Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-09-21


France, to the exclusion of other matter of u more
literary and miscellaneous cast. This Lost rcvou
lion in F-ance--so similar in its commencement
the former, and yet dssimar in it's results so far
as these have been Encyclopedias ar event of such
magnitude and appearances that little interest is felt
IN thing else brought before the public in news
paper. Anu as it is design furnish the readers
of this paper with the most ample details of eyery
in the drama further extracts will be gi-
ven Tomorrow. In the mean time we take pleasure
IN laying before our readers the following extracts
from letter from personal friend-a highly respec.
table and intelligent American now in Paris, who
has borne distinguished part in the emancipation
of Greece, and who feels it singular instance of
good iortiue> that he enabled to be spectator
of the glorious events of the last week of July in the
French capital.
Paris, Aug /, 1890.
i 81 will now proceed to give you some ac-
count Of the bloody important and interesting
of which have been witness within the last four
days in this capital, and which will prove or have
proved, the overthrow of powerful monarchy sup
ported by s40. 0"0 buyonets by noble feet, and by
a well organized internal and external system of ad
mnIstra'ion. Yes, the unarmed, unorganised, un
guided popuace of Paris have broken the sceptre of
Charles the Tenth-driven him from his cupia and
could tomorrow if they chose lead HIM the scat
tOId;-but they display much moderation and wis
dom to-day. they have resolution and heroic coup
age during the three past days, and willing to sur
render their power into the hands of governments
which, though tied down by the bonds of constitu
tion will be of form best adapted for hem-a mon
archica one. Blu. you want no spccuations; you can
make them yourself better than cau-you want
facts so here give you a series from my journal
Monday, Jufy 2s.-Surprse and Indignation are
on every countenance. The mad king OF France, in
voice of thunder, has thrown down the gauntlet of
defiance to his people, and sworn to be aespot or
nothing. He has dissolved the chamber arbitrarily
altered the laws of eecionS--and stsnended the IL
berries of the press. The news circulatcs IA pisy
put cannon reach the common people at once-ne
sures have been taken TO prevent hs--the Moniteur
the only paper containing the decrees cannot be had
M rrIcp ovpf IA lion. a.,
ted-too much to know how to act;--but meetings
have been held-merclants Of The highest respecta-
bity have sworn they VIII pay under the pre-
sent ord,nanceS-rneasurc taken TO assemble the
chambers in spite of the decree--and all the editors
of constitutional papers have pledged themselves to
one another, to issue their papers usual without
taking ont privilege, and in spite of the police.
the evening some Observation-Disclosures house was
assaulted all the windows broken, &c.
Tuesday, July s7th--JNoon. ministerial papers
exultingly say Paris dned aud slept usual yester-
dayi bnt the storm fast brewing; the opposition
journals came out usua! in strong and manly pro-
teseIions, and immediately the police with an armed
force broke into their houses and carried off the ne
cessary parts of the presses: they Kissed and
pelted by The people, who then began to assemble
and who openly cry, down with the Bourbons Viye
la chartc!-thev go about pulling down every sign
which bears the and lilies of France, insulting
and sfoning the soldiery. Evening The storm of
war has burst upon the citythe people become more
and more furious and loud in their protestatons and
display Of dscontent--the Ministers doubled all the
guards--cannon were placed the bouevards--
whole regiments paraded in the sGua res--ca valry
raoped up md down the streets bul could not daunt
the pcepe-they pressed hard upon theni--tbe sol
diers ired-blood has been shed I have seen the
ancers charge the mob-bodies of citizens weltering
in their blood, and young leaning the bn-
dies, and working themselves up into spirit of fury
and vengeance which cannot be quenched but in
sea of blood. The cry of arms. to arms abroad
the tocSn tolls its dismal peal; the people begin to
rush unarned upon the soldery, or assail them with
clubs-the match Is in the hand of the cannonu Ger
the infantry are ready to pour in their voiley--ihe
hoTseman's heels is ready to prick his steed into
charge upon the Infatuated crowd, who threaten
themit will be bloody night to night, and boodier
day to morrow.
Vednesday, July 2a.-There has been fierce fight
ing, and considerable blood shed last night: nuske
try rat,led-the bells rang out and the crowds of
people in tuulult. Now in the streets arc some
armed, some half armed all encouraging each other
to the fghtthe troops parade the streets firing up
on all whom they meet-they clear place and
soon they gone, il filed again--they are
fired upon from the wIndowsfrom the corners of the
streets-from the house tops--there is general call
"to arms The national militia is assemblIDg--all is
trmult--the Polytechnique school is in revolt-its
brave young members are leading the undiscipliued
mob Moon: Confusion and terror regn-the peo-
pie are every where attacked by the soldiery; vol.
leys of musketry the bayonet and the more dreadful
charge of the lance are shedding blood in every
streetbut the fury Of the people only increa ses-
they have attacked. taken, lost, and retaken many
posts / followed body the raying post of the
militia --iu1re IMAM thousand were assembled
when the rolling drum and rapid tramp of feet an
nounced the enemy-a whole regiment filed out into
squarc--another followed, aud third-tbe Duke
de Rogusa at the head-the militia h rdy form
cd would not budge-a fierce alteration took place
the regulars presented, but paused for the final
word-at shat instaet man Knocked the aid of the
General from his horse Grel" was he cry and
bang! bang! bang! from every regimcnt-the mus
kerry, TOO, of the militia raitled-the people fled
the militia driven back leaving many dead and
the troops held the square-but soon they rallied
fred from behind the corners--the citizens blazed
away from he neutrality-suspicious. stones showeyed
from the house top5-tfe place became too no; FOR
the Duke, who wheeled and retired. In other parts
OF the city success is various-tbo soldiers SIRE brave
well found and well led-the people numerous inf1-
rinied and determined The Hotel de Vile an i'm
poTant post has been carried by the people lost and
retnkenso have many other posts, but still disci-
pin" prevails wherever the soldiers can march
they gain the day. Epening is doubtful
The people have cut down trees, thrown dswn lamp