The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-03-29
ARRIVAL OF THE CALEDONIA!
TWEL TE DAYS LATER!
French Republic Established :! !!


The Caledonia, arrived in Boston at O'Clock on
Monday evening. In going up the harbor he run
down and sunk the new fishing schr " Strs and
Stripes" and the steamer herself went ashore on
Governors Island. The East Boston Ferr Boat
took off her passengers and mails.
We are happy in the receipt of goodly lumber
of papers containing the steamers news.
To LoNGLEY u Co., of the Boston and Pbrtland
To NATA'L JENNINGS, of this city for copy of
the same.
To H; L. RICHARDSON, ESQ., fta copyof the
Boston Post.
To c. H. INGRAHAM, Portland, for the Boston
Times.
To $. SEwALL, ESQ.,, for the Boston Courier.
Thank you, gentlemen, heartily.
The all-absorbing topic is the french Revolution,
which is confirmed, and republican form q gov
eminent on the most liberal principles is Already
being formed
The Republic was announced on the Goth Feb
by M de Lamart..ne, in behalf of the provisional
government Descending the steps of the Hotel
de vile. and presenting himself in front of tie edi
fee, with paper in his hand thus expressed him
self" Citzens-The Provisional Government of
the Republic has called upon the people to witness
its gratitude for the magnificent national coopera-
ton which has Just accepted these new institution
The Provisional Government ofthe Republic has
only joyful intelligence to announce to the assem-
bled people. Royalty is abolished The Republic
is proclaimed The people will exercise their po-
litical rights. National workshops are open for
those who are without work. The army is being
reorganized. The National Guards ndssolubly u
mites itself with the people, as promptly to re-
store order with the same hand rhat had only the
day before conquered our liberty. Finally gentle
men, the Provisional Government was anxious to
be itself the bearer to you of the last decree it has
resolved on add signed in this memorable sitting
that is the abolition of the penalty of death for po
litical matters"
TWAS understood that the ministers of the
Argentine Republic and of the Republic of
Uruguay officially recognised the new govern
ment.
Mr. Rush ambassador of the U. S., waited
on tee members of the provisional government
to whom he delivered most hattering ad-
dress, Although fully awaited it has touch
ed acutely the members of the provisional
government, and after an interview, in which
were exchanged the noblest expressions, they,
in body accompanied this representative of
great nation to the threshold of the hotel
de Vile, as a proof of the cordial affection
which must ever exist between the American
and French republics.
On the 9th of March the provisional gov
eminent received deputation of upwards of
tlemen walked in procession to the Hotel dc
Vile, and amongst them was borne the Amer
lean flag and that of the French republic uni
ted together and flowing from the same staff.
The Provisional government of the repub-
lie, considering that no French Land should
any longer bear slaves, decrees-a commission
is instituted under the provisional minister OF
colonies and marine, to prepare within the
shortest delay the act for the immediate eman-
cipation of the slaves in all the colonies OF
the republic.
NJ Lamartine has put forth manifesto, announ-
cling to the world the principles which will guide
the future policy of France. The new secretary
for foreign affhirs disposes i'll few lines of the
treaties of Vienna, (which no longer exist in the
ewes of the French Republic. but the territorial
limits of those treoties are fact which she admits
as the basis Of and the starting point in her rea-
tons with other nations. The new guarantees for
the pesce of Europe to be g the good sense
moderation, the consciousness, and the prudence
Of the repubicW
Louis Philippe sailed from Havre in the steam
ship Express. The moment the King set his foot
on shore at Newhaven, he exclaimed {" Thank God
| am on British ground" He was scantiy attred
He wore rough pea jacket and gray trousers
He had cd close blue cloth cap, and round his neck
he wore a common red and white comforter. His
appearance was not at all improved by beard of a
weeks growth. In other respects, though appar-
emily suffering from fatigue, the ex-monarch looked
pretty much like himself.
In England some riots have occurred but they
nre not of very sery serious nature-rising most
ly from want of employment and food.
Lord John Russell is reported sick. Rumors OF
his resignation are rife.
+ USSlA-A Berlin correspondent states that
disturbances cad broken out in the Russian capital
and that an attempt had been made on the emper-
ors life.
AURTRIA.-At Munich rising had taken place
and constitution has been extorted from the in
fatuated King at the point Of the bayonet 1t is
positively stated that prince Metternich resigned
on the 9th inst.
ITALY.-The Jesuits alarmed by the hostile
demonstrations made against them by the people
have quilted Turin. Approaching the tendency of