The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-24

I~o spd three in the morning, Of colleagues,
Lsrsbit. paid me visit, accompanied BY four indi-
hs ve Of thu
He had he said, undertaken the functions OF peace
maker Ia task which the Archbishop OF Paris had also
Attenpted) from . conviction that those could
prvss MT such propositions might be accepted Two
other represe natives were, he said Of his opinion
namely, NJ Gsly Gasalat and NJ Druey. NJ. Larabit
informed that in his endeavors to promote peace
he had in contact with the insurge aud in
fact had been behind the barbados where they were
entrenched A long conversation ensu-d between me
and these delegates who all most illiterate
but who to to be perfectly sincere in their
opinions They allowed that their views form
the CONSTITUTE onneL such respectable Journals. but
the one sort papers which, they declared often
given to them. These men had most erroneous idea
of the National Assembly and its functions They
brought to me declaration, signed by many Of the
persons engaged in the struggle and they dema uded
that armistce should be granted to their comrades
In order to allow conditions to be debated II evil
dent that as representing the National Assembly,
could not enter into any terms with these me n,
and aecordingly, positively refused to treat Nj.
immediate step to the effusion Of blood wAs bon nd
to bring the matter before you and demand resolu
tion ON you the subject General Cavaignac Id
recognized that the necessity of the military opera
tion committed to the care Of General Lamoricere
might be- paralysed by large body Of these men COM
ing suddenly on him from their strong hold, but we
considered that We had only course to nursue-and
refused to grant terms whatever unless the n
surgents hrst laid down their arms. we gave them
until ten O'Clock this day to DO So and if they had not
surrendered by that hour the force Of Gen La nori-
ciere and the other body from the Hotel de Vile,
comm ded by Gen. Perrot Gen. Duviver Ii unable
from his wound, would attack them at the
time from two points. Another demand was after
wards for maly made in writing ard addressed to the
President declaring that the undersigned did not de-
sire ehuson Of blood, that they were friends Of
the democratic republic they claimed all the rights Of
French eitzen ms by demanding an amnesty TINS was
signed by number Of names, and to this dCcumen mt
attached the signatures of the representatives
mentioned above, who declared that they considered
what asked to be fair and just that it could
be DE- MED MARKS of indignation in the Assembly J
The President sent back writer answer declaring
that they must first themselves take down their bsrri
cades and submit to the government aud that then
they could be allowed to prefer their claims French
citizens The demand of an amnesty. he said,
thing else than insult to the President and the
semby, and that it useless to send other d-ms
unless proceed ed by complete submission. The inter-
view lasted for nearly three hours and notwithstand-
ing the reply which thus gave several other
sent in, Of which, of course could be &C.
cepted. am in hopes, continued the hon &c nteman
that these seeing that determination must be the
end of their persistence in insurrection will submit
If not, must make the attack OF the result there
cannot be any possible doubt The President then de.
measures Of an administrative character which he
would briefly mention. One to declare, that such
National Guards az did not answer to any call made
on them to act should be punished another was, to
close such clubs as might appear dangerous
MEMBEK-fut them all down.
The PREsIpENT-No We do not want in any way to
interfere with fair discussion.
Another proposition was against the appearance OF
such journals by their articles excited the popua
ton to civil war As to the legislative there
were two which appeared necessary. One was that
which he bad brought in the evening before relative
men found in arms and the other for the estab.
hshment Of committee of inquiry to seek out the
causes of the present instruction.
The first bill, declaring that every person found with
arms in his hands should be transported beyond the
seas was then brought forward with this modicstis n
however that the territory of Algeria be except
ed from the measure. 1t was adopted without dis
The second bill declares, l. That committee of If
teen should be appointed in the bureaux discover
the causes Of the insurrection That the com.
mitiee should have authority to call before it ali such
persons as seemed likely to enghten it the facts
and origin of the attack on the National Assembly
the 18th May and lastly, thatit should present re.
port the Assembly on the result Of its nvestiga
tons.
This bill being declared d'urgence was adopted on
the instant, and the bureaux were directed to meet
forthwith to appoint the committee. The only obser
vaticn worthy Of notice fell from NJ. Portas who re-
delay, as severity in such case, he observed in
reality 1t being essential to show these mis-
guided men that extreme measures would be adopted.
The sitting was then suspended.
AT hafpast eleven the sitting was resumed amidst
extraordinary agitation it being rumored that the
surgents had rendered.
he PREsIpENT-I lose time in informing the As.
sembly Of the termination of the crisis (Cres of AT
last At last Vive la Republique 'D The surrender
is complete and without conditions. An aide de-
camp Of General Csvaignac has just arrived and has
communicated to me rira the following ntelli-
gence w men the Tour delegates, who waited me
this morning, returned to their comrades great agi-
tation manifested itself the quarter where they
but the insurgents showed intention of
ing At the hour fixed for the cement of hos
tilites. General Lamorciere commenced the attack
With great energy and determination, but, on the
whole Of the left line met with obst nate ressta
AT The same moment, the faubourg was attacked on
the rght-the size Of the Bastilleby General Perrot
In the course of short time, when General Lamori-
vdual to advance from the side of the insur-
gents, bearing flag of truce, and being admitted to
parley with the General announced that they (the
ipsurgeDt surrendered the terms proposed by the
President Of the Assembly and the chief Of the
tive power General marks of satisfaction accama-
tions) The troops then Immediately advanced, and
when the camp left the spot three battaous
bad entered the suburb wit hout resistance The aide
de-camp supposed, from not hearing any longer the
minated. Sensation have not received any fur
ther but it appears certain that the res
heartfelt thanks to the Almighty, who has saved
France. "Vive Ia Republique %
The whole Of the represe natives here en- masse
and cried "Vive la Repubque!"
voice here was heard to say And the Archbi-
shop of Paris? What has become Of him ~
This demand was occasioned by report that the
Archbishop had gone amongst the insurgents, to in
duce them to desi-t, and had been made prisoner.
Other reports declared that he had been allowed to
withdraw, but that he had been wounded.
The PREsIDENT-We have not received any details
We know merely that he wounded in the leg
The ABBE PARIsIs, Bishop of Langres, .said-I have
received accounts from M Coet the cure of St Louis
which inform me that yesterday afternoon the Arch
bishop Of Paris, after consulting General Cavaignac
proceeded to the faubourg ST. Antoine, in the quality
of peace maker. Whilst speaking a party OF the in
surgents, the drums all Of sudden beat to arms,
discharge OF musketry took place both Sides and
the Arch bishop received ball not in the leg but in
the back. (Sensation) The wound is a dangerous
one and fears entertained for the result of the
extraction Of the ball have to add that the in sur.
&c ns pretend that the ball which thus wou nded him
did not proceed from their side. nterruptiop1 They
even demanded from HIM a certificate to that effect
tFreth interruption ] only mean to say that the
wound was altogether accde Dtal
Some members then demanded what known of
NJ LaIabit !?
The President replied that nothing had been heard
Of him since eight in the morning.
NJ. MEsMAY said-I was last evening about half. past
seven, on the Place de Ia Bsstile. where thought
might be Of USE Ms am well acquainted with great
number OF the Inhabitants was able to learn from
what they wanted, for tho momen they
heard that represe NATIVE was amongst them they
ran up in crowds At that time they knew nothing OF
Ce neral avag nae proclamation Had they seen It,
u might, they said, have disarmed them. Sensation
they threatened to place me and two other represent
tatives who accompanied me on the barricade when
the attack should be commenced. shall ascend IT,