Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-10-16

Gerard, and Casimtr .Perier, ventufeu 'uiouS"
the fire to the Tuilerics, in order to have an IN
terview with the Duke of Ragusa, the command
erin chief, and proposed to him to guarantee inc
immediate cessation Of all tumnlt II the 'Huon'
nanccs we're revoked and the Chambers asss
bed as usual, Prince Polignac refused even "
enter into negotiation with the Deputies on any
terms hut those of aforementioned Submission on the
part Of the rebels, as he was pleased TO term the
people. Upto this time there appears TO nave
been no idea of a change Of dynasty, return 70
the charter was all that was asked, but on ingrs.
day morning. when it was become evident tnat
the King would continue blind to his own lnter,
csts, it became necessary to take some decide1
step: the reorganization of the National Guard
was the first object, and the venerable Laiayette'
ever foremost in the cause of rational liberty I'M
mediately acceptedthe command, and establishing
his head quarters at the hotel de Vile, issued MS
first proclamation, while both the Louvre ana
the Tuleries were still in possession OF the royal
troops. On Thursday morning about thirty SOL
diers. whom have mentioned near the corner OF
the Place du Palas ROYAL. were besieged BY ni'-
Inc rous body Of the people; my window overlook
edthe balcony, or ratheropen platform, on which
they were defending themselves, and their resist
ance was indeed gallant one, and worthy OF a
better cause. For two hours they continued TO
keep I'D cool and deliberate hire On their assa'i-
ants. who were from their inferiorlty Of situation
not able to return 1t with any thing like equal ef-
! feet; but il seemed that every man among the
people who fell was replaced by three, until
| by dint of superior numbers. they succeeded IN
fsrcing the doors, and the soldiers were forced
to surrender. Twas delighted to hear that they
were only disar.ncd and retained as prisoners
/ During the attack one of the national party was
brought into the house in which was. with his
leg shattered by ball; the noble fellow appear
ed wholly to disregard the wound. and though
unable to stand, could hardly be prevailed upon
to desist IRON making the attempt to rejon his
comrades: his only anxiety seemed to be the fear
that his mother should hear OF his danger. While
| we were attempting to bandaoe the wound until
surgeon could be found. another OF the citizens
came in also seeking a surgeon for some one else;
| he no sooner cast his eyes on the wounded man
than exclaiming, s.mon frere." he seiZed his
hand and burst into tears; the other instantly
snatehed away his hand replying. g les larmes
sont indicnes de notre cause. tn mes pas blesse,
retourne an combat ct reviens me vor apres la
victorie." This true hero is, / am happy to say
doing well. and will not even lose his leg
About the same time the Dake of Ragusa had
issued a manuscript proclamation offering sus-
pension of arms; common mechanic who had
| il in his hand, spat on the name of Marnont; an
English gentleman BY my side. wishing to pos
sess tie paper as relic of the day. and seeing
the man in the lowest state of poverty, offered to
buv it of him; the man instantly gave it him;
but refused the smallest compensation. saving,
! :. O'est vous. Monsieur, mals nous ne combat
tons pas pour i'argent."
! Did nv space permit, could multiply iustan-
ces If noble heroism, and almost romantic dis.
nterestedness which fell under nv own obser.
J vation. to an incredible extent. While these
events we're gong on. the Louvre was Invested
by the people. Although not present at this as
sault, I am able TO give u correct account OF II
from the'relation of a gentleman whose window ia
ced the principal point Of attack. The Swiss
guards were stationed on the upper story of the
building. occupying the whole If it's Immense
| length and protected bv the columns which are
Ibetween the windows; there were about three
soldiers at each window; from five in the morn
/ ing thew kept up constant fire OF musketrv upon
such Of the people as came within reach, partlcu.
larly those employed IN constructing the barri
cades of The Rue DIES Pouets; on the other hand
the people returned the fire from the windows Of
the surrounding houses and from the portico Of
the church of St German l'Auxerros, but with
ont much effect; NOT many of the Swiss FELL
One little fellow. apparently about fifteen, had
esconced himself behind projecting angle OF
the church. where his comrades supplied him
with guns ready loaded as fast as he discharged
his piece. which he did as rapidly as posi-
lbe. but taking deliberate aim each time;
whenever he saw that his shot had taken effect.
he put down his GUN and clapped his hands in en-
ultatiou. then5resumed his occupation. One'ol
/ the National Guard who was near him assured
me that this boy had. in very few hours. dis
CHARGED upwards Of three hundred cartridges.-
This species Of firing countnned until a quarter
before elyen, when two men from the Rue DIES
Poulets rushed through the fire and succeeded in
obtaining the shelter of the dwarf wall which sur
rounds the enclosed court of the Louvre, with
out sustaining any injury except one slight wound
in the thigh: four others rapidly followed. and one
of them succeeded in planting tr-colored flag
on the exterior raiIinss This was received with
a shout Of exutation from the people and gene
raj voley of musketry from the Swiss. In few
minutes some hundred people had made their
way 10 the gate of the Louvre, where they stood
the fire of the garrison until quarter before
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