Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-06-22
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In respect to England, affairs look far
more gloomy and foreboding than any re-
ceived since the great Char.ist demonstra-
ton.
There have been number of armed as
semblages throughout the kingdom in def
ance of the prohibitions and direct efforts Of
the Government to prevent them. The
Char,is,s and Repealers have met at differ
EN-, places and were addressed by speakers
in the most incendiary language. When at
last the authorities had attempted to inter-
fere, they were met with unyielding oppo-
s,ion and serious riots ensued. This state
of affairs, combined with other causes. had
almost entirely suspended business in the
manufacturing districts. From general
confidence existing of the Government be-
ing able to maintain its ground, funds still
remained firm.
All was quie. at Paris, and the friends of
order were sanguine OF being able to control
the masses Indeed. from the ehectual man.
ner in which the Executive had queled the
late disturbances and their moderation in
pacifying the excitement, less apprehension
had been felt for the result.
The determination of the French Assem-
bly, to break down the system of organized
labor has created much dissatisfaction and
resentment among the }aboring classes
Emile Thomas who succeeded Louis Blanc,
in the administration of the national work
shops has been superseded in office; and,
Oh account Of suspicious conduct, sent un-
der guard y Bordeaux. The workmen be-
came much excited at this, and demanded
his return and restoration; but the National
Guard had succeeded in preserving perfect
order.
M. BIanqui, one of The prime movers of
the late disturbance, has been again arrested,
and this time secured. The implication of
Louis Blanc in the same affair has been full
" established, and the authorities have ask
ed the Chamber 10 grant them authority TO
prosecute him, without which they could
no, proceed, he being member OF their
body.
The Executive and Assembly have settled
their difficulties The terms of arrangement
are that the former must attend the session
of the Chamber when 40 members desire
their presence.
nj. Cormenin, Lamennais, Toquevlle and
Others of the committee appointed to draw
up a constitution for tho Republic are still
actively engaged In their labors. Opinions
were diversified as to the probability of one
or two Chambers being instituted, but they
rather inclined in favor of the former as be-
ing more purely democratic.
The distractions in Ireland had received
renewed impulse from the conviction of
Mitchell, the editor of the United Irishman.
He was found guilty of high treason, after a
stormy trial, conducted with great acrimony
by both sides. His sentence is transpor'a-
ton for fourteen years, and place of punish
ment the Haulks, in Bermuda.
The trial of Mitchell appears to Gil the
papers. 1t seems to be the most important
topic.
1.-The announcement of the verdict" says
nary sensation in the court-a feeling of in
dignation and horror seemed to have pos
sessed The people. The only person un-
moved during this fearful moment was the
prisoner. Tears filled the eyes of all pre-
sent. The sobs of the ladies were painful
ly distinct; while not shadow passed
across the calm, stern, noble features of the
sfelon' When the verdict was heard many
gentlemen, some of them members of the
bar, rushed forward to shake hands with
him whom they saw, perhaps, for the last
time.
Mr.. Mitchell, who heard his sentence quite
nnmoved, asked leave to address TO court.
He said-The law has now done its part,
and have done mine. was prepared for
this three months ago, when | told Lord
Clarendon that would compel him to bring
me to what ale called the courts of justice,
and then pack jury for my condemnation.
told the English Government, who now
rule this country. that they would have to
meet me in those places called courts of
justice, as would be ready to meet them
here or in some other field. have set my
life upon the cast; and The victory is with
me. am sure that no man in this court,
not even judge or jury, regards me as Grim
inal. have shown how the English Gov
eminent in this country can alone be carri-
ed on-by packed juries, partzan judges,
and perjured sheriff. (Great sensa,ion.)
Here the scene became most awfully ex-
citing. A crowd of barristers and gentlemen
crowded round the dock to shake hands
with Mr.. Mitchell. A deafening cheer then
tesounded through the court. The police
interierred TO prevent the persons who sur
rounded the dock from striving to lay hand
on MIR. Mitchell, as he was being taken from
his place by the gaolers. A scuffle ensued
the judges fed from the bench, to which
they returned In about two minutes, during
which the heat Of the excitement lasted.
The judges, on leaving the court, were
preceded in carriage by the high sheriff
and an advanced guard Of police. The car
rage in which their lordships rode was sur
rounded by troop o: lancers, with an Off