Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-13

was at last done, and the King and Queen,
escorted by small body of horse, walked
H down the central avenue Of the Tuileries, pass
ed through the western gate, and entering a
small one-horse vehicle, began their flight.
II Meanwhile, the mob had seized the roval
carriages, fourteen in number, and made a
bonfire of them, near the celebrated arch in the
| Place du Carousel Soon after they forced the
railing al several points, and came rushing
across the square toward the palace. Scarce
| ly had the various members Of the royal family
time to escape on one side Of the building,
\ when the mob broke in at the other.
Il have not time to follow the adventures of
these several individuals. We cannot bu,
sympathize with them in their misfortunes /;
but We may remark that the fall of the Orleans
dynasty, was not broken by single act OF
courage, dignity, or genius on the part of any
one Of the family. Their flight seemed vui-
gar scramble for mere life. Even the King
was reduced to the most commonplace disguis-
es-the shaving of his whiskers, the change of
his dress, the adopting an" ahos." may add
here that they have all escaped and while
behind who mourns their loss. None are more
loud in denouncing the besotted confidence of
the King, than his 225 purchased deputies,
who were so loyal in the days of prosperity.
We must now turn our attention towards
another scene-the Chamber of Deputies.
This body met at the usual hmr on Tuesday,
At IL o'clock. While the riotous scenes we
have described were taking place during that
day, in full view of the place where they had
assembled, the Deputies, as if in mockery of
the agitation without, were occupied in a Ian
guid discussion upon the affairs of broken
country bank. Toward the close of the sitting,
Odillon Barrot read from the Tribune solemn
act of impeachment Of the Ministers. The
next day "wednesday the Chambers again
met, and Gulzot in the afternoon announced
that Count Mole was attempting to form new
Ministry. 1t does not appear that Gulzot, or
his colleagues, were atterward seen in the
Chambers. 1t is said that they met at the
house of Duchatel on Thursday morning, and
7, after consultation, adopted the significant motto
of Napoleon after the battle of Waterloo,
anre gWpemW (Save himself who CAM
am happy to add that the fugitives seem TO
have made good their escape. 1t is said that
Soult, dsdaining to fly, remains at his house.
! need not say that he will not be molested,
for there is no sanguinary feeling toward any
one, and Napocon's old favorite, the victor in
so many battles, would more readily find a
Partisan populace to protect than injure him.
| The moment after the King and Queen had
passed the Palace de la Concorde, chanced TO
be there. In few moments Odillon Barrot
appeared from the gate of the Tuileries, and
followed by long train Of persons, proceeded
to the Chamber of Deputies. 1t was now un-
derstood that the King had abdcated and that
Theirs and Barrot were to propose the Count
dc Paris as King, under the regency of his
mother the Duchesse Of Orleans. The most
profound emotion seemed to occupy the i'm
mcnse multitude. All were hushed into ST.
lence by the rapid succession of astonishing
events. After short space the Duchess of
Orleans, with her two sons, the Count de Paris
and the Due de Chartres, were seen on foot
coming toward the Chambers. She was dress
ed in deep mourning, her face bent to the
ground, encircled by strong escort. She
moved across the bridge, and passing TO the
rear of the building, entered the Chamber
through the gardens. Shortly after this, the
Due de Nemours, attended by several gentle
men on horseback, rode up, and also entered
the building.
The scene that ensued within is said to have
presented an extraordinary mixture of the sol
emn and the ludicrous. The Duchess being
present, o. Barrot proceeded to state the abdi-
cation of the King, and to propose the regen-
shake off the poet and the philosopher, and
suddenly to become man of action. Selling
the critical moment, he declared his conviction
that the days of monarchy were numbered,
that the proposed regency was not suited toI
the crisis, and that republic alone would meet
the emergency and the wishes of France
These opinions, happily expressed and SIREN
uously enforced, became decisive in their ef-
feet
Several other speeches were made, and a
scene of great confusion followed. A consd
cradle number of the mob had broken into the
room and occupied the galleries and the floor.
One of them brought his irelock to his shoul-
der, and took aim at NJ. Sauzet, the President.
lie abdcated with great speed and disappear
ed. In The midst of the hubbub Provisional
Government was announced and the leading
members named. Some of the more obnoxious
Deputies were aimed at by the mob, and skulk-
ing behind benches and pillars, oozed out at
"A back door. A blouse-man came up to the
Duke de Nemours, who drew his sword
The Ourrien took il from him, broke il over his
knee, and counseled his hghness to Depart
This he did forthwith, having borrowed coat
and hat for the purpose of disguise. A call
was made for the members of the provisional
government TO proceed TO the Hotel de Vile.
The assembly broke up. The last sitting of
the Chamber of Deputies was closed
1t WAS about three O'Clock in the afternoon
that rctraccd my steps toward the Tuileries. /
The Phdce de Ia Conc0rde was crowded with
soldiers, and fifty cannon were ranged in front
Of the gardens. Yet this mighty force seemed
struck with paralysis. Long lines of infantry
stood mute and motlonlcss, and heavy masses
of cavalry seemed converted into SO many sta
tues. Immediately before the eyes of these
soldiers was the Palace of the Tulleres in full
possession of the mob, but not muscle moved
for their expulsion.
Passing into the gardens, ] perceived that
thousands of persons were spread over their
surface, and rattling discharge Of firearms
was heard on all sides. Looking about for the
cause ofthis, perceived that hundreds of men
and boys were amusing themselves with shoot
ing sparrows and pigeons, which had hitherto
found a secure resting place in this favorte re-
sort of leisure and luxury. Others were dis
charging their muskets for the mere fun of
making a noise. Proceeding through the gar
dens, ! came at last to the Palace. 1t had now
been, for more than an hour, in full possession
of the insurgents All description fails To de- /