The Sun.
London, England, 1840-08-08 00:00:00

EVENING ED irIION-•

THE BUINAPARTIST INSURREC-

TION AT BOULOGNE.

We have n ceived the ta.lowine; versinn of this insan,
r f.oal a gen 1. man wl.o left Boulogne yesterday
morning at seven o'clock. Though it gives some details
which were previously known, the information, being
that of an eye-witness, will be read with interest :-
1 " BOULOGN-SUR-MER, AUG. 6, IS4o.—Wimeroux
1 Is a small village, about two miles and a half from Bou-
logne. The party that landed from one of the Commer-
.i vial Steam Packet Company's vessels, th, City of Edina.
burgh, consisted in all (including two grooms d
Every servant) of Fifty-sev, n Persons, headed by Prince
Louis NapoletiO nuonaparte, General Count. Montholon,
General Voisson and uti dal major. They diAributed
tneir proclamations to every body they met, and strewed
five franc pieces to a rabble who preceded them. The
above-mined, and ahout five or six other effieeis, one of
whom bore an elegant and richly decorated flag, with
the golden eagle on the staff, and about thirty men, all
dressed in ne*thi)itaty tinitotm,exactlyeorr,spooding with
the regular French troops, nillifaity eaps ( No. 40 in front),
and knapsacks, landed very early in the morning in the
boat belonging to the steam-paC:St in eight different
trips, and of course without tiny interfere,,:ce on shore
and crossing over the heights, entered the town o!
Bou-
logne about five o'clock, with about fitty raggamul/in:
crying out " Vive l'Bitipereer I" and marching down the
different streets of the lower torrn towards the upper
town. The inhabitants, hearing the drums of the Na-
tional Guard, were alarmed, and closed the gates to pre-
vent their entering at the top of the Grand Rue. The
Prince and his companions then proceeded round to the
Calais-gate, which was also closed against them. It
appeared to be their intention to obtain possession of
the citadel on the ramparts, where the powder and am-
munition are kept, and which would have become an
easy conquest, having one or (at most) two sentinels to
guard it. Foiled in this, they proceeded along the Calais-
road to the Colonne de Napoleon, which one of them en-
tered by breaking open the door at the foot, and
mounting to the top, placed their flag upon it. By
this time a few of the National Guard made their ap-
pearance with their muskets and bayonets fixed, but
did not approach very near to the insurgents, not hav-
ing collected a sufficient number to attack them s after
which, from some cause or other, a few of the Buona-
partists detached themselves from the main body, and
were some of them soon captured, others making their
way down to the sea-side in hopes of getting on board
the steam-packet, which by this time was taken pos-
session of by the harbour-master and about ten armed
men, who went out in a boat, went on board, and
brought her into harbour. Prince Louis Napoleon,
and about five other officers, with the principal part of
his comrades, then marched into the town a second
time, and immediately went to the caserne, or barracks,
at the gates of which there was one sergeant and
one sentinel with whom Ole Prince had a short
parley, and called upon them to shout ' Vive l'Em-
pereur which they answered by shouting Vive le
Rai !" and the sergeant immediately drew his sword,
when Prince Louis Buonaparte immediately presented
and fired a pistol at him, which was warded off by the
sergeant, and the ball lodged in the neck of the sentinel
who stood close by him, and who died in the evening.
The Buonapartists had only swords and some few pistols
to protect then.selves, evidently expecting a large party
to join them.
" They then, from fatigue and other causes, got into
disorder, but Prince Louis Napoleon and a brother
officer went on to the porch and went into the Permit-
office, came out, and were in a few minutes captured
with all his party then present, taken before the
Mayor, Al. Adam, sent up to the citadel under a
strong escort, and placed in different apartments,
which took place about half-past eight o'clock.
Amongst the party who separated at the column were
General Montholon, his aide-de-camp, and about eight
others, who got down upon the sea sands, took pos-
session of the life-boat which attends the sea-bathers,
and were launching her into the sea, when they were
closely pursued by the National Guard, who fired
into the boat, which was immediately capsized, and they
were all immersed in the water, but not entirely out of
their depth. Two of them were brought out of the
water and takeu into the lodge of the Humana Society,
being severely wounded ; they died immediately. That
fine old man, General Montholon, before he was out of
the water offered up his sword, but he was immediately
shot at and severely wounded by a bricklayer, one of
the National Guards, and taken away to the hospital,
with little chance of recovery.
" One of the officers met with a gentleman on horse-
back on the sands, and put a pistol to his body. and de-
sired him to dismount and give up his horse, which the
gentleman did. The officer immediately mounted and
rode away, but he was closely pursued by the gensd'armes,
and captured a few miles before he reached St. Omer,
brought back, lodged in the citadel, and the horse taken
to Gregory's livery stables.
" Several others of the party were brought in in the
course of the day, who had secreted themselves among
the standing corn.
" The steam-packet brought in with her a handsome
green travelling carriage and a caravan, which contained
all the military dresses, tips, knapsacks, &c., also eight,
very fine horsee. The horses were landed as early as
convenient. The carriages remained on board in pos-
session of the douaniers, armed with their swords and
muskets with fixed bayonets.
" The master of the steam-packet, Captain Crow,
the mate, and the engineer, were taken under an escort,
of soldiers to prison about seven o'clock, and about nine
o'clock the rest of the crew were also sent to prison to
await examination before the Juge d'liistruction.
" There are also on board four barrels filled with
40-franc pieces in gold (otherwise called double Napo-
itins or Louts.)
" Prince Louis Napoleon has also, contained in a bolt
on his person, twenty thousand pounds sterling in Paris
bank bills, which he is allowed to retain.
" Same of the Buonapartists concerned in this mad
attempt are very well known at Boulogne ; their names
are not yet published.
" BOULUGNE, 6 O'CLOCK, A. 7.1., 7TH AUGUST,
1840.—1 t is reported that seven are killed or drowned,
exclusive of those wounded. Annexed are copies of
the placards stuck up about the town, and distributed
to the inhabitants. Boulogne is perfectly tranquil, with
out any apprehension of further disturbance :
PROCLAMATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF BOULOGNE.

INHABITANTS OF BouLooNEI—A madman, uncor-
rectea by the first check a loch he received at Stras-
bourg, and into whose heart the generosity of the
King (who remitted the punishment he had then
incurred) has been unable to instil any senti-
ment of real honour, has attempted this morn-
ing to excite an insurrection amongst you, by in-
voking the illustrious memory of the great man whose
name he prostitutes. Accompanied by some old sol-
diers, led astray by their ambition, and about fifty men
in the uniform of soldiers, but not having the honour to
belong to our brave and faithful army, he landed at the
break of day, at Wimereux, at five o'clock in the morn-
ing; his partisans spread abroad in the several streets
of the town, knocked at the doors, distributing incen-
diary proclamations, and throwing handfuls of money,
the price with which they hoped to purchase a merce-
nary devotedness ; as if you—all of you, poor as well as
rich, workmen as well as tradespeople—could ;be in-
spired by any other sentiments than pure love for your
country, your devotedness to the institutions by which
you are free, and pure attachment to the dynasty which
reigns by the will of the nation. At halt-past five
o'clock Prince Louis Buonaparte was at the barracks,
where he hoped to seduce the brave soldiers of the 42d
Regiment, and there with the same hand that had just
sgned his mad proclamation to the army, he tore off the
decoration of a captain, and fired his pistol at a dis-
armed officer. The weapon was turned aside, and the
ball destined for the chief wounded a soldier in the
cheek, and he is now lying on the bed of anguish.
Thus the first act of this man, who spoke of honour
and glory, was an act of cowardice ; the first proof of
his sympathy for the army was to insult it in the per-
son of an old captain. _ _

. Inhabitants of Boulogne I—ls there any necessity to
warn you against the detestable counsels of these ambi
tious men, who wish for disorder above all things, by
its aid to gain power and honours, but which to you
would only being misery and civil war ? NO! You
formed your judgment of them instantly, and to their
mad attempt responded all of you in one patriotic burst
of enthusiasm, and with cries a thousand times re-
peated, Vive lc Roi—Vive le Chivrte !
National Guards and &Afters of tl-,e 42d aliment
of the Line I—Your conduct has been admirable, and
France, which your energy, your zeal, and your de-
votedness to your country, has just saved in a few
hours from civil war brought by her enemies, will
thank you for it. At the first alarm you were all at
your post—the post of honour It was only necessary
for you to show yourselves, and these madmen fled on
every side before you They precipitated themselves
towards the beach, flying in all haste from that lair land
of France in the bosom of which they hived to find
treason, but where, on the contrary, was your fidelity ;
and they were all secured by you, and led instantly,
under an escort, to the Castle, from whence they will
not issue till they tipper before the bar of justice.
Honour to you!—honour to our army so faithful !
honour to that. noble institution, the National Gaard,
against which all the attempts of faction are destined to
break I

And we also say, God protect, God save Francc !
God save her from new revolutions!
unts, National Guards, and S:ildiers!--Your
magistrates and your chiefs thank you. They watch
over the public security. Justice is taking the necessary
measures, and of this pitiable Airmi,it there already re-
mains no more than the sad remembrance.

The Mayor of Houlogoc, AL. ADAM.
{
The Adjoints MARTINET.
DUTERTRE DELPORTE.
Boulogne, Aug. 6. 1840. a+ 10 :'clock A. M.

DECREES AND PROCLAMATIONS OF THE
PRINCE LOUIS NAPOLEON
(N,,t before puhk•hori )
" PROCLAMATIoN TO THE ARMY.
" Soldiers:wrbiuce w 413 111446 &o C01111344.111111*,

obeys. You are the elite of' the people, and you act
tre4t, d a vile herd. You are destiovd to prov,
the national bounur, and they turn your arms gait's.
your brethren. Those who govern you want to dclos6
the noble profession of a koldier. You have berte
indignant, and sought to know what had become of the
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eagles of Arcalo, of Austerlitz, of Jena. These eagles
—here they are ! I bring them back to yout4 r
them again ! With them you will acquire tion'u
glory, fortune, and, what is more than all these► tb;
gratitude and esteem of your fellow-citizens. iftiv
" So.diers! Your exclamations when I presen_te"
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self before you at Strasburg hate not departed frool
memory. I hate not forgotten tbe regret which' Y
showed for toy defeat.
" Between you and me there are indissolub'e
—we bear the same hate and the same love. We hire
the same interests and the same enemies.
" Soalicrs! The great shade of the Emperor T.l°,
leon speaks to you by my voice. While 'it is pal
over the ocean, hasten to drive away all traitor, ea
Oppressors ;—show it upon its arrival that you
worthy sons of the Great Army, and that yourgeosr
sutned those sacred emblems which during forty /Leo
made the enemies of France tremble, among 1".
enemies were those who govern you to-day.
Soldiers! to Arms! Vice la France.

(Signed) " NAPOLEON.
" General MONTHOLO
" Colonel VOISIN.
" Count MERSONAN."

Boulogne, the —, 1840."
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The following proclamation was found on WSW' big
City of Edinburgh steam-boat, after the capture of tt.ep
vessel by the authorities. It appears to h.sve ""'
intended for publication only in the event of succit
" DECREE.
" Prince Napoleon Louis, in the name of tl:e fren
people, decrees as follow : ;„fi. of
" Mr. —is appointed Sous-prefet of the tow-00,
Boulogne. He will preside over the municipal COA
and be invested, until further orders, with all civil
military authority. •
Commerial transactions will not be impeded.
" Strangers shall enjoy the greatest protection:
Property shall be respected ; order and disa
shall be rigorously maintained. All that shall lie
quired for the service of the army shall be paid I.fir
ready money by the Paymaster-Genera:.
" Those who shall attempt to excite divisiooa.o ilr
town or army, or the troop's, shall be tried by
tary law, yrbo~
" The National Guards and other cAizens
warmed with the love of their country, sha3l desire ,r
na
join the expedition as volunteers shall imedietelgoi
sent themselves on the Esplanade to be aroica
organized.
" Every company of volunteers shall name their °oil
sub•officers and officers up to the rank of captain.e%
sively. The pay shall be on the following scale :•""

" Indemnity once paid, 50 francs.
" Daily pay, one franc, and a ration of bread.
" The different ranks shall receive an increase 01 rho
" 'The ancient gunners of the army, whether °I, rho
land service or marines, shall meet at the Hon,' do
Ville, to be organised under the inspection °I
Colonel of Artillery, Vaudrey.
" All saddle-horses shall be put in requiction. eta
owners shall lead them, saddles and bridles comPle,lto
the Place des Tintelleries at -- o'clock preciedlit'ot
be valued and paid for in ready money by Lieue.,frei
Bouchon. Volunteer horsemen shall present tbennie,
at the same place under the orders of Colonel PI 01
" Fifty waggons are required for the traose yea
troops. They shall each be drawn by four horsehers
provided with hay, straw, and oats, for two days. per
waggons shall be paid for at the rate of ten fill 0
horse per day, and are expected to meet immediate Y
the Place des Tintelleries. I, it $*
" All the Custom-house officers (douaniers) s-,
semlile immediately at the Hotel de Ville. got('
" The gensd'armerie shall also asscn.'ble at the
de Ville with their horses, for which they shall be
(Signed) ~ NAPOLg:i.O
By order of the Prince, LE GL. MONTflui"
" LE CTE. Mll.lo°'
" Boulogne, the 1840." •

(From a Second Edition of the Time.t.)
BOULOGNE, FRIDAY, HALF-PAST 3 P.M., -All,_;, -'lo°.
Everything has continued quiet here until 01,40 t
ment, nor do I anticipate any outbreak this evetoliirg
during the night. In tact, the Napoleonists
publicans meditate to strike another blow; t.l3°oa
meet with a warm reception, as troops are ear,
here this evening from St. Omer.
It is evident that this plot has had deep t!,l
tensive ramifications, and, from what has oce°l4, ,ts°
is now evident that the disembarkation was et 11011
early or too late. Montholon evidently expecteu-00 is
assemblage of Napoleonists to meet him, and IVA'S',
reference to this expectation, he exclaimed, ois,
Dieu, nobs sonnies trahis. Que sort devenus rltaaao
There must have been a mistake, or, as the -I—,
saying has it, " a screw loose somewhere," for'Ailts
not fancy a man very much advanced in yeoll4gioi
Mootholon, or of a mature age, like Parquin, Sl'
in a madcap enterprise of this sort, unless they bad:.
most certainty of a considerable co-operation. sid
My impression therefore is, that the landiagniosr.of
in the wrong place, and that had it been either at me)
kirk or Furnes a very different result might have fe11701)
It is, however, positively stated to-day, that
were exchanged on Wednesday evening, about4o
o'clock, between th • steamer Ole .Edinbur9ll":ooo
and certain parties on the headlands, and the res
that the disembarkation was effected the next ll'°'llll
It this be so, as it is vouched to me on authority s''':iote
of credit, there must be treason in the very heareg ost
of this conspiracy. You will of course concludheileyt
there are alt sorts of rumours afloat to-day. I Oat
it is, however, certain that there was blood shed
last night ; and some there are who go the
stating that the King was fired at, and bis "tier
killed. AGy emeute in this quarter will be most sPeheo
put a strp to, for as the King has but just arrived tadi'
the whole road from Paris is garrisoned, so to °r
with troops. %IA
The proceedings this morning have been, it j'e
of the highest intermit. The Captain of the )isr
burgh castle, who, it appears, was freighted atoAlsil
gate, has undergone a lengthened interrogatorYit oar
through the medium of an interpreter. I have IV
that this examination discloses much wider o",ibeell
extensive ramifications of' this conspiracy than ha"
supposed by even the credulous. ech
The vessel, has, I understand, been coofiscot
well as the carriages and horse'. A very fineefoll€ll
too, which appeared Ito droop and moult at the
fortunes of his master, was also removed front
set this morning. aeoetPA
I ought to have mentioned earlier that a fari
Officer arrived very early this morning from
visited the barracks in a most mysterious manse`.
forbear to give his name. 'riot 11
Indefatigable lying is the order of the day o%d°
classes of the French. Yesterday, 10.000 mea"ooo°,
squadron were seen in the offing to-day, a fir'„,oll7
has deposed in a proves verbal that he was run doll b.°
a brig, containing 300 armed men, who seized 0
fish:- Voila; Moisieur, said my informant, la tend
perfide Albion. Yet this chattering fool go°, 00'
daily bread by those very English whose coati.'
loyalty he was thus defaming.

COURT CJRCULAR.

The Queen held a Court yesterday afternoon al vv
0,
nghant Palace. g P... e
Shekib Effendi, the Ottoman Ambassador, he, $O/1
dience of her Majesty, to deliver a letter frond hls't Pi
reign. His Excellency was introduced by Visoenctorf i/rt
merston, G.C.8., her Majesty's Principal Sect' go e 0
State for Foreign Affairs, and conducted by Sir dil
Chester, Master of the Ceremonies. His Excellent pie
accompanied by Mr. Salame, her Majesty's Oriental ,ilse
preter.
M. Altavilla Villette Calichopolo was presenteatii° of
Queen by Lord John Russell, hot* Majesty's Seere-
State for the Colonies.
iiiOn
JamesC ob Court
r tLj Or
wasßeidd
jaattwenka:cl'aebily. the. Duchess e' i.itsi'de-'
audience,Tsi hre.• rut
presented to her Mai° -
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GaGirtooiniodgm,stViinciskcovvinuanrtt.ianTigtoi:nrgin,agnGtdoenn,ceLroirLdiloiinn.trive-iiii
or
Equerry in Waiting.
Her Majesty and Prince Albert took an 'frill diin fell,:
Parks yesterday afternoon in an open carriage °fries;
Colonel Wemyss and Colonel Bouverie, the Saujtteev'
Waiting on her Majesty and his Royal Highness',
ing on horseback.
Viscount Melbourne bad an audience of ben Ajejeta
0'
yesterday.
ping loi
The Royal Dinner Party at t4e Palace last evev, l
eluded the Duke and Duchess of Bedford, narieg'
Surrey, Hon. Charles Gore. and the Hon Frederic cro 10
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Horse Guar .
in attendance at the Palace during the evening. ior,)%l'
His Royal Highness Prince Albert honoured oi bole'
fred Chalon, R. A., with a sitting yesterday fur a vj
1
length portrait. Ao in
The Duchess of Kent took an airing yesterday
carriage. Pi-
Sir Matthew Tierney bas attended the Peneees 051'
gusta daily since the departure from town' of Sir
ford. CO'
The Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of
bridge visited the Princess Augusta yesterdaY•
bei
The following was issued yesterday :--
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" The Princess Augusta has had a comfortable
rest, and her Royal Highness is better.
Clarence H.use, August. 7." 1 , ever
The Duke of Cambridge had a dinner party 'n't -
ing at Cambridge- house. iv
trates, i onsisting of Messrs. Hare, Tulk, Hail' ASt6llo°llDi
A deputation of the Middlesex and Wes f MinSter frlict#o,
Pown ill, :11.‘Vi;trun, Wiiki, Retch. Dovon, sn„-,,,,auis -
and Clptain Bague had an interview witn the Pi' ' •he
Normanby p.s'erday at the Home-office. , „,iii 0"
T'w Eari 4 Upon had an interview yesterl ~ 1
'iarquis, kll Nm m.,obv yesterday at ti e Fintne'c's4r;ol6
Caf,:4lo Lord Francis R..z*sA arrived at ::,'
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•:. tio.,,rave..4oeut,.yesteruay, from —hat ,tcr
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