The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-04-01

France--a Republic Establishes
Revolution in Switzerland.
The Steamer Caledonia arrived at Boston
the 9Th ult. with dates from Paris to the 9b
London the 10th and Liverpool the llth.-,
Below we give the more important intel..
gence, which we copy from the Daily Atlas:
Our London correspondents writes as fol-.
lows under date of the 10Th, and after the
mail had closed; "We are in the midst of
extraordinary events. II is scarcely possible
TO give more than mere outline oftlc most
prominent political, commercial aud other
news, which is now attracting the serious at
teption of all Europe.
Paris, Friday,the 25th,the proclamation ola
Provisional Government and Republic ap.
peured;-tranquilty was restored,-lhe bar
ricades We're leyelled,-the shops were re-
opened, and the citizens, ofevery class, walk
ed undisturbed and quietly through all the
| streets. .-s
From that day to the present time, the Pro-
visioIIal Government have been constantly
employed in restoring confidence and pIac-
ing the affairs Of the country ON firm found
alton ..a ..,.... -....
In u part of Switzerland revolutionary
movement has been completely successful
Neufchatel, one Of the cantons ofthe Swiss
confederation, has not been like all the Others
II republic; but was principally. Of which
tue King ofPrussla was the hereditary soIer
eign. On the LIST instant, revolution, forced
by the impolitic measures of the Prussim
Government, broke ont On that day large
body of patriots entered the town, were re-
ceived by the people with cries of'lhe Re.
public forever" &c. The Government was
without support; the federal flag was hoisted
on the towers, and provisional government
was formed. "'''" -.ii.
In parts of Italy and Germany the same
revolutionary spirit is manifested, and con-
cessions are granted immedateIy;they are de-.
mandcd by the voice ofthe people
In England the lower classes are very I'M.
easy and riotous. In london large meetings
have been held to discuss the question oflhc
Income Tax. These have led to immense
mobs, and destruction of property. Thou
sands off anes of glass, as well as lamps have
been broken in the principal streets; some of
these panes cost, $50 each.
Serious riots have also taken place in CHS
Cow and Edinburgh. On Monday Iusr, the
6th,o Chartist mob paraded the streets of
Glasgow with muskets, &cricd, "Down with
the Queen" They broke into several shops
and took away guns, powder and ball. Two
policemen were shot. The mob tore up the
rails ofthe different Tines near Glasgow
The military were called out and the rlot-act
was read. 1t is calculated that the rioters de-
stroyed property to heamount OF 420Ut"
The principal cries were Abroad or RevoG'
tom eDown with the Queen" "Niw
'Republique." UP to the latest accountsNOm
Glasgow and Edinburgh received this even
ing, further troubles were anticipated.
In Manchester, there have been dislurIa-
ces, and it is feared that thousands otnnen'
poyed operatives Will form a body and OO
much mischief
Tie parliamentary proceedings have not
possessed much general interest 'Ihe I eyo
important feature is the announcement OF 'uo
Chancellor ofthc Exciiequor, that the uO,
eminent have abandoned their proptosillo""
increase the Property and Income lax %,
per cent. This concession viii not give ,Ga
isfaction to the merchants and traders, ~ wv
professional or other classes. cor.
The trade ofthe whole country is ,. nu
" bad state In the manufacturing a,iHo'''OHN
particularly. the utmost gloom preSals. N n
On the continent monetary affairs T nleerool
sud condition several heavy failures NV"
ready occurred. s..H
...a.. FRANCE. 4osr l..
The Provisional Government issu''
following decree, ont the 5th of Marcn Do.
The Provisional Government OF u"o oc
public, desiring to remit as soon as ',rs which
to definitiYe government the e.onmand
| it exercises on behalf and by Inc = I0a
of the people, decrees-- .,nblies of
Article j. The electoral assg', nr;l next,
Lcantons are convoked for the YIN n appie 10 the
to elect representatives of the peoap ecree the
National Assembly, which is 10 80 ~
iconstitution.. '3'l2 os-'l ~, basis of
p 2. The election shall be on me inc O''"1I
| population. ~" aontatiyes OF
8. The total number of represen iriers and
the people shall be 900, including n's'G.d
=" 4. They shall be divided between nseb in IN the
partnents in the proportion set HI IL" :" .o.
following table. 80, md univer-
5. The suffrage shall be direct y. DD -
SAL ''' ~ u, y.oue year;
resident in the commune Tor 20, EN-, the ezer
not deprived of or suspended i, Jeeisior,
else Of civic rights, by a Judie;Hluii ''-e9. %.
electors. .....se,, five year,
and not derived of or suspende,a;s ;s ,dU 10 be
exercise ofcivic rights, are tl!'a'f''ea. .a
elected as representatives
s, The ballot shall be secret. :, the Chief
.. All The electors shall vote 59. a. lists
place of their cantons, by ballo,lin names q
7ft,7 -. ne many h''