Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-06-20

spheres, and the harmony OF happy hopes ana thin
ling thoughts. The morning OF the day that MADE
them one, made the four but two, was bright and
beautifulet hope that their voyage through life
will be equally The bright hour that beamed upon
brought the full frution of love and un-
ruffled summers sea-we can go no farther
Selah
Letters Of American i'm Paris.
Private Correspondence
PARIS, May IL, 1889
Description of the late hsurrection, by eye nit
ness.
lam much obliged to you for your polite letter. per
Baltimore and am not surprised to hear that You have
suspended the labors of your Partisan corresPon-
dents; for though the letters were well written, yet
it struck me they were net OF the character and
style adapted to the taste of the New Workers.
tain mode of handling subjects, that You rightly say
is not understood by apy but an american. You
seem to be fths way q thinking, from your asking
mo to write occasionally. will do 50 with great
pleasure, and with the sole view, so help me. OF
s slender prop as my pen cam do it. vanity to
appear in print has been abundantly grated by the
publication of my previous letters, and had deter
mined to write more from fear of overtaxing your
good nature; but the information you give me of
having closed your former channels OF correspen-
dence, has stimulated me to effort in your behalf;
for shoud not like you to be without direct ntelli
geace from the head quarters Of civilization, refine
ment taste, and learning, Paris unquestOnaby
is-and indebted entirely 70 the English press that
unfair and strongly biased, medium for intorma-
ton of such matters Of common interest that have
value on the other side Of the Atlantic. II there is
an additional motive that influences me besides the
doing you service it is to preserve the American pub
lie from the egregious errers into which they will
fall and the istaken views they will necessarily
Adopt frsm placing too much reliance upon the &C
counts that reach them Of the events occurring here
through the party coi0red statements given by the
n III Garn AID
subscrve party purposes to promote party interests
therefore receive them doubtingly.
MAY IA.
was suddenly interrupted in the peaceful train of
reflections have written above, on Sunday after
noon, by the most unexpected and alarming intelli-
gence that an had broken out Paris,
that threatened the most fearful consequences. Elk
cited by the news, seized my hat and sailed out,
half doubling the truth OF the report But had
scarcely walked ten PAGES before evident indica-
tions were given Of really serious event having
occurred. The drums were beating to arms soldiers
Of the line were hurrying rapidly back to their re-
spective quarters, National Guards were running
through the streets with their uniforms half on, but
their muskets firmly casped In their hands; Gene
raj Officers, with their staff, we're dashing at every
instant by; people were Fastening home IN crowds;
the men looking anxious, the women palc-and all
was confusion, uncertainty and alarm.
Bless me, thinks /, what's the matter Are We
going to ha We another ouion l-And really things
at the moment looked most promising Tor such an
event. 1 ran up street and down another, but
could get no satisfaction to my anxious inquiries,
save the general reply, they are hshting, and
away my scared informant at pace that put ur-
Their questioning at fault. A little startled by the
general panic, had half mind to put curiosity IN
nv pocket and 60 quietly home. as that seemed to be
the common destination OF all i met; yet could
not give up the stirring prospect Of seeing hoie,
France since they have got some reputation IN tins
way Of late years. After wandering up and down
right and left, tired and wearicd OF the herce demon
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for what, 1 came home disappointed but quite hun.
cry. For that much at least, had gained by my ex
crcise.
After a hurried meal, disturbed every moment by
the echo Of drums. the rapid march OF troops and
the clatter Of cavalry, started of again, and took
the direction of the Boulevards. To my surprise
found several regiments Of the line posted at regular
and close intervals along the whole length Of this
magnificent avenue. As passed along, observed
several Of the theatre closed together with some OF
the principal cafes. On reaching the Rue ST. Denis,
found strong detachments Of troops in possession OF
all the principal passes IN this quarter Of the town
Pushing my way through wedged crowd that were
collected at this point that seemed 10 be looking on IN
expectancy Of some event, | continued my walk TO
the Rue ST Martin, the whole way wearing the PIC
turesaue appearance OF regular bivouac On either
side Of the street large bodies of troops we're stand
ing under arms in column, some IN line, the ON
GERS walking up and down IN impatient expectation
crowds Of eager faces peering out Of the windows
aboye-doors securely closed below. But still did nj
sec nor hear any fighting firing, and beginning To
believe il was merely a military display, by way OF
intimidation, 1 wendell my way back again. just IN
front of the Guard House, in the Boulevard Bonnie
NouyeIle. I was startled by sudden rush OF the
crowd and earring more to be trsmpled on than shot
against the side OF the houses till the tide
flowed by And what do you think was the cause oi
this commotionl IL Is worth stating, as u reveals
and leading feature in this disgracefu brawl;
that is the utter reckessness that distinguished the
rebelous outrage ofthese audacious rogses through
out the whole of these events. a mere handful Of
l.If 1a~ rfe
Rue Poissenisre and ,cers actually about firing on
a guard ffty or sirty strong Luckily, the by
ISLANDERS seeing their purpose, wrested their arms
from them and so prevented the most dreadful con-
sequences; for had they fired, volley would have
been in taatly returned, and numbers ot innocent
people-pe rhaps your humble servant among thcm-
would have been laid low
Nv curiosity like Bob Acres courage, oozed
eomsletelv away at this rather alarming incident,
and IL being entirely dark, walked smartly home 70
wait for next mornings particulars from the news
papers And here they are Between th.ee anu
four o'clock yesterday afternoon strong oooy ~
men, disguised in biouses, the common blue rock
worn by the lower orders, and numbering iW anu
upwards, suddenly attacked an extensive gun shop'
aud king themselves masters Of the premises ser
zed upon every weapon that presented ltself thus
partially armed they set of for some OF the princ'pa
guard houses, which were pretty generally deserted
from the fact of its being Sunday afternoon ana tne
total unexpectedness of such an attack. The ins"r
gents after slight resistance, got possession oi seve
raj among them, the important position ~ TIE hoei
de Vile There were but six men on guard ~ the
time OF the assault, though the post usually irty
strong. The next movement 20 maintain them.
selves in these defences by the famil resource =