The Express.
London, England, 1848-05-24 00:00:00

LATEST FROM PARIS.

PARIS, TcrAoAr, 8 30 r x.
An unusual display of military precaution has been
manifested today around the chamber. The entire
line of the quays on the south bank adjoining the
chamber was occupied by bodies of troops (horse and

foot )
'fhe quays on the opposite side extending from the
bridge in either direction, were occupied by battalions
of the Guard Mobile. On entering the precincts of
the legislative palace, 1 found it literally swarming
with soldiers, consisting of infantry of the line,
cavalry, and artillery. Artillery-men stood ready
mounted on the hones harnessed to the ammunition
waggons in the court.
Every room, hall, and passage in the palace, ex-
cept the hall of the Chamber itself, and the committee-
room., were absolutely crammed with soldiers;
there was no moving except through narrow alleys
of fixed bayonets.
The cause of these extraordinary preparations was
probably the debate appointed for to-day on Italy
and Poland, the topics which had already served as a
pretext for the outra,e of the 15th.
A pamphl-r, by M. Thiers, is, I understand, in the I
I press, and will appear in a few days; the title of it is
1" Dc la Constitution—De la Situation—De l'Avenir.'
I am assured that in this manifesto M. Thiers explicitly
declares that he was always an ardent partisan of I
constitutional monarchy, as the form of government
best suited to guarantee liberty and prosperity to the
French people ; but that, if anything were wanting
to give increased strength to that conviction,
_ all that
has taken place in Fiance since the 24th February
has most amply supplied it : in a word (if my infor-
mation be correct, and I have reason to believe it is
sa), M. Thiers will proclaim himself a more ardent
advocate than ever of a system of constitutional
monarchy ; not such a system, indeed, as that es-
tablished since the Revolution of July, but one in
which the sovereign would leave the real direction of
the affairs of the country to responsible ministers, and
would be completely excluded trom that interference
and meddling which has cost Louis Philippe his
throne.
The business of the Chamber to-day was conducted
with rat) er more appearance of decency. and order
than has hitherto been observed. Much interest was,
excited, rad a large att °dance both of members and
strangers, attracted by the twofold announcement of
the explan .tions of M.Lamartine on Italy and Poland,
and of the probable resignation of some or all of the
members ot the Executive Commission. The energy
of the President, M. Buche z, in his efforts to maintain
order and subdue the unruly aspirants, was worthy
of all praise, though it might perhaps have produced
equal effect, with a less amount of physical exertion.
In one case, not content with tolling his bell more
resolutely than any London postman, he struck that
instrument of order against his desk with such a
momentum as to produce upon it the effect which he
desired to produce upon some of the representatives—
viz., to render it completely mute. A Hussier was
accordingly sent to procure a sound one ; but, such is
the force of habit, that the respectable President in
the interval wielded the broken bell just as energeti-
cally as if its tongue were uninjured. Several general
officers, in full uniform, were seen during the day
moving about the Cbamber : among them we observed
General Caraignac, Bareguay &Hillier, Negrier,
Foucher, and I)uponcy.
Alarming rumours were circulated in the Salle des
Conferences, to the effect that a body of armed opera-
tives had assembled at the Barrios.
A report is circulated to-day that a demonstration
was intended to be made by a body of operatives in
favour of a regency. I may observe, in passing, that
the regency party gains strength daily.
I learn that government has received a telegraphic
despatch, announcing, that a new revolutionary move-
ment bad taken place at Naples, but had been speedily
repressed by the troops.
Another telegraphic despatch says that a bloody
conflict has taken place at Toulon, between the troops
and the operatives of the dockyards, the latter of
whom had seized the arsenal.
On the 22nd, the situation of Lyons was very
alarming.
Almost all the barricades which had been erected
are still standing, with the exception of those near
the Bernardino.
Pow, Mar 23.--New Loan, —; Three per Cents., 47j ; Do.
Pies per Cents., 894 ; Four-and-Hall, —; Fours, 33j. Belgian
rives, 1840, 6.5 i On. 1842, 651; Do. Threes, De. Ti.ro.and.a.
Half, —; N plea Rentes. —; Roman Loan,' 58 • Treasury
Bends, 31. Bank Shares, 1365; Exchange on London, no thins.
acdons.
Ktiorses.—raris and Orleans, 5G250; Paris and Rosen, 415;
Rouen and Harm, 21230; Avignon and Marseilles, 235; Stens.
bouts and Bale, 87 30; Centre Vierron, 272 50; Aro:ens and Bon.
logne, —; Bardsoul, 400; North, 375 73.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.—TUESDAY.
The sitting commenced at one o'clock.
M. BASTIDE, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that
the congiess of the United States had addressed congratu-
lations to the French Republic, on the formation of the
new government. In return for this Cern mstration, the
first which had yet been made in diplomatic annals,
the minister proposed to name a commission to prepare
an address in reply. This was referred to the Committee on
Forego Affairs.
An incident occurred at this moment, the President having
given up to the Minister of War the command of the troops,
General PARAGUAY D'BILLIER tendered his resignation of
commandant or the forces within the palace. " I will serve
(said he) under the orders of the Minister as one of his"—
A Voice. —As one of his friends
GEN. B. DMILLIER.—Nev..r otherwise.
Explanations were demanded on the subject of the Pre-
sident.
M. LAROCKEJACQUELIN thought that this gave rise to a
liuoeswtte. Assembly
hGadenenraalm tiaeGef gnneall
B. D'Hillier,
commandant, in his place. lies an order of the President
then the force to destroy a decree of the Muir bly ?
The PRESIDENT protests against such a supposition.
M. CAVAIONAC: The Pr sident doubtless had no other
motive than to merge a special appointment in the central
military authority.
M. BUCHEZ: I should regret—deeply regret—to have oc-
casioned pain to my bray • friend Gen. Baraguay d'aillier.
Gen. Bairrovav dlimiten insists on giving his resig-
nation.
This was finally accepted, and a vote of thanks passed to
the General unanimously.
The order of the day on Italy and Poland was then taken.
M. D'Ansoos : I shall renounce the questions I intended
to put as to Italy, alter the recent events at Vienna.
M. WOLOWSKI: The delegates of the Polish cause have
come to me •o protest against the attempt for which the
name of Poky d has served as a pretext.
, He then endeavoured to combat the prejudices which
Prevail against Poland, and to show that di.ordtr does
not exist in the country, and concluded by saying that there
was no question between the German people and the French
on the subject of Poland. It is not (said he) against Ger-
many we ought to succour Poland ; it is lei:A Germany.
The Speaker was listened to with much attention.
M. Cartes proposed to make a declaration to the German
Parliament at Frankfurt in favour of Poland.
M. SARRANS delivered a speech on the subject of Poland,
w.th but little effect.
M Gum:nano thought that the best means of re-consti-
tuting Poland was, not by armed intervention, but by con-
vinc'.ng Germany of the real importance cf the republican
principle.
M. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE next mounted the tribune,
and as he stood in that elevated and conspicuous position,
produced the most strange effect by his extraordinary
resemblance both in face and figure to his uncle, the Emperor.
One would almost have imagined that Napoleon bad risen from
the tomb, restored at once to life and youth. There was the
same short stooling figurn, the same cadaverous colour, and
the identical profile, still rendered familiar to every eye on
the coin of the empire. The effect on the Assembly itself
was remarkable. Although there was nothing pretending to
claim extraordinary attention in what the young Prince
said, he was nevertheless listened to with the most profound
and curious attention. He opposed any attempt at
addressing the Diet at Frankfort, and recommended
that the Assembly should instruct the Execu-
tive Commission to consult respecting such measures as might