Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-03-24

dred killed in the Streets of Paris-1he
City in the Possession of tie People, &c.
The ste amer Cambria, which sailed from Liver
pool on the 26th of February, arrived at New
York at noon to-day, after passage of twenty
one days, having been delayed by strong head
winds
In addition to the commercial intelligence by
her, she brings most thrilling important political
intelligence from France, which will doubtless be
felt throughout Europe 1t appears that Louis
Philippe fearing the occasion of disastrous revo-
luton at his death, has abdicated in favor of his
grandson the Count de Paris, infant of the late
Duke of Orleans, so as to guide and assist him in
establishing the power of his throne a solid ba-
sis before his death. The Chamber of Deputies,
however, sustained by the will of the people, have
demanded the formation of republic, and an i'm
mediate termination of monarchical government.
The Duke de Nemours, was proposed as regent.
but rejected.
It was proposed by OdiIIon Barrot, that a re-
gencv should be formed under the Duchess d.
Orleans until the Count de Paris should attain
his majority; but that has been rejected and
republic insisted upon. The Duchess TOrIeans
and the Count de Paris went to the Chambers at
half past l. &C companicd by the Duke de Nemours
and a large party of officers on horseback. The
Dutchess was in deep mourning Ala o'clock
the Duchess d'Orleans, the Count de Paris, and
the Duke de Nemours, had been at the Chamber
of Deputies and had been rejected by the Cham
Der; and the people, who penetrated into the
Chamber of Deputies, declared themselves the
permanance of the chambers. The Chamber has
refused TO allow the family of Louis Philippe to
resign the throne There will be great efforts
made to support the Duchess Orleans
Tho idaa IF rannllic 10 mot orrooaEIa III
mass of the deputies. The Chamber met to-day
but the popuIace overpowered the majority. The
King, at O'clock, left the palace OF the TuilIe-
ries, escorted by party of the National Guard
and several regiments of regular cavalry. The
carriages went by the quays TO the Barrier of Passy
The troops were all withdrawn at noon to-day,
and not soldier is to be seen. The troops of the
line fraternised with the National Guard. and the
National Guard with the people. All intercourse
between the two sides of the river is cut off; but
hear distant firing going on every instant while
write. CARRIER Pages is mayor of Paris.
strong government will be organized. A
republic the model of the United States is pro-
posed. A procession of persons in bouses, and
armed, have just passed, carrying the throne of
the thrsne-room of the TuilIeries on their Shout
ders in triumph, singing the MarselIes hymn.
There has been a frightful loss of life; and in
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gains the people,
The number of killed Is said to be upwards of
five hundred, principally in the neghborhood of
the Palais Royal, and between that and the Tuil.
| lerles. An attempt was made on the Finance
Minister'S residence at II o'clock, which failed
The tocsln has been sounding all day through.
out Paris. All Paris is in the hands of the Ma.
tional Guard and the people. Count Mole was first
named & rejected by the people. Theirs & Barrol
were next named; and the procIamations appoin.
ting them Ministers torn down everywhere by
the public.
General Lamoriclere has been appointed com.
mander of the National Guard. The pacard was
written by Theirs and Barrot. 1t is said General
Lamoriciere is killed, or, ut all events, wounded.
The palace of the Palais Royal has been taken
possession of by the people. After great dea
OF carnage, an attack was made at one O'Clock on
the police of the Tuleries. The Tuileries is il
The hands OF the National Guard.
The people are throwing the furniture out o.
the windows and burning it, and an attempt ha.
been made to burn the Tui,ries itself. The PEG
pie had penetrated into the cellars of the TuIeres
and are distributing the wine amongst themselves
The people are also in possession of the rail.
way stations and barriers. The rails have been
removed 10 prevent the troops from arriving from
country. From Bouogne TO Paris they were O.
bliged to return; also, from Neufchatel to Bou
logne, as advanced by the railway. All commu
! nications have been cut off at Paris. The mai
: and passengers returned to Amiens
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
! We have not yet full news of the English mar
kets, but learn that the best western canal -four
from last and previous quotations. follows
Philadelphia and Baltimore -four has improved
Cd per barrel. New Orleans and Ohio was 6,
to,Cer Canadian bod oil md
: The effect of the Cambria's news out from A
merica had caused slight advance in cotton
which was not sustained, owing TO the want q
demand for manufactured goods.
MARKETS, Sc.-FLoUR-bestw western canal flour p
to 27s Cd per barrel Richmond and Alexandria PCS
to 27s cd Philadelphia and Baltimore 26s cd 27s cd
New Orleans and Ohio 2os Sd to PCS cd Canadian %
cd TO 27s cd United States and Canadian, sour, 2Is
23s. Wheat-United States and Canadian white an
mixed Is Id TO IS Sd per 20 lbs red 6s 2 to ID. Ir
dian Corn 2Ss to 2Ss I'd per quarter, or 45O lbs.
| An EmDhatic Declaration Mr. Root