The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-30

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pie will soon assemble aud organic through their rep
resentatives republican constitution 1t Ia go.
rious acbievement-such Americans appreciate; and
may be equal to the zeal and moral force which have
of tho most crafty rauts that has
ever tyrsnised over brave and enlightened people.
The ProcIauation, DEGREES and Movements OF
the New French Government
The following announcement appeared on the goth
ult from the Provisional Government
The provisional government being informed that
certain soldiers have put down their arms and
gives tbs most order in the departments at
the men who thus abandon their corps be arrested
and punished with all the rgour of the law Never had
the country more need OF its army to its indie
psndence abroad and its liberty at home Thepiovson-
al government before having to ths law ap
peels 10 the patriotism of tho army
" Theprovisional government dscrees o. folows:-Au
objects pledged at the Mont-de Piete, from February
consisting linen clothes and other small articles on
which not more than ten francs have been lent shall be
given back to the parties to whom they belong The
Minister OF Finance 10 charged with the task Of providing
for the expense which the present decree will occasion
The provisional government DEGREES that the Tuie-
rss shall henceforward serve as an asylum to invaded
The provisional government DEGREES: National
Guards dissolved by the 70. government, are
organised They win immediately resume their duty
throughout the whole extent Of the republic"
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to give them the means of Joining their families.
Orders were yesterday sent OF by the telegraph to
change the superior officer to whom the surveillance Of
Abd-el Kader has been entrusted
The Presse says Five times during the day M. do
Il
windows of the Hotel de Viile:
1T is thus that ysu led from calumny to calumny
against the men who have devoted themselves, head
heart, and breast, to give you real republic the
public Of all rights all interests, and all the Legitimate
rights Of the people Yesterday you esked 10 usurp
900 of to vote them absolute republic instead
of republic invested with the strength OF their con
ssn that to say to make of that republic, imposed
aud not consented the will of part Of the people, in
stead Of the will of the whole nation To-day you de-
m " will nav adj tha Aou
aud will explain In word why will oppose 1t with ali
the strength Of my patrionism 1t Is citizens because
the republic and the empire with liberties and our
gores and that the red flag has only ade the tour Of
the Champ dc through t. rents Of the blood
At this part Of the speech Of NJ de Lsmsrins that
astonishing sitting of go hours in the midst Of rr
tated crowd every one was suddenly affected by his
words hands were cspped and tears shed, and they
aashsd by embracing him, shaking his hands and
Of people arrived armed With sabrss and bayonsts.
They knocked at the doors they filed tho sasi The
to- Or the
vernment M. de Lsmartine was called for. He
TO go once for the last time to address,
the crowd remained for half hour without consent
ing to listen to him vocferating brandshing arms Of
all kinds over his head. M. de Lamartine folded his
recommended his address, and finished by soften
ing appeasing and caressng tho intelligent and sensible
become themselves the safeguard of tho provisional 60
vernment
We read In tho Democratic Pdctnque:-" On takint,
the Tuieriss tho people found magnificent image of
Christ In sculpture The people stopped and saluted It,
My friends cried pupil Of the Ecole Polytechnique,
this is the Master Of us all The people took the
Christ and bore it soemnly to the church of st. Roch
Citizens on with your hats. Salute Christ said the
Noble psopIs Who respect all that is sacred. Noble
people, who bless the Being who proclaimed the law Of
universal fraternity ~
PROCLAMATION.
The sovereign people declare,
That the government, having betrayed It's trust, is
de facto and de jtre dissolved!
The people the full exercise of their sovereign
ty, and decree as iollows:-
The Chamber Of Peers which only represents the In
terest Of the aristoeraoy, is suppressed.
The Chamber of Deputies, which 10 the msre repre-
the majority Of whose members have b.sn psrtcpators
in the objectionable crime OF the government which
has subjected the citizens to murdsrous fire, here
The nation, from the present momcat constituted
republic
barrcades until they have acquired the enjoyment of all
their rights as citizens and as operatives
Every citizen who has attained his msjority Is Ma
tiona Guard
Every citizen is an elector.
Absolute freedom of thought aud liberty OF the press
CURED to all.
As the of the future can only respect tho
wishes and the interests Of all classes ell Frenchmsn
should assemble together in the respective communes
In delberativs assemblies In order to elect and
res representatives Of the country.
Until the nation has formally declared its will this
head every attempt to restore obsolete powers must be
deemed usurpation and is the duty Of every cit
zen to resist any such attempt by force.
Brethren Let us be calm and dignifed, in the name
Of liberty, equality and HUNS n fraternity
On Saturday, the following noios was posted up ct
FRENCH REPUBLIC.
BUSINESS.
BY order Of the provisional government dated Feb
25 the operations Of the Bourss remain suspended until
further orders. February 26, ls4s.
NJ de- Lam artne surrounded by the other members Of
the provisional government and the four secretaries
do Lamartine descended the steps of the great stair
Of the Hote de VILE aud presenting himself in front
Of the sdcs, with paper in his hand, thus expressed
himself
Citizens The provisional government Of the repub
lie has called upon the people to witness its gratitude
the magnificent national cooperation which has just
lions from tho crowd and National Guards)
The provisional government Of the republic has only
joyful intelligence to announce to the people here as
Royalty is abolished.
The republic is proclaimed.
National workshops are open for those who with
out work Qmmenss sccsmations)
The army is being recognised The National Guards
indissolubly untes itself with the people, to
promptly restore order with the hand that had emily
the preceding momsnt conquered our liberty. Re-
newed acolsmations)
Finally, gentlemen the provisional government was
to be itself the bearer to you OF the last decree
II has resolved and signed in this memorable sitting
that tho abolition OF the penalty Of death for politi
cal matters. Unanimous bravos.)
This is the noblest decree, gentlemen, that has ever
issued from the mouths OF people the day after
their victory. (Yes, yes) 1t 10 the character OF the
French nation which escapes In spontaneous cry
from the soul Of its government. (Yes, yes bravo)
We have brought 1t with US, and will read II to
you. There Is not a more becoming homage to peo-
pie than the spectacle OF its own magnapimity.
The following letter addressed by Marshal Blu
geaud TO the Minister Of War
The events which have just occurred, and the
sty Of general union to insure order At homs and
abroad aducs place my sword ct the disposal of
the government. have always considered the de-
fence the tsrrtory and country tho hottest OF du
ties request you to acknowledge the receipt OF this
declaration ana receive the assurance Of my high con-
alteration. Marshal Duke OF ISLY.
Lord Normandy had Q long interview this morning
with NJ Lamartine. IL was understood that his Lord
ship instructed to state that the British
would only recognise tho republican government of
France but that they most desirous Of
the oct friendly feelings towards France. The com
muncaon excited the most intense interest," and gave
great satisfaction throughout the entire capital
Tho London Times correspondent says:
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