The Express.
London, England, 1848-05-17 00:00:00

ex to

1 7.
The
Pro-
etext
the
r the
; the
mob

bune,
mo-
rern-
Lon Of
Lveno

its who are attached to order as well as freedom—it
• ▪
certain that this comprehensive party could
ieisalph, in either sheet fights or at the hustings,
over the more violent and more visionary. The events
yeaday prove this. But if the moderato republi-
vw,the LAM titTINEB and the CARROTS, and the
VARRASTS, find therelves set aside, if they discern
project for crushing the popular party altogether,
the DOW changes will arute, and a series of struggles
recommence, like those unfortunate enes of Spain,
where no party can be permanently victorious, since
just.
We ▪ can be commonly
We admire as much as any the old dynastic opp,-,
sition, and admit the great superiority. of such m„
a THIERs, BsustoT,.n and Durotsr. trey must
utt
not think of eterc
g power exclusive:ly. They
mast not think of setting aside a Maßlikr, Losatertrit,
nor is it generous or wise their pitch)); such names as
those of ARAGO and MARIE and ()ARNICA PAGES
above that of him who has certainly been the saviour
of his country, and of its political and social life
daring the last awful three months.
LOUIS PIIILIPPE thought himself liberal enough,
when he took the do trinaires, who were the liberals of
the restoration,to administer the monarchy ofJuly. The
doctrinaires upset the monarch of July in the ditch.
if the National Assembly think that the republic can
be now administered surely and certainly by the
liberals of Louts Pitttivers's monarchy, it will make
a similar mistake. Wo hope to see it more large in its
sympathieq, more generous in its resentments, and
more catholic in its appreciation.

NEWS FROM PARIS.

,stung
ceded

.rched
ititute
either
inti-
rereed
stered

-,
- but
chists,

meg, it
ars for
jaco-
of the

--insur-
a serial
a with

throw;
°Now'
leaders,
.e ass L..l°
ar'
, cannot
edy 69'
of their
after the
losophY•
lolly,
between
,fl then
&Ante-
shorn
rtNr, le
ftitUre•
y a largo,:
repubm

PARIS, TUESDAY, 8 A.M.
The report sent last night, although hestily
collected, in the midst of the alarm and confu-
sion of an insurrection, was substantially correct. In
a word, the movement has been triumphantly quelled
by the admirable conduct of the national guard and the
troops, who, on this occasion, have most amply re-
deemed whatever faults some persons imputed
to them on the days of February. The only matter
of regret which can now be felt is that some two or
three of the arch-offenders have escaped through
what I cannot but designate a morbid humanity, or,
more properly speaking, weakuess, which seems to
characterise all the acts of the prevent so-called go-
vernment. To the National Guard, Garde Mobile, and
the troops of the line, and to these only, the country
is indebted that the capital is not now placed at the
mercy of the cut-throats and ruffians who were hap-
pily arrested last night. It is only to be feared that
thee° firebrands will be again let loose on the country
through the same morbid feelinglhave complained of.
TUESDAY, 11 A.M.
Having now had more ample time, I shall proceed
to give you more complete details of the proceedings
of last evening, both within and without the As-
sembly.
You are aware already that before six o'clock MM.
Lamartine and Ledru-Rollin left the Assembly for
the Hotel-de-Ville, where it wits reported that the
members of the Provisional Government proclaimed
by the insurgents had assembled. On their departure
the assembly resumed its session. I send you a full
report of the proceedings to half-past ten, when the
chamber adjourned.
On ,he arrival of the insurgents and the members
of the pretended Provisional Government with
their escort at the Hotel-de-Ville, the win-
dows of the hotel were crowded with a thou-
send heads, which appeared to be agitated in the
expectation of a drama which seemed to them immi-
nent. The gate was guarded by the national and
republican guards, disposed to resist force by force.
In spite of the firm and courageous conduct of M.
Rey, governor of the Hotel-de-Ville, who, standing '
against the gate, resisted as much as possible
the torrent, in spite of the courageous conduct
of M. Bumper, captain-adjutant-major of the
2nd company of the 4th battalion, 7th legion, Barba
Raspail, Hubert. lilanqui entered the hotel. A mus-
ket was fired ; a terrible panic took possession of the
crowd, before so bold, and they fled in all directions.
During this time they Paged three gunsmiths'
shops, two on the Quay de la Greve, and the other on
the Quay de la Megisserie. 'the leader of this was a
captain of the 12th legion, commanded by Barbes.
Many persons said it was a rioter, disguised as a
national guard.
The column had some minutes' discussion with the
commandant of the Hotel-de-Ville. A member of the
club, mounted on the gate, read a proclamation in
favour of the pretended Provisional Government.
The reader could hardly be heard. In vain the
national guard, the republican guard, and the pupils
of the schools, endeavoured by means of mild-
ness and conciliation to prevent violence. Seve-
ral persons climbed over the gates and entered
by main force the rooms of the Hotel-de-Ville.
Ten minutes afterwards the gates were opened and the
mob got possession of the hotel. The banner of the
dabs was substituted for the national colours, and the
people occupying the windows, as on the 24th of
February, cried, " Vive Barbee! Vive la Republique
Demoemtique! " Some windows and doors were
broken. Barba was one of the first who en-
tered the Hotel-de-Ville, with a dozen of his friends.
He mounted on a table laced in one of the rooms in
the right wing, end read the names of the members
of the Provisional Government, wh:ch ho had an-
nounced to the chamber. Many objections were made
to the names of Ledru-Rollin and Flown, but at last
the former was received but the latter rejected. The
namesas
andS pi obreror,tahoour, ee
were C a u
acceptedssidiere irlthiThq u , abet,acclama-
tions. Other names were mentioned, with that of
Albert ; they were also accepted, and proclaimed
members of the Provisional Government.
A voice cried, "They are going to surround the
Hotel de Ville, and kill our brothers. Make haste,
Citizen Barbes!"
Panic took possession of the assembly, which was
composed of 3,000 or 4,000 persons in blouses amongst
whom were some national guards and a pompier of
the banlieu, the same who had spoken in the public
sitting. Many persons leaped over the tables and
tenches, which were upset, and injured several.
Barbee, after a moment of consideration, retired to
the first room of the left wing, and then into the old
ball of conference. It was said that many of the mem-
bers of his new government came to join him, amongst
whom were Albert and There. M. Barbers and
his friends wrote the names of the members of the
new Provisional Government, and some of the by-
stander threw the slips of paper out of the windows
on the square.
These lists were received with cries of indignation.
The lists were torn by some and proclaimed by others,
without even knowing the names they contained.
Blanqui, Ledru-Rollin, and Louis Blanc were every
moment called for. A voice then said, " Ledru-Rol-
lin is a traitor ; he would assassinate you ; the garde
bourgeoise advances." Many voices then called
out, "Aux armee!" At this moment some national
guards, also, in the Hotel de Ville were disarmed.
The " generale" was heard being beaten without,
and the garde national was advancing in strong
bodies. Barbes, his friends, and about eighty. of the
people then retired into a little room adjoining that
of which we have spoken. The tumult became
frightful. The mob mounted on the tables, upset the
Paper, the inkstands, and broke many windows.
Barbi,' and his friends shut themselves into the small
room, and posted several armed persons at the door.
At six o'clock Barbee was writing a proclamation
in the Hetet de Ville, which was to be sent co the
Printing-office, and was attributing sundry adminis-
trations to each, when two captains and half a dozen
natioerel guards of the 3rd and 4th legion entered the
bell
" Barba! Where is Barbee? We must have him!"
Sub wa• their first cry.
" No, no! To arms ! ' vociferated some men with
red belts. " You shall tread us under foot before you
touch him."
A greater number of national guards then entered,
end means were taken to enter the room occupied by
the three members of the l'rovieional Government.
The sentinels placed near Barbee opposed the most
violent resistance. Then came an adjoint to the
.Mayor of Paris; for we must here say that neither
51 Armand Mamie nor his adjoints, nor the
prefer de police, had made their appearance till that
leonine
. The cry of Vire Latnarline! was then heard; and,
la. feet, M. Lamartine arrived. lie was borne in
reilreph through the es of the Iletel de Ville.
hires with difficulty Mpassag M. Lamartine could pronounce
clew"."ll.' which were received with enthusiastic
fejaithkaatioes. He was completely overpowered by
eine and heat.
114.5111 and 7th batteries of the artillery of the

national guard, commanded by their chef d'eacodron,
formed the hole ire the passage which conducted to
the place were Ber'oes, Albert, Thore, and others
were placed. They were surrounded and taken into
CUSWay.
From r that
- .rernent no person has been allowed to
leave the H'etei de Ville, and almost all those persons
who were ',here as inoffensive spectators, were led off
to the friard-house of the national guard.
Bit'..es was at seven o'clock carried to prison by
the officers of the artillery of the national guard cud
aa officer of the staff. lie was pale and crest-fallen.
The indignation was extreme. Barbi,s could not
walk • they dragged him. Many times on the way
swords were raised against him.
Albert was taken in the same manner ; his features
exhibi!ed much internal emotion, and were much
distorted.
They then seized There, who appeared less sub-
dued, and he was conducted by the national guard in
the same manner to a place of surety.
M. de Lamartine quitted the Hotel de Ville in the
midst of popular acclamations. The persons who
were in the room with Barb's were also arrested, and
conducted to prison. These arrests are slid to amount
to at least GO. On many persons were found pistols
and daggers, and on some letters from the chiefs of
the plot. Cries of Vice l'Aseemblee Nationale" were
shouted on all sides.
A letter addressed to the editor of La Prase says:
PARIS. Max 15, 6 o'et.ock P.M.—The general (Courtais),
against whom exasperation is at its highest pitch, and who
was wailed on all sides by the cry of " Down with the
traitor !" having made a sign .hat he desired to speak, ex-
claimed aloud : In the name of the pciple, I order the
national guard to go out." A national guard exclaimed, in his
turn tieneral of the national guard, you are a general no
longer. You are a traitor. I degrade you!" At these
words the same national guard pulled oft his epaulettes,
while another wrenched from him his sword, upon which
be had laid his hand. An inststit after he was driven from
the assembly to the cries of " Down with the traitor!"
Then it was that M. cIJ Lamartine ascended the tribune,
which M. de Mornay courag.oudy defended. "National
and mobile guard.; you have just saved our country!.'
cried he, with a firm tone. " All France thanks you for it
by my voice. She also thanks the army, oho is now one
with you. Let the criminal attempt of the factious condemn
them for ever." These words wcro interrupted by cries of
"Long livo the Republic! Lo g live Lamartine! Long
live the National Assembly !"
M. Caussidiere, prefect of police, isdismissed.
Huber, who proclaimed the Provisional Govern-
ment in the hall of the assembly, has been arrested.
Last night the Hotel de Ville was illuminated, as
well as St. !tonere, Richelieu, and other streets.
As the 4th legion was marching down the rue de
Rivoli, towards the palace of the National Assembly,
a man presented himself at the head of the ranks,
agitating a poniard, and crying " Vivo BarbOs!" He
was immediately taken into custody, and led off to
the post of the Ministry of Justice. 'fills act was
warmly applauded by the surrounding spectators.
A man wearing the kepi of the mobile guard
pointed a pistol at the breast of an officer of the
national guard. lie was immediately taken into
custody. by several of the mobile guards.
At eight o'clock in the evening the following pro-
clamation was posted up :
FRENCH REPUBLIC.
LIHRETY,EQU•LITY, YHATIMNFIY.

•
May. DC V taLs, lits. —fie National Assembly is not
dissolved. The President, yielding to the tumult, has de.
elated the sitting to be suspended. The brase eitaLos of
Paris are called upon to maintain the respict duo to the
National Assembly, the produce of universal suffrage. To
attack the National Assembly is to attack the Republic con-
quered in February and proclaimed by the assembly. Lang
live the National Assembly' Lung live the Republic !—The
representative of the people, Mayor of Paris.
(Signed) Aastsmi Maltuast.
All the clubs are this night occupied by the mili-
tau, and closed. It was the national guard who
took the initiative in this measure.
The arrests of the principal authors of the distur-
bances of this day, have given general satisfaction,
as well as that of General Courtais, whose unquali-
fiable conduct has created great indignation through-
out the population.
Detachments of the national guard pass through
the different quarters of the city at every instant,
crying with enthusiasm, " Long live the National
Assembly !" The population unanimously answers
by the cries of " Long live the national guard! Long
live the National Assembly !"
Sobrier was taken into custody at the very moment
he was explaining the form of the provisional govern.
ment, of which he was a member.
The following list, written with chalk on a black
board, was found in the deliberation ball of the
National Assembly, at the moment when the
national guard entered it : Barbee, L dru-Rollin,
Louis Blanc, Albert, There, Blanqui, Cabet, Rasped.
It is expected that another demonstration will be
made to-day, having for its object the liberation of
the parties who have been arrested.
A person has been arrested in the Rue Itivoli,
having on him a great number of papers addressed to
the foremen of workshops. They run thus :—" Pro-
visional Government,—You aro requested to attend
immediately at the Hotel de Ville to constitute the
delegation of the peopIe.—SECRETARY-GENERAL."
Below this was the seal of the Maisie of Paris.
The following is the text of the documents read to
the assembly by M. Barbee :
The people decree that the rich shall pny a tax of 1,000
millions for the aid of Poland. The people decree the im-
mediate dissolution of the national assembly, and that any
one who shall cause the " rappel" to be beaten shall be out-
lawed and di clared guilty of treason to the country. They
demand the guillotine. The people decrees that the Na-
tional Assembly is dissolved. The people names to fulfil the
functions of the Executive Government: Barbi:., Albert,
Louis Blanc, Flocon, Blanqui, fleapit, Cabet.
Since the above was written a report has reached
me that three soldiers of the national guard have
been killed in the night in the Passage Make. It
is also reported that several of the people have been
killed or wounded.
It is said that the clubs, notwithstanding the pro-
hibition issued against them by the government, are
at this moment in full session. It' so, a further struggle
may be expected to-day, but I cannot vouch for the
truth of this. The " rappel" has been beaten in seve-
ral quarters of Paris.
I learn that Blanqui has not yet beet arrested,
notwithstanding it has been so stated in all the jour-
nals. A report is circulated that he has committed
suicide.
Barbee has been committed to Vincennes.
A large force of infantry, cavalry, and artillery are
stationed round the chamber.
At this moment a proclamation of the Minister of
the Interior, announcing that justice will be done in
preserving the principles of liberty, is being posted
throughout Paris.