The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-24

obliterate his ibes upon people such the French
have proved themselves, just at the time to respond
the equal rights of mankind, and sycophant of
ed heads Alison's Ibcls upon France are only
equaled by his bes upon tho people and institutions
of the United States, in his sixteenth volume No
man but an Engshman could state many falsehoods
in so small space as has Alison in this volume.
meeting has been held at Manchester, In England,
last week ut which Mr. Golden and other gentlemen of
like high character, were present which will produce
an effect upon tho country and ultimately the govern
ment Ground is taken in favor of extension Of
suffrage, equal representation trennia elections Of
members Of the parliament dimnuton of expenses,
&C.. and to establish correspondence and concert Of
action throughout the country Before this movement
the government must choose between reform and
luton The men engaged in it are pledge for psrse
verance; and will give the movement such charac-
ter as to command public confidence. Sir Robert said
1t was Mr. Golden who revoutionized England, on the
tariff, and repealed the corn laws which shut out
bread from the starving millions. If am not mis-
taken, Mr. Golden will prepare the people for perhaps
universal suffrage It is a gigantic task.
General Oudinot has just left Paris, to take CON-
mand of the army of the Alps delicate charge,
which may involve the question Of Il European war.
Italy only be inferred from the circular of Lamar
tine, and the enlistment Of battaions in Paris for
ment says war with Russia is involved in these
listments, and liberty for France swallowed up--but
the Presse is not safe organ of prediction in such
mattersthere is too much of ambition and disappont-
Ment The editor is not elected, neither is Theirs
The affairs of Denmark, and Prussia, and Germany,
and Austria and Italy, become more complicated
each of the two latter have, now an army Of near
100000 men in upper Italy If left to themselves the
result is doubtful The difficulties at Rouen
troed The government has acted with great EN-
cheney and removed the faithless officers implicated
in the ememe The agents of the Minister of the Inte-
ror spear to be deeply involved and several OF them
under arrest. OBSERVER.
Sweeping DEGREES .aboHshing Slavery Tran Station
National assembly Uniform of Memders-Dirisisn
between Rollin and Lamartine--Latter Guards his
House-Roliin Suspected-Hs agents Implicated
Murdf-LacOrd dire- Denmark Finances of France
haproring-Money Easy-Strangers come 10 Parts
"Retorme'-'' Prcsse''-Loss of Life at Rouen-Is
QmeA
The following important decree has been published
since the elections, in reference to slavery which
have translated for your readers.
Art Slavery shall be entirely abolished in all the French colo
MES and possessions two months after the PRONUNCIATION of this
decree in each of them: After the PRONUNCIATION present
not free shall be absolutely inerced ' u ''''A'
The system Of engagement for the time established at
Art The governors =, general commissioners Of the republic
Mrtniau Guadaouye and its dspsndanes. IA Of Rsacn
hsd GsS nn Aa the
Art The old slaves condemned relieved from all punish.
would bring them chastisemen Individuals
Arr JIs National Assembly shall regulate the indemnity
Art g. The colonies and ind purified of servtude shall be
represented in the National fI Ass s
who touches is applied to the colonies and of the
Art In future, foreign countries it is inerdced to
all French citizens to buy and sell slaves participate direct
fasssn .. hs S1E l,a sS rnE with liz
ton Of the present decree shall have delay
countries BY inheritance marrage BY the penalty
day when their possession shall have commenced
Art o The Minister Of the Marine the Colonies
Minister Of War charged each in his department with the
which have and this Decree therefore, will ope
rate in fact only upon French colonies and possess
sons There was some opposition to the passage Of
such Decree but the general sentiment of the French
is in favor oft
The National Assembly will meet tomorrow. The
building is in a state to receive the members de-
of the provides black suit white
vest r-colored ribbon and some red trimmings for
uniform for the members Some of the papers ridicue
the idea Nearly all the returns have been made
Some twenty or thirty ex-deputies of the opposition
have been elected but generally, the members
TO be grave assembly, which will attract the attcn-
ton of the world The well being Of France and Eu-
rope is committed to their hands At present, they
bring with them the confidence and support of the
French natisn almost united Faction has reared its
head here and there since the revolution but now,
as before s powerless before the might torrent Of
public opinion borne onward by the best portion of
the French people. The organ of Ledru Rollin, the
Reforme evidently desires to create difculty few
weeks ago IL was the Presse whose editor il Emile
Girandin ex-deputy and unsuccessful candidate for
member of the assembly, which took the lead in oppo
so much that, perhaps now 1t will be satisfied. The
Reforme affirms that the fight at Rouen has been
massacre; and that while so to 100 citizens killed
or wounded, not one Of the National Guard is killed
If be fact it is extraordnaryfor the fought
with the greatest bravery. There will be invest
CATION as the responsibility of this does not
probably rest with the masses engaged in it Several
of Ledru Rollins agents have been arrested and those
who are implicated will not probably be permitted to
escape. The government is strong and will maintain
order and IL the Minister of the Interior is implicated
he will not prove to be too strong for the law public
ivnan uhte IL Grnt I'm i,ta,
public order. IL the Minister of the Interior is a pat
riot 1t is to be regretted that he does not command
more general confidence the strong suspicion against
him Injuries the influence Of the department and does
him great injustice. II he is suitable for his
allied postonas he processes to be the especial friend
OF the laboring classcsl we'll understand that 1t
might bring upon his head the prejudices of those in
high standing who desired privileges for themselves
and friends which they not willing to award to
the whole people, and it may yet turn out that tho
National Assembly contains men of this character,
who will attempt to incorporate these views into the
constitution, and who may deserve to be charged
Observation-Disclosures. But certain 1t is, that Ledru
Rollin has not been happy in his expressions in the
circulars which he has issued and which tend to pro-
duce dscord anarchy without any apparent cause.
His blows levelled at the head of Lamartne, and
suspectng him to DO fathes to the interests of the
whole people, and the laboring classes especially
Rumor that Rollin has endeavored to cocrcc La
MARITIME by threats into his measures, and that
the latter has resisted and that this the immediate
occasion for calling out the National Guard suddenly
on Sunday, the 10th of April That there has been
dru Rolin there Is doubt and that Lamartne felt
it necessary to place guard in and about his house,
is equally true With all my strong disposition to look
favorably upon the who must faithfully support
the interests of the in opposition to pretenders
cannot at present discover any justification
for hostility to Lamartne on this account,
think that Ledru Rollin has, in fact served the in
ercsts OF the people his country however pure his
intentions may have been. The tendency Of his "a
appear to me to produce civil presume
shall witness the effects Of this division and contro
versy in the National Assembly, and that there the
developed. The Of Murat just returned from the
United States is elected member of the National As
sembly, from the department of Lot. Lacordare Is
also elected last Sunday he preached rcpublcanism
in Paris. Universal suffrage is adopted in Denmark.
The financial condition of the country Ia improving
rapidly. Money is easy in Paris and silver plenty.
Stocks have risen but the of the people feel
strong and assured Many strangers have arrived to
witness the opening of the Assembly Rouen s quiet.
OBSERVER.
PARIS, May 4, 1855 O'clock P. NJ.
Meetiur Of The NnLinnnL .lsscmhLu.