New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-06-03
THINGsIN SWEDEN.
The Riot In >tockholm-The Crown FRINGE
Lcnny Linl-Eredrikn Rrcmer.

/ Tribune by her relatives here. Ia tbe present
dearth ~ direct intelligence fromthatcapi,al, they
viii be read with interest FL. T0b.l
STOCKHOLM April 3 l,is.
" What DO you think Of the signs OF the times now,
my dear over the whole civilized world there i a
general cry Of war and rumors Of wars What do you
good people home think Of the political changes
taking place in Europe L seems ~ Z the Eagle Of
Liberty. which so lnely scared sloft in France. was
wingng rs ght the whole 81 Europe all 10 finally
shelter. all beneath ts protecting wing. IN our
and the fret spark kudiedby this PrometAcan
ire the burning desire for freedom which. running
from nation % nation wiz kindc INFO mighty fame
and devour all desp0tcal and yrannca insn,utions-
from which the nations VIII come forth purified en-
noh'ed in the consciousness OF newiyiouni Freedom.
May We NOT 81 least hope that such win De he result
OF this great political agitation whose Ike la, not been
Witnessed since Napoleon shook the world
80 doubt the present political eNci,emcn, in Europe
is aengrossing theme Of conversation with you, and
you are looking on with deep interest, 90 see what
these mighty throcs viii bring forth. A. far France
is concerned we may hope tor the happest results, as
long they preserve that unity Of action which is
cessary enable them 10 mature their great and benev
ocnt plans What instance France has presented 20
the world Of the sovereignty Of the people when they
by their strong will, In the course OF a few hours
hurled one of the mos; ancient dyna.ics Of Europe
hcadlong end sent the dcspot % seek refuge u other
lanis Itis certainty humiliaHng spectacle Of the
less than tilcness ofthc puppets called Kings France
led the and YOU are probably aware. through the
papers OF the numbers who have followed her l.ustr
Gus example The cry tor reforms has been general.
and has even reached 'hc sea sst isles OF sweden.
On the night between the 9Th aud lath Of March
crowd OF persons mostly composed OF apprentices.
collected around the palace. evidently with the mere
intention of creating riot they had no sort OF or
ganization or method in their They threw
stones at the windows Of several men n Office who
were obnoxious TO the mob why. they scarcely knew
themselves and finally thu tumuit became bolster
that the King under the necessity OF calling out
the military and firing upon the crowd Alter few
unfortunate persons had fallen victims to their RASH
ness the tumuit gradually -ubsidcd but for few
DAYS the city m quite state of military defence
Guards stationed az All points of ingress. ami ev
prccauuon taken 10 qucll the iniuraed mob IN the
hrst outbreakngs of their fury But everything IL per
iectly quiet now and trust need entertain no fears
of any renewal Of such Outrages The King Is really
sensible. liberal minded man. who wishes the welfare
and true interests OF the people and endeayorins a.
soon as practicable, 20 carry INTO operation the reforms
which are 20 much needed here and which he has the
good sense 10 perceive lie Is indeed desersedly be-.
loved and the fury OF the mob not directed toward
t
Cod save the King whenever he appeared.
Many amusing scenes occurred during the disturb
aucc. The King came out and. addressing the crowd,
| asked what they wanted One cried Liberty OF
speech :" another, Right and Truth which IS King
Oscars motto. An old sailor cried out Higher We
ges striking his pocket IN most emphatic manner
On being asked Why they broke peoples Windows the
mob replied To make work for the glaciers. ne
city is still filed with troops from the country, which
are stationed here waiting farther orders Where they
10 be sent one knows The knowing ones talk
.Hfan
OF hostltes there Others say that Russia has request
ed 30O0O men from sweden One thing "a certain
that something brewing for special courier arrived
here few days ago with dispatches % the King and
Priyy Council ha been demanded from the Diet 70 dis
affairs of vital importance 70 the state. But the
object OF u no one knows
To-day ia the Crow tfince s-thc heir apparents-
birthday and many colored flags are waving DER the
topmasts Of the vessels in the habor Tue deopmouth
ed guns proclaimed twelve o'clock the arrival of the
joyful anniversary of His Royal Hghzess Prince Carl,
and only hope that the good people of Sweden viii
always have much to rejoice him as they
have their king who il really very excellent and
sensible man Apropos of Prince Carl-he is about 10
take command OF an Army Of 5000 mcn-Norwesians
and swedes-who are to be sent to Denmark to assist
the Danes Do not you sympathise with the Danes p
their cause is certainly righteous one, and must
terestiny period for the swedish peope-to their
young prince upon whom al their hopes are fixed
called into action-to him who Is to sway the scep
ter in the future put to the test and they doubt
anxously await the re suit He is said to be very ami
able young man, and, hope, viii prove worthy de-
scendant Of Bernadotte Troops are collecting from
the country just now regiment from the country
went by, snd the city quite warke aspect, so
that excitement is not lacking
BY way of variety, have lately had Lind excite
meut or they call il in England. Lind fever which
infected the whole population OF Stockholm on Jenny
Linds departure for London where she had engage
ment for the ensuing crowds Of people collect
ed on the strand, flags were hosted the vessels
around the steamboat board of which she embarked
for Hamburg thence 10 England band Of music
PLAYED as the steamer showed of-numbers Of little
boats accompanied ts progress and the voices Of the
crowd shouting hurrah. was borne the wind 10 the
ears OF her who could well be proud Of this testimony
Of her counuys love and admiration, And truly she
deserves both-she has shown herself very generous
and benevolent during her stay here relieving the die
trrsses OF number Of her fellow actors and actresses
She devoted al her income for the whole Winter 10 the
founding Of school tor the education OF such children
or young persons may evnce any decided talents Tor
the stage stating that shc well knew what prvatons
and temptations young persons are OFTEN exposed TO- I
who have chosen this path IN lile-and how often they
struggle to preserve their virtue under the most adj
verse circumstances bu, are finally overcome by the
pressure Of Want such she wished % place above the
reach Of temptation by providing them with the means
Of cultiyating their talents and thereby procuring
honorable livelihood she has showed in her life
that an actress keep herself pure and unspottcd
from the world for sne mas gained perfectly unbem
ished character. / had the pleasure OF hearing her
three tmes-once Al concert and twice in the operas
Lucia and Nonna-and, like everybody else de .
lighted with her wonderful voice and dramatic powers
When las, wrote had Just called upon Mss bre
rler and gave you hasty description Of my irst Inn
prcssions Of her and now according promise. send
YOU farther description Of the opinion formed oi her
At rrst sight. she was. / told you. handsome /
bu, the spirit Of goodness OF peacepeace with her
own heart that priceless boon which 80 ew posses
bealned forth from her placid face and as listened %
her kind gentle sensible words felt # could have
loved her and have found in her one Of those gentle
redeemipg spirits OF earth whom she has herself 20 I
beautifully portrayed she expressed much interest in
the state Of society nthe Westernp part ofour country and
offered 10 lend her the New Home-who u follow - Of
Mrs kirkland / accordingly sent ], to her with the &c
coupanyin- note