The Sun.
London, England, 1830-12-30 00:00:00

11;. Sergeant ittin another indictment.

Barnes 1;id....." On the morning of the 211, as I was
working at Henry Young's, I was called on by the mob te
go along with them, I said that I would not. They said
that I must, as many more were coming, who would obli•
gate me. I then went along with them, determined not
to assist them in any way whatever."
John Iloare and James Fussell said nothing.
W. Hoyes—A auto came and told ins I must go with
the mob ; if I did not go willingly, they said they would
press me, and it would be worse for me.
John Boyce —I have a few words to say, my Lord, in
my defence. I was going along Harwell-road with some
sacks. As I was passing I heard the people hammering
at Farmer Smith's. They were breaking a thrashing.
machine of his to pieces. Somebody came to me and
said Mr. Smith wanted me. I went to him, and found
Mr. Digglea there. They said that they wanted me to
come, as they were afraid that the mob would do more
mischief. Diggles and Smith then wrote out that paper,
and I signed it. I went out to the mob with Diggles to
read that paper. The mob insisted on my carrying that
paper round to all the landlords and farmers in the neigh-
bourhood. Mr. Smith thought that doing this would be

a way to appease the minds of the people, and to prevent
them from doing more injury. I went all round with
them that day, until I came to Owslebury-downs. When
I got there, there was a great pity from the different
villages. They said they would share the money. Whilst
they were doing that, I went away to a Mr. White, who
was standing near some furze, MO yards off. At every

Out, to which the mob went, I departed as soon as the
paper was signed. I never SAW a single farthing paid to
any individual.
Freemantle said, " Diggles ordered me to go to Mrs.
Long, and demand 10/. from her."
The following witnesses were veiled for the defence:—

Mr. Thomas White---I am a farmer at Bishop Stoke ;
I hare known John Bayes 40 years ; he farms land of his
own at Owslebury ; he is an honest man in all his deal-
ings; I know hint well, front having lived 20 years in the
same parish. The wages of the labourers at Owslebury
parish were only Su. a week. I know William Boyer ;
he is no relation of John Reyes. Ile is a very honest in-
dustrious young man.
James Ware---I am a timber-merchant. Vim. Boyes
has borne en excellent character froth boyhood ; I never
beard a word against him till stow.
Caleb newton—l live at South Stoneham, but have a
farm at Owalebury. I hive known John Reyes since
could recollect. Ile is a downright honest man.

The Hey. Mr. Maim'ly—t belle known Fussell far
four years He is a very honest industrious young man,
end not likely to have joined in such an illegal purpose.—
lie labours under the misfortune of having no occupation
lately, and must have joined the mob from heedlessness.—
Barnes is also a man of regular habits and character.
Mr. Justice PARKE then proceeded to sum up the
evidence. After stating the evidence, which affected all
the prisoners but John Boyer, he proceeded to inform
them that John tioyes stood in a very different situation
from the rest. lie was not a labouring men, but a firsufr,
moving in w higher rank of lift than the clovois 11. whom

he was surrounded. It appeared that his principal object 1
was different from the o4ject imputed to the other pri-
'mere; his object being to induce the occupiers of land
to reduce their rents, and the clergy to diminish their
tithes. Now to make use of the presence of a mob to
extort a higher rate of wages was undoubtedly improper;
to make use of it to compel landlords to reduce their rents
and clergymen their tithes, was equally improper.
The Jury found Adams and Freernantle Guilty, and
acquitted the other prisoners.
William Witcher, aged 26 ; William Kinchin, 19 ;
and Thomas Hooper, 28, were convicted of having fe-
loniously destroyed a thieshing-machine, the property of
General Gubbins, on the 23d of Novemhor last, at the pa-
rish of South Stoneham.

John Reeves, aged 30, and James Yarnell, 23, were
convicted of having feloniously broken another threshing-
machine, in the same parish, the property of W. Gosling.
The Jury recommended bath prisoners to mercy on ac-
count of the great excellence of their characters.
Thomas Bromfield, W. Bromfield, C. ineeler, Jo-
seph Buddicombe, H. Bull, J. Osmonel, and G. Os-
mond, were indicted for robbing Msry Trim
The Jury acquitted the prisoners.
Georpe Rose was convicted of rubbing Joseph Lane of
a sovereign. The prisoner is a gamekeeper.
William Brackstone, aged 33, was indicted for having
et the parish of Thrunton, on the 22d day of November,
with divers other persons, riotously assembled together
and feloniously destroyed a threshing-machine, the pro-
perty of Sir John W. Pollen. The prisoner pleaded not
guilty.
The Juty returned a verdict of Guilty against the pri-
soner, but recommended hita to mercy.
A certificate of the prisoner's conviction for fowl-steal-
ing in December, 1830, and of his sentence to transporta-
tion for seven years beyond the seas, was then put
in and read.

Pi isoner—My Lord, that is ten years ago, By my
goad conduct in New South Wales, I gained his Majesty's
free pudon, before half my time was out. I have a cer-
tificate of my good conduct there; and since I came home,
I defy any man to say a word against me till this unhappy
transaction. I have been back now for five years—l have
worked fur the same master all the time—Squire Marsh,
if he were here, could give me a character. I expect a
certificate of my character by to- morrow.
Mr. Justice Palms—Prisoner, if it comes, you may
send it to tne.
Prisoner—Thank you, my Lord.

The Court was occupied in trying another case for the
destruction of threshing-machines, when our express left
Winchester at six o'clock.

A petition was presented to the Court this evening,
praying for the extension of mercy to Cooper, the man
capitally convicted as the leader of the Fordinghridge riots.
The grounds laid by the petitioners for the extension of
mercy were the respectability of his parents, who are still
alive, the excellence of his own character, his abstinence
from all violent personal outrage, and the partial insanity
under which he has laboured for the last two months,
since his wife robbed him of the savings of his industry,
and absconded with a paramour. It appears, from the
petition, that he is a native of East Grinstead, in Wilt-
shire, where his parents still reside. That, previously to
1813, be lived as an agricultural labourer with several
persons, all of whom gave him an excellent character.
That in 1513 be entered into the artillery, and served as
an artillery-men, until the peace of 1815, when he was
discharged. Since that time be has been a labourer in
husbandry, and has lived in various families. The last
place in which be lived was Mr. Mapell's, who, as may
he recollected, spoke favourably of his conduct on his

in!. About six weeks or two months before his cam-

mitment to prison, his wife ran away from him, and
since that tune he has given himself up to drinking, and
shown an utter recklessness to every thing that could be•.
fall him. The petition is signed by the prosecutors on
the different indictments against him, several of the in-
habitants of East Grimstead, who have known him from
infancy, his different masters, the Di'sonting Minister at
Fordingbridge, and several respectable inhabitants of that
place.

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

(From the Times Private Correspondence.)

PARIS, TUESDAY Evmsta.—l had apprised you, in
my letter of Sunday, that General Lafayette had trans-
mitted his resignation to the King, of his command of the
Naional Guards, and that the Council were sitting upon
the subject of a change of Ministers. The decision, how-
ever, Was not what the extreme popular party expected ;
the advocates of republican institutions have gone out, and
more moderate men replace them.
The causes of General Lafayette's resignation are not
yet generally known. The good old man has, with the
most virtuous and spotless heart, the greatest facility of
being influenced fur the moment by a few stanch republi-
cans, who are his most con,tant companions. These men
will not wait to let the new Monarchy consolidate itsrlf;
they wish to precipitate the march of popular institutions,
regardless of the jealous eye which other Governments
have, at this moment, upon the passing events of France,
and the influence which even the shadow of republicanism
casts upon her external relations. The King, swayed ulti-
mately by these conflicting parties, and in direct personal
communication with them all, is timorous and indecisive.
The semblance of an attack upon the national indepen-
dence would send him forth, at the peril of his life to re-
sist such an abuse of power; but he has no master mind
in his councils to direct or controul the parties who are, at
this moment, besetting the throne with new theories of
administratitm ; and hence the uncertainty of the line of
policy which this Government means to take at a crisis re-
quiring the exercise of sound judgment and great energies,
to secure its influence in the councils of other states.

You will see from the Journals the partial change
which has taken place among the Ministers ; but it has
not yet been mentioned, that although► General Lafayette
refused the earnest, indeed supplicating entreaties of the
King, to retain his command of the National Guard ; be
went to the Palace at three (Mock on the following morn-
ing, to revoke his resignation ; but the King replied it was
then too late, fur at midnight General !Amu had received
his commission.

The Minister of Public Instruction threatens to pro-
ceed harshly against the students who signed ttre pro-
testation at the Pantheon, and the Polytechnic scholars
who signed the same document, are confined to their
rooms. They are daily asked for some signs of repent-
ance, which are as yet withheld, and the Government
threatens decimation, but the dispute will be no doubt
amicably adjusted. A number of studente yesterday, in
defiance of the frowns of superior authority, went in a body
to General Lafayette's private house, to express to him
their cordial regard. The congregation of these young men
in the neighbourhood of their colleges led to some alarm,
and, by beat of drum, about twelve thousand of the Na-
tional Guards were called into the streets to keep order.
An absurd rumour prevailed, that the students meant to
storm the Chambers of Peers and Deputies. The military
repaired forthwith to each. Idle crowds, of course, col-
lected to gaze at these military preparations, which lasted
omit night-fall. The soldiers then retorned to their civil
occupations and the students to their 'homes, after an af-
fectionate interview with the venerable object of their at-
tachment.

Of this interview there have been this day various ac-
counts published in the Journals—that in the Courrier
Frrn►cais is the most detailed which I have Peen ; but I
have heard from a student, that General Lafayette added
these remarkable words,—" that it the Law of Elections,
which is to be introduced on 'Wednesday, he not satisfactory
to you, return to me, and you will find me here." 1 do
not see this declaration given in any of the published ac-
counts ; but ene of the young gentlemen present at the
time assures me that he heard the words. As there was a
great crowd, and much confusion at the moment, I should
hope he is athtaken ; for the perpetuity of these cab►ls of
juvenile politicians, is, in this city, where students have a
peculiar popular influence, most unfavourable to the stabi-
lity of that public order for which they are nevertheless
most clamorous declaimers.

1 ought to mention to you that the Duchess of Dino,
who was recently here, after attending her relative, Prince
Talleyrand in London, has been gossiping in the Parisian
saloons about your new Ministers, who, "in her opinion,"
are not firmly seated in the Government. Your Court
Circular never mentioned that this lady attended the
French Ambassador in any political capacity which could
give her access to State secrets. Y.

(Extracts from the Papers.)

CIIAMI3EIC OF MRS.—SITTING OF Dm 27.
The President took the Chair at two o'clock.
A Special Committee was appointed to examine the law
project relative to the Slave Trade.
M. I). Malleville brought up the report of the Special
Committee upon the law project respecting the surplus
fund of the Emigrant Indemnity Grant.—Ordered to be
printed.
Count Roy brought up the report of the special Com-
mittee Upon the law project for making supplementary
grants to the different branches of the public service for
1830. Upon the extra grant of 30,000,0001 r. for the
War Department, the Noble Reporter said, 4, The greater
part of this sum, namely, 23,510,0001 r., forms the
amoulll of 1110 expellees for the expedition against Algiers.

We will not deny that the grant shouhhhave been asked of

be Chambers previous to the expedition ; but at that time
.he Chambers were not assembled, and the time fixed for

their meeting was the month of March. Time was urgent,
and a delay might have been injurious to an enterprise
publicly announced. The excessive expenditure for this
expedition might afford ground for just blame, and it ap-
pears to have been caused by the abundant means em-
ployed, and the preparations made for it ; but the expedi-
tion succeeded, and its success has been advantageous to
us. Again we will not conceal from you how irregular
was the combination of the mission of Commander-in-
Chief and the office of Minister of War in the same per-
son, which no doubt contributed to render the expenditure
exorbitant. Your Committee, however, recommend the
adoption of this grant, which will be examined and ren-
dered regular at the time of the discussion of the Budget."
The total amount of the Supplementary Grants is
65,280,13/fr.—Ordered to he printed.
Count Mollien brought up the report of the Special
Committee upon the law project for definitively fettling
the Accounts of the Public Service fur 1828,—Ordered
to be printed.—Adjourned.

CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES--Sirmic or Mc. 27.

The recent occurrences having excited an extraordinary
degree of interest, the sitting was very fully attended by
Hon. Deputies, and the galleries were absolutely crowded.
Ail the posts of the National Guards were doubled. Long
before the President took the Chair, a great number of
Deputies were in the Chamber, and animated conversa-
tions were held in all parts. Upon the entrance of M.
Bantle, new Prefect of Polise, he was congratulated by
many of his Hon. Friends. Count Lobau, new Com-
mandant-General of the Paris National Guards, was
greeted by M. Charles Dupin, who shook hands with
him cordially. M. Odilion Barrot was in his place at
the extreme gauche.
The President took the Chair at half-past one o'clock,
when M. Boissy d'Anglas handed him a paper. The Pre-
sident announced, that M. May d'Anglas had withdrawn
his proposition, and laid another upon the table, which
would be examined in the Committees to-morrow.
M. de Corcelles—lt is indecent : the Chamber should
not be trifled with thus._(A buzz of disappointment was
heard in the galleries.)
Several Members—M. Boissay d'Anglas cannot with-
draw his proposition.
The President—A Member can withdraw a proposi-
tion when it has not been read or explained. This point
is established by numerous precedents.
At this moment Messrs. Lafitte, Merilhou, and d'Ar-
gout, and Marshal Sault, entered, and took their seats on
the Ministerial bench. M. Dupont (de l'Eure), upon en-
tering, conversed for a few minutes with M. Beranger and
Marshal Soult, and afterwards went and took his seat at
the extreme gauche, by the side of M. Daunou. The
Hon. Deputy was immediately surrounded by his col-
leagues, who shook hands with him.
The Chamber then proceeded to the discussion of the
articles of the law project relative to the National Guards.
At this moment General Lafayette entered the Cham-
ber, and was received with very general tokens of applause
—upwards of 100 Members went and shook him by the
hand. He then went up to the President's desk, and
after holding a short conversation with him, left a paper
in his hands.

General Lafayette then rose to address the Chamber,
when a profound silence immediately prevailed. He said,
" In a neighbouring nation it its the custom when a citiz-n
retires from a distinguished office, for him to come before
his fellow-citizens and explain the cause, and I am sure
the Chamber will grant me the same favour.—(flear.)—
I always have considered that the post of Commander-in-
Chief of the National Guards of Franee was incompatible
with a Constitutional Monarchy, except under circum-
stances of the most absolute necessity. It was this convic-
tion
that led me, in 1790, when 3,000,000 of National
Guards wished to elect me their Commander, at the Federa-
tion by 14,000 deputies, to apply to the Constituent Assem-
bly and urge them to issue a decree in opposition to thisdesire.
Such still was my opinion when the Lieutenant-General
of the Kingdom, who has since become our King, wished
the to accept the same appointment, and I felt myself
bound to accept it, but always retaining the intention of
laying it down, as soon sa 1 was satisfied that it was no
longer necessary for me to retain it, earlier if peace re-
mained unbroken, but at a later period had war eusued.
The declared opinion of the Chamber has hastened the
period, and out of respect for it 1 have not waited till the
law was submitted to the other branches of the state. It
is merely a matter of date ; but I should be deeply hurt
if any one imagined—and no oue who has been acquainted
with me during the last fifty-four years of my life, can be-
lieve that my conduct has teen dictated by any personal
feeling : I will go further and say, that this opinion► of the
Chamber has afforded me an opportunity. The high au-
thority with which I was invested has given umbrage
which you, gentlemen, must have heard of; and thin um-
brage has even been felt in certain diplomatic circles. The
cause is now at an end, and I have now no other honour
than that of being one of your colleagues. One ward
more, gentlemen,--I should not have given in my resig-
nation, which the King has accepted with all that good-
ness he has ever shown towards me, before the crisis we
have now happily got over was at an end. At this time
my conscientious love of public order is satisfied, but I
cannot say the same of my conscientious love of liberty.
We must all recollect the programme announced at the
Hotel de Ville—a popular throne, supported by repub-
lican institutions. It was accepted, but we have not all put
the Mame construction upon it ; it has not always been in-
terpreted by the Councils of the King in the same sense
in which it was understood by me, who am more im-
patient than others that it should be realized ; and what-
ever may have been my personal independence in all situa-
tions, I feel myself at the present moment more at my ease
in discussing my opinions with you. For the rest, there
are points upon which we shall always be in accord,—we
shall ever be united against our enemies, whether at home
or from abroad. I mill think, that in the measures taken
at the revolution of July, we not only did that which we
verily believed was for the best, hut that we did all that
was possible to he done. lam the more convinced of this,
since I have become intimately acquainted with the per-
sonage we have placed on the throne. On throwing off
my uniform I have not changed my motto,—Liberty,
public order. Besides, how many legal means we have of
expressiug our thoughts and of making our wishes known ;
—for us there is the tribune of this Chamber, and for
every citizen there is the press, which has rendered the
country so many services ; and then there is the peaceable
anode of petitions. Having thus yielded to my desire of
laying all my sentiments before you, I trust I shall still
and ever retain your esteem and friendship.—(Applause.)
After further discussion, the President reminded the
Chamber that the next subject on the order of the day was
the consideration of the second project of the Government
relative to the organization of the Gurdes Mobiles.
Several members wished the discussion to be postponed
till to-morrow.
The President said that this would be desirable, con-
sidering how many hours a legion of the National Guards
had been under arm•, in order to protect the deliberations
of the Chamber.—Adjourned.

GENERAL LAFAYETTE.
(From Tuesday evening's Galignani.)
A considerable feeling of uneasiness and apprehension
was visible yesterday morning throughout the metropolis;
the
General Lafayette of his command of
the N
which bad been rumoured on Satur-
day afternoon, and confirmed by the successive interviews
of the different Ministers with the General in the course
of Sunday, was officially made known by the appearance of
the royal proclamation, annouucing that fact, and the ap-
pointment of General Mouton Giunt de Lobau, as Com•
mender of the National Guards of Paris. This proclamation,
together with the last order of the day issued by General
will be found subjoined. Although the nature of the
Lafayette, anti the first published by successor, Count
Lob will
in the Chamber of Deputies was such as to
tender it almost a matter of certainty that the delicacy of
mind and the independent spirit of the General would not
allow him to retain a situation, which one of the three
powers of the state had stigmatized as unnecessary and
dangerous, it had been hoped that the recollection of the
circumstances under which he had originally accepted it,
and the manner in which, even within the last week, he
had employed the power it conferred for the safety and
happiness of the country, would have been so fresh in the
recollection of the Chamber, as to induce it to temper the
opinion~ emitted in the heat of debate, in such a manner as
to convince the venerable patriot that, whatever might he
the feelings of the Deputies respecting future appointments,
they did not intend to forget the line of demarcation which
his conduct had drawn between him and all others ;
that in fact, whatever might be the general rule they
wished to lay down, they intended to siteeellise him as
an illustrious exception to it. This, however, was not
the ease, and about the same time that this became
generally known, it was also rumoured that the Eccles de
Droit and de Medeciue were assembling in great numbers ;
that the whole Etat Major had given in their resigna-
tions; and that all the most popular Members of the Ad-
ministration were about to do so likewise. The appear-
ance of the Chamber of Deputies, protec'ed by a whole
legion of the National Guards under arms, did not tend
to increase the public confidence, but we are happy to all-
pounce that, for the present at least, the public alarm

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have not proved well founded. The sitting of the Cham-'
ber passed in perfect tranquillity, and the assemblage of
the schools merely ended in ,a quiet end orderly prove,-
'ion to the house of General Lafayette, in the rue d'Anjou,
to offer him their respectful homage on the occasion
his resigning the command of the Guards. The General
had left the Etat Major about one o'clock to go to the
Chamber, and it being understood that he would net re•
turn thither, the battalion on duty intercepted his passage,
and one of their number reeprctfully alluded to the 'cir-
cumstance, and hoped they might be informed of the
reasons which separated their beloved General from
them ; he, however, declined entering into any explata-
tions at that moment, and contented himself with eulo-
gizing his successor, whose aide-de-camp, he said, he
should be proud to consider himself in maintaining public
order. About three o'clock the deputation of the schools,
amounting in number to nearly 1,000, proceeded along
the Quays and through the gardens of the Tuileries to
the rue d'Anjou. Their demeanour was perfect'y peace-
able, and did not even appear to attract any marked at-
tention.from the public as they passed. On their arrival
in the rue d'Anjou they were informed that the General
was not yet come home, a cry was heard of a la
Chanibre, and some of the group appeared disposed
to direct their steps thither ; but while the point was in
discussion a coach entered the street in which were the
General, his son, his grandson, and Al. Odillon Barrot,
coming from the Chamber of Deputies, where (as will be
seen by our report of the proceedings) the General had
given his colleagues a frank anti manly explanation of the
motives of hie retirement. On entering the court-yard
lie was fol'ewed by all the students, about twenty of whom
entered the house with him. One of their number ex-
plained in a few words the cause of their visit, and the
General, who appeared in excellent health and spirits, re-
plied in an energetic and animated manner. When he had
spoken for a few minutes, it was suggested to him that the
body of' students in the court-yard were excluded from a
participation in the pleasure of hearing his sentiments,
on which he immediately descended into the court, and
the outer gates being closed, concluded his address there.
The following is nearly the substance of it :—He thanked
the deputation for the kind feelings manifested towards
him, and expressed his sense of the conduct of the young
population of Paris in co-operating with the National
Guard in the preservation of public tranquillity, the only
solid basis on which the happiness of the country could be
founded. He stated that he well understood and partici-
pated in their feelings respecting the promise made at the
Hotel de Ville, of a popular throne surrounded with re-
publican institutions. His interpretation of that promise
differed in many respects from that of others, who, how-
ever, he firmly believed, were actuated by the same de-
sire for their country's happiness. The only difference
was respecting the best means of attaining that object. He
added, that his friend, M. Odillon Barrot, could assure
them that he had held a similar language that morning in
the Chamber. The most important point at present was,
without doubt, the new electoral law. What were to be
the provisions of that law he was net aware ; but he
could state that it would positively be presented to the
Chamber on Wednesday next, and that it would be on a
more extended basis than the present one, was certain,
since it could not be on a narrower one than it had hitherto
been. He proceeded by assuring the deputation that they
might depend on his exerting all his influence in the
tribune to secure the adoption of as popular a system as
possible—(Loud applause)—and remarked that he could
use that influence in perhaps a stronger and more unem-
barrassed manner than he could have done two days since,
" although," he added, " I believe I have never sacrificed
my individuality or personal opinions to any official con-
sideration."..-(Loud applause, and shouts of " Vive
Lafayette.") He then alluded to his resignation of the
commend of the National Guards, and stilted that he had
just told the Cliain',er of Deputies that it was always his
opinion that as a general rule the situation of Gerieral-in-
Chief of the National Guards of the Kingdom was not
compatible with a Constitutionid Monarchy. In the first
revolution, 3,000,000 of the National Guards had come
to the resolution of nominating him to that office, and
sent a deputation of from 14,000 to 15,000 men to an-
nounce it at the Champ de la Federation. He considered it
allowable to play them a little trick ; and before time pro-
position could be made to him obtained the assent of the
Constituent Assembly to a law which rendered-it consti-
tutionally impoosible .that such an appointment could
take place. He had therefore only to thank them
for their good intentions.--(A laugh.) After the days
of July, however, he did not think it without advantage
to the country that he should accept the title offered
him by the Lieutestant• General of the Kingdom and the
nation. This situation, however, gave umbrage to the
feelings of some parties ; it was said that there were two
' Kings in France; it was compared to the Mayors of the
Palace in former times, anti these feelings found an fiche in
the Chamber. He had therefore resigned at the present
titne, instead of at a later period. Had the opinion in
question not been expressed, he might probably have ro-
tained the situation some time longer, particularly had war
broken out; but as it was, he could only consider this cir-
cumstance as an opportunity afforded him of doing what
he should otherwise have done at some subsequent time.
He then begged the young friends who surrounded him to
persevere in the paths of order ; reminding them that
their moderate and generous conduct would be the best
proof that they were worthy of the liberty they asked for ;
and that if they were guilty of the slightest disturbance or
deviation from the course of legal proceeding, it would
be a personal injury to him, as it would immediately be
said that he bad incited them to it, and encouraged their
tumultuous assemblages as ovations to himself. This
epeech was received with enthusiastic applause, and, after
a few words from AL Odillon Barrot, conjuring the assem-
bly not to give their enemies a handle against them, by
any tumult or disturbance, the whole deputation returned
to their respective schools, without any manifestations of
disorder. At five o'clock the new Commander of the
National Guard transferred the Etat-Major from the rue
de la Chaussee d'Antin to the Louvre, whither also were
taken the two piece! of cannon previeusly stationed at the
former place. During the evening and night every thing
remained tranquil.

PROCLAMATION OF THE KING.
4, Brave National Guards, my dear Compatriots,—You
will participate in my regret upon learning that General
Lafayette has considered it his duty to resign. I flattered
myself that I should have seen him longer at yosr head,
animating your ardour by his example, and the recollec-
tion of the great services he has rendered to the cause of
liberty. I feel his retirement the more sensibly, as only a
few days ago this worthy General took a glorious part in
the maintenance of public order, which you protected so
nobly and so efficaciously during the late agitations. But
I have the consolation to reflect, that I have neglected
nothing to spare the National Guards what will be to them
a cause of deep regret, and which is to myself really pain-
ful. I find another ground for consolation, in appointing
Commandant and General of the Paris National Gu ,ads,
General the Count de Loblift, who, after having acquired
lustre in ourarmies, associated himself to your dangers and
our glory in the memorable days of July. His brilliant
military talents and his patriotism render him worthy of
commanding that citizen-militia, which I am proud of
seeing around me, and which has just given me new
ple•lges of confidence and affection, which are completely
reciprocal on my part. lam happy in repeating to you
how much I was affected by them, and to tell you that I
ever rely upon you, as you may ever rely upon me.
" Dec. 26. " LOUIS PHILIP."