The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-17

Reimbursement Of oil Then nations will be really
brethren, and their etsrnal motto will be, Liberty
Equality. Fraternity, Unity !"
Sons Delegates asksd--Does the whole of the provi-
sional government approve the circular?
M Lsmartins replied Gentlemen I have been call
ediby my namo. answer the CALL and demand to speak
also. add nothing to what said to you just
with as much dignity as proprsty b. our colleague NJ.
pie placed their conadsnce and psrsonsd themselves
on the day of combat and victory that there is 60
yernnsnt possible, except the condition that you
have the confidence and the to confer moral
thorty on this government 10 tho moral authority Of
this government anything else not only for itself but
for the people for the public for the departments for
Europe which regards us-is it anything else than its
conplete Independence of all exterior presson That
is the Independence of the govsrnmsntthat Its dgni
Here our venerable president laden with the glory Of
his eighty years, and who has been willing
the republic (bravo9 with independence With dignity,
;'ussa IN LIBERTY and IN
Around us what do you sect little group Of men,
without arms without physical support without soldiers
required in order that this sentiment should have Its
secin order that those popul,r principles should b.
come useful to the happinefs and to the rights
pie? The countsnance of calm and o. order OF that
confidence which We have given you What cen OPP
pose to you? Only one thng-your own reason that
power Of general reason which 10 alone hero placed be-
tween you and u.s. which inspires us, and arrests you
before US that invisible, moral and yet ell power
WnlcQ Independent
and dignhsd in presence Of that mass which surrounds
this palace of tbs people, defended by its sole nviosbty
(Bravo) That last barrier Of our independence 60
vernmsnt and msn, will defend to the death If the
pressure Of the multitude should wish to violate it, and
IL not for ourselves 1t is fer you that should perish
In defending 1t. What would be people without go
vernment, and what would degraded govsrnmsnt be-
oofe to the peopls .Brsvo) now ccpe to the ting,
questions which you have proposed delay of ten
more for the elections Of the National Guard On this
subject We Ia previous deliberations considered the ls
CLIMATE wishes OF the people and your own desires 1t
mad been to us that that imposing solid pa
triotio republican mass Of tho population which forms
the immsnss popular element OF Paris had not perhaps
mad the time to nscrbe themselves these lists and
thus to enter into the large patriotic framework in
which We wish henceforward enclose tho whole public
force We in tho Hrst place. ordered pospon,n Of
give my Individual opinion, and would not wish to do
80 at this moment the results Of tho fresh dslibsra
lions which may take place these susscss but you
troops have already replied that subject to one of
the patriotic associations Of which you form part-ths
perhaps shout 1900 or nS
the outer posts for the protection Of the gates of the rail-
roads; and t IL false that the government has ever
ssnsslsss after what has taken plscs-after the
fallen royalty has seen $4,000 soldiers fall before
the unarmed people Of Psris-to think Of I'M
animated by the sans republican feelings as
yourselves wishes opposed your own and contrary
nave, suoh idea. This is the nuth-anuouuos It to
the people its liberty belongs to It, because it has
achieved 1t 1t belongs to 1t, because has known how
to protect 1t from disorder The republic Mt home
ques other defence than that Of tho armed people
But although this is the truth now and that declare
you that only require the armed people for the pro-
lection Of our institutions do not conclude that 70
would ever consent 10 the overthrow OF French soldiers
(Criss of mo- no brsvo)" Do not conclude that We
would place our brave army In suspicion, aud that
would prevent ourselves from calling it into the interior
and even into Paris, should warke COM
country The soldier, who yesterday only soldier,
Is now citzen.ke you and u.s. (Cries Of yes yesn)
We have given him the right to operate by his vote
rs citizen in the representation and in liberty which
he will know how to defend we'll any other fraction
OF the people As to the third and prinop question,
that Of the proroSaon distant day Of The convcca
ton or the nao1al assembly will not consent in eny
way to pledge either the opinion of my colleagues
own ,ameasure which too deeply concerns the rights
of the whole country. will PREJUDICE nothing ous Of
respect for our Independence, decree vhon would
tend to declare to the nation that Paris claimed the
nopoly of liberty and Of the republic and which wod
make rs assume in the name of the capital aons apd
under the pressure of the but i'm
perave by Its number alousths dictatorship OF liberty
achieved by every for the whole France snd
not for some citizens alone IL yuu command me TO de.
hberate under this pressure of force from without,
and to declare tbs whole nation, which Is not com
months excluded from its representation and from
Its constitution, Iw say you tohat said o, her
such from my breast whsn vox have pierced IL NTH
balls lGreat applause) No, deprive US a THOUSAND
times OF our title az government rather than deprive
US Of our free opinions our dignity evident invc
labity-evdent abroad % much as at home In ORDER
for government to be respected it must have not only
tho reality but also the appearance of liberty [Cres Of
bravo, bravo Comprehend, then, your pc and
your dignity and your independence In ours add allow
u.s. for the interest Of the people, reflect and delbe
rate cooy and to adopt or reject the wishes of which
you are the organs We only promise you, foe ny
part only, premise you to weigh them we'll without fear
Ms without control, aud to decide what ehall appear
TO vi. not only the will OF the people of Paris but the
right and viii Of all the republic. lBrsvo)
rhe deputation here applaudsd the remarks Of M.
Lsmartine, and several OF Its members shook him BY
the hand One Of thsm saidBs assured that the pso-
pie are only here to support the provisional
Mr. LAMARrINE replied--"I oonvnosd OF it. but the
nation may deceive itself Becare Of asembIsges of h
KIND hs~everne they may b.; the 18Th Brum sire of the
people oy, against its will lead TO he Ish Bruasre of
despctism aud neither ysu nor Iwish for thotn
loudly called for the members of the provisional 60
vsrpment Thsir wishes were acceded to; the members
of the government placed themselves on n platform
erected at the entrance Of the Hotel do VILE An i'm
heads were uncovered and thousand hands were
waving their hats.
On silence being obtained, NJ LOUIS BLANC Addressed
the people, who listened WITH the deepest attention,
follows - Citizens in the name OF the Provisional Co
vernment Of the Republic thank you for having oom-
muncated to IL your wishes tor the Issuing
from the people, would be nothing without i SUI port
The provisional government Ia about debsraee on
the important questions which have been submitted to
but IL asks you for the power Of doing freely be-
cause u becomes your dignity as well own You
have understood that violence must be left those who
are not strong (Cries Of yes yes and loud applause
IL is for those who strong you to express their
wishes firmly, but with moderation and with majesty.
This 10 what you have done, and thank you T.
Your attitude has preserved your Independence THANKS
to you Tor It, Now ctizens, We beg you retire with
the greatest camness and good order Have confidence
In us be assured that the day that cannot longer
serve you well We will retire; and Just now said TO
ySr5 aclss,.es, our retirement Is not sufficient we
This address ives followed By loud cries Of bravo