The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-26

Strength ms soul burns with rage he feels indignant at
the state of slavery in which he is held he breaks his
chains takes his musket again, and oyeraowioe with
Pai sion he makes another stake the events OF futu
riy N. Deecluse concluded by inviting tae company
TO Join him in the following toast
TO the 2ath Of February, 1S4S-to that sudden con.
where each of revoutonists broke linz ia the
ens5n Of savery-(appause).to the oath OF February
1875 lit was the first revolution Of the people by the
people, and FOR the people (Cheers)
seDor ToLoS responded in French to the second re-
gular toast-A rallidnce DIES peoples. He said-Yes
citizns. The unity OF natonsl 1t is the greatest and
graneest idea of age; it is the most brilliant spark
that emitted from the anvil of intelligence IN
der the hammer of civilization II is the sublime words
peoples exist, liberty is everywhere ramount. On
every side 1t Is the nightmare of tyrant it is the thun
is the breath Of God which shrives up the nantes of
kings, emperors and pontis reekug with the blood Of
the peoplel cloud cheers) And tbs IDEA ,ou have
planned by hree words fallen from the TOP of the
tan-Liberty, Equality, Fraternity (Gheers') These
three divine words for the theatre This
tripod ised in the midst of the flames of the
luton where Reason down to the oraces Of
the Future Yes Pdliance des peaples citizensl For
when your hands trace this noble device the
flags OF your armies, you do not think only
OF France-that woull conine this grand idea to q
marrow circle OF national egotism Mo- you have made
zation Il to cast ts bountes every corner Of the
earth and the revolution OF the oath OF February sent
heaven year more-(for recoiect well that ha
the honor of addressing you In this place sim
liar occsson)-a year more and we yet a foreign
shore and there also the tyrans Of Europe proud
of their and confident of their armies fighting
among themselves like savage wolves ravens, making
their vassals their prey and using their deci
mat. the ranks of the revolution Night reigos and
nations slumbering 10 darkness but take courage
noble brothers Of La Mortagne-and you also, brave
sons OF Poland, Hungary, Germany, and Itsly-t is
companion in exile and misfortune who says t--take
courage The light of DAY will dispense clouds
which encircle The hour of the revolutionary
per win sound from the belfry Of tue political
world The repu bcan tri co!or will wave its folds over
the palaces Of tyrants. Then shah the
taireers leaving the banquet OF the triumphant French
revolution to march at the head OF the universal
ton with the torch in Que hand and the olive branch
the other to carry everywhere their shoulders the
arch Of rd,liance DIES peuples Loud chaers) Tais,
wishes Of my Cuban brethren aud Ia asion
ask permission for the honor of giving you tae following
toast:-s That Moses may descend from the noun
the name Of Emperor and give to the people the tables
OF new law, which has ouly three comma ndueats--
All men born free; All men equal; AL men are
brethren" tremendous cheering.)
The PRESIDENT gave the third regular toast Ia
Pressen
Colonel FoRBEs President Of the Free Democrats
sponded in French He sadWhen talk of the press,
understand press free and nshackled Under the
influence Of free press the people cannot but be free.
When government intends to attack the Liberties of
nation It first attacks the press; crush that apd the
people are crushed The Office of the pres, is re- mon
sible it has much to do both before and after
luton. Before revolution u is bound to expose the
courage people in the good work. Meny faults have
been committed by the French press and among them
none is more garng than its culpable moderation In
permitting Louis Napoleon to come ba:k and be placed
in his present position 1t is absolutely necessary
when the opportunity occurs to have an cad with these
voution and to liberty more mischief than princes,
arisocrats and priests combined do We must have
everything or nothing-no halfway measures VIII
satisfy u.s. We call on the press to make this under
stood and to have the courage to speak the trath,
though the truth is not always pleasant Then drio
n III
ing revolution (Applause)
The CHAIRMAN then gave the fourth toast-"Aar mar
tyrs de la Rbert6.''
NJ ST GArDESs responded He sais-Oh France my
dear country, render unto Cesar the things which be-
long to your Caesar that the blood which he shed to
M 81 no.
do you forgive himy No. For il you forgive, there Is
something else which does not fSrgve and that - his
public. Oppressed of all the world whatever climate
you live under of whatever color you rise and wash
OF Hungary, OF Italy, Of Ireland and Of Cuba. Brave
Poles, heroic Hungarans, classical Itaaus aui You pa
who bear with much forbearance tyranny Of the
Infamous British government and you free citizens Of
Of sy rohrV sa the U Of ali vor
martyrs be mingled with the blood Of those brave pa
triots who on the 14th Of July 1882 rose with that
troy forever the temple of euday erected in honor Of
the internal deity OF despotsm martyrs of liberty,
and memory Of you may our hearts be nsmea by the
sacred love Of liberty Yes citizens let us cheer up;
the hour Of deverance has struck already and like
those martyrs whose memory we honor to-day Yet US
rather die than for single moment lioer
tyfor our principles just and sacred Cod who is
the truth.
Brave Americans! remember that our fathers OF 80,
after they had destroyed the Baste entrusted its keys
never them for hell Of torment AMI aaistion.
Americans, look upon brothers, we do you.
Aug martyrs de Ia iibertG!
The toast, martyrs de Ia libere, also respond
ed to by NJ. GowRnUx, who, 1t will be remembered,
exiled to Cayenne, after the coup deta Of Louis Naoo
Leon about two years ago on board the Mer
maid. He said :-Citizens-fo the martyrs OF liberty
TO the cotemporary martyrs prinspaly-'o those men
who on the 2ath OF February were mercitu after the
they granted too generously to their oppesos ceved
nothing but exile prison. transportation and the scat
voted in defence Of the laws Of their country auda
ciousy violated and in defence of the rights Of humane
E pre'erng exile and death rather than be a:compices
to perjury Citizens. allow to give toast-not to
the health Of brethren who still upon the bare
rocLs Of the French GUIANA flor there is health any
Citizens let have faith in the time to come It belongs
to the universal republic. But at the same time,
let take the firm decision to be no more
after victory the victims OF impostors and hypocres
Bonaparte and his followers shall receive the chastse
ment OF their crimes Kings and tyrants shall be taught
for the last time that IL in hour OF weakness they
can find men vile and contemplate enough to immediate
the sacred rights Of the people, there win also be
way 10 consolidate forever the glorious work of which
our fathers Of s3 have planted the first stone
we can say with pride that We are their worthy sons.
peuple Americdin.n
Mr.. WILLIAM J. RosE responded. He said have
difhdence in responding TO toast important
and universal that Of the American people Tonight
you the guests OF the American people. This voice
IL raised among American citizens; among who
appreciate and sympathize with you in mind, aud TO
the last drop Of their hearts blood in the cause OF lib
ery cannot leave the floor without giving you Feet
for the revolution, Are the American people nation,
or they IN imagnation2 We are people: . nation
Of republicans, whose aim, and scope and view is the
freedom OF mankind. We know limits; We look out
on the whole world as brotherhood and every drop Of
blood shed in the Of freedom has fallen sore
our hearts. In defence Of principles we, too have
suffered, and the record stamped upon your flags
has been emblazoned our own. Cheers Nation.
ahty is the 6rst feeling of patriotic man, and then
the success Of that nation afterwards Are we q
pstonr We strive to be SO. Men driven from their
homes BY the despotisms Of Europe have soyn the
Heed Of freedom here until II haa gro xn nm into n