The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-03
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.

SACK OF THE TUnIERIEs-This part opened WAN
the stereotyped iabeau of " France, supported ny
Minerva trampiing upon despotsm, aud striking 'he
crown from the head of arbitrary power"
In this representation France appears 10 De acuhS
as if she considered the support Of her military
much more reliable article than the shield OF Minel
va for she is evidently seeking shelter under ue ie'
eled muskeis OF platoon OF the iormer' "hiie 'io
latter is left 10y herself hourishing spear IN threat
ening manner above her head. 90,
The outrage of the bonnet rouge" on 'he %o'n
Of June 1892, excited the indignation oil lhe resPec-
able classes and of the army, at The head OF one oi
vision Of which Lafayette. Tins patriot imme-
dately repaired TO Paris and on the 18Th ne appear
ed at the bar of the National Assembly, and Tor him.
self and for the troops under his command he sol
EMMY demonstrated against the outrage that had been
perpetrated on the both But the Assembly was Sc
crey opposed TO the General they made an eVasi'e
reply to him. and he perceived that nothing was
to be expected from that quarter. But he was de-
termined to relax his efforts TO save the hing, and
he accordingly appealed to the National Guard.
Tat body, who had hailed his appointment as Their
commander-in-chef with enthusiasm, now received
him coldly and Lafayette had the modification TO
perceive that he had grown Unpopular and that ms
influence with the people and the National Guard,
before so unbounded, had been entirely over
thrown.
As last resort, he repaired to the King and add
vlsed him to call grand review of the troops and
National Guard hoping by the introduction Of the
King to them in this imposing manner, to inspire
them with respect Tor his person. and thus contribute
to the preservation OF his person from outrage, II not
his authority from entire annihiiation.
But the time had gone by when pageants 81 this
kind would produce any effect upon the people. Be
sides this the King had secretly given orders TO those
OF his friends who were enrolled in the guard to alb
sent themselyes-a course that scarcely be ac-
counted ior the Jacobins determined TO absent
themselves for other reasons and the re ut was that
the review proved utter failure. Lafayette, per-
ceiving the great danger IN which the royal family
were placed, then advised the King TO retire, and
throw himself for protection into the midst of his
army on the frontiers. This advice disregarded,
in great measure tyom the dread of permitting the
Due de Orleans TO assume the reins of Government
as Lieutenant General of the kingdom, but principal
ly from fatal distrust of either the ldeI ty or udg
ment Of Lafayette. Finding that he could be of no
assistance in calming the troubles of the nation, this
good man retired TO private life he subsequently
emgrated fell into the hands of the Austrians, and
was by them put into dungeon his after history is
doubt familiar to you ell
Meanwhile the leaders of the Jacobins, Danton
Marat, Robespierre, Collot de Herlois, and others,
lost no time in ntlaming, by fierce kind Of elo-
quence, the already excited passions of the people.
Danton, the minister of justice, lost opportunity
TO harangue the mob, and such the power Of his
phppics, that he succeeded in inlamng them to the
highest pitch of indignation. In the midst of these
excitemeDts, II was rumored that the allied powers
had overcome the troops Of France, had taken seve
raj important iortresses and were hourly expected
at the gates Of Paris. CONSERVATION Immediately
filled all classes OF the people; they became aware,
or believed that the King knew of the advance of the
enemies of France and that he not only conniyed at
their proceedings, but aided the invasion by secretly
conveying TO them highly important information
The populace now became highly ncensed at the
King and all his adherens-a state of feeling that
was outraged by the leaders of the popular arty
Danton went down to the National Assembly, and
openly said that "TERRoR alone the means by
which the revolution could be carried on"
At this period the leyies of the districts Of France
be IAN to arrive at the Capital. They filled all the
public places, occupied the churches, eucamped in
the gardens # he palace, and even encroached upon
the palace Itself, and upon the chamber of the Ma
tional Assembly.
The only defence Of the King body of Swiss
guards, numbering about thousand men. These
were kept confined to the palace by the motley le-
vies Of the departments who succeeded also in
awning such of the National Guard might be dis
posed to render the Hing any assistance Finding II
necessary TO do something al this critical juncture,
the King came to the determination to review the
troops, in order if possible, TO attach them TO his
person. But the result did not his expecta.
tons. He coldly received The household
troops alone greeted him with the shout of uire ie
roi, while at others parts of the line his
ued by the unwelcome cry Of rire lie aacion, ndica-
tive of the downfall Of royalty. The King returned
detected and dsprited 10 the palace, where he was
met by the Queen who raising her hands, exclaimed
that this review the worst conducted, and would
be attended by the worst consequences of that
had preceded IT, and that it would have been Infinite
ly better if none whatever had been called.
Meanwhile the leaders of the populace and the
leaders Of the majority in the National Assembly
proceeded in their plot TO overthrow the royal gov
eminent. The denoucment took place the night
of the 9th of August Potion, the Mayor of Paris,
had been at the Palace, but he was in the plot, and
he procured himself TO be summoned at midn ht 10 |
the bar of the National Assembly From thence he
summoned before the Municipality, who COM
mi ed O ret
renee to prison.
The General of the troops, who although jealous |
republican, suspected of being f iendy to the
King, and who would resist all attempts upon his |
person, was also summoned 10 the Municipality
Thinking of course that he was wanted for the pur |
pose of suggesting the best means of securing the
peace of Paris, he obeyed the summons had a con-
sutaton with the Municpals, and upon being dis |
missed was assassinated as he leaving the hall
The household troops were now left without leader !
and the King too weak and rresolutc prince 10
think Of leading them himself or TO appoint proper
officer to the vacant command He was in state of
complete stupor utterly incapable of action. In this
situation he was found by the Scindc of Paris
This officer had endeavored 10 provide for the safe
ty Of the royal family. lie had applied to the Ma
tona Guard, and they had given hun TO under
stand that they would, under croums anccs fire
upon the people.
OF this he Informed the royal amily, upon which,
the Queen seizing pair of pistols and presenting
them TO the King, told him that if he was man he
would place himself at the head of the household
troops, and use them in defence of himself and lami
ly. The Scndic demonstrated against this course
and told her that if she persisted in it, she would be
responsible for the lives of her whole family and the
brave Swiss Guards who defended them adding |
that in case of conflict between them and the null |
titude, every man of them must inevitably be massa
cred. His counsels prevail d, and the King rising
up, said, let go from here" He then proceed |
ed through the gardens of the uilleries towards the
hall where the National Assembly in session, |
accompanied by the Queen and the royal family
Through the whole route they saluted by the |
most opprobrious cpithets, and great the dan
thn.. l. L