The Express.
London, England, 1848-03-04 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 4, 1848.

wait on the members of the en:nig/mai govern-
ment, to expose to it the motives and result of
the meeting. The journalists accordingly pro-
ceeded in a body, notwithstanding the rain was falling
heavily, to the Hotel de Ville. The members of the
provisional government being absent, the journalists
were received by the Secretary•General,who promised
to inform the provisional government of the proceed-
ing, and the journalists separated at 1 o'clock in the
morning.
It will be seen that the decree which continues the
stamp duty upon newspapers temporarily gives die-
sittidiction, as its suspension is considered necessary.
A very numerous meeting of the most respectable
American residents in Paris took place on Thursday.
A committee was appointed to draw up an appropriive
address. These gentlemen then retired, and, after a
short delay, returned with the document, which, when
read to the meeting, was loudly applauded, and
adopted by acclamation. The meeting then separated.
The report of the observations of Lord John Russell,
in answer to the question of Mr. Hume, which arrived
in Paris on Wednesday morning, was productive of
the beet effect in restoring confidence.
The Moniteur publishes a decree, extending to the
department of the Seine and Seine-Inferieure the de-
cree published for Paris, relative to the delay granted
for the payment of bills fAling due between the 22nd
February and I.sth March.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC BY
BELGIUM.

EFFECT OF THE INTELLIGENCE FROM
FRANCE IN BERLIN.
T'ne following, from our Brussels correspondent,
will be read with the greatest interest :
BRUSSELS, MARCR 2.
The Belgian government has virtually acknow-
ledged the existing o der of things in France. I
forward a careful analysis of the proceedings of the
Chamber of Representatives yesterday afternoon, as
reported in the Moniteur Beige of this day :
M. CASTIAU observed that recent events in a neigh-
bouring country were of too important a nature to be
passed over in complete silence. It was the interest
of the country, the government, and the Chambers, to
break that silence, and to give or receive explana-
tions respecting those grave events, which keep
Europe at large in susponse. The government
which emanated from the revolution of July, and
which, forgetting its origin, turned against that revo-
lution—that imprudent aniguilty government which,
after having successively deprived France of its moral
conquests and its political rights, held out defiance to
the entire nation—that government, he repeated, had
been overturned, in a few hours, by the indignation
of the people. As ;t had been found impossible to
arrest the movement, it had been sought to calumniate
it. Thence arose those sinister reports and charges
of terrible disorders—rumours and accusations which
had in view the depreciation of that revolution in the
eyes of foreign countries. The truth, however, has
made its way at last and has given the death-blow to
those vile calumnies and infamous inventions. Never
did a people display more generous feelings than did
the people of Paris. f hey proved that they were greater
even by their moderation than by their courage.
The speaker here pronounced a warm and eloquent
panegyric on M. de Lamartine. " That revolution
(continued the speaker) will inevitably make the I
tour of the world, but not by attacking nationalities,
nor by plunging Europe into the disorders of war and
conquest. It will make the tour of the world, but by
means at once pacific and just, by the propagation of
ideas and by the power of those institutions which
France possesses. Now what should be the attitude
of Belgium in presence of those events, the news of
which fell like a thunderbolt amongst us? Belgium
has clearly nothing to fear from the advent of the new
ri;yinte, for it is one of order, justice, of maintenance
of all rights, and of sympathy for the nationality of
other countries—above al, for a free and democratical
nationality, like ours. B, Igi um, therefore, has nought
to fear; Wit she must place implicit confidence in the
loyal intentions of Franc.- and in the generous:principles
which have just triumphed there. The great movement
in question has already had important results for
Belgium, inasmuch as it has led to the introduction
of new laws of a liberal tendency. Belgium, I repeat,
has nought to fear, but everything to hope for,
from the revolution in France." The speaker then
proceeded to ask the cabinet if the existence of the
provisional government of France had been notified
to the Belgian administration ; and, if so, what reply
had been given. Ile also asked questions respecting
the arming of the fortresses, and the recent arrest of
various persons in Brussels and other places.
M. D'ROFFSCHMIDT. Minister of Foreign Affairs.
stated, in reply, I will not enter into any die.
mission respecting the grave events which have
passed in France, or the reflections which they has*
suggested to the honourable member (M. Castles).
Up to the present time (continued the minister of
foreign affairs) the government has received no offi-
cial or direct notification of the establishment of the
new government. But the Prince de Ligne (the
Belgian ambassador in Paris) forwarded to me yyoraer
terday the following letter, which he (the am )
received from M. de Lamartine :
Monsieur l'Amlssetiadeur, —I have the honour to inform
you that the provisional rnment of the French republic
has entrusted me with the porfejeuilk of foreign affairs. The
republican form of the new uoveminent has neither changed
the position of France in Eompe nor its sincere disposition
to maintain its friendly relati.,ns with those powers which
like France desire the indep ndence of nations and the
peace of the world. I shall be happy to concur, through all
the means in my power, towards promoting that coneord of
nations in their reciprocal dignity, and to remind Europe
that the principle of peace and the principle of liberty had
birth:on the same day in France.—Accept, M.PAmbassadeur,
&c. &c., signed LielitltTlNE.
The conclusion of the letter was greatly cheered.
M. D'Hoerscrinferr (in continuation) : The Bel-
gian government has requested the Prince de Ligne
to reply immediately to M. de Lamartine, in order to
inform him that the Belgian government has received
with much pleasure the assurance given by the pro-
visional government that France is actuated by senti-
ments favourable to the independence of territory and
the peace of the world, sentiments which respond so
well to those of Belgium itself. M. D'Hoffschmidt
then proceeded to state that precautionary measures
had been taken in the fortresses on all the Belgian
frontiers indiscriminately, that Belgium could not in-
terfere in the affairs of other countries, nor busy itself
with the form of government they should think fit to
adopt. To maintain the political neutrality
(added the minister in conclusion) 'guaranteed
to Belgium, as well as the inviolability of
its territory, and the liberal institutions which
it has acquired, is the rule of conduct traced
oat by the government, and in following that
line, the cabinet considers that it is supporter. by the
opinion of the chamber, and the entire nation. (Much
eheeriag in all parts of the house.)
The sitting was concluded by M. ROGIER stating
that the government would not allow any foreigners
to reside is Belgium, with views hostile to the peace
of that kingdom.
Notwithstanding all the rumours and assertions
to the contrary, you may rest assured that in Bel-
gium there is a unanimity of opinion respecting the
necessity of upholding its present institutions, and
of maintaining its territory inviolate.
All the English residents remain here.
Subjoined are some extracts from German papers
which reached Brussels this afternoon, and shews the
astonishment with which the news of the French
revolution was received at Berlin :
The Cologne Gazette of this day (the 2nd of March) which
has just come to hand, contains a corr,pondence from Ber-
lin, under date Feb. 28, describing, or rather attempting to
describe, the stupor produced in that city by the intelligence
of the outbreak in Paris, and the arrival of the report that
Louis Philippe bad abdicated. As soon as an account of the
insurrection reached the king, he hastened from Charlotten-
bur
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convoked for the following day (the 2S h). It is stated that
at the latter, it was resolved to make military prepara-
tions on a large wile fir preventing the ' movement
crossing over the Prussian frontiers, and also for putting
down any attempt to disturb the public peace " Orders have
been
.given to the troops in Cublents to march nearer the
frontiers and to these in Pomerania to advance further to-
wards the south-west. It appears that Herr Radowt a
has
turned out to be a very bad pt,phet, for after his recent re-
turn from Paris be described the state of things there as
being " firmly and security consolidated."
The Marquirde Mornay, Sault'. son.in-law, has arrived
at Ail-Ls-Chapelle, en route fur Dusseldorf. He quitted
Paris on the 27th ult.

Lord Monteagle 1.3,1 an interview with the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer yesterday at his official Ireaidesee in
Downing•street.

SAFE ARRIVAL

OF THE
EX-KING AND QUEEN OF

THE FRENCH.

After the many contradictory reports which have
been circulated respecting these fugitives we were
enabled yesterdty to confirm, exclusively, in a
second edition, that Louis Philippe and his Consort
had arrived at Newhaven, on the Sussex coast, at
noon. It has been known for some days that the
Brighton and Continental Steam Navigation Com-
pany's packets, besides other steamers, had been sent
to the French coast for the purpose of bringing away
any persons, Englishmen or French refugees,who might
be seeking means of reaching our shores.
One of these, the Express, Southampton steamer,
was cruising off the coast, near Honfleur ; and on
Thursday afternoon, just before dark, fell in with a
fishing-boat, from which the captain was hailed. It
contained, besides the crew, five persona, who proved
to be the ex-King and Queen of the French, and
their attendants. They were immediately taken
oc board, and the vessel turned towards Eng-
land. After steaming the whole night the Ex-
press arrived off Newhaven at seven o'clock yes-
terday morning, but owing to the state of the tide
and the weather the vessel could not safely enter
the harbour till noon. Soon after eleven o'clock,
Mr. Iron, secretary of the Brightoa and Con-
tinental Steam Navigation Company, put off
in a shore boat to meet the royal fugitives, who
had by this time left the steamer in one of her boats.
At twelve o'ctock the King and Queen, with four
attendants, one of whom was s female, stepped from
the boatat Newhaven-bridge; Louis Philippe appeared
extremely delighted at having reached the shores of
England, andexpreesed his pleasure invery warm terms
to those around—not more than half a dozen besides
the persons already mentioned. Though cheerful
he looked pale. Oar correspondent was one of
those who heard him exclaim, in reply to a remark
from one of the persons present congratulating him on
having reached this country: "Yes, yes, I know
I am safe among you a great misfor-
tune. I know the English people ; they are
kind to those in misfortune." He shook hands with
all those who offered their bands, as did the Queen.
Some one said his anxieties were now over ; to which
he answered, " Yes, I have suffered much during the
past week,—but the country people were very kind
to me," meaning the peasantry in the neighbourhood
of Ilonfleur, in whose houses he had been secreted in
disguise.
In this disguise he now appeared. It consisted of
a green blouse, dark trowsers, a red and white " coin
forter," and a camptette, or peasant's cap. Over the
blouse was a pea coat, which had been borrowed from
the captain of the Express. The King carried a
small cane. The Queen was attired in mourning of
the humblest kind ; consisting of a black bonnet, a
very thick veil, and u woollen cloak of black and
white plaid with broad cheeks. She looked much
care-worn. The whole of the luggage which the
party brought was a small portmanteau about a foot
long.
While they were walking towards the Bridge Inn
Louis Philippe was very anxious to obtain a Lon-
don morning paper, but appeared to be quite cog-
nisant of the latest events in Paris.
On reaching the inn the party was received by Mrs.
Smith, the hostess, and the first act of the ex-King
was to call for writing materials. " I wish," he said,
"to write to the Queen, to inform her of my safe
arrival." He then wrote, in a very short time, more
than one letter, and enclosed them in one envelope,
which he addressed to her Majesty. With this des-
patch Mr. Iron instantly hastened to town. It was
then about half-past one, and that gentleman had
performed his mission to Buckingham Palace
by about twenty minutes past four o'clock, having
traversed the whole distance, including twelve miles
of horse and chaise travelling, in about two hours and
forty minutes. So destitute were the fugitives of
what was necessary, that Mr. Iron was commis-
oiled to return with several articles of under clothing,
dressing-cases, &c.
The party having partaken of a little wine and
hiscuit,a London paper was brought, over which Louis
Philippe glanced. He had previously sent to Brighton
for Mr. Peckham. This gentleman was at one time
very much in the confidence of his Majesty respecting
several engineering projects, being a miller, and a
tenant of the king, on an estate near to the Chateau
d'Eu. lie has since retired from business, and resides
at Brighton, but was, up to last week, in constant
communication with the king. Indeed, he was closeted
with Louis Philippe at the commencement of the out-
break, and, on making some remark respecting it,
the kiog exclaimed, " Oh, it is nothing—it will soon
blow over."
At three o'clock the Hon. Captain Hotham (one of
the directors of the London and Brighton Railway,
and chairman of the Packet Company), left Brighton
by special train for Newhaven, taking with him the
carriage built for the Duchess of Kent, to be placed
at the service of the ex-Monarch. Soon after an
express train started with a second parcel of des-
patches from Louis Philippe to the Queen. Their
Majesties did not intend to leave Newhaven till
to-day, having engaged beds at the Bridge Inn, unless
the intention is altered by anything which may arrive
on the return of the express train.
We may here state that Louis Philippe and his
Consort were accompanied by General Dumas and
General Rumigny, M. Thuret (valet to Louis Philippe
and a German lady as lady's maid to the Queen. This
comprised the whole of the party who fled with Louis

FLIGHT OF LOUIS PHILIPPE FROM PARIS.
Since the above was written, we have obtained,
by express, the following information respecting the
flight of Louis Philippe and his Consort from Paris.
It was obtained by our reporter from the gentlemen
in attendance upon him.
Oti having Pans they proceeded to Versailles, where they
hired a common vehicle to take them to Dee at. Here they
put up at the house of a person on wltue fidelity they could
rely, where they pared the night. This friend, wbo we
understand to be a farmer, procured disguises for the royal
fugitives and suite, the King habiting himself in an old
cloak and cap, having first flayed his whiskers, discarded
his woe, and altogether so disguised himself as to defy the
recognition even of his intimate friends. The other dis-
guises were also complete.
Although we have stated above that they pissed the night
I at Dux, they started long before daylight on their way to
La Fen! Vidame, where Mr. Peckham has been building
a mill on some private property of Louis Philippe's. On
their roam they were accompanied by the farmer, who was
well acquainted with the country through which they had to
pass They took the road of Evreuz, 12 to 15 leagues from
Houtleur. They travelled chiefly by night, and reached
Honfleur at five o'cloek on Saturday morning. They re-
mained at Honfleur, is the house of a gentleman whom the
King knew, for; a short time, and then crossed to Danville,
a short distance (rim the town. It was their intention to
em hark at Trouvillo, but owing to the boisterotu state of the
weather they were eon:peUed to remain at the latter place
two days, when finding they could not embark they
return-d to Honfleur, with :be intention of embarking from
that place, but the weather st:U continued very rough, and
the King fearing that the Queen in her exhausted condition
would he unable to hear the fatigues of a rough passage,
deferred his departure till the weather changed on Thursday.
In the meantime information was secretly conveyed to the
Exprees,. Southampton eteam-packet, that they would be
reeptired to take a pasty from Hans to England.
On Thursday afternoon the gentleman who sheltered
the dethroned monarch and kid consort at Honfleur
engaged a French fishing boat to convey the psanut
from Honfleur to Havre, and fearing that in this
wed the features of the King might be recognised, the
gentleman engaged an interpreter to interpret French to the
King, WhO, to render his disguise more complete, passed as
an Englishman. Nothing of moment transpired on the
peerage to Havre, where the Express was waiting with her
steam up, and at nine o'clock en Thursday evening the roval
fugitives and suite set sail for England. The Teem' reached
Newhaven harbour at seven o'clock this morning, but owing
to the state of the tide they could not enter the harbour ti
nearly twelve o'clock. Meanwhile, however, General Dumas
and General Rumigny landed in boats, General Dumas pro-
, ceediug to London with the intelligence of the arrival.