The New York Herald Newspaper, April 3, 1848, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. ‘Whole No, 5057. 3, 1848. OVERTHROW or THE FRENCH MONAROHY. AN INTERESTING DESCRIPTION,) BY PETSR PARLEY. &c., &e., &e. [From the Boston Courier.] We this day present to our readers a full and ,eonnected narrative of the recent events in France, by a very able and intelligent eye-wit- ness. It forms the substance of a letter from our townsman, S G. Goodrien, Esq., (Peter Par- ley) to a friend in Boston. Asa history of this great revolution, from an impartial observer, it possesses the highest permanent interest, and we ave no doubt will be duly appreciated by the public :— ._ Paris, March 4th, 1848. Dear Sir :—As it has been my fortune to be in Panis, and a witness to many Of the most stir- ring and striking occurrences during the late revolution, I propose to give you a brief conse- cutive narrative of what I saw and heard, em- bracinga sketch of other leading events, My purpose will be to take you with me, and make you a participator, as far as possible, in the scenes and emotions experienced by one who wason the spot. | Before [ begin, it may be well to state a few particulars as to the political condition of France atthe moment of the revolt. It is well known that Louis Philippe accepted the crown at the hands of Lafayette, afterthe struggle of July, 1830, the latter saying, as he presented the king and charter tothe paople—‘* We give you the best of monarchies—the best of republics.” The cir- cumstances, all considered, pledged Louis Phi- lippe to « liberal government, in which the good of the people should be the supreme object, and the popular will the predominating element He commenced his career under fair auspices, and for a time every thing promised a happy ful- filment of what seemed his duty and his destiny I chanced to bein Paris in 1832, and witnessed a eclebration of the ‘* Three Glorious Days.”— The king then reviewed 80,000 troops, chiefly National Guards. He was all day on horseback, and of course before the people. I saw hundreds of the common people step up to him and shake him by the band. He was enthusiastically cheer- ed every where, and seemed indeed the idol of the people. Oa visiting Paris in 1847, after a lapse of fifteen years, I was amazed at the change Shut up in his palace, like the veiled prophet of Khorassan, avd entrenched in military power, wiit a baughty ministry, pursuing an unbending cours of policv, he seemed rather a despot of the old school—a Bourbon of the last century—than a citizen king, crowned at the. barricades. A grea. change had indeed come over the monarch; the possession of power had seduced his heart and turned his head ; and forgetting his pledges, and blind to his true interest, he was busy iv building up a dynasty that should hand down his name and fame to posterity. Ic seemed, at a superficial glance, that he might tealize hisdream. He had acquired the reputa- tion of being the most sugacious monarch of his time. He had improved aud embellished the capital; on ull sides his “image and_ superscrip- tion” were seen in connection with statues, fountains, edifices, and works of beauty and uti- lity. France was happier than the adjacent coun- tries; the famine and the pestilence that had re- cently desolated neighboring States, had trod more lightly here. The king was blessed with a large family; these had all reached maturity, and were allied to kings and queens, princes and princesses. The upholders of the crown in the parliament were a tower of strength. Peace reigned at home, and the army abroad had just suceseded in achieving a triumph over an enemy that had baflled them fer seventeen years. Sach was the outward seeming of affairs; but there were threatening fires within, which might at any time produce an earthquake. The thinking people were profoundly disgusted with the retrograde tendency of the government; with the corruption of its officers; then gradual subsi-*| dizing of the legislature by the crown, and the concentration of all the powers of the State in the hands of one man, who was now using them for family eggrandizement., Although the mareli of despotism had been cautious and steaithy, the. plainest mind could see, and, indeed, the people generally began to feel, many galling evidences of the tyranay to which they had become ac- tually subjected Among these grievances were the constant in- crease of the national debt, and consequent in- crease of taxation, and the restraints put upon the liberty of speech. By a law of some years standing, the people were prohibited from hold- ing stated meetings of more than twenty per- sons; and reform banquets, of which about seventy had been held, in different parts of the kingdom, within the last year, were now pro- nonneed illegal by the ministry, and a determi nation to suppress one about to be held in the tweifth arrondissement of Paris was solemnly announced by them in the Chamber of Deputies. It is material to bear in mind that there are al- ways inthis metropolis at least 100,000 work- men, who live from day to day upon their labor, and whe, upon the slightest check to trade, are plunged into poverty, if not starvation. Atthe moment of which we are speaking, this im- mense body of mea, with their families, were suffering sorely from the stagnation of business in the capital. Taere were not less than 200,000 persons, who, for the space of three months, had not been able to obtain sufficient food to appease the cravings of hunger. How easy to stir up these people to rebellion!—how natural for them to turn their indignation against the king and his government! The opposition members seized the occasion now afforded them, to excite these discontented masses against the ministry; and it may be added that the latter did more than their enemies to prepare the mine, and set the match to the train. The crisis was now at hand. The opposition deputies declared their intention to attend the proposed celebration, and in spite of the threats of the ministry, the preparations for the banquet went vigorously on. A place was selected in the Chainps Elysees, and a building was in progress of erection for the feast. The programme of the nounced—the toasts for the occasion —the orator (O Barrot) selected. ‘The —an ominous day for tyranny—an auspi- cious one for liberty. It was the 224 of February. th birth-dsy of Washington! Whether it has received « new title to ite place ia the calendar of liberty, must be loft for the decision of time. ‘The evening of the 21st came, and then proclamations issued by the joint action of the ministry and the prohibiting ‘the banqust. This act, though it eon threatened, still feli like @ thunderbolt upon ths people. It was known that an imme: military foree had been quietly assembled in Paris and txe vicini ty, (80 000 troops, with gitillery and ample munitiont) and that the garrisons arouod the Tuller ad been vietualled ss if fora sisgs. But it had not been believed that an atterupt to stifle the voice of the people, #) bold as this would really be made, Yet such was the fact ‘The leaders of the opposition receded from their greuad, and it was announced in the morning papers of the 221 that the baoq being forbidden by the government, would not take place ! The morning of the 224 was dark onddrily, Ihad anticipated soms manifestation of uncasiners, and at 9M o'clock wont forth. Groups of people wereread- ing the proclamations posted up at the corners ‘of the streets, but ell was tranqail. | walked along the Boule- vards for awile, yetsaw no symptoms of the coming storm ‘The place of meeting for the banquet had been fixed in the equate of the Madeleine. This is at the western extromity of the Boulevard d it the great central square, calied the live de la Concorde—a point commu. mieating Gireolly with the Chamber of Deputies, the Champs Elysees, the carden of the Tulleries, &s— At 11 o’olock, A. M , # dark mass was seen moving along the Boulevardstowards the proposed place of meeting. ‘These coneisted of thousands of workmen from the fau- bourgs. Ina few moments the entire square of the Ma- deloive was filled with these persons, dressed almost ex- clusively in their characteristic costume, which consists ofa blus tunic, called blouse, a garment which is mado very much in the fashion of our farmors’ frocks. ‘The opening scene of the drama had now begun. The mars rushed and eddied around the Madeleine, which, by tho way, is the finest church and finest edifice in Pa- r ‘aapect of the aceno that were all suddenly shut and the people aronnd begen Lo supply themseives with breed aud other food Jor three dys In a few moments the avalanche took its course dowathe Rue Royale, swept across the Place de la Concorde, traversed the bridge over the Seine, and collected ia awelii 4 hoaving masses in the Place or tqaare betore the Coamber of Deputies. This buildiog ty defonded in front by @ high iron rail ‘The gate of this was soon forced, amd some hundreds of the people rashed up the long flight of steps, and pausing beneath the portico, strack up the song of the Marseliaise. The crowd continaaily iucreased—shoute, songs, orins, filled tho air, East and west, along the quays and through the etreots behind the Chambers, came long lines of students from the various schools. Standing upon one of the pil- laa of the bridge, 1 gommanded @ view of the whole toons, It was ons to fill the heart with the Hvellest tiona =A _bundyed thotrand people were now eolleetes, teeming like an agitated aon, aad sonding forth m murmay hike the yolee of many waters From the southern of the Tulleties issued two bodies of troapy—one on They Came along the northern gate. the Municipal Guard, a magnificent corps, richly ospari- , and nie J mounted. Being picked and w they were the chief reliance of the government, that very reason they are bated by the people, The other body of troops wore infantry of the line, and crossing the Pont Royals, they came slong the southern side of the river. Both detechmeuts approached the multitude; and Lt Belg them, sueceeded at last in clearing the spaco before the Chambers. ‘The greater part of the throng crossed the bridge, an spread themselves over the Place de la Concorde. This ‘square, perhaps the most beautiful in the world, {s about t acres in extent. In the centre is the famad obe- lisk of Luxor; on either side of this is @ splendid foun- tain, which was in full action during the scenes we do- scribe. Tothe esstisthe garden of the Tuileries--to the west are the Champs Biynces This vast area, s0 associated with art,aod luxury, and beauty, was now crowded with an irritated po) mainly of the work- ing classes. Their number constantly increased, and bodies of troops, foot and horse, ived from various quarters, till the square was literally covered. Tho ae of persoxs here collected in one mass was over Atthe commencement, the mob bmused themselvas with songs, shouts, aud parquinades ; but in clearing the bi Defore the Deputies, and driving the people acroes the bridgo, the guards had displayed great rudeness. They preased upon ti masses, and one women was to death beneath the hosfe of the horses. Pebbles now began to be hurled at the troops from the square. Dashiog in among the people, sword ia hand, the caval- ry drove them away: but as they cleared one space, ano- ther was immediately filled. e effect of this was to chafe and irritate the who. now began to seizs sticks and stones, and hurl them in good earnest at their ngsailante. Whils this petty war was going on. some thousends of the rioters dispersed themrelves through the Champs Elysees, and began to build barricades xoross the meia The chairs, amounting to many hundreds, ches, trellises, boxer, fences—— thing within reach, was soon added to the barricades An omnibus passing by was captured, detached from th» horses, and tumbled into oneof the lines. ‘The flag was taken from the Panorama near by, and a vast procession paraded through the grounds, siaging the Marseillaise, the Parriesteno, and other patriotic airs. Meanwhile, a small detachment of foot guards a vanced to the scene of action, but they were pelted with stones, and took shelter in their guard.’ ‘This was assailed with a shower of missiles, which ra'- tled like hail upon its roof. ‘The windows were dashed in, aud a heap of brush near by was laid to the wall and set on fire. A body of horse guards soon arrived, and dispersed the rioters; but the latter crossed to the northern side of thé Champs Elyrées, attacked another guard-house, and set it on fire. mmpany of the line came to the spot, but the mob cheered them, and thoy remained inactive. The riot proceeded, and, in face of the soldiers, the people fed the fire with fuel from the surrounding trees and fences, sung their songs, crackeil their jokes, and cried‘ Down with Guizot! “ Vive ia Reforme ! && ko. In these scenés, the boys took the lead, performing the most desperate feats, and inspiring the fest by their intrepidity. A remarkable sir of fun and frolic characterised the mob—wit flew as freely on all sides as stones and sticks; every missile seemed winged with a joke. Such was the course of events the first day, so far as they fell under my own observation. It appears from the papers that similar proceedings—though in some cxses Of @ more serious character—took place elsewhere Great masses of people gathered st various points They mado hostile demonstrations before the office of Foreign Affairs, crying out “ Down with Guizot !” Some person called for the Minister. “He is not here,” eaid one; “heis with the Countess Leven’’—a remark which the Aabstues of Paris will understand a8 conveying & keen satire. At other points, a spirit of insuterdination was manifested, Bakers’ shops were broken open, ar- morics forced, and barricades beg Every where the bymn of tho Marseiliaise and Dumas’ touching death- eong of the Girondins wore sung, often by hundreds of voices, and with thrilling effect. The reppel, for calling out the National Guard, was boaten in several arrondisse- ments. An night closed in, heavy masses of soldiery, horse and foot, with traics of artillery, were seen at vi rious points. The Place du Carrousel was full of troops, and at evening they were reviewed by the King and the Dukes of Nemours avd Montpensier. Six thousand sol- diers wore disposed along the Boulevatds, from the Ms- Geleine to the Porte St. Martin. ols were seen iu Giforent quarters during the whole night. About 12, tranquillity reigned over the city, disturbed only ina few remote aud obscure places by the building of barri- cades, the arrest of rioters, and one or two combate, in which several persons were killed. Such was the firet day ’s work—the preiude to the mighty drama about to follow. 3 ‘Wednesday, the 23d, was fair, with dashes of rain at intervals, asin our April. I was earl and soon noticed that companies of National Guards were on duty Only regular troops bad been called out the dey before-- feet which-showed the distremt ined . enterta' by the king, of the National Guarca. ‘This was noticed by the latter, and was doubtless one of the causes which hasten- ed the destruction of the government. At nine o’olock, I passed up the Boulevards. Most of shut, and an air of uneasiness prevailed At the Porte St Denis, there wasn rable mass of troops. Barri- on afver orected in the streets of St. Denis, Clery, Rue Saint Eustach ran, &2. Several fas lades ‘took place between the people and the soldiers, anda nomber of persons were rilled. Some contests took place in other quarters, during the mornicg 4¢ two o’clock, the Boulevards, Rus St. Denis, Rue St Martin, Montmartre, St Honore —in short, all the greet thoroughtares—were literally crammed with peopl Bodies of horse and foot, either stationary or patrolling, were every where to be ston. It was about this time that some officers of the Na- tional Guards ordered their men to fire; but they re- fused. in oneinstance, 400 National Guards were seen marching, in uniform, but without arms. It became evident that the soldiers genrrally woro taking pert with the peoplé. This news was carried to the palace, and Count Mole was called ia to form a new ministry He undertook the task, and orders were immediately given to spread the intelligenco of this through the city. s Mesnwhile the riot and revel went on in various quarters. The police were active, and hundreds of per- sons were arrested and lodged fa prison. Skirmiehes took place between the soldiers and the people—long processions were seen, ittended by perso: choruses, and shouted “Down with Guizot”’. reform !”? About four o’clock, the news of the downfall of the Guiaot ministry wwe spread slong the Boulevards. The Joyful intelligence over the city with the speed oi light, It was every where received with acclamation ‘The people and the troops, a short time before, looking at each other in deedly hostility, were scen sbaking hands, and expressing congratulations. An immense population—men, women and children. ; bahp into the Boulevards, to share in the jubilation. Large parties o/ the Nationsl Guard paraded the streets, the officers anc! outing, * Vive la Reforme,” and the crowd cheer- Bands of 500 to 1500 men and boys went monstrations of joy. On being met by the troops, they divided to Jet them pars, and immediately resumed their cries and their son, By past #ix o’clook, inthe evening, an illu- mination was spoken of, aud many persons lighted up epontaneculy. The illumination eoon becaine more general, and the populace in large numbers wi the streets, caliiug “Light up!” Numerous bands, alone, or following detachments of the National Guards wont out shouting * Vin Roi!” “Vive la Reforme!” and singing the “ Marseiitaise.”” At many poiats where bar- ricades had been erected, and tho people were resisting the troops, they ceased when they heard the news of tho resignations, and the troops retired. “It is all over,” was _ goreral cry, and a feeling of relief seemed to le ery bosom. ‘There can be uo doubt that, but for a fatal oosurrence which eoon after took place, the farther progress of the revolt would have been stayed, Many wise people now say, that the rovolation was all planned beforehand; they had foreseen and predicted it; und from the be- ginning of the outbreak, everything tenced to this point The fact is unqaestionably otherwise, The opport- tion, with their varions clubs and socictios distributed through all classes in Paria, and holding cons:ant com- munication with the ouvriers or blousemen, no doubt stood ready to take advantage of any violenes on the part of the government which might justify resistance; but they had not anticipated such @ contingency on the Presentoocasion. It is not probable that the Mole mi- nistry would have satisfled the people; but the ki yielded; Guizot, the special object o1 hatred, had tallen. and it was supposed farther concessions would b made, as concession had been begun. But accident, which often rules the fate of dynasties and empires now stepped in to govern ths course of events, and give the jh shou'd astonish the wor!d. a large mass of psople ‘ds, in the region of Gai- aot’s office—the Hotel faires Etrangers. troops here had unfortunately threate: by rushing at them with fixed bayo: Bouncement of the resignation of t! when a feeling prevailed among irritated the mob, and was partly. no doubt, the ove: sion of the large gathering in this quarter. For 801 Teason, not well explained, a great many troops had also sesombled here, and in jcinity. At ten o'clock, the street from the Madeleine to tho Rue de la Paix, was thronged wiih soldiers and peopie. There was, how- fer, no rot, and no symptom of disorder. At this moment, a number of young men, about eixty im number, came along the Bouievard, on tho side op- posite to the soldiers, and the Fereign office. It is said that the coionel anticipated some attack, though no- thing of tho kind was threatened. It appears that the toldiers stood ready to fire. when one of their guns went off and wounded the commandant’s horse in the leg istook this for @ shot from the crowd, and gave in- stent orders to fire. A fusiiade immediately followed. Twenty persons fell a, and forty were wounded Tho sdene which ensued befiled description. Tho im: nre imanses dic} din terror, and carried panic in alldiccotious. T! le is of the dying and the scream- ing of the wounded filled the air. Siops and houses around were turned int he “ We are betrayed —we are betrayed!” “Revenge |" “ Revenge!” was eS ee she 60 a rom this moment om of the monarchy sealod, Tho leaders Of the clubs, no doubt, took ind measures for revolution. An immense wagon was soon brought to the sosne of the massacre; the dead bodies wore laid on it, and flaring torches were lighted over it. The ghastly spectacle was paraded the ) and the mute jipe of the corpses doubtless more effectively t those of the living. Li of people, pale with excitement, and hpreg| ti upon the murderers, followed in the train sie wes as it passed th: jh the more populous et of th olty, and ‘copeclally in those quarters inbabited by the lower classes. The effect was such as might anticipated. At midnight the barricades wers begun. and rise the streets of aris formed a net of fortidcations, which set the troops at defiance. More than two thousand barricades, some of them ten fect in height, were thrown up during that memorable night ; yet such was the suddenness aud silenco of the perations, that most of the inhubitants of the city slept urely, fondly dreaming that the tempest had passed, and that tho mornivg would greet thom in peace. On Thuraday, the decisive day, the woather was still mild and without rain, though the sky wes dimmed with clouds. At eleven o'clock in the morning I sallied forth. Loannot express my astonishment at the sceoo. The whole Boulevard was a scene of desolation. From the Rue de la Paix to Rue Montmartre—the finest part of Paris, the glory of the eity—every tres wan cut dowa, all the public monuments reduced to heaps of ruins, the pavements torn up, avd the entire wreok tumbled into a suceeesion of barricades. Evory streot leading into tl jortion of the Boulevards was strongly barricaded. a giant operations seemed like the work of enchant- ment Bat my wonder had only begun. At the point where the Rue Montmartre crosses the Boulevard, the whole pavement was torn up, and something like rquare twork was formed, iu which a cannon was planted. ‘Ths whole apace around was crowded with the populace. As I stood for » moment, surveying the scene, n young man about twenty, pressed through the crowd, and, stepping upon the carriage of the carmen, cried out— * Down with Louis Philippe!” ‘Che energy with which this was spoken, eseme:d toarrest genoral attention, and the rensackable ‘appearance of tho youth gave effect to his words He svemed the very personification of reyo- lution He was short, bi ‘ehouldered, and full chest- ed. Hin face wae pale, his cheek spotted with blood, and his bead, without hat or cap, was bound with a hendkerchief. His features were keen, and his deep-set grey eyo was lit with a spark that seemed borrowed from the tiger. As ke lefe the throng, he came near me, ani I said, inquiringly—* Down with Louls Philippe?” © Yes! was his reply. “ And what then ? suid 1. “A republio!? was his answer ; and he passed on, civiog the watchword of * Down with Louis Philippe,” to the masses be euvountered. This was tho first instance in which I heard the overthrow of the king, and the adop- tion of republic, proposed. In pursuing my walk, 1 noticed that the population wore more abundantly supplied with weapons. On the two first days they were unarmed ; but efter the slaugh- ter at tho Foreign office, they wont to all the houses and demanded weapons, These were given, for refusal would have been vain. An evidence of the considere- tion of the mob, even in their hour of wrath, is furnish- ed by the fact, that in all cases where the arms had been surrendered, they wrote on the doors, in chalk, Armes donnees,” (arms given up) 60 a8 to prevent the annoy- ance of @ second call. It might seem a fearfal thing to behold a mob, such as that of Paris, brandishing guns, fowling pieces, swords, cutlasses, hatchets and axes; but! must say that I felt not the slightest fear in passing among their thickest messes. Some of them, who had doubtless never han- died arms before, seemed a little jaunty and jubilant.—- The Gamins, a peculiar race of enterprising, daring, des- perate boy: 6 leaders in riots, ro: ind rebellions— were swarming on all sides, and seei to feel a head taller, in the possession of their weapons. | several of these unwashed imps strutting about with red sashes around the waist, supporting pistols, dirks, cutlasses, &s. Yet I must state, that over the whole scene thero was a air of good breeding, which seemed a guaranty agai insult or violen: I may as well say here, that during the whole three days! did not see ascuffls or wrangle among the people; | did not hear an insulting word, nor did I seo a menace offered, but in conflicts between th ud the populace. I may add that I did not person during the whole period, with the sin- gle exception which I shall hereafter mention. I took a wide circuit in the region of the Rue Mont- martre, the Bourse, the Rue Vivienne, St Honore, and Palais Royal. Every where there were enormous bar- ricades and crowds of armed people. Soon after I passed—that is about twelve o’clock—the southern quadrangle of the Palais Royal, which had lately bee: the resiience of the brothers of the King of Naples, was attacked and taken by the populace. The beauti- ful suite of rooms were richly farnis! and decorated with costly pictures, statues, bronzes, and other apeci- mensof art. ‘I’hese were uuspariagly tumbled into the square and the street, and coasigned to. the flames. At the distance of 150 feet from the front of the Palais Royal, fs the Chateau d’Eau—a massive stone building, occupied at the times a barrack, and at this moment garrisoned by 180 municipal guards. in most parts of the city, seeing that the troops fraternized with the people, the government bad given them ordors not to fire. Theso guards, however, attacked tho insurgents in and about the Palais Royal. Their fire was returaed, and a desperate conflict eneued. The battle lasted for more than an hour—the people rusuing in the very, face of the muskets of tho guard, as they blazed from the grated windows. At last the barrack was et on fica, guard yielded, though not tilt many cf their number had fallen, and the rept were nearly dead with suffo- sation. The Chateau d’Eau is now a mere ruin, its mottled walls giving evilence of ths shower of builets thet had been poured upon it. No sooner had the Chateau d’Eau surrendered, then the flashed victors took their course toward the Tuile- ries, which was near at hand; shouting, singing, roar- ing, they came like, a surge. bearing sil before them, The Pisce du Carrousal was filied with troops, but not » sword wes unsheathed—not a bayouet pointed - not a musket or acannon fired. There stood, idle and mo- Uonlors, the mighty armament which the kiog had ap Pointed for his defence. How vain bad his osiculations proved—for aias. they were founded in # radical error! Che soldiers wouldnot massacre their brothers, to rus- tain a worthless thing—though it wera the title of a crewn. How pregnant is this fact, ae te the tature fate of momarchire! But we must now enter the Tuileries. For several days previous tothe events wo have described, some auxiety had been entertained by persons in ond sbout the palace. The king, however, Led no fears. peared in unusual spizita, and if avy intim er wasxiven, he turned it aside with a a Even eo late as Wednesday, after be bad called upon Count Mole to forma ministry, he remarked that he was so firmly seated in the saddle, that nothing could throw him off. Mole soon found St impossible, with the materials at hand, to construct a ministry. ers was then called in, and after a long course of ig; g aud cheffering on the part of the king, it was agrced that he and Barrot should undertake to carry on the government. ‘This was announced by them in person, as thoy rode through the streets early on Thuredsy morning. These conces- sions, however, came too late. The cry of a republic was bursting from the lips of the million. ‘I'hs abdica- tion of the king was decreed, and a raging multitude were demanding this at the very gates of the palace. Overborne by tio oriais, ihe kiog agreed to abdicate in favor of the Duke de Nemours. Some better tidings were brought him, and he retracted what he hed j' done. A moment after, it beoame certain that the surgents would shortly burst into the palace. In great trepidation, the king agreed to resign the crown in favor of his grandsov, the young Count de Paris—yet still clinging to hope, he shufiled and hesitated before he woud put his uame to the act of abdication. This, however, was at last douc, and the king and queen, es- corted by small body of horse, walked down the cen- tral avenue of the Tuileries, parsed through ths gate, = ae ® small one-horse yehicle, began their Meanwhile, the mob had solzed the royal carriago fourteen in number, and made the oelebrat afver they rusbiag across the square towards the palace. Scarcely had the various members of the royai family time to esoape on one side of the building, when the mob broke in at the other. I have no time had the adventures of these seve- ral individuals. cannot but sympathizs with them in their misfortunes ; but we may remark that the fall of the Orleans dynasty was not broken by a single ast of courage, dignity, or genius on the part of any one of the family, ‘Taeir flight seemed a vulgar eoraible for . Even the king was reduced to the most com- 1 disguises. tho shaving of Ris whiskers, the change of his dress, the adoption of an “alias” I'may add hero thavthey have all escape nl while every body seems glad of this,there isno one beliind who mourns their loss. None ars more loud in denoun- cing the besotted confidence of the king, than his 225 purchased deputies, who were so loyal in the cays of prosperity. We must now turn our attention towards another scene—the Chamber of Deputies. This body met at the usual hour on Tuesday, at 12 o'clock. While the riot- us scene: wo oave described wers taking place during thet day, in full view of the place where they had as- sembled, the Deputies, es if in mockery of the agitation without, were occupied in 9 languid dizoussion upon the aitaics of a broken country bank. Towards the close of tad perp Scien: send — the tribuae a s0- tof impeachment of the Ministers. ‘The next day (Weda ) the in tempting to form s new Ministry. that Guisot, or his oo! ea, Were afterwards seen in the Chambers. It is said that they me. at the houss of Duchatel on Thursdsy morniog, and after consultation, sdopted the significant motto of Napoleon after the bat tle of Waterloo: * Sauve gui peut P? ( himself who can) I am happy to add tnat the fugitives reem to have made good their escape. It is said that Soult, disdain- ing to fly, romains at his house. I need not say that he will not be moleated, fo! no sanguinary feeling toward any ore, and abou '# old favorite, the victer in so many battles, would more readily find’ a Parisian populace to protect than injure him. Ths moment after the king and queen had presed tho Piace de Ia Concorde, I chunced to be there. Ina few moments Odillon Barrot appeared from t ate of the Tuileries, and followed by along train of persons, pro- ossded to the Chamber of Deputies. It was now under- stood that the king had abdicated, and that Thiers and Barrot were to propoes the Count ¢ the regency of his mother, the Duchesse most profound emotion seemed to occupy the immense multitude, All were hushed into rilence by the rapid succession of astor ‘ing events. After a short spaco the Duchesso of Orleans, with her two sons, the Coant de Paris tho Duc de Chartres, wore seen on foot coming toward the Chamber. She was dressed in deep mourning, her face bent tothe ground, encircled b: strong escort. She moved across the bridge, and pa ing to the rear of the building, entered the Cham! through the gardens. Shortly after this, the Duo do Ne- mours, attended by several tlemen on horseback, Pode up, and also entered the ‘The scene that ensued within i: said to have presented @n extraordinary mixture of (ho solemn and the ludi- orous. The duchess being present, 0. Barrot procesded to atate the abdication of tas king, and (0 propose the Kemeny. ib wee them thet Lamactoe seemed to shake It does not appear and the. | President cried eeman of action. Seizing the critical moment, he jlared his conviction that the daya of monarehy were , that the prop regency was not sulted to the crisis, and that a republic slone would meet the gency and the wishes of France, These opinions, ipa expressed and strenuously enforced, became de- ive in their effect ‘Sevaral other epeeches were made, and a rcene of great confusion followed. A considerable number of the mob had broken into the room and occupied the galleries and the floor. One of them brought his firelock to hia shoul- der and took aim at M. Sauset, the President. He abdi- cated with great speed, and disappeared. Inthe midst of the hubbab, a provisional goverument was announced, and the leading members named, Some ot the more ob- noxious Deputies were simed at by the mob, and skulk- fag bebind benches and pillars, oosed out at the back door. A blouss-man came up to the Dake of Nemours, who drow his sword. The ouvrirr took it from him, broke it over hia kneo, and counselled his highness to depart This he did forthwith, having borrowed a coat ond het for the purpose of daguise. A call was inady.for the members of the provisional goverament to proceed to the Hotel de Ville. The assembly broke up. ad last sitting of the Chambor of Deputies was josed. It was about three o’clock in the afternoon that I re- traced my steps towards the Tuileries. The Place de ls ome poet and the philosopher, and suddenly to be- numbered, Concorde was crowded with soldiers, and fifty cannon were ranged in front of the Yet this mighty foroe seemed struck with paralysis. Leng lines of in- fontry stood mute and motionless, and heavy masses of esvalry seemed converted into so many statues. Imme- ely before the eyrs of these soldiers was the palace ‘the Tuileries in fal! possession of the mob; but nota muscle moved for their «xpuision. Parsing into the gardes, | perosived that thousands of persons Were spread over their surface, and a rattling discharge of fire-arms was heard on all sides. Looking about for the cause of ti I perceived that hundreds themselves with shoot- pigeon ., which had hitherto found o secure testing plas i@this favorite resort of leisure and luxury. Others were discharging their muskets for the mera fun of making @ noise. Proceeding through th gardens, I came at last to the palaces. It had now been, Jor more than an hour, in full possession of the inaur- gents. All description fails to depict a s Itke this. The whole front of the Tuileriss, one-tenth of a mile in Wength, seemed gushing, at doors, windows, baloonies, and galleries, with living multitudes —s mighty bee-hir of men, in the very act of swarming. A confused hub- bub a air, ond bewildered the senses by its cheotio sounds. ‘At the mement I arrived, the throne of the king was ing sparrows ond borne at by ajubilant band of revelle: vod after being through the streets, was burned at tho Place de la Bastile—asignidcant episode in this tale of wonders. The colossal statue of Spartacus, which faces the main door of the paiace, toward the gardens, was now decorated with a piece of gilt cloth, torn from the throne, and wreathed turban around his his hand was a gorgeous bouquet of artificial fowers. It seeme:t asif the frowning gladiator had suddenly caught ‘the spirit of the revel, and was about to descend from his pedestal and mingle in the masquerade. Tentered the palace, and passed through the long ‘suite of apartments devoted to occasions of ceremony. before I bad seen these gorgeous halls filled with at and the fuir—the favored and the noble, gath- ered to this focal point of luxury, refinement and taste, from every quarter of the world. How little did Louis Philippe, at that moment, dream of ‘coming events!” How little did the stately queen—e proud obelisk of silk and lace and diamonds—foresee the chango that was at hand! I recollect well the offect of ithis scene upon my own miod, and felt the full forco of the contrast which the present moment presented In the very room where I had seen the pensive and pensile Princess de Joinville and the Duchess of Montpensier—then fresh from the hymenial altar—her raven hair studded with a few dia- mondr, like stars of the first megnitude—whirling in the masy dance—I now beheld four creatures, like Caliban, gamboling to the song of the Marseillaiso. On every side my eye fell upon scenes of destruotion. Passing to the other end of the palace, I beheld a mob in the chambers of the princesses. Some rolled themselves in the luscious beds; ovbers anointed their heads with choice pomade, exclaiming, “Dieu, how sweet it emelis!? Oneof the Gamins, grimmed with gunpowder, and dirt, seized a tooth brush, and placing himself be- fore a mirror, seemed delighted at the manifest im- provement which ho produced upon his ivory. In leaving the pslace, I saw numbers of the ‘men drinking wine from bottiss found in the cellars. None of them were positively drunk; to use the words of Tam O'Shanter, “trey were na’ fou, but just had plenty,” perhepes little more. They flourished their guvs and pistols, brandished their swords.and performed various antics; but they offred no insult to any one. They seemed in excelieut humor, aad made more than an or- inary display of French politeness. They compliment. 4 the women, of which there was no lack, and one of them, seeming likes figure of Pan, seized a iden by the waist, and both rigadooned merrily over the floor. Leaving the scene of waste, confusion and uproar, | proceeded towards the gate of the gardons leadiag into the Rue Rivoli I was surprised to find here a couple of ruthless looking blousemen, armed with pistols, keep- ing guard. On enquiry. 1 found that the mob them: elves had instituted a sort of government. One fellow, in the midst ofthe devastation in the palace, seeing a man put something into hia poe wrote on the wall, “ Death to the thief!” The Draconisn code was imme- diately adopted bythe mob, and became the law of Paris. Five persons, taken in acts of robbary, were shot down by the people, and their bodies exposed in tho streets, with the label of “ Thieves,” on their breasts.— Thus order end law seem to spring up from the instincts ot society, in the midst of confusion, like crystals start. ing from the chaos of the elements. Three days ha accomplished. Tha peopie soon returned to their wonted habits—the provisiona! government proceeded in its du- tiee—the barcicades dieappeared, and in ® single week the more obtrusive traces of the storm that had passed, had vanished feom the streets aud equares of Paris. A mighty shock has, however. been given to society, which otill sweils and un 6 like the sea after a storm. The adjacent countries seem to feel the movement, and all Europs is in a state of agitation. What must be the final reeult, cannot now be foreseen; but [ fear that ero the sky be cleared, still further tempests must sweep over France, as woll as other nations. I beg you to excune the haste with which I write, and believe me yours, truly, 8. G. GOODRICH. Chamber of Deputies ‘Tue Last Session.—Fes 24TH [Translated for the New York Herald ] Procisely at one o'clock, President Ssuzet took the ohair. Outside the house the approaches were all free and open on the left bank of the Seine, except tho bridges and the Piace de la Concorde, which were inter- dicted to passengers. A strong detachment of cavalry was posted in front of the bridge, and another at the angle formed by the quay of the Tuileries. Inside the Chamber, the faces of all the members bore marks of seriousness and solemnity. The Deputies belonging to the conservative party appeared restlers and agitated. They kept making enquiries of all who arrived from out- side, and appeared clearly to understand that their cause was done for and their time wascoms. Suddenly, at about half past one o’clock, the President turned round and kept looking at aside door as if he expected some ae from without tocome that way; deputies kept all the while crowding in; their number was now at least 300, But the ministerial benches wero quite empty.— Suddevly a bustling is heard at the side entrance door; itis the Duchess of Orleans coming to throw herself upon the protection of the Chamber. With her was the Duke of Nemours,and as soon as he was perceived, immediately several voices demanded that he sheuld not be suffered toenter the Chamber. This demand, as soon aa made, was supported by cheers and loud cries of “ Bravo, bravo!’ At the same moment, a great number of people pushed their way into the Chamber and came and stood in front of the tribune. Then it was that the in the midst of the utmost agitati er was in from the circumstance, ma: ber side were the two yor princes, her sous, whom sbe held, one ineach hand; th were dressed in black also. They came into the Chamber and sat down, while the Dukes ot Nemours and Mont- pensier took places behind ‘hem, standing all the while. The princess being seated, again got up from her seat, and haviog bowed to the ‘assombiy several tines, sat down again. The first to ascend the tribune, or pulpit, from whero each Deputy is required to adiress the ae- sembly, was Mops, Dupin. He spoke as follows “ Gentlemen : The renault of the demonsirations which have been made by the peoplo has bee: ab- dication of his majesty, Louts Philippe, who, in abdi ing, haa declared that he laid down the power and transmitted it freely to the Duke of Orleans, under the regency of the Duchess of Orleans. ro the: were some shouts of applause from afew seats | Gen- tlemen, continued Mr. Dupin, theso shouts, which form a testimony at once most preciott d delightful, both for the new kiog and for the lady regent, are not the first 4 je have greeted this announcement.— The R Duchess has just now come on foot all the ‘Tuileries, along the public rquare, sccom- Wo sons, and escorted by the National A Vorce vrom THe GaLLeny—It is too late, M. Durix continued. The princess fully compre- the dutics imposed upon her by this office, filled with the deopest interest for the blic id confiding as she does upon thi national voice, Gentlemen, the ber and of the country mui ratified by ublic act. While wi ‘9 waiting for the nctof the abdication of the king, which no doubt M. Odillon Barrot will speedily bring forward to you, k us insert upon the journals that, by your accls: which have just been made, the Count of Paris claimed King’ of the French, under the regency 0 Duchess of Orieans, LANL eyes at these words were turned towards the Dake of Nemours, who stood behind the seat of the Duchess of Orleans Some shouts were heard, as if in support of the propo- see but numerous voices exclaimod, “Silence, silence ' 10, no |" ‘Tho fnesipent here rose and said:—Defore permitting any person whosoever to «peak upon the question, | reoall to your minds that, in the name and on behalf of the Chamber, and in reference to the preposition of M. Dapio, it is my duty to amnouace that, considering the abdication of Phi ‘ond the acolamatious of the Chamber, the Chamber hes the Count of Paris, Kiog of the French, under the regency of hise| mother. Heroupoa doth ) ‘vored to got late ti was greet noise aa owt ro. the wie and M. de Lamartine ender it to address the house. Ther, oomfusion, in the midst of which t! “It te proposed by DM. de that Shamber shall not go on with any discussion San ne coarivemlly have frst withdrawn from: the ” im- am! ont pe Lamaatine seid—I demond that the session be suspended till after the departure of the royal tamily It is a duty which ws eto fulfill, "The Duchors of Orleans and ber two sons bereupon, after manifesting some hesitation, went forward towards the door at the further eud of chs hall, where sabe was surrounded by several Natio Guards, and where again seated herself. A great number of the people be by this time peaetrated into the Chamber, and many of them, amid loud cheers from the galleries, took seats in the body of the hal), next to the opposition members, who recoived them with readiners Tue Parswent.--The halt-circle 1s obstruc! must bag those persons who do not belong to t! ber to leave the enclosure. Be #0 kind as to ope assembly. Gentlemen, be s0 good as to leave tis possible for any one to speak at this moment. M. Mane (speaking with determination).—I demand to speak ! [Cries of yes,yes, speak. speak.” Other voloes exclaimed, “) jarrot! M. Odillon Barrot!”’) M. Cuxmreux.—M. Barrot is coming ; he will soon be here—in the mean time hear M. Marie. M, Maniz—Gentlemen: In the situation which Paris now is, you have not got a moment to lose in adopt- ing some measure which shall have effect upon the po- ulation. Since this morning the disturbance has made immense progress, and if you delay one moment, who can foretell what may happen? The Duchess of Or. Jeans has just been proclaimed regent; but you have a law appointing the Duke of Nemours regent. You can- not now. on this day, make a new law. Novertheless some counsel must be taken; we must have at tho head of the country @ provisional government. (Immonse ap- plause.) Idemand the formation of a provisional go- vernment. (Fresh applause) When it is constituted it will take measures iu concert with the Chamber. M Cremimux—A great measure must be adopted for the good ot the country. It is impossible that every- body should agree instantly with the proclamation Duchess of Orleans, as Regent, aod the Count of King. The people cannot instantaneously ac- proclamation. We were ia too zreata hurry now we ain ia 1848. 't let us, t! 6 in too great a hurry to-day. A provisional government, appointed by you, will give aatiafaction to the poople on all matters with respect to which promises were made to them, which ne: have Since wo have come to such that revolution when at first we only wanted! the change of a few men, let us try to make the work complete, and not leave our children who come after us, under the necessity of doing it allover again. (Great applause.) M. de Grnovpe—Nothing can be dove witheut tho consent of the country. Ip 1830 you did not act with the consent of the country, and hat has happened in consequence! It will be tho ain, if you do not refer to the will of the people. M., Option B. ho had been expected a lo: ance and mounted the pulpit. ‘Never before, gentlemen, did we stand ingreat- er of coolness and patriotism. 0! ay we all re- main united in one single feeling, nam: that of the desire to save the country from the scourge of civil war! It is undoubtedly true, that nations do mot die. Bat yet nations are weakened by civil and intestine dissen- sions. Never before did France stand so much in need id all 11 ynergies. In our present ith of duty is already traced out for us, and it is a path so plain that every body may understand it. The honor and courage of all are called upon now to pursue it. The crown of July reposes upon the head of a child, and ofa woman! I makes solemn appeal to— [At this instant ths Duchess of Orleans stood up, and made motious, signifying that she desired to speak But aie who were with her prevented her, and per- suaded her to sit down again.) M. Barrorcontinued. In the name of the political liberty of my country--by the necessity of maintaining order, union, and concord, io the difficult situstion in which we are placed, I call upon my country to rally round thess two persons—a two fold representation of the principles ef July, 1839, As for myself, I shall be happy to dedicate my whole existence and ail my facul- ties to give triamph te this cause, which is the cause of the liberty of my country. [This speech was listened to with much impatience, now passed, und the revolution was | and was ijaterrupted by constant denials and contradic- tions of its assertions. M. px La Roceesaqueein --No one can respect more than I do, or feel more than I do with the deepest feeling, the painfulness of certain situations and cir. cumsiances ; to-day is not the firet time in my lifo that [am put tothe proof of this, In answer to M. Odillon Barrot, I reply that I have not tho silly presump- tion of coming here to’ elevate myself oud my pretensions above him and bis pretensions; but 1 bel! has not consulted, inthe course he hes taken, the real interests of the country. Perhaps those who have been the servants of kings for s long time, have the best right to about “people,” and “liberty.” ‘Well, then, gent! , a8 for you, you are no lopger any thing. (A'ery of “order,” “order”?) ‘The Paxsipunt.—I osll the speaker to order. (Gene- val marks ofastonishment. It was then remurked that fro ye garg had bis hat on, and he was made to take t off.) At this moment, a crowd of armed men, National Guards, students, workmen, and others, made their way into the hail of sessions, and pressed forward towards the open haif-cirole before the chair. Ssveral among the crowd carried fags. A general tumult was produced in the sssembly. ‘We want the, downfall of thu king—downfall, downfall,” were the* cries of those who morched at the head of the crowd. M, pe Monnxy—Mr. President, suspend the sitting forthe present. Don’tadjourn, but only suspend fora time the session. ‘The Parsivenr (rising and putting on bis hat)—There is no session now at such @ moment, An orator--one who did not belong to the Chamber—- climbs upthe pulpit, it was Mr. Chovalier, formerly editor of the Historica! Library. Greet confusion pre- yailed, and general cries were uttered. Gentlemen ! (exclaimed this speaker) be assured of the moderation of my words—(noise.) You have only one thing to do —liston to me—beware of proclaiming, without avy right, the Count of Parisas King. Let the Duchess of Oslesus and the Count come out and show themselves to the people on the Boulevards. | undertake to say,no one will hurt them—they wiil be sate. Let thom come, and then if the people don’t agree to give them the power--(voices fom the crowd: “The Republic for- ever |’) Mr. Chevalier continued: What you have to do now is to give usa goverament. You must do it at this very moment! You cannot leave s whole people without magistrates. Thet is the first want you have tosupply. (The noise now rendered the words of the speaker inaudibie.) Alleyes were turned towards the place where the Dachess and the Count of Paris bad been seated, at the further end of the hall; but as soon as the crowd of peo- ple came in, she had fled with her two children by the whe tribune. You will be sure to seo the republic proclaimed. Another stranger, whom we heard, was M. Dumoulin, who commanded the Hotel de Ville in July, 1830, got up to the pulpit, and showing the broken parts of a tri- colored flag, exclaimed—Gentlemen, thi oy og have reconquered their liberty to-day as they did in 1830 — Don’t you know that the throne has just been broken in pieces at the Tuileries and thrown out of the window | Several vices in the crowd, “ No more Bourbons! Dowa with the Bourbons! Down with the traitors! A provisional government immediately.” Messrs. Cro mieux, Ledru Rollin and Lemartia: it stood together sttho sams timein the pulpit. Many members left the house by the side doors. M. Lepau Rowtin (addressing the crowd before him.) —Gentlomen, in the name of the poople, I ask of you @ little silence. One of the crowd.—A Provisional Government ! Voices —Silence for the e of M, Ledru Rollin. Volcos—A Provisional Government. M. Manotn.—Don’t be alarmed. You shall havo o Provisional Government. M. Levav Ro.tts.—In the name of the people, every where in arms, of the peoplo, masters of Paris, in apite of all of them, (yes, yes.) | come to protest against that government Wbich hee been proposed to you from this polptt. (Good—good—first rate). | am not, aa some of you, taking a step now to me, for in the year 1842, when the Duke of Nemours was to be made regent by law, I then said in the discussions which took place, that 1t could not be done without an appeal to the people (True, very true—first rate) ‘ M oe ta Rocnessae in —And I did so too! [Cries ~Yes La Rochejaquolein too } M Lesay Rowtin—Manyj nave boastel of the glo rious revolution of 1789, even some who do not under- Stand its spixit nor respect its constitution. In |791, in the vory text of the constitution, it was declared that the constitutent assembly—understand mo well—the constituent assembly itself, with all its special powers had not the right of establishing a regency, bu that an le was necessary for thet purpose. Yes, yes, that is evident. It is eo stated in the vory text fighting under the banner of the constitution of 1791, by which it is declared that an appeal to the people is neces- sary before there can be any regency created. A Vorce —It must be so. It cannot be otherwise. tt Lepav Rotuiw.—Thus, then, no rogency is posst- je. Nomenovs Vorces—We will not have any. Mr. Leorv Rot No regency is possible, espe- ciaily in the way they have just now tried to fix one upoa us, ina way which {| cannot but characterise as moet singular and usurpatory. How can you—I mean you, the majority of this Chember—how can you, ail of ‘a sudden, withoat suffering us to do'iberate upon the matter, come here snd violate the very law you made yourselves, appointing the Duko of Nemours regent. which law, when you passed it in 1842, we opposed with allour force, How can you now come yourselves and violate that law! You will not doit. it is a sudden make-shift, which isnot supported by the country, In the mame of ali thet is right—for even in revolutions right must be ee for we ere oaly strong in pro- portion as we are in the right—in that name, | protest on behalf of the — st this your fresh usurp» (Bravo! bravo!’ * Long live Ledru Rollin !’’) ie oy See —— —s to the couatry? [Bravos from the crowds. At this juncture, a person who was seated on one of the centre benches opposite the pulpit, stood up and ex- claimed, I declare that the words uttered here ——.”” Here the person was stepped; the Deputies who sat peer him begged him to be quiet, but hs ried out again, ‘Ne, 1 will not, I protest —— ” Hereupon « tumult arose. and this person wan taken out of the Chamber and lead away to ths door by the Deputies themselves. M. Bennyea, soeaking to Mr. Rollia, sal quortion! Fipish! A provisional government M. Lepuv Rovtis—in speaking as | have done, in the name of the peoplo, | have right on my side, aud I will call to your remembrance two precsdents. [Ques- tion, question.} In 1315 Napoleon wanted to atgloste in favor of the King of Rom», but the people were u] and they refused iv. Aguin, in 1880, Charles the wanted to abdicate in ‘avor of his grandson, but the roused, and they rejected it. M. vea—Come to anend. We all know these histories. M. Lepru Rotutw—This day the people are roused, and you can do nothing without consulting them. 1, therefore, demand a provisional government. (Yes, yee.) Nota provisional government named by the Chamber. (no, ne,) but one named by the (Yes, yes, amid peo) Joud bravos) A provisional government and an diate appeal to @ convention which shall regulate the rights of the people. (Bravo, bravo ) 'M. de Lamartine who bad kept his place in the pulpit, now came forward to spoak. (Cries of Lemartine! martine ! with great applause, and shouts of “ hear him ! hear him 2") M, Lamanting—Gentlomen! In beholding one of the most affecting sights whioti the annals of humen life are capable of pesaaaing, —that of an august de- feuding herself with her innocent child, and coming from the midst of a deserted palace to throw herself into the midst of the representatives of the —at such a spectacle I share with all of you, and - - ly as any one of you. the twofold sensations which have but just now agitated this assembly. (Very good! very good ! listen ! liseen ! Wo could not hear ! sey it again!) I beg permission to at my words, and evtreat you to wait to hear what will follow them. [ said, gentlemen, that I feel as deeply as any man in this onions the t hd ‘tions which have just now agitated all of rs is without making any distinctions. This is a moment whiob will not admit of them. It isa mo- ment of equality, and tl quality, I doubt not, will serve A ag pe those ~ wae may a ene igg oa lected by their country give peace, mony. coat tho nation, will only receive # sacred mis- sion for the psace and happiness of their 5c — not for their own emolument and aggrandisement. But, gentlemen, if | have experionced so much emotion whieh suo an affecting spectacle naturally inspiros. cle of the greatest of human catastrophies—if I have shared in common with oa all, in the feelings, ign have animated you sil. 4 tever in re respects yeur opinions may much less have en Geais rtakiog and vi ation of the despest and profound glorious people, who have now for two been fighting to overthrow a treacherous and deceitful governiment, and to re-estab- lish upon a foundation,; henceforth not to besheken, the reign of order and tho empire of liberty. (Applauses.) But, gentlemen, [ do not fall into the delusion made little while ago in this pulpit. Ido mot conceive that a sudden exclamation, the effect of a momentary emetion, can bestow any solid right to the possession of the go- vernment over thirty: fi illions of men! What one plaudit may Recelat @ succeediug acclamation may overthrow. hatever form of government it Pow 4 pleaso the wisdom and interest of th Maz, to it is the interest of all Fs ular, solid, firm sorsraman} shew And hed. Well, then, gentlemen, how we to find this uushakable From the great mags of the people—from them let it be, as it were, ex- pressed in a convention of the people. ‘This will be bet- ter than having recourse to tricks, to subterfu; to in- trigues, to sudden surprises and sudden emotions, of which the poople sooner or later (‘don’t you see how it now ia?”) have cause bitterly to repent. [“Yes, yea) ‘Therefore | come forward to support, with all my r8, the two-fold demand: tirst of a government provisional, and of necessity, [ admit, but a government of order, a governmont which may staunch the blood which is now flowing, and stop the civil war which is raging between fellow citizens. At thess words, one of the men in the crowd, who had been standing in the semi-circle, with » drawn sword in his hand, was observed to sheathe the sword in the se"! bard, exclaiming heartily as he did it, “Bravo, bravo.’ M, pe Lamantine.—I demand, therefore, that instant ly, by the rights of public peace, by the rights of the biood which 16 flowing, by the rights of the glorious peo- le, exbausted with the heroic toil of the three past days, Patmana the immediate cstablishment of a provisional government. (Bravo! bravo! travo!) A gevernment to be set aside by the definitive government, which the y be pleased to organise, when consulted in (Ay, that’s the thing, ther’s the thing ”) Cries were hereupon raised from all sides of the Ci ber, “The names, let us have tho names of the provision- al government.’? Several persons then stepped up to the pulpit, and handed lists of names t amartine. M. ve Laman Wait s moment. The first mis- sion of thegprovisional ges ent will be, ia my 4 ion, to establish peace between citizens; the second, to prepareimmouiately to consult,the whole nation—te con- sult the whole National Guard of the whole poeple | mean the entire people—all, who by the title of man, have rights as men. (Loud long-continued ap- plause.) One last word. (At this moment a loud gery heard at the outer door of the Chambers; soom the door was burst open, abd a mixed crowd eatered, crying “ Down with the Chambers | dowa with the Deputies!” One man immediately levelled his gun at puipit,and was om the point of hag ny Bebe he was stopped by loud cries, saying—* It isde Lamartine speaking.” “Don’t fire.”” ““itisde Lamartine.”’ Then at the entreaties of his comrades the man dropped his gua } ‘The President, who was stillin the chair, now rung violentiy his little bell, ond demanded silence; but the noise and tumult only increased the more; ‘The Px —Since | canaoct obtain silence, I ~ nounce the ion Having spoken thee words, M. Sauzst, the President, imm itely left the heir. ooplore terminates the assemblage of the Chamber of De- puties. But the people, armed with swords and guns, and mingled with National Guerds, remained in the chamber with » certain number of Deputies of the sition. After come noise and tumult, the venerable Mr. Dupont de l’Eure, by unanimous scolamation, took the chair; he was surrounded by a number of persons, stran- gers, who did not belong to the Chamber. Daring all this time, M. de Lamartine remained standing inthe a ing tribune or pulpit. Namerous voices contin ory- ing out “ Names, names; the names of the pi government’ M de Lamartine in vain endeavored to mako himeelf heard. Ai length he cried out, [am to read you the names Cries of “Silence, silence! The confusion end tumult, however, increased. M. de L. began to read~—Arego—Carnot—(the tumult aug- mented.) M. S— ~ exclaimed—Gentlemen,M. it de Eure is our president. Let him name the members of the pro- visional government. (Loud and reiterated applause, and bravos followed this proposition. M. Curvatter—If you want to do anything, why, then, let one speak. A Dervry (to Mr. de Lamartine)—Don’t leave the yul pit. . A Vo1ex—Why won’t you listen to the ‘mation of the names of tue provisional governme: A armed with im the names of the persons who shail compose the govern- ment.” Anoturr Vorce—The safety of all depends upon si- lenes. Anotner Voice—M. Dupont de l’Eure above every —Vive la République. prees round M. Lamartine, and urge upon him to wait till or is estaolished, to speak again. One of these persons exclaimed : th of the people, silence and let M M. ve Lameative—" Oao mo! men. (Here there was silence for an instant ) men! The proposition which haa been made, which [ have supported, which you bi ratified by your acola- mations, is accomplished—a provisional government is about to be proclaimed, with the names, by the Presi- dent” Numerous Voices—"The names, the names !”” Do Lamantine ‘They will bo read. He then with- drow backward, behind the spilt M. Dumoutis then moudted the pulpit, and sought to make himself heard, butin vain. At length he suo- coeded ia saying—Gentlomen, you are requested to be silent to hear the pames of the provisional goverament. If you are not silent, nothing can bs done. M. Deronr ve .’Eune—It is proposed to you to form the provisional government. (Yes, yes! silences, si- lence !”” The Reeoatens—Ailence! the names are coing to be read. M. Derowt px .’Evre—Here are the names. (Cries, 1 3, tho names” Te pares 4 ” (Roads) Arago, Lamartine, M Doront vet’ Eure Dapont de l’Eare, Cremieux.—Here tho noise and inter- ‘uption ain 5 enter A lence, gentlemen! If you desire to provisional government, and that appointed accept, you must permit the names to be pre- laimed. % ‘Avo 1» —We wish it to be understood that the people will have no more royalty; we want a republic. | Severat Vorces-Let us now deliberate im ly it A ic down—Iet us ail be seated. Come and take the seats of the men who sold themselves. 'ANoTHER Vutce—No more Bourbons. A provisional t fiest, and then @ republio. Overs: Ay ie moment's silence, or else we shall end by doing nothiog. y nortan Voive—We demand that a repubile be pro- claimed. M. Durosr vs L’Eune then read the following name> which were repeated from his mouth, one after the othe:, with a loud voice, by ths reporters. 1, M. Lamarting. (" Yes, yes !””) @ M. Ledru Rollin. (* Yes, y 3M. Arrago. (° Yeo, yes”) 4. M. Dapont de P Eure. AVoice—Mr Bureux de Pusy—w! made a gesture signifying his reftsa! of the ) (* Yes, yes.”") hich gentlemaa nomination tion. — * You talk of order! of the effusion of blood! Ab, in- 5. M. Douvont pg L’Eure—Mr. Marie. (* Yes, yes, deed! the effusion of blood concerns us somewhat, for | “ No, no.”?) 4 ves © Mey me?) we have seen it pretty near to us, Weil, thou, [ teil you Some Vorors—Georga Lafayette. (‘¥ CH jo, ne. here that the effasion of blood will mot stop till Nu morons Voices —A re jo! -» repul od the people are satisfied and their rights are guaranteed, A Vorex—The members of the wr nener so fp nene ag And those yl nial Lh pe, Me > | went must ory © Five te repubigaey y days past, will begin to fight again this very a nominated and accepts ‘ a now ifibeir igbiaarsdoaie! oe (Yes! yer! yf") Another Vorce | vali for tae disuaiesal of all the ab- ‘athe name of the people, | ack wha! ssoucity cougfyou: | coat Depaties al ew goverment, whieh yow Dave tried to bring hy give | A Vorcn (com among tae cay 06 pepple) —Zae pro