Evansville weekly journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 184?-18??, 1848-04-13
NO 8

intimate relations OF lrlen0Slllp anu uhioHs
We receive the colors with gratitude They
shall be placed in the Hotel de Vile. trust
that despotism shall never attempt to snatch
them thence. Loud applause. The double
flag was then placed in the Sale des Recep-
! tion.a
The deputation then withdrew amidst cries
of Vive la Repubiique!
Paris, Feb. 29.-Mr. Rush, ambassador of
| the United States accompanied BY Mr.. Martin
and Major PinesOn, also waited on the mem
bers of the provisional government, TO whom
he delivered fattering address. The follow
ing details of their interview taken from the
National of to-day:
At 2 o'clock, the representative minister of
the United States went to the Hotel de Vile,
in formal recognition of the Provisional Gov
eminent, TO whom he delivered fiatterlng adj
dress. 1t was appropriate In the representa-
tive of the American Union to be the first to
welcome our infant republic, for there is no
bond more powerful between nations than
community ofsentiment. The step taken BY
the minister of the United States has made
existing circumstances of serious importance.
Although fully expected, it has touched acutely
all the members of the provisional Government
and, after the interview, in which were ex-
changed the noblest sentiments, they In body
accompanied this representative of great ma
ton to the threshold ofthe Hotel de Vile, as
proof of the cordial affection which must ev-
er exist between the American and Fr-nch re-
publics,
: Speech of the american Minisfer-The fol-
lowing is the speech of Mr.. Rush, the Ameri-
can Minister, recognizing the Provisional Gov
eminent. Is var IA
Gentlemen: AS the representative Of the u.
S.. and charged with the care of the rights and
Interests of my country and my fellow citizens
hresiding in France, and being at too greatia
distance TO await instruction from my Govern
ment, seize the earliest opportunity of offer
| ing my congratulations, persuaded that my
Government will approve the step in whichI
have taken the initiative. | cannot omit to
remind you of the friendship which has SO long
existed between France and the United States.
| am certain that loud and universal express
sions Of hope arises in my country for the pros
perity, happiness, and glory of France under
the institutions now inaugurated in conformi-
| ty with the will of the nation. Americans
have an ardent hope that under the wisdom of
France these institutions will have results of
which the magnanmous conduct of her people
| III late events affords presage. II sss
Under similar institutions the United States
have enjoyed seventy years OF increasing pros
perity. with Government of stability, and if
the Union gives to others the choice of Gov
ernment, without interference, it naturally
feels gratifed in seeing another nation under
benefits of social order and public liberty. noe
Permit me 10 employ the words which
! Washington, the great founder of our republic
used on similar occasions, and terminate this
! by adding my congratulations and the earnest
hope that the friendship of the two republics
may be ce-extensive with their duration. -
Brethren be calm,I eonjure you, in the
name Of Liberty, Equality, and Human Frater-
nity." sa.P
NJ. Arago replied to Mr.. Rush. He was de-
! lighted to re-echo the words of Washington.
and hoped that lasting friendship would
| spring up between the republics.
NJ Dupont De l'Eure, addressing the AM
bassador, said, .'Sir, in offering my hand as
sure yor that the French people tender the hand
of friendship TO Americans"
When they quilted the Hotel de Vile, the
guard presented arms. Cries lifelong live the
republic of the United States," saluted the Am
bassador. t 45 =; t...s,s 4...,-.r.f
Paris, March 1.-The funeral procession Of
the killed of the 22d, 23d, and Oath OF February
was a magnificent and solemn affair. Tie peo-
pie, troops, national guard and Provisional
Government-all ranks and orders OF State
united in demonstration.
Paris, March ga deputations from the
Chariists of England has been received in pub
lie, and their speeches replied to by GARNER
Pages When they left, the air rung with
shouts Of Vive la Repnblique.
Paris, iEGrch, 6-Some heavy failures of
large commercial houses have TRANSFERRED. e63
Paris, March, THE Presse states that the
Provisional Governm mt intends placing the
tomb of Napoleon under the care of his brother
jerome, who is to be appointed Governor OF
the Invalides. ssa staoeH
M. Lambert who was attached to the house.
hold of Louis Philippe, and was Lieutenant
Colonel of the Sd legion of national guards of
Paris, finding the prospect of monarchy in
France very dim; blew out his brains. ea'e0
MIR. John OConnell has sent in his adhesion
TO the republic.
The French provinces partake Of the enthu-
siasm of the capital, and republic has been
proclaimed in number oftowns. aF
Victor Hugo was appointed mayor of the
9th arrondizement of Paris. Cormenin was
appointed Vice President OF the Council Of
State eds
The Marquis of Normandy, of England, was
the first 20 recognize the claims of the French
Republic, and acknowledged them on the part
of his country. -sis5 81 a9fF
The ambassadors from Russia, Prussia. and
Austria took time to receive instructions from
their governments. t a3l
2 Napoleon Bonaparte, Jerome Bonaparte,
and Louis Napoleon Bonaparte sent in their
to the Republic, offering their indi-
vidual support.
Achmet Pacha, son of Mehemet Ali, fought
on Tue popular sue With great lntrepeuity. atiA
A Paris paper states that the commerce of
Paris is in such condition as to demand the
care of the provisional Government A num-
Der of merchants met 10 adopt suitable means
of averting acrisis which they thought was
threatened. They considered that the estab-
lishment of discount bank, with capital of
twenty millions francs, would meet the ext
gencles. aa ~ .i.sl.s-y sfr
Capital was proposed to be furnished thus
three millions by the merchants Of Paris, in
coupons of ,000and of500 francs; five millions
by the city of Paris; twelve millions from the
public treasury By means of this sum COM
mercial paper could be discounted and public
works facilitated. The proposition was receiy-
ed with favor by the bank of France.
The division generals who have recognized the
Republic are, GEN Lyon, late NJ Guizots col
league in the War Department, Fabvier.
Auprich, late Governor of Paris,
Grouchy, Prevail, Montholon, Fencheres, 0m-
A Al Tok, IT,