The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-18

sc ec With sSe principles there laid down.
net s Ss 4SsS he assembled Ss
ibfone VI witnessed The Inauguration Of the present
Emperor Of France when he entered Paris at the head OF
voices, in mufed chamber, tho "Marseles Hymn" from
hearts at were still beating for the freedom which they
the marks Of the bombarding OF ala cannon.
ard heard there aeo the signs Of patriots who scarcely
dared to breathe their murmurs. But air. while cannot
forget the nquies Of the past, ! would not,
because Of these withhold honor present deeds The
Emperor Napoleon since he opened this war though for
depart from bis own programme, carrying out that pro-
e,amme even more effectively than by force Of arms
cloud applause The next resolution Gpa.s ov them
very rapidly timply calls attention 10 the decaruon OF
the Queen Of Great Britain which the audience doubtless
have read. IAN Individual in the audience manifested
heard At he reporters ~ table, but quiet was
soon restored.) DR.. Thompson lresuming)-I win re-
Peat few lines from the Queens speech. Her
cepeo the invitation, but at the same time made known
that such Congress- should steadfasty maintain the
impose upon the people Of Italy any particular govern
ment constitution" Again, in looking forward to the
future, this important declaration Ia repeated (appause)
Circumstances have arisen which have led u post
ment Of the Congress, without any day having been
liked for ITS meetings but whether in Congress in sepa
rate negotiations shall endeavor 10 obtain for the people
Of Italy freedom nom foreign Interference by force OF
arms in their internal concerns and trust that the affairs
Of the a;an Peninsula may be peacefully and sausacto
lily settled" (GreAt cheeiing.) Perhaps the gentleman
who vented little feeling OF dissatisfaction while ago
might learn lesson Of poleness from the Emperor Ma
poeon II be would look at the last number OF Punch
There picture here OF this private understanding
tween her Majesty tho Queen OF Great Britain
and the Emperor Napoleon. Il Is a feIed.tee
dinner, got up in Punehs exquisite STYLE Italy is
served up on little round table, upon side stands
figure Of Britannia and directly behind this Lord
SELL in quiet chucklng attitude and upon the other side
stands the Emperor Of the French, with great dignity and
good grace saying TO Britannia onhe opposite side OF
the table, 81 think have waited long enough for the
others who invited Congress- per haps VIC had
better begin" Grea. laughter And that beginning
tied the whole question Renewed laughter aud applause
The next resolution is one which sure win com
mand the unanimous enthusiasm Of the Amercap people
tina, heroic devotion Of Victor Emanuel King OF Sar.
dina, to the cause Of Italian Independence applause
The next resolution calls attention the great principle
,bs; ecclesiastical government in secular affairs is de-
thought and the purity Of religion. That needs argu
menL tCheers But the recent anocution Of the Pope
luton He expreses bis anguish the danger Of soals
IN hs troubled -Gaueh.er)-where pes
slsn,ial writings aases the purity Of morals
Scriptures in language tha: the people read, and
newspapers, pamphlets and bocksh.s pamphlet, for
ample, and other matters about which the people
pesed 20 inquire. He desires TO recover the Ronagna
order that he may extemina.e from these presidential
writings The moment ecclesiastical au.hor;. should be
resa,ed then the you'd 60 down and freedom OF
thought would BE- tted, and freedom OF conscience
far as possible prohibited The resolution further calls
the FAC: that any aycwal Of pTeierepce for
ecclesiastical government 10 secular affairs should dis
owned s1a Tepudiaed by American citizens contrary
the original draft Of The Virginia Declaration of Rights
Was uhcer discussion, Mr. Mason reported that ali men
should enjoy the fullest liberation in matters OF religion.
James Madison and said, ToieT alton not the
WORD, - and moved 10 amend, THAT all equally
entitled 70 The free and full exercise OF religion" and
language Of Of the vigorous writer's Of the
period Of the Revolution have never thought bet
ter condensed in these ew Federation is the
opposite Ros pOt tho assnmas
TO itself the right Of Withholding liberty Of
conscience tie other Of granting III We want neither
ole; trer
in all matters Of faith and the moment you inermingle
ecclesiastical government. with civil affairs whether be
rampe COINCIDENCE In The duet you at once bind thought
In prison house, you at once defe conscience itself
GENTLEMAN near the platform rose and sa'd-"Might
/ rice to q question f''
The PREsIpEST-No, sir.
Mr.. THoMPsoN-I have the floor, sir We are not here
tonight have happily said sir to cast any
ton upon any mans religion. respect and contend for
the right Of any man to honor the Pope, he it,
the bead Of his religious faith, aud should the Pope him.
self come hther exile should all protect bis
gray hars from insult even We have to call out the
be- es as % N s
| (Appause) No Roman Catholic shall have his
conscience iniriDged upon here by law. Bot,
citizen gives his allegiance 10 some temporal power
outside Of this country, then that Is constructive
treason (LODg and tumultuOus cheering) knew that
the sentiment Of American citizens would disavow any
effort to ecclesiastical dctation in secular Affairs IRE
spaas s9 nw SIR ~ w0a
have proved themselves worthy Of confidence, SYM
PATTY and support aimee what they have done a. s0fe-
tioIs unhappy Venice. have here two lines from
Venice which viii show you, ! am sure, that the
iron heel Of Austria. will read you two lines that viii
demonstrate that fact. Venice &c. Italian TO
wiling for the sake Of Austria to expose himself 70 the
vengeance of Austria The theatres deserted Why
Because the Aastra1s 60 there and there kind Of
them The ladies walk out ia mourning, because
the Austrians hold their city, and the Austrian troops
that when two venetians are walking through the
streets with segars, and they Austrian
rino'-uteray s'there is need Of another match Blu.
the play the word Soerino for the Of the Austrian
is, 1--WE need another Solferino." daughter and ap.
plausc Sir the day will come when Venice will her
claims to be known and respected by the civilized world
as member Of The great Italian confederation of free
dom. In the immortal words Of Mrs. Browning, written
even after the failure Of lS4s-49-
O never say no more to Italy q life
Her memories nndit ms sl argue svermcre
Her very statues send their looks before.
The reverend gentleman resumed his seat amid grea;
While DR.. Thompson was eoquently addressing the
audience the bold position assumed by France and
England ia defence Of Italian unity and independence
to put some questions TO the orator but be sauted by
general ouburst Of hsses and marks Of dsapprobatop,
SO that he foVnd next 70 impossible to speak He
however, to all appearances, very stubborn man, aud
continued protest against the exclusive decision Of the
Chair and the meeting cloud cries then arose Of "pat
10 put him OUT and was aourshing his arms about in
token Of determination boldly to resist any attempts 70
expel him, when, In the twinkling Of eye he was
seized In the rear and despite his kicking and other fran
tic efforts to deliver himself from the grip Of his
pected assailant he was umphanty borne TO the door,
in The midst Of loud applause iucted down stairs
at rate that must have forcbly reminded him rail-
road travelling.
The following letters were then read by the Secretary
from the eminent gentlemen whose thereto ap
pended
LETTERS TO THE ITALIAN COMMITTEE.
FROM THE HON. JOHN A. DIX.
GExr1xNEN-I greatly regret my inability to address the
meeting Of the friends Of Italian Independence night
am cure feel deeper interest in their
than myself. Having at two different periods, years
apart passed many months among the people Of Northern
and Central Italy, and having seen much Of them, ind
viduay and in masses both in the country and in their
cities, can with come propriety bear testimony TO their
industry their intelligence and their moral excellence.
believe they compare avorably In all respects, with the