The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-09
for the eisi.en. right rhu. The provisional torern.


ment congratulate itself finding in the different
quarters the metropolis the citizens assembling To
consult among themselves on the necessity OF giving
u the republic an energetic, vigorous and plentiful
impulse. The provisional government protects the
clubs But in order that their liberty, in order that
the revolution be not stopped in its glorious march, let
Us guard citizens, against all that keep up serious
and permanent inuuietude in the public md let us
remember that those ina uictudes serve as lmcnt
for counterrevolutionary columns and as an AID TO
the spirit of reaction Let then consider measures
which, in protecting public security will cut short
free discussion duty and right armed Is
a danger. 1t may become an oppression II the IL
berty Of the clubs be of the most invioabe con-
quests of the revolution which the clubs will deliberate
in arms may compromise liberty the struggle
of passions. and produce civil war itself.
"Citzens-The provisional government, faithful to
its principles desires security in the independence of
its principles 1t has already taken the proper mea-
protect that security 1t cannot choose that
arms should be mixed with tho deliberations. Our
public is union and fraternity, and there sentiments
exclude all idea Of violence The best safeguard Of
liberty is liberty
"(Thc members of the provisional governmcnt)"
/ The papers contain news and, with the excep-
ton of the following curious extract, from a pa
per called the .4ssemb6e Rationale and which has the
credit of being the of the reactionary party
find nothing in the Journals worth extracting =
" Our readers will find ii difficult to believe
that Connie de Saiut Pgbic possibly exist
at Paris; and yet certify that the following facts
are of the most rigorous exactitude The journal La
Commune de Paris installed at No IL Rue de Rivoli,
in vast edice which belonged to the civil list of the
Duchess d'Orlcans On Sunday. whilst dsquietude
reigned in Paris and whilst the National Guard pa
raded the city in every direction. some men, of suspi
cious appearance addressed exciting observations to
the groups. and seemed anxious to plunge into quar-
rel respectable old man, who made some concili-
atng observations, was suddenly brutally seized by
some strangelookng men, in blue blouses with large
floating sash OF red cloth and cravat OF the same
color and dragged to No l6 Rue de Rivoli. curious
about to relate, and his character and position
with the consideration he enjoys. do not permit us to
doubt his word On arriving he in the interior Of
! the hotel garrison, with the same aspect the same
costume. Armed men, the musket in the hand were
placed sentnels at the gate Of the hotel. in the
courtyards, the staircases. at the entry Of the
apartments. After passing entreso guarded by
tinels informant followed the old man and his
ttge, passed through vestbule, and through
small saloons, crowded by armed men, and arrived
in an immense saloon. spendidiy furnished. He
there saw person of middle height, of about forty
years of age with beard of brief and naughty
ner of speaking, of sombre and bilious physognomy.
who. unexpectedly surprised in the midst of orders
which he was giving to those around him. violently
questioned the chief at the head of the corege This
replied: Citizen Sobrier. bring before you
your Moniagnards because he appeared to me to be
reactonary Propagandist Give expanatio this in
slant said citizen Sobrier in theatrical tone. A
person who, like our curious informant had followed
the cortege stepped forward and explained the facts
Be brief, cried citizen Sobrer energetcaly. The
witness. agtaed by the strange spectacle which sur
rounded him, hestated and stammered. Well begin.
cried the judge passionatey. A public endea-
vored explain the motive of the arrest The witness
made few simple observations in favor of the accused
The accused, in his turn, calmly protested. and de-
clared that he had only employed words of
He then asked before what authority he had the honor
to appear Before the citizen chief Of the Commune
de Paris answered Sobrier The old man and the
witness who deposed in his favor then called
to give their and addresses and after pro-
tests of the accused Sobrier exclaimed Allons For
this time be off with you, and do not begin the same
work again Whilst this was passing in the large sa-
LOOM the windows Of which open the balcony Of the
Rue de Rivo strange scenes were occurring in the
other rooms For example. voice cried from adj
joining ROOM to the armed men in the ane-chambcrs,
Montagnard-one, two three-let them pass Mon
tagnard order to be executed SC. AS the
accused having obtained permission to pass. set
at liberty. informant, who also obliged to de-
mand pass heard the observation We have fright
ened him terribly Now we ask what is the authority
of the citizen Sobrier? By whom is he delegated!
What is this garrison of 800 men in blue blouses md
red sashes whom he calls his Montag who pro-
tect all the approaches to the journal La Commune de
Paris? In what times do We lve'''
Appointments by the French Government.
From the London Times, April III
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has signed the fol-
lowing consular appointments M. Leon Favrc. Con-
| sul-Genera ut New York NJ. Buquet ditto at Am
scrdam NJ. Castelnau, ditto at Havana; NJ. Patorni.
Charge dc Affaires and Consul General at Guatemala
NJ. Marcescheau Consul General and Charge de
Afaires Tunis NJ. Lameussens Consul at Port
Louis.
Lombardy.
The report of the capture of Peschera by the troops
of Charles Albert turns out to have been unfounded
Charles Albert made brisk attack upon the fortress
PEELED to retreat by the Austrans. The following is the
official report by Charles Albert of his unsuccessful
"HEApquARTERs. at Pozzoongo.
His Majesty, "a general and chief of his army, wish
ing TO drive the Austran5 completely from the right
bank OF the Nincio. ordered to-day attack Pes
chiera
The report that this garrison composed partly
IF Italians and that the remainder completely de-
moralzed induced him to attempt attack with the
field artillery only sustained by the brigade Of General
Bees.
After having got together eight obuviers six pieces
of batterng cannon. and six pieces of field artillery
our brave artillery commenced with four batteries
vcred with the trenches constructed the evening before
to attack the advanced works of the enemy the right
bank of the Mncio
I'll.
these works in flank as well as those placed the left
bank of the river The angles dismantled announced
tha our infantry could advance to the attack OF the
Qualifications and his Majesty appeared disposed to
cond the order of troops but foreseeing that
in case of success these works nded by the
mys artillery on the permanent Notifications Of the
citadel of Pcschera would have cost too much of
soldiers blood, which would have been shed without
definite result. his Majesty resolved to renounce this
attack and after having for form sake summoned the
place to surrender he ordered resume his first posi-
ton to consult on more important affairs.
Ills Majesty has been extremely satisfied with the
courage and skill of his artillery the enthusiasm Of his
volunteers. and the order of his troops.
His Majesty, always foremost in danger remained
several hours exposed to the fire of the enemy with his
| sons and a numerous staff
The Opinione of Turin of the 14h gives further par
tcuars Of the capture of the powder magazines of Pes
chiera. The Mlanesc did not succeed in carrying off
from the fortress they had only time throw a part
into the water and to blow up the rest They had TO
retire afterwards and barrcaded themselves in Castc
nuovo, which they defended for a long time. They
then cut their way through the enemy regained the
steamer, passed the night at Assisa and returned to
Desenzano the next day.
Official information from Venice Of the 18th
firms report that body Of volunteers attacked by
numerous force of Austrans had been obliged to
retreat TO Vcenza where large body Of .crusaders
had arrived. The town is barrcadcd and well defend
ed, as precaution against attack Advices from
Udinc of the sth, announce that the Austrans who
on the lsonzo and occupying the line Of Goritz
had been ordered TO march Immediately upon Trieste
which menaced by the troops stationed in Istria
and Dalmata. who had all declared in favor OF the
Italians.
The Patria of Florence Of the 18th says: The Aus
TRANS retired within the line Of the Mincio have re-
gained courage, and fight with fury. 1t is of
deceive ourselves; the will be long and bloody II
Is war to the deah-a war of Spaniards against the
Moors--of Greeks against Turks.
The Paria contains letter from Fcrrara. dated the
11th. which says the affair under Mantua favora
BILE to the Pedmontesc, and that the Austrians lost