The Sun.
London, England, 1848-02-29 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY
,EVENING, FEBRUARY 29, 1845,

the very crisis of the recent struggle, when the
Chamber of Deputies was oscillating between the
rival claimants for the Regency, it was the voice of
LAMARTINE which called for the creation of a Pro-
visional Government. When that Provisional Go-
vernment was threatened with destruction by the
infuriated democrats, who were brawling before the
Hotel de Ville, and brandishing arms against the
Ministers, and shouting in a menacing accent " Du-
rota a la fenitre !" "MARIE a la fenetre I" it was
the eloquent inspiration of LAMARTINE which soothed
the excitement of the rabble, which transformed
their jealousy into enthusiasm, and their hatred into
admiration. His apostrophe to the tri-colour (that
flag, said he, " which has made the tour of the world
under the Republic and the Empire with the liberties
and glories of France,") so affected the multitude
who, but a moment before, were raving with indig-
nation, that they beat their hands together, they
wept, they embraced him, they bore him in triumph
on their shoulders. In short, LAMARTINE—the poet
—the historian—ALPHONSE LAMARTINE has more
power in his hands at this moment than ever had the
once formidable GutzoT. His power is not that of
stone fortifications, of artillery, of a standing army
100,000 strong—it is a power more enormous
and indestructible—the moral authority exercised by
courage, probity, and genius. In this manner LA-
MARTINE is the republican ruler of France. His
hand is visible in all the acts yet performed by the
Provisional Government, his voice is audible in all
their utterances, his rhetorical style is recognisable
in all their proclamations. And most nobly has he
employed his extraordinary influence over his country-
men In forty-eight hours the Government which
he has been mainly instrumental in inaugurating has
restored peace to a distracted capital, confidence to a
panic-striken nation, and vigour to the nascent
energies of the Revolution.
It has permanently abolished capital punishment
for all political offences ; and by this generous decree
has secured the lives of the ex-Ministers. Noble evi-
dence of the magnanimity of the multitude ! " Gen-
tlemen," said M. DE LAMARTINE in announcing this
decision to the people, " Gentlemen, the Provi-
sional Government was anxious to be itself the
bearer to you of the last decree it has resolved on
and signed in this memorable sitting,—that is, the
abolition of the penalty of death for political matters.
—(Unanimous bravos.) This is the noblest decree,
Gentlemen, that has ever issued from the mouths Of
a people the day after their victory.—(' Yes, yes !')
It is the character of the French nation which
escapes in one spontaneous cry from the soul of its
Government.—(' Yes, yes ;" Bravo.') We have
brought it with us, and I will now read it to you.
There is not a more becoming homage to a people
than the spectacle of its own magnanimity.' "
Beyond this the Republican Ministry have decreed
the suspension of all capital sentences—the formation
of national workshops—the redemption by the State
itself of all articles under the value of 10 francs now
lying unredeemed in the pawnbrokers'—the adoption
of all public edifices in the name of the nation—the
eligibility and enfranchisement of every National
Guard—the transfer of the incomes of the Civil
List to the public treasury—the prolongation by ten
days of the time for payment of bills due between the
22d of February and the 15th of March—the
inspection of hospitals--the repavement of the streets—
the protection of women and children—the freedom
of the press—the freedom of election—the freedom of
petitioning—the absolute freedom of conscience—
the separation of Church and State—the regular
transmission of letters by post—the guardianship of
the museums, &c., &c., &c. Through the resolute
decision of LAMARTINE the tri-colour is still pre-
served as the symbol of the French Republic ; and on
Sunday that illustrious Tribune of the people of
France proclaimed from the summit of the steps of
the Intel de Ville—
" ROYALTY IS ABOLISHED!
" TUE REPUBLIC IS PROCLAIMED !"

THE FRENCH REPUBLIC.

tyranny, reminds them that those edifices henceforth
belong to the nation ; that, in consequence of a re-
solution adopted by the Provisional Government they
are to be sold, and the proceeds to be applied to re-
lieve the victims of our glorious revolution, and
compensate the losses sustained by trade and manu-
factures. It accordingly invites all good citizens to
recollect that those national edifices are placed under
the protection of the people.
" GARNIER PAGES, the Mayor of Paris.
" Paris, Feb. 24."
Later accounts state that the ceremony at the
Place de la Bastile passed off admirably.
At Rouen some outrages had been committed, and
an attack had been made upon some English work-
men employed on the railroad. The rioters burnt
the bridge, and thus cut off the communication
between Havre and Rouen.

PROCEEDINGS AT PARIS.

We resume our narrative of the events of the
French Revolution from our Afternoon Edition of
yesterday.
The following appeared in the Third Edition of
The Sun of last evening:—

The Republic has been proclaimed at Dijon, Bor-
deaux, Tours, and Rouen. All the judicial bodies
have given in their adhesion to the Provisional Go-
vernment.

M. CARNOT, Minister of Public Instruction, ad-
dressed the following circular to the Rectors of the
University :
__ _

" The Pupils of the establishments of the Univer-
sity must feel a wish to join in the signal manifesta-
tion of joy and hope with which all France greets at
this moment the proclamation of the Republic. By
the very nature of their studies they are all fully
prepared to appreciate the grandeur of the revolution
made by the country in hoisting again the republican
banner. You will grant two days holiday to the
pupils of all the colleges and the normal and primary
schools on receipt of this letter."
The people proceeded, on Friday, to St. Cyr, to
bring in the pupils of the military school, and apprize
them of the downfal of royalty, and the proclamation
of the Republic, which had been concealed from
them. The young men of the school, to the number
of 600, repaired forthwith to the Hotel de Ville, and
sent in, by a deputation, their adhesion to the Pro-
visional Government of the Republic, with an offer
of their services.

Marshal BUGEAUD has given in his adhesion to the
Republic, as have all the Admirals.
Admiral BAUDIN will proceed with the fleet from
Toulon to Algeria, and from thence to Italy.

The Duchess of ORLEANS and her children are
supposed to be concealed in the neighbourhood of
Paris. It was reported that they had been ar-
rested.

The Archbishop of PARIS has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to the clergy of Paris:—
" Monsieur le Cure,—ln presence of the great
event of which the capital has just been the theatre,
our first movement has been to weep for the late of
the victims whom death has struck in such an un-
foreseen manner. We weep for them all, because
they are our brethren; we lament them, because we
have learnt once more what disinterestedness, respect
for property, and generous sentiments fill the hearts
of the people of Paris.
" We must not confine ourselves to shedding tears,
we will pray for all those who have fallen in the strug-
gle, we shall beseech God to open to them the place of
light and peace.
" You will consequently perform, as soon as possible,
a solemn service,,to which you will give all the pomp
which your resources permit. The mass shall be
that In Dies Obitus, with Pro Pluribus Defunctis.
This service must take place as soon as you can have
given notice of it to your parishioners, were it even
on a Sunday. During the mass a collection shall be
made for the poor families of those who are killed
or wounded. The produce of this collection shall
be paid into the hands of the mayor of the arrondisse-
ment. The present letter to be affixed as may be
necessary. "Receive, &c.,
"DENIS, Archbishop of Paris.
. _

The Prefect of the Lower Seine had announced
that the Government of the Republic was proclaimed
in his department and received with the liveliest
enthusiasm.

The Palace at St. Cloud has been burnt, as well
as the Chateau of Neuilly and the bridge of Asnieres.
All the royal arms and other emblems of royalty
have been defaced.

The first act of the Minister of the Interior, in
taking possession of his department, was to order, by
means of the telegraph, the immediate liberation of
all political prisoners, and to ensure them the means
of joining their families.
Admiral BAUDIN has accepted the command of the
fleet.

"P.S.—ln case it may be necessary or useful to
establish temporary hospitals in your churches, you
will not hesitate to offer them, even should it be
necessary to suppress the service on Sunday."

The Siècle gives the following account of the
escape of the Duke DE NEMOURS :—When the Duchess
of ORLEANS and her children left the Chamber, the
Duke DR 'IN-Jammu followed them. He was reminded
of the danger in which he was placed by being
dressed in uniform. He was assisted in divesting him-
self of it, and a person who stood near him, gave him
a great coat. The Duke put it on, and we heard
him making inquiries after the children of the
Duchess. He was told that the children were in
safety, and was entreated to retire as soon as possible.
A window was opened fur him, and he jumped into
the gardens of the Chambers.
Several political refugees from the tyranny of
LOUIS PHILIPPE, have left England and returned to
France. Several of the French residing in London
have signed the following address to their country-
men in Paris :

The hospital list shows the number of wounded to
have been 428.

The Minister of, War has addressed the following
circular to the commanding officers of military divi-
sions and sub-divisions :

"Paris, Feb. 26.
" General,—A great national act has just been
accomplished ; royalty has disappeared before the
sovereignty of the people. All good citizens, all men
of sound feeling, ought to rally round the Provisional
Government of the Republic. The Generals in com-
mand of divisions and sub•divisions will therefore as-
semble the troops under their command, will proclaim at
their head the new Government, and will call forth a
manifestation of their adhesion. They will afterwards
transmit without delay to the Minister of War do-
cuments declaratory of their adhesion. The Generals
will besides employ all the means in their power to
maintain discipline amongst the troops ; they will see
that their wants are regularly provided for; and they
will give all the necessary order:; for that purpose.
They will concert with the administrative authori-
des, in order that public order may be respected,
and, to that end, they will seek support from the
National Guard, to whom is more particularly con-
fided the task of defending our public liberties. The
Government counts that the army, faithful to its
duties, will always remain in the path of honour.
You will acknowledge the receipt of the present cir-
cular, the execution of which I confide to your pa-
triotism. " SUBERVIE."

" Frenchmen,—At news of the immense events at
Paris, your brothers residing in London have asso-
ciated themselves spontaneously with the accom-
plished revolution.
" Many phrases would be necessary to express all
their sentiments, but they can only testify their
admiration of the courageous conduct you have
displayed at Paris, and their regret at having been
unable to participate in it in a manner worthy of the
cause."

(Here follow the signatures.)

It was stated at Portsmouth that France had de-
clared war with Austria, and dispatched 80,000 men
to the frontiers.

M. C. MAURICE, the editor of the Courrier des
Spectacles, gives the following account of the depar-
ture of the ex-KING from the Tuileries :

Louis PHILIPPE is supposed to have embarked
either at Treport, Dieppe, or Dunkirk. Her MA-
JESTY'S steamer Stromboli, Commander Lord A.
BBAUCLERR, has received orders to have her steam
up, and to be ready to start, it is supposed, to meet
the ex-King so soon as his whereabout shall be known.
Prince ALBERT remained at Portsmouth when the
;ast accounts left.

and Vierzon), 11—East Indian, %—Namur and Liege, 4'4
Northern of France. 5 %4—Orleans and Bordeaux, 2;—
Paris and Lyons, 3—Paris and Rouen, 27—Rouen and
Havre, 11%—Sambre and Meuse,

The last accounts from Brussels state that the
KING had given orders to have the frontier fortresses
put in order, being determined to defend the inde-
pendence of his kingdom, in which resolution he h
supported by a great number of Belgians, the public
feeling in Belgium being by no means in favour of a
republic.

Milan was declared in a state of siege on the 22d
instant.

The Madrid journals of the 21st ult. bring no
news.

The Three per Cents. were done at 291 for cash,
and 291 at .50 days ; the Four per Cents. at 161 for
cash ; the Debt without interest, at 6 at 50 days ;
and the Coupons at 12 for paper.
The Madrid journals of the 19th inst. bring no
news.

The Three per Cents. were done at 29k, at 50
days; the Four per Cents., at 161 for cash; the Five
per Cents., at 18, at 50 days ; the Debt without In-
teres, at 6, for the 29th inst. ; and the Coupons at 12,
for cash.

LOUIS PHILIPPE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Is it credible, Sir, that royal honours are paid in
England to a tyrant and a traitor? Even in the
worst, the most disastrous, the most disgraceful
times, a nation of slaves was not insulted by such a
sight. France, although her King had declared that
he himself was the State, was spared the affront and
ignominy of beholding the royal carriages sent for-
ward to receive a degraded despot, expelled by the
indignation of the people from his native shores. A
wretch, who during eighteen years has:been adding
ingratitude and perfidy to insolence and oppression ;
who has treated England, after open defiance, with
fraud and prevarication, seems, however, to be for-
tunate and rich enough to purchase an honourable
reception at the English Court. They who consent
to such a mission are as unworthy of a residence in
our country as the fugitive of France.
I am, Sir, yours obediently,
WALTER SAVAGE LAYDOR.

Bath, Monday morning.
[We cannot agree with Mr. Walter Savag, 3 Landor
in the above recommendaticn. Had Louis .Philippe
come to England in his pride of place as King of the
French, we should have been among the first have
recommended some public demonstration of ineigna-
tion ; but it would be unmanly to visit the sins o f the
Unprincipled Sovereign upon "the poor, weak, and
despised old man," who comes to us as an humble
suppliant for a place whereon to rest "his grey, dit -
crowned head."—En. Sun.]

TRANSIVEISSION OF PASSENGERS

FROM FRANCE TO ENGLAND.

The most prompt and active steps have been
taken by the directors of the several steam-
packet companies on the south coast, includ-
ing the South-Eastern Railway Company, the
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company,
and the company of the London, Brighton, and South
Coast Railway, to secure the rapid and regular
transmission of passengers quitting France for
England; and there is no doubt that the most ample
means have been provided for this purpose.
In addition to the Admiralty packets at Dover and
Southampton, the noble fleet of steamers at Folkstone
belonging to the South-Eastern Railway Company
are in full work.

The London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway
Company have, with the most praiseworthy zeal,
and by exertions continued day and night, equipped
their fine new steamers, the Newhaven, Brighton and
Dieppe, in an incredibly short space of time, and these
vessels are now engaged carrying passengers between
Havre and Portsmouth, the Admiral at Portsmouth
having orders from the Admiralty to Tender every as-
sistance to vessels arriving there with passengers from
France.

The Peninsular and Oriental &cam Navigation
Company have most generously added their noble
♦easele, the Iberia, Monarch, Achilles, Maa,bid, aad
Hindostan (now at Southampton) to this service ;
and they also are engaged in carrying pa3sengers
between Havre and Southampton.