this
great demonstration.
From the fagstaffs o. the City Hall hoated the
American flag and the flag Of the city; over the
portico the Hungarian flag opened its folds to the
evening breeze, exciting many hearty cheer from
the congregated Thousands.
The great body of the vast assemblage con-
sisted Of the working men of New York. 1t was
not gathering of the 6iiie, bat of that class of
society who compose the broad foundations Of the
State, and have always been the first to strike
Cor liberty, and the last to yield to tyranny. We saw
no eyquisites there-none of the jewellers in the
palaces up town-none of those who are clothed IN
fine linen and purple, and fare sump,uously every
day but we saw thousands and thousands Of
thoughtful, toiing, enthusiastic men, fresh from
the workshop, and the foundry, and the ship-yard,
and the various other scenes OF honorable indus
try which occupy the mighty misses of this great
capital Of free republic. Nativeborn and foreign
born all mixed and mingled like brethren, as they
are, IN this public profession Of their faith in re-
publicansm, and sympathy with the struggling mil
lions of Europe 1t was indeed, in all respects, no
far as the character Of the assembled multitude
itself was concerned, glorious demonstration
Of popular feeling and popular sentiment, on the
part of the mighty working classes of New York.
Great disappointment was, however, expressed on
account Of the non-appearance Of distinguished
men whose presence had been promised, and those
who occupied the platform were not regarded by
many as afFordrng an adequate representation Of
the talent, intellect and patriotism Of the metropolis
THE AMERICAN STAND.
few minutes after o'clock, Alderman KELLY
presented himself to the meeting, and called the
assemblage to order He said -
FsIIo~.crurrss The hour at which this meeting
vas called being already passed appear bsi,re Tor
the purpose stating that the Governor Of the State
who had been invited 20 preside and whose presence
wss ansiously expected By all has written letter
informing that his heart Is In this glorious OF
Abe Hungarian people Who are trussiing for lib
sxty and that II II be at all possible for him to attend
Of the Governor ALLOW me to propose the name OF .
gentleman well known TO you all William =. Have
meyer as chairman Of this meeting tChecrs)
This nomination was received with great ap-
plause, anu was carried by reclamation.
The following is the letter alluded to by Alder
man Kelly -
ALs,-r, Aug "a 1sio.
Dear Il have the honor to acsnowledge your let
ter Of soth inst informing that the Committee Of
in the city Of New York 2fthinst to express sym
patty for the gallant Hungarisns, had done mo the
honor 20 select me So Chairman of the meeting
assure you rr. that feel most deeply grateful for
abe compliment thus paid me could not have been
offered position more agreeable to my own feelings,
than o. communion and Of close association With
those Who sympstblle most earnestly with the brave
runsarisn In their heroic struggle against the CON-
Prom, its commencement, have watched this strug-
gle with the most intense Interest Aud now-that the
contest for freedom for Independence and Tor oousti
t1tionai rights which broke forth, few months since,
in various parts Of the old world seems for the pre-
Hungary-the strife which IL there being vsged has
become the very centre Of hope fr the friends o. free
dom and II human rights throughout the world.
In this contest unable 60 perceive single point
on which the upgsrisus have not right and justice
on their side. And never, In my opinion the
Of right aud justice defcnted with more heroic or
determined vaor. hope that u viii not be that in
such csnr, and thus sustained their appeal to the
God OF battles will have been msdein pain.
n reht for those OF who feel thus, 70 express
our sympathy ADD to give encouragement 10 the
men who arc nsutsiuins this struggle And e
IA with deep regret that ind myself oom PEELED by of
cisl erasrrmrnts which cannot at present post
20 deny my self the satisfaction which should have
derived the acceptance ot the position which your
commit.1e has honortd me by teudering ] d-lsyed
snsvering your letter yesterday. In the hope that
miaht he able TO immediate mr. cngs temeuts so "a
to permit my attendance I'm New York ON Monday, but
have found IL imprsstcsbie
ne pleased TO present to your committee my sesuov
ledge rr the honor they have done merth the
assurance Of ny best wishes for the cause IN which