Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-07-06

into state of tumut which appears like TO have Sc
rous consequences In Hanover the enlightened lib
era Minister, Strive, seems much in the same preci
camont, and he will probably be compelled to resign
in consequence of the harrassing demands othe ultra
democratic party.
It positively asserted that the Russians have eros
sed the Pruth, on the frontier of Besslaba and that
The Austrian minister Sturmer, at Constantinople had
IN VAN protested against this movement 1t has been
also reported on the London Exchange that large
Russian force had marched into Prussia, and had en-
tered Mcneil This is not improbable; at the same
time the Tumor requires some authentic confirmation
The Diet Of Frankfort seems to be occupied with
the ustment Of Sclayon1n affairs and the formation
OF Directory to manage the affairs Of Germany I'M
til the dclintvo establishment of a supreme central
government in Germany, when the sovereign functions
will cease.
From the seat of war in Denmark we have no furth-
err accounts except thatthe Danes have assumed the
offensive and at present no probability exists of a
speedy termination of hostilities. strong Russian
squadron is lowering about the Prussian coasts in the
Baltic, and unless wiser counsels prevail in Germany
we fear that the present partial contest in Scheswg
will be only the torerunner ofgreator and more serious
warfare.
REvoLT OF THE Skis. The Morning Herald
of the 10th inst reported the news of revolt of the
Sikhs, and that massacre of British troops had taken
place at Lahore.
FRANCE. reaction has taken place in Paris; a
spontaneous revulson OF opinion has shewn itself in
some Of the provinces; but it IS reaction not tending
to ultra-Repubcansm or even monarchy, but in fav-
or of imperial despotsm and personifed in of its
most fragrant torms,-the twice before rejected Pre-
tender to the throne of France Louis Napoleon Bona.
partc
Louis Bonaparte stood seventh on the Paris poll and
was returned by three other departments, in some
places at the head of the poll and in almost all cases
in very favorable position.
As soon as the government perceived this most I'M
expected reaction, evidenced most ncontrovertiby
by the ballot and universal suffrage, they assembled
instantly Paris was filled with troops 100000 troops
of the line in the French capital Arrangements have
taken place every night this week. in spite of the new
law. On Saturday night about 1000 persons were
hemmed III by the troops and carried off prisoners tc
the Prefecture. Amongst them were English, Amer
cans and 1t is SAID even women in disguise; in short
the rappet and the generals have been beaten every
day, and and the confusion and excitement have been
greater than ever. We Gust state, that whether I'M
der the pressure of apprehension or patrosm the Ma
tonal Assembly displayed at first a noble feeling
The most eloquent announcements of all tyrants and
relationships seen clearly in the perspective, burst
| from many members.
The popular feeling out of doors Is evidently diy.
ded The cries Of "Vive la Republic, are answered
and sometimes drowned, in shouts of give PEmpe
reur" "Viye Bonaparte' On Monday, when the
news circulated that Louis Napoleon had actually
arrived in Paris and was about to take his seat the
crowds assembled were very great.
The contagion has we feel sure, spread to some O
the troops, and certainly large portion of the Ma
tional Guards and cries of give Napoleon" have
come from more than one regiment On that day
sort of vote confidence proposed to the Executive
taken upon the question of an allowance of 100000
francs per month for the expenses If the Executive
partly, in fact secret service money. Lamartnt
mounted the tribunal, pale as ashes, and demanded
the instant passing Of decree keeping i'll force tht
law of 1882 against Louis Napoleon Bonaparte.--
Whilst he was speaking, a shot fired outside o
the building and shouts of "Vive PEmpereur" wer
heard. Iamartne sat down overwhelmed. One o
the National Guard had been shot in the stomach.
! The incident, whether accidental Or pre-arranged
Lamartne adrotly converted to his purpose, By dc
clarng that the first blood which had been shed wa
shed in the cause of despotism, and not by the Re
pubc and the decree was sanctioned by general &C
clamaton. In the uproar it was scarcely possible t
discover whether the decree had actually passed. bu
it seems to have been a declaration pretended to b.
drawn up on the spur of the mement but really pre-
pared beforehand, rectng the crimes of Louis Napo
leon against France, and declaring that 'the laws q
1882 shall be executed against him until such time
the National Assembly shall declare otherwise. Fl
nally the Assembly voted the money required by til
majority of 500 to ll2.
In spite of the vote of the National Assembly tn
people declare that Louis Napoleon shall take his sea
No doubt gold has been circulated amongst the popu
lace to a great extent
Such was the position of affairs in Paris on Tues
day. The excitement of the people in favor of Loui
Napoleon was increasing hourly Barbados wer
even attempted, and it was only by the Overwhelming
force Of the military in every part of the city that
general conflict avoided. Our readers will scarce
y be prepared to hear after all this that on the eve
e +l,o b,r
majority, stultfed their vote ofthe previous day, whe
they confirmed the exile of Louis Napoleon, and no.
revoked it, and declared that he should be adnitte
as member of the National Assembly. Ledru Ro
opposed this proceeding, but the majority prevailed
and thus the door is open for civil war. 1t is sal
that Ledru Rollin Immediately resigned and that La
MARITIME would follow his example.
On Wednesday Paris was quiet, the people ha
triumphed.
P. S.-By our latest advices we learn that the Be
napartist excitement continues, and means take
to keep it vigorous. Pamphlets in praise of Primo
Louis Napoleon are strewed about the crowded assem
bes, and newspapers in his interest are distribute
gratis.
On the 18th inst. Paris was tranquil.
The walls were on the 18TH stuck over with Pill
card bearing no signature but rec commenting in stror
terms the assembly to dismiss the Government and II
Ministry, and to confer dictatorship on NJ. Gauss
dere.
IRELAND.
There is not any very important news from the 81
ter country this week.
ITALY;
The Milan Gazeu of the Sd announces that Giobei
having asked the holy father whether he would 60
Milan TO place the iron on the head of Char
Albert the Pope answered, he would gladly do it, if
would be conducive to the peace and the prosperity
Italy.
SPAIN
1t is said that the Queen has addressed an aut
graph letter to Queen Victoria giving assurances
the most friendly dispositions towards England, al
saying that the expulsion of Sir. H. Bulwer had for
object to increase the friendship between the two cou
tries.
NAPLES.
Letters from Naples to the 4th of June state that
continued quiet, but there indications that Il
was but temporary state The Republican par
were evidently only waiting favorable opporuni