The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-07-20

One of the bloodicst dramas the world cvc1
witnessed, one of the most ferocious and OBJ
stinate instructions which the ensancuincl
history Of France has had to record from hcl
earliest annals, has Just been brought to 6
close in the streets Of Paris, by the absolute
annihlation of the revolted party. and the
triumphant success of Republican arms.
After four days and nights of incessant
fighting, the insurgents have been utterly
vanquished with loss on both sides of
10000 killed and $4,000 wounded, which is
believed to be much beneath the true est.
mate.
ORIGIN OF THE INsURREcrIoN-Pu
ant to the determination to diminish the num-
Der of curriers', the Government directed that
a draught of 5000 Of them, inhabitants of the
provinces, should leave town on the 22d.-
They were supplied with money, and orders
for board and lodging. They left town, but
halted outside the barriers, and there spent
a large share of their expenses. About three
o'clock body, amounting to 400, returned
and paid visit to the Executive Govern
ment. NJ. Marie presented himself to hear
their grievances.
He was addressed by the chief. but M.
Marie refused to hear him, as he had been
amongst those who attacked the Assembly in
May, and he could not recognise him; then
turning to the Others he said, " You are not
the slaves OF this man. you can explain your
grievances" M. Marie entreated them not
to be led into rebellion, and assured them
that the government was occupied with the
consideration Of measures for the improve
ment of their condition. The delegates with
drew but did not give an accurate account
Of their interview.
On the contrary, they stated that NJ. Marie
called them slaves. The laborers then com
ncnced shouting, "Down with the Executive
Commission !" "Down with the Assembly,"
Some OF them attempted to force into the
'hurch OF st. Sulpice, with the intention of
lnglng the tocsin, but the gates were closed
o prevent them.
Thence they proceeded to the quays, sing
ng, We will remain we will remain r'2
they next proceeded to the Faubourps St.
antoine and st. Marceau and stationed them
elves on the Place de la Bastile, CRYING
Vive Napoleon !" ,
This seems to have been the signal for the 9
onsplrators, who had organized a vast move
rent, to commence their operations. On :
thursday night, the 22d of June, the first =
arrlcades were raised, and the troops and ,
lie National Guards called out. .
On Friday, the 23d, the insurgents posses II
ID themselves of the right bank of the river +
cine, stretching from the Faubourg ST. An #
inc to the river, whilst on the left bank they ;,
cupiod all that portion called the cae the q
aubourg st. Marcel, St. Victor, and the low d
quarters of St. Jacques. Il
By these extensive lines of operations the y
surgents occupied vast portion of the
ost defenSble parts of the city and actually
the Hotel de Vile, which if they c,
~, ~ succeeded nai in taking might have secured nj
orn n,,ul victory on their side On Friday w
on no Jete partial conflicts, but the insurgents W
o;m Iu ~ DC occupied more at fortifying al
'at positions than in actually fighting, but c
vo aa success the Government troops NAV co
" nno IN various Quarters whore contl;ct,
N place was at ST. Denis and St. Martin. tn