Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-07-12
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA
One Week Later from Europe.

Importam Nems--Great Excitement IN
Froncc-Bonaparie Enthusiasm Re
hndlcd-Greaf Riots in Paris--Com-
ccntration Of Troops--I'ro Iho"so nd
Prisoners Iakcn-PrOeeedings an the
Asscmbly--Lamariine Overwhelmed
-Ledru Ro/iin Observation-Disclosures
SUSPENDED in Paris-Irclamd SAL
Quiet-ChartiSts Orcra1rcd.
BosroN. July ]. =. NJ.
The steamship Cambria arrived last
night from Liverpool. bringing dates OF
the 18th inst. The news from France is
highly important. The greatest alarm
and excitement existed, and hopes were
entertained that the moderate party would
be defeated by the party i'll favor Of an
Empire.
Prince Louis Napoleon had re-kindled
the old Bonaparte enthusiasm, and as soon
as the symptoms were perceived by the
Government. one hundred thousand troops
we're concentrated at Paris.
Disturbances occurred nightly and on
the 10Th two thousand rioters were hcnmed
in and taken prisoners. Among them
were many English, Americans, and dis
guised woman.
The Assembly at first displayed noble
feeling and eloquently denounced tyran-
ny and dictatorship, but popular feeling
soon divided the members.
Cries of Vive la Republic were answer
ed and som etimes drowned by cries Of
Vive la Bonaparte.
On Monday when il was rumored that
Prince Louis Napoleon had arrived more
than one regiment Of the National Guards
sent up one unanimous shout of vive L
Empereur.
Lanartine mounted the tribune as pale
as ashes, demanding the restoration ofthe
decree of '32 against Louis Napoleon
Whilst speaking shot was fired outside
of the Chamber, which was followed by
cries of vive L Empereur. Lamartine sat
down overwhelmed. 1t was ascertained
that one of the National Guards was shot.
Lamartine resumed his courage, and
took the advantage Of this occurrence. de-
claring that it was the first blood shed in
the cause of despotism. The decree was
then sanctioned by acclamaticn. but the
people despite the decree declared that
Louis Napoleon shalltake his seat.
On the 18th the excitement increased,
but barricades attended by overwhelming
military forces prevented the mob from
carrying out their desires.
In the evening the Assembly by large
majority, reversed the decision Of the pre-
vious day, and declared that Prince Louis
Napoleon should be admitted to member
ship. Ledru Rollin opposed the motion,
but the majority prevailed. and by their
act opened the door to a civil war.
Ledru Rolin Immediately resigned. and
it was rumored that Lamartine would fol-
low.
At Amiens proclamation was issued
calling on the people to place Louis Ma
poleon on the throne.
On Wednesday Paris was quiet. Louis
Napoleon was honrly expected.
PersiSnv, the leader of the Bonaparte
party, was arrested.
Nearly six thousand commercial houses
in Paris have suspended.
Eng land.
The Chartist demonstration on the 18th
was overawed by the military and Pollce
who compelled the people to dispense be-
fore organizing.
Ireland has been more tranquil since
Mitchel's Conviction The determination
of old and young Ireland was postponed
for fortnight. John O'ConneH protests
against abandoning his fathers platform,
but he receives very little favor.
There are few hearts proof against a
mild remonstrance-few that do not rebe