Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1848-04-01


peace may be preserved both without the Republic
and within the sphere Of its domestic dominion-our
sympahes, nay our interests, are all interviewer
with the maintenance Of peace. But the great So
Cial problem of these no aiming TO govern
millions by the stroke Of the pen is Of too intricate
and complex a character TO be at solved
The difficult question OF human labor the real and
only true source of wealth, and lis more equal dis
tribution is the great argument to the height oil
which the rcyolutionists propose to direct all their
efforts. They NAV cut this gordjan knot but to I'M
ravcl it by the slower and surer process OF the de-
veloped industry founded peace and security,
very far exceeds, we fear, the ephcmcral power OF
any Provisional Government, however absolute or
well disposed "TO make Government" SAID Mr.
Burke more than half a century ago upon similar
occasion, "rcquircs great prudence to settle the
Of power teach obedience and the work is done;
but TO form free government, that IS to temper TO-
gether the two opposite clements oil liberty ana re-
straint in consistent work requires much thought
deep reflection, a sagacious, powerful and combining
mind" The French as yet are but IN the hrst stage
of transition. They must not only teach, but they
must secure obedience from the masses before the
regular cdicc which is to crown their hopes can De
raised. If the foundations are laid in peace, the
French people may erect proud monument to con-
secrate throughout all ages the glory and liberty oil
mighty and gallant people. But if the elements OF
war use their fatal agency into their fabric the whole
will assurcdlv tumble into the dust and perish. The
Provisional Government became constituted by an
usurpation, by the free choice OF the mob, but
however that may be, eleven members established
Supreme Authority at the Hotel de Vile. Royalty
and the Peerage were swept away IN lew briei
lines; but hunger, gaunt hungcr-one hundred thou
sand mouths yawning around the seat OF the Govern
understanding TO be done Immediately 10
appease the multitudes. Accordingly gigantic sys-
TEN Of outdoor relief was conceived and executed
Formidable legons of National Guards were formed
at stipend per day-thesc were packed oft 10 the
frontiers. The compact between the employers and
the employed was broken, and in short time de-
cree was passed limiting the hours of labor. The
journals were also to be propitiated. Accordingly
the stamp duty removed but these and numerous
DEGREES will not satisfy the hungry, nor does the
taxing of one large class who earn their bread By
industry, in order that another class may carry mus
ket on the frontier in the garb OF National Guard,
tend TO carry out to its legitimate end the old rccelv-
ed Jacobin doctrine of liberty, equality, and frater-
nifty. Again-already the decree has gone forth that
new National Assembly is to be called on the 2Oth
of April.
Whether the Provisional Government will resign
its authority into the hands Of the dcfinvc Govern
ment, universal suffrage, and vote by ballot, or to
secure liberty equality, and fraternity TO France, it
is quite clear that the good working people OF Paris
will have vast majority in the new Assembly, and
leaving less profitable occupations, Will try
their hands at craftsmanship In the meantime, com
is at a stand the funds have fallen enormously
Considerable failures announced. Clubs are IN
the of formation TO advise or overawe the gov
eminent. Strikes of workmcn are becoming more
wages and have expelled large bodies OF the English
workmen for their rivalry in the construction OF rail-
ways. The moderate politician, the representatives
of the middle classes have disappeared from the scene
and amidst the chaos Of passions interest comes with
irrational feelings
Accounts from Paris to the 9th inst represent the
city tranquil but the financial crisis still continues
undated, and some eminent houses are spoken oil as
being in difficulties but further failures have been
announced.
The Funds have fallen considerably. On the Sth,
the three per cent funds opened at 50f, and, after
having been done at 46 closed at 47f, whilst the
per opened at S5 even, done at STA, and closed
at 10. There turmoil or oscil alton, all was sad
and gloomy. MANY persons come and offered their
securities for money whatever price they could get
but scarcely buyer could be found
We have Just received tclegraphic despatch from
Fokstone stating that the French government had
stopped the payment of the Treasury bonds which
they have hitherto been in the habit Of discounng
Ii is understood that the Provisional government
has abandoned the idea OF removing General Cavlgnac
from the guardianship of Algeria in order TO place
department under his call.
The Revolution has spread throughout France.
All the Department shave Joined the Republic.
Louis Philippe and the Royal family, accompanied
by Guizot have arrived safely in England
1t is fixed that General Lamorriere is to be the
Minstcr Of War. Our latest foreign news is net
much in amount but is important
The account of the revolution in Paris reached vi
emma the LIST inst and produced profound impress
sion The CONSERVATION which prevailed there, says
an article in the National, cannot be described ne
five per cents metallic fell from % to 81. The ILL.,
tellgencc from Italy, received at Vienna, was any
thing but satisfactory. 49,
The Archbishop of Paris accompanied by two Vic
ars General, presented himself to the Provisional
Government on Tuesday, and announced his adhesion
to the order of things the of the entire clergy
of his diocese.
NJ Duclcrc has been appointed under Secretary OF
State in the Ministry of France Numerous diplo-
matte appointments are announced. NJ cdevant -
is Minister to Constantnope; M. d'Faves to the U.
States: NJ. d'Bcaumont, embassy to Denmark; M.
cdevant Moskena to Spain.
The coming elections in France excite great attcn-
ton. Government, aware OF the ieariui importance
of this matter were preparing for the crisis. Eight
hundred mercantile firms connected with the Paris
Bourse waited on the Provisional Government 10 ask
further delay of month bills due on the 29th ult;
which by desire of government had already been cx-
tended to the 10th inst, il not being accorded them
they said to have threatened to DISMISS their
clerks and workmen, and announced their determine
ton not to satisfy their engagements. Three per
cents were quoted at Paris Bourse the 9Th at 52;
8 per cts. at 70.
On the 10TH papers state that the Duke OF Aumale
and Prince dc Joinvllc arrived off that port and made
to Admiral Boudin, who through
the telegraph, applied to Government for instruc-
lions, The Admiral, il was said, had been author
lied to place vessel at the disposal OF the Prince
to convey them wherever they pleased.
The Chateau of Neville has been sacked and burn
ed to the ground. NJ. Arrago, the Republican Min
lister of Marine, convened the French Admirals at
Paris He addressed them, and asked them II any
of them were willing to serve the Republic. They
replied all. He then said he requested man OF
courage and steadiness that he knew them all to be
so, and he was ready to give the command OF the
fleet TO any that they might choose He therefore
appointed Admiral Boudn, who left Paris for Toulon
to take command and sail for Algiers. His instruc-
lions are to sail and take possession Of any ships he
NAV find in the port of Algiers integral of the
French Republic.
The American Minister had been escorted to the
Hotel de Vile by the members of the Provisional
Government, and every attention paid him.
Riots in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Win
chester have taken place.
pRocLAMArIoNs, DEGREES, &C., OF THE FRENCH
GOVERNMENT.
During the revolution DEGREES and proclamations on
the following subjects were issued from time to time
by the Provisional Government, Mayors oil Arronas-
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