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)!,; ig„t V 11111 k -- 1 ( . / I N I IC 1 I I ' I . ~..... ..,,,.. / \ zi .., . zatzrtit. ng' . 1788. -- __ . 1.--T "Z.,„° . • ' ' pHILANTHROPHIC SOCIETY, ST. GEORGETS FIELDS, SURREY.' nary, the march of an Austrian army into Italy, to put down the revolutions and restore absolutism. The Govern ment of the King, his Ministers, and friends are opposed to this interference. And the consequence is, that those who made the revolution of July say, Well, then, if Austria is to extinguish liberty in Italy, when she has done that she will come to France, and we have not that confidence in the King's Government that we can entrust to it the defence of France from Austrian troops ; and that those who are in different to the liberty of others will be but bad defenders of their ow•n. President, Ilia Ones the DUKE of LEEDS, K.G. Teruo er, SAMUEL BOSANQUET, Hag. FRIDAY EVENING, 'APRIL 8, 1831. No. 13,753. PRICE 7D. 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We copy the following article from the Morning Chro nicle of yesterday. It is the substance of two letters from its correspondent in Paris, and the whole throws great light on French politics, and on what may be expected in that country : You remember the " Brittany Associations" which were formed to overthrow the Polignac Ministry and the Bout. bons I and you know well that they effected their purpose- The professed object of such associations was to oppose, by legal means , the collection of illegal taxes, or of a budget which should not be voted by the Chambe rs ; but the real object was the overthrow of the Restoration—of the Char ter of 1814, and of the system which was established in France by the bayonets of foreigners. Was the Revolution of July hailed with rapture in Spain by the liberals and constitutionalists, because Charles X. was deposed, and because France would become powerful ? I answer, No ! It was hailed with rapture in Spain, be cause the Spaniards believed they should find in regenerated France a noble ally, who would proclaim the principle of " Universal Independence !" The Revolution of July was hailed with rapture in Belgium, because the inhabitants of those provinces now saw an opportunity presented for ridding themselves from the tyranny of an anti-national Dutch Go vernment, and for securing those connections with France which would lead to the happiness and honour of both peo ple. Was the French Revolution of July bailed with 'rap ture by the Poles, simply because the eldest branch of the House of Bourbon was chased from this land, and the head of the Orleans branch proclaimed Citizen King? I answer,, No ; the Revolution of July was hailed with rapture in Po land, because that the brave and glorious people fondly, though hitherto vainly, imagined, that the treaties of Vienna and Paris, which parcelled out free and immortal beings as a shepherd divides his sheep, and which partitioned Poland by the law of force, and not of justice or honour, would at once be destroyed by the new govenment of 33 millions of free and emancipated citizens. The Revolution of July was received with rapture by Poland, because all her young and enthusiastic citizens, who had witnessed at Paris the pro ceedings of the " great week," and who bad been educated in this capital in the love of liberty and of free institutions, now beheld a blight futurity for their distant though native land. Their correspondence with their friends—their dis patches to Warsaw, were all full of the triumphs of the French, and of the promises of assistance which were every where nude, and by every one, when the ardonr of the French Revolution impelled all ranks and classes of individuals. It was tho future " independence of Poland" which gave such charms to the French Revolution in the eyes of these brave men, but while they rejoiced at the happiness of the French, they revelled in the glorious thought, that one of the consequence's of such revolutions would be the freedom of Poland. Was the French Revolution hailed inGermany with rapture, merely because the unjust ordinances of Charles X. had been overthrown, and his cousin had been called to the throne, which had been declared vacant ? I answer, No ; because that fact alone would have inspired but little confidence in Germany, where men think and reflect deeply and wisely. No; it was hailed with rapture in Germany, because Bruns wick hereby hoped to obtain the liberties it had long fought for, —because Saxony,fatigued with the oppressions of the Church and State, hoped to be relieved from enormous burthens,— because Hesse Cassel looked for a thousand alterations, and Bavaria for a new Government, and Hanover for those amend ments which the Duke of Cambridge has recently announced. Was the French Revolution of July hailed with rapture by the Italians because the Jesuits were thereby overthrown, the Romish church endangered in her political influence, and be cause Francewould become less agitated by domestic anxieties and no longer torn to pieces by divisions and parties ? No. The French revolution was hailed with rapture by the ha lians,because it resuscitated their expiring hopes—fanned to flame the dying embers of their dejected though sincere patriotism; and made them not merely long, but resolve to be free ! They did not merely feel convinced, but certain ; aye, they would have sworn to it, that France would permit no interference in their affairs—no violation of that principle of non-intervention, which from the month of July, Louis Philippe bad avowed to maintain ; and consequently they planned their own insurrections, organized their own move ments, and set all out in right earnest to effect the accom plishment of their laudable and well-known wishes. And lastly, Was the French Revolution of July hailed with rapture by the first-born sons of freedom, the inhabi-1 tants of the British isles, simply because a Polignac Mi nistry had been overthrown, the system of existing treaties attacked, the Peace of 1815 endangeied, and because the Bourbons, who had, after all their English prejudices and feelings, been compelled to abdicate, and had been sue— ceeded by one who boasted in " August" that lie was " all French ?" Again, end for the last time, I answer, No !!---, The French Revolution was hailed with rapture in England, first, because tyranny had been defeated ; second, because the Holy Alliance system had been overthrown; but third, and principally, because all who loved their country now saw before them a bright futurity—because a popular move went for the cause of liberty in Europe would lead to the Reform of the British Parliament, to the reduction of the national expenditure, to the overthrow of the system of sinecures, pensions, profligacy, and tyranny, and to the placing on a firmer basis the liberties of " Uld England." Have then the benefits which were expected to result from the Fiend' revolution of 1830 been realised by Europe, and by Fiance ; and has France a perfect conviction that those who are placed at the head of her affairs intend to carry honestly, and into full effect, the revolution which cost so much blood, and has led to so many sacrifices ? I answer nol and now then conies the history of these " Associations for defending the independence of Fiance !" The first Association nos established in the department of Moselle, %%Web includes the north-east part of the old pro vince of Lorraine. It borders otiGei many, and is also hounded by the departments of Lower Rhine, Meurthe, and Meuse ! You will perceive that, from its geographical position, it has more reason to apprehend foreign attacks than the depart-' ment of the Seine—but as the Association in the latter de partment is more influential and important than any other, I will take the act of Association of that department as the basis of my observations. The Association is called " An Association for the Defence of the French Terri-' tore." Its act of partnership or union is as follows ; I " The patriots of the Department of the Seine applaud the sentiments which dictated to their brethren of Moselle the Patriotic Association of that Department. " Considering that the Revolution of July was made the National Sovereignty, the basis of our public rights; " That already in 1789, the triumph of this principle armed against as the greater part of the absolute Sovereigns of Europe, who did use 111 down their arms until they had twice re-established a Govern ante fbunded on Divine right; " Considering that It is natural to fear that the same interests (on set but dictate to the Kings of Europe the same conduct with rePrd .to France; _ _ Considering that this, new coslitioo cannot attain its object bet by replacing Charles X. on the throne, or by di v iding th e territory of Feance. " Ceedilering that when, in Isle, Frame was delivered to Foreign Powers by the treason of some, and the cowardice of certain depositaries of power, she would not even then have yielded, if there had existed in each department certain centres of action rallying all the rhinos around them, and ready to awe the country from invasion—epee as follows p--- " Article 1. That an association is hereby formed is the department of the Seine, to assure the independence of the country, and the per petual expulsion of the eldest branch of the Bourbons. " Article 2. Those shall be Members of the Society who subscribe, or cause to be subscribed, on one of the lists deposited at the bureaus of the following Journals their names, viz. Courrier Francais, Na liona4Conslitulionad, Journal du Commerce, La Bevoiodon, La Trihuas. "Article 3. Each Member engages to pay 35 centimes (211) per moth. "Article 4. All the Members engage on their life and honour to con. tend, at the risk of every personal and pecuniary sacrifice which may be necessary, against all foreign interference, and against the Bourbons —and never to come to any anaogemtot with them, notwithstanding the country may be reduced to the last extremity." This is the act of the Association. The committee ap pointed to conduct this Association are Beranger, the Chan sonnier ;. Dr. Blanc ; Lieutenant Bonjour (6th Legion Na tional Guards), Cadet Major of the 4th Arrondissement of Paris ; Carrel, an editor of the National (a Republican paper) ; Caucbois Lemaire, an editor of the Constitutionnel ; Chardel, Deputy of the Seine, Chatalain, editor of the Cour Tier Francais (Republican) ; Chevalier, a landed proprietor ; Conte, Ex-procureur du Roi ; Corcelles, Deputy of the Seine ; Delaborde, also a deputy ; Demarcay, also a Deputy of the Seine ; Dumoulin, an editor of the Constitutionnel ; Fabre, of the Tribune; Fary, of the Revolution ; Gan ' neron, a deputy ; Geullemot, editor of the Commerce ; Lan jninais, Substitute of Procureur du Roi ; Lavocat, Lieute nant-colonel (12th Legion National Guards) ; J. Paulin, proprietor of the National; Portals, Vice-president of the Tribunal of the First Instance ! ! Salverte, Deputy of the Seine ; Taschereau, Ex-Secretary-General of the Depart ment of the Seine ; and Pounet, Member of the Commission of National Recompenses. Already thousands of names are affixed to this act of As sociation—among which are Deputies, students, rentiers, proprietors, ancient officers and soldiers, workmen and la bourers, barristers, hundreds of National guards, printers, docto rs, and every species of tradesmen, and eleven of the le Polytechnique! The Act of Association of these Societies established for the defence of the French territory, is either a true or a false declaration of the principle of the modern societies. If so, these associations are formed fur preventing the re turn of the elder branch of the house of Bourbon to France, and for defending this country from any foreign invasion to carry such object into effect. And is such an association necessary ? Would Charles X. venture once more to place his foot on the shores of France ? Was not the revolution of July made to overthrow this elder branch of the Bourbon family ? Would thirty-two millions of people passively submit to any such a return ? Will any one tell me that France desires to be governed by the Duke of Bordeaux—that the millions attach their happiness to his cause, and their hopes to his return ? Will any one, who is not mad—stark staring mad—pretend that, either in the capital or the departments, there is anything like a feeling of love, respect, or veneration for this young Prince, either for his Personal merits or for his " legitimate rights ?" The return, therefore, of the eldest branch of the House of Bourbon to France, unaccompanied by foreign troops, is an absurd and injurious proposition, and to form patriotic associations to prevent such a measure, would be yet more ridiculous than to erect a steam-engine to kill a caterpillar. But the act of association contemplates " foreign invasion ;" and a foreign invasion in the interest of the eldest branch of the House of Bourbon. Let us look at this seriously, and see if the subscribers to these patriotic associations can be in right earnest, when they talk of this ? In the first place, who will take the lead in this ? and for whom will this invasion be made ? —To meet such invaders, would not each citizen be a soldier, and each woman and child aid in the conflict? Have we not a million of National Guards, and 500,000 troops ? and if the word " invasion" were pronounced, could we not have three millions of guards, and one million of troops in the coarse of a few weeks, if not days? Well, then, if the object of the associations be truly stated in the prospectus, or act of association, these new associations are the most useless, absurd, and paradoxical measure ever yet thought of by a free and enlightened people. I am bound, then, to believe that the object of the asso ciation is not truly stated ; or else I am bound to inquire on what is this want of confidence founded—by whom is it enter tained--and what can remove so great and pressing an evil ? In truth—the founders of these associations are suspi cious ! They begin to fear—they have misgivings and alarms ; they think the revolution in danger. And I will tell you why ! . . . . 'These associations originate 1. Ina suspicion that Louis Philip does not understand the nature of the revolution which placed him on the Throne. This suspicion is not without facts to support it, although it may be that some are exaggerated. 1 will not decide this, but you shall judge for yourself. The Revolution of July, was, in the opinion of the people, made against I the principle of Absolutism, Legitimacy, the Divine Right of Kings. Absolute Monarchy, and the system of slavery tinder which Europe has groaned for the last fifty years. The resolution of July was, in the opinion of Louis Philip, made against the ordinances of Charles X. and not against the treaties of the holy altiance, or the arrangements of 1815 ! This lie has declared: This he has signed ! and this is the opinion he acts on both at home and abroad. These Associations are then bused on a distrust of the King ! 2. They originate in a suspicion that the march of the government will be unfavourable to the cause of liberty In the world. The revolutionists of July did not expect- that France ass to march an army to Italy, to assist the Itallani to 'hake a revolution, because that would be a 'breach of the principle of non-intervention; but they did ex pect that France would oppose by force, if neces 3. They originate in a determination to press on the nation to demand the fulfilment of all the promises made in July. It is well known to the leaders of the as sociations, that in July, August, and even September, the King was led by Lafayette ; that he possessed great power in the Councils, and that all promises made by him were next to official. In those times the Poles were led to expect the protection of France. So were the Spanish refugees, the Italians, and the Portuguese. The Belgians made their revo lution, and Louis Philip declared that the first foreign soldier who should enter Belgium would be a signal to France that her revolution was menaced, and that the principle of non intervention was to be violated ; and that France would declare war. In those days the Belgian revolution was popular at the French Court, and Talleyrand caused it to be recognized. But since then the counsels are changed, and all is to be sacrificed for peace ! The leaders of these associations are opposed to the protocols of London—to the dismemberment of Luxembourg —to the Dutch occupation of Antwerp, Maestricht, and so forth ; and these associations are formed to press on the na tion the injustice of allsuch acts and of all such arrangements. The same observation applies to the cases of Poland, Italy, and Spain ; and the French are determined not to lose sight of that which was promised to them and their allies in July, 1830. 4. Tbey originate in a decided opposition to the foreign policy and diplomatic measures of the French Government. 5. These associations originate in a resolution on the part of the people to maintain the revolution of July in its repub lican character ; to insist on the establishment of the repub lican institutions which were then promised; and to con troul, by the number and importance of these associations, the operations of the Government, and prevent a return to the system of the restoration. Dissatisfaction with the fo reign policy of the new government has begotten suspicion and anxiety as to the home policy. The prosecutions of the press—the seizure of journals—the continuance, for eight months after the revolution, of so many of the agents of the restoration in office, the non-dissolution of the old Chamber of Deputies—the non creation of liberal and constitutional Peers—the unsatisfactory nature of the new electoral law— the non-preparation of many measures promised by the revo lution and not yet presented—the return to office of such men as Louis, St. Cricq, Talleyrand, and so forth—all these, and a thousand other circumstances, which it would take me an hour to enumerate, have conspired together to create that distrust in the domestic policy of the Government, that has led the leaders of the people to look with more anxiety than ever, not to the safety of the throne, but to the safety of the republic ! These associations will be numerous and im posing. In each department they will be a rallyin4point. If the republican institutions promised by the levol g tion should not be presented to a new Chamber of Deputies, these associations would demand them, and the Government could not long refuse their demands. And 6th, These institutions are forwcd to secure tp France the return of popular candidates at the next gsneral election. Yon will remeffiber what was effected by the So ciety " Aide toi, et le Ciel t'aidera !" Well, just what that institution effected in 1830 and 1829, these patriotic institutions will effect in 1831 ; and, if nt et seary, in ilibSt - quent years. In each department the members of these as sociations, who are electors, will connect together for the return of those men to the Chamber who shall be opposed in heart and soul to the principles of a new restoration, as well as to the policy and system of 1814. DREADFUL SCENE Ar STAMFORD. From the Stamford Champion of Tuesday. A circumstance has just taken place in our peaceful borough of the most painful nature, but which our duty as public journalists compels us to detail. A man of the name of Jackson occupied a house on the waste, which had been erected by Mr. Francis Butt. He bad, it ap. pears. been served with a notice to quit, raid was in arrear of rent. As this man load voted at the last election against the nominees of the Mae quite of Exeter, it was generally stated, and he himself professed to be lieve, that he was to be turned out for in doing; this, however, his landlord distinctly denies. On his non-payment of rent and refusal to quit, Chwke, the sheriff". ()Sher, and an assistant, were sent to distrain his goods. His wile applied to Mr. likaaley, and Mr. Beasley agreed to advarce the money on goods being left in his custody, to be reties toed when convenient. While these matters vete going on, the husband had come home, and being infuriated at the presence of the officer's as. sistant, be forcibly turned him out of the house, and thrust his warrant into the fire. Afterwards, it appears that the unfortunate man, in his wrath or revenge, ptocceeled to break up the doors, and otherwise els mage the prenoises. Mr. Butt baring been informed of tins, obtained from the magistrates another warrant against hint, which was intrusted to Blades and Samson, the constables, to execute. Having this wartant, Blades saw the man, and directed him to attend at the Town-hall last Thursday, at a particular hour. He did so attend, accompanied by his wife, hut there were neither accuser, msgistrates, constables, nor any other person to receive him. After waiting some time he walked away. On Saturday Blades met him, and asked him why he had not attended the hall at the time specific& He replied that be had. Blades then took him before the mayor, at his worship's private residence, who questioned him as to his conduct, to which question it is said he mourned insolent smitten. His worship ordered him to be taken to the watchhouse, end to be brought up to the hall on Monday. He replied, thne as be lived in the town, and they knew where to find him, he would not go to the watchhouse to be detained all Sunday and two nights. The mayor was inflexible, and ordered Blades and Stimaon to take him to the watchhouse. The party with their prisoner then went out, and it appears Janie. Askew, eldest sou of the mayor, armed him sell' with a formidable baton, having a brass ferrule at the end, and ac companied them. When at the corner of the High-street, the prisoner made au attempt to run off towards his own house ; the constables fol. lowed, and young Askew fist came up with him, and seized him by the neck. The prisoner, to disengage himself from the gripe, violently kicked and plunged, and then James Askew, as it is stated by an eyes witness, struck at him with the heavy brass end of the baton, on the hack part of the head, inflicting a very lac to wound, and pettetrating through the skull. The man dropped, and his blood flowed in totrelets around. Young Askew and the rest dragged him bleeding in alb state to the satchhouse, a distance of about four hundred yards: When in the watchhouse he was insensible and in strong convulaiote, six men could hardly hold him. In this state it was proposed to lan bon, when Mr. Buesley, who was parochial constable, serving in hie own ript tor that evening, insisted upon his being taken to his house in the fly, which was done on the certificate of Mr. Burdett, the surgeon, who, with 31r. Marreileux, and Mr. Whitby, had been called in to attend him. These gentlemen caused his head to be shaved, bandaged the wound, and bled him very copiously. Dm tug the whole of the night and most of Sunday be eontittuW insets. Bible ; in the evening he was something better, and could reply to ques.ions. and on !Sunday he remained in the same state. While bleeding a:11 inscusible in the watch-house his wife rushed in, and her cries were heart-rending. He is murdered—he is murdered —what shall Ido toe my chlldrer.l" were her chief tee/Amadeus. These; cries were hollowed by demands that' the murderer" should be taken into custody. A crowd was soon collected, who besieged the Mayor's door, and demanded that James Askew should be given up to tl.tni. Mr. liiebardson, of the Crown and Woolpaek, obtained ad mission, with Reed, the town serjeant, and on stating the object of their visit, and the dangerous condition of the wound e d man , the Mayor asked whether bail could not be taken fax his son. Mr. Reed declared it could net. His Worship then said, " Well, we must obey the laws —them is tiny son, take him." James Askew then surrendered him. self, and was let out (to avoid the enraged populace) by the baek.way, in the custody of the town serjeant, who conducted hint to his own beam. These are, we believe, the simple facts. If the man Airs nin t h i s not at all unlikely, from the nature of the wound, young Askew aid be-pleced In a peculiar situation. Hence, it is our duty to !chitin' from making those comments which naturally sugge t themselves as to this ;weedier neVerilitle*S, we may refer to other matters, which will not .Iff...et a verdict as to this. 1 1: 4,