The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-14


the publication of our letters. Our readers
may assured that they will frd the fullest par
ticulars of the terrible occurrences in Paris on
the 23d, 24th 25th and Goth of June in the columns
of the Herald. We mean to give, from day to
day, historical sketch of the four days. fighting,
with all the incidents, the names of the killed and
wounded as far as known, the proclamatlons, the
proceedings in the National Assembly, &c. &c.,
till the public have a complete narrative of those
shocking events.
Our Special Dispatches.
THE INsURRECTIoN AT PARIS.
LONDON, Friday Evening, June %.
The storm has burst at last and with the fury of the
tempest. When last wrote, was under the impress
sion that Paris the of great events Fearful
ly have those forebodings been fulfilled Blood has
flowed like water in the streets of Paris-fteen,
say twenty thousand, human beings have fallen fight
ing Streets which red with gore Since tie
massacre of St. Bartholomew, such terrible slaughter
hos not been witnessed All the fearful atrocities of
civil war have been perpetrated and yet it is diff
cult to abstain from shedding tears of admiration at the
heroic courage of the nsurgents-equaed only by the
daring intrepidy of the lads (mere boys of the Garde
Mobile The streets of Paris have witnessed more
deeds of herOsm within the three days OF June, than
my pen describe 1t is one Of the bloodiest, and
yet most memorable. pages of French hstory-but an
awful responsibility weighs upon some PERSONS IT, as is
asserted secret intrgues in play; but am in
clined think that it but the bursting of what
had long been preparing-the workmen had been de-
ceiveds many starving. Du pain ou la mort! was
the cry Brave men, worthy of nober grave and
better than that Of civil war? One nation, at
least am sure will minge its tears with your suffer-
inRs and uncover itself respectfully before the tomb
of the misguided victims of the of june 184S
They were moved down by the guns of General
Inv fha Of fha htpt
they also reaped harvest Of death and the slain
thede of the military greatly exceeds that of the
Amongst the slain the venerable Archbishop Of
Paris who died in the mission of his Master, with the
words of peace in his mouth General Negrier General
Breis, and host Of ether officers of high rank.
The fighting commenced on Friday morning, and
dong the Boulevards; it even found necessary to
mine the Clos dc St. Lazare, before the insurgents
would surrender.
out With great bioodshed at Marsees- barrcades
erected but the military carried the day
And how will all this end! The depths Of society in
France is stirred from the very bottom, and will
take years to settle down again These wonderful
times we live in The effect of this revolution in Lon
don was simply one of intense interest and
ton England is perfectly tranquil.
The revolution in Bohemia Is completely put down.
The Emperor of Austria is still in the Tyrol do not
think he will live long Berlin is still very unsettled,
though outbreak has occurred since the storm
ing Of the arsenal.
The Danish war is in stetu qu,; no new engagement
has place. but the Danes and Swedes have deter
mined to resist against Germany to the utmost
The whole of the Venetian territory, with the ex-
ception of Venice is in the hands of the Austrans,
and negotiations for peace set foot-the media
ton of England has been accepted by the Austrian
government. Italy has, however, appealed to France
for help; but much occupedjus at home.
This Spa question is still likely to prove hard nut
to the government lsuritz as you aware was dis
missed by Lord Pamerston lest ne should mpeach his
the next day was closeted with Sotomayor Mean
tme the Spanish government had caused a long de-
fence to be published accusing Buwer of all sorts of
copspiraces against the Spanish government. Buwer,
it seems had ieison with the sister of Portal one of
the leaders of the nsurrecton at Seville, married
woman and his love for her has, it is said, led him
astray All the English attaches have been recalled
from Madrid a consul alone remaining. This ques-
ton is far from being settled There is rumor in GER
tain diplomatic circles, that France was inclined to
civil war is raging with great fury in Hungary.
Enclosed send you full and interesting details of the
INsURREcTIoN Ar PARIS.
Tranquility is now momentarily restored Lamar
tines star has sunkthe whole of the utive power
has resigned, and the following ministry has been
formed -.
to General Cavaignac
General Cavaignac. President Of the Council.
Bethmont ..Mihister OF Justice
Gen. Lamorciere. Minister OF war.
Rear Admiral lie Blanc. Minister of Marine.
Goudchaux. minister OF FINANCE:
Recurt .......... Minister of Public Works.
Tourret, ..,........ Minister of Commerce.
Bastide. ,,....... Minister of Foreign Affairs.
therefore, Phomme du jour; his rival La
orciere is Minister of War. With the exception of
Tourret and LeBlance the other names are familiar
to your readers But Cavaignac destined to be the
second Emperor? Decidedly not He will have his day
He is of the many butterflies warmed into life from
the crysalis state he was in by the sun Of the re-
which latter, by-he-bye has started candidate for
th6crown Sicily these good and brave Islanders hav
ing thrown of all allegiance to the re Bom6dtore King
of Naples.
Now that this fearful struggle in Paris is people
begin TO wonder how originated and how 1t pos
sble for the populace to withstand for four days. one
of the most disciplined armies in the world command.
ed by an experienced General. The following extract
from the letter Of gentleman who witnessed the whole
affair and who is well versed in the politics of the day.
is weithy OF attention.
"PARIs, wednesday evening
In the six memorable days which have passed since
the outbreak Of the terrible instruction which has
now fortunately for the world been suppressed, the
passing Of the day numerous and
ed with interest, that we had hardly time to do
than them Now that the struggle over peo-
pie are beginning to ask how 1t all about and
what was the cause and origin of nsurrec-
rction which, for ferocity obstinacy and length
of endurance is unparalleled in the history the
world From the details which you have already had
the acts of the insurgents and from the regular mi
ltary plan which the operations were carried on it
must evident that the insure con, far from be-
ing spontaneous and inconsderatc movement on the
part of ignorant CURRIERS' was an able and we'll
concocted military movement arranged according to
rule carried out with stcadiness and vigor, and the
whole progress which shows that it the work of
shrewd intelligent, and experien military leader.
IL Is also quite clear that the instruction was scheme
long arranged, and that when the insurgents CON-
menced their operations, every one knew where
he to take up his part, what he was to do,
and to whom he was to look for orders In the many
hundreds of barrcades thrown up during the eventful
night Of the 23d of February there s not one which is
misplaced there is not which is useless and not
one was forgotten. When the military came to attack
the insurgents they found to their SURPRISE that in
stead Of having TO do with fow isolated parties OF
ouvrers fighting from street to street they had to at
tack regular line OF works rudey constructed TO be
sure but admirably constructed for their purpose, and