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

The following gentlemen we're named as
VICE PRESIDENTS.
W. II. Appleton, Robert 3. Min,urn,
Il. w. Beecher, Sam'i +. B. Morse,
August Belmont, W. B Ogden,
Geo W. Blunt, Samuel Osgocd
Charles Butler, George Potts,
w. Alien Butler, Winfield Scott,
John A. Dix, Watts Sherman,
kaac Ferris, BENZ. ID. Sliman,
D. Dudley Field, a. B. Smith,
Hamilton Fith, e4sF. Scu..er,
George a. Folsom, jos. p Thompson,
John W. Frances, H. 7, TackermaD,
Noses Fl. Grinnen, H. D. Sedg wick,
". r. Havemeyer, Ed Cooper,
Frarcis l.. Hawks, Peter Cooper,
Hiram Ketohum, " W Elliott,
Charles King, W. NJ Evarts.
The nomination Of Vice Presidents WAS rallied with sp
ause The names Of Grinnen ana Watts sherman elected
ecial demonstrations
Mr. GEORGE W. BLUNT was unanimously chosen Secre-
y.
Mr.. BEEKMAN's ADDRESS.
The chairman then addressed the meeting follows
Ny FKrsDs-we are assembled here 10 night to give
preston to sentiments in favor OF the freedom and
Onaliy oI Italy. {Applsase) We are here to speak
for OF against any religion or political party, but to
lily our hearty love for independent and united resist
&c 10 political iyranny-so record our admiration for
good behavior and moderation Of the Italian people in
cir present endeasor TO the ancient gories OF their
CD. cloud cheers.) In the words OF distinguished
we're by (spplause)-we cherish both for our
lives, and as far as practicable, for all mankind, love
the largest liberty compatible with private rights and
ioic ORDER" (Checrs We depore 1.-The legislation Of
,tical and religious luminosity" We believe with him
Calholics, such, have poltics-they are free
rote on all OCCASIONS each man chooses -(renewed
pMuse) land therefore, without fear OF offence, pro-
confer together 70 night concerning the great deeds
the Italy now e1isting-concerning the noble stand
ndc by twenty three millions for the right to choose
eir rulers after their own fashionconcerning the
eat modern idea under which we live, that any sove
gn be he President Emperor rules by the grace Of
I'd and the will Of the people. Iong continued cheers.)
4
The Rev. Jos. p. THOMPSON, D. D., then offered the fol-
living fes0lutOnB:-
Q expu ion OF Austrians from Lcmbardy-(ou APP
ause 1.-THE fight Of the DuKes from Tuscany Parma and
pdeDa and The revolution In Romagna, the Inhabitants
Central Italy by their moderation, self CONTROL respect
cial and CT ri rights and wise administf alton Of pub
AFFAIRS have demonstrated their entire unanimity of
Ipose and their ability 70 sustain constitutional 60
rnment upon Of independent nationality and
whereas the governments Of Great Britain and France
declared their recognition Of the Independence thus
ained and their determination not TO permit the inter-
ntion Of any foreign Power to force back upon the
ian people toe dynastes and rulers which they have
c,ed- (cheers)-apd
Whereas a people who have so worthily achieved and
ILained their national independence deserve that
recognition and ympaihy for freedom by which the
pple OF the United StAes-precluded from political in
ference foreign a1airs-are entitled TO make their
ueDce iet in the great family Of nations therefore,
Resolved That as American citizens we recognise and
the right of the people Of Central Italy TO choose for
mseves that form OF government which seems TO them
& best htted promote their safety and happiness.
k,esolved That the armed inter vention Of foreign
prevent the people of any country from adopting
Aiever farm Of government they may prefer, should be
aarded as violation Of the comfy Of nations and that
In venton from any quarter 10 the affairs Of Gen.
Italy, should be promptly rebaked by the civilized
e1oivSa That We hail with thankfuness the policy of
intervention in Italian affairs clearly laid down in
French pamphlet ent.ted lie Pape ct e Congres ,"
y the consistent and magnsnimous declarations Of the
peror Of the French in accordance with that policy.
If.planse
olved raa. the dc olar of the Queen Of Great
an in her speech ut the opening Of Parliament, against
eeo nton by any foreign Power 10 Italian affairs
worthy Of the position and policy of England %
'npon of civil and religions freedom aud Of national
tpendence. TREMENDOUS applause, lasting for some
luies)
tcived Tia, the heroic devotion Of Victor Emanuel,
h Of Sardinia 10 The cause OF italian nationality and
fspendsnce has won for him The Admiration Of the
sr,can people fappiause) and win give him a name
.ng &c aensfassors Of mankind tRenswed appaass.)
IA lie destructive sse of freedom OF consc;ence inde
ience OF thought. and purity Of reisionw1load ao
rel-and hat The advocacy OF such eoyernmeut. IN
iever quarter .bou,J IL. Jissvowed he American c;ti
as contrary 70 The rst pripsipes Of American free
70 the experience OF our national history and :he
lnps and exampis OF The fathers Of the ReyoIution
lat cheering
esoved, Thai we tender 70 the people Of Italy our
mes. consIasal,.Ons upon the measure Of iDdepend-
20 OF our eympaihy and moral support % long az
shan remain true TO order justice and liberty. Zap
sell
REV. MR.. rHoxpsoN's SPEECH.
ruoxrSor after reading the re soiu,ions continued
NOT my purpose At this stage q the meeting TO offer
sech shtoueh I have been reu,ested by the compIi
LANGUAGE az the nvi,ation to address YOU on ,hs
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