Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-08

Passing by the question in deliberation, ne
applied himself at cnce to the defence of the
administration. He explained why and
wherefore the Government had considered it
its duty to proclaim Republic; but the Re-
public they wished was a Republic of order
Nj. Lamartine pronounced this word with
emphasis AT this moment he was unable to
conceal his emotion, and was requested to
rest for a moment. When he resumed his
countenance was more downcast than before,
and just then were rumors that shots had
been fired, that an officer of the National
Guard had been seriously wounded. M.
Lamartine himself announced, the deplorable
event, and said that three shots had been
fired at M. c. Thomas, the commander ofthe
National Guard. Here the cry was heard of
"vive 'Empereur NapoleonW responded TO
by cries of "vive la Republique !" "vive
la Republique but no procriptions!" cried
M. Larabite. Considerable agitation pre-.
vailed in the hall. One of the National
Guard had received shot in the stomach,
and the blood was seen to flow.) l am obi
ged, said M. Lamartine, with considerable
emotion, to interrupt the speech which pro-
posed addressing TO the Assembly, in order
TO submit decree which onght Immediately
to be passed in order to stop the movement
at present going on.
A member: Let us vote by acclamation.
(Cries of ayes, yes.')
The greatest agitation arose here.
| Nj. I.amartine: have it here drawn up on
the instant. 1t declares, considering peace
had been disturbed and civil war had
been commenced, though perhaps involuna-
rily, by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, and that
he had already twice made attempts for his
own personal ambition considering that the
Executive Committee could not take the res
possibility of the disturbances caused, or the
attempts made now for similar purpose. de-
cares the bill of 1916 against the Bonaparte
family; all remain in force against Louis Ma
poeon Bonaparte. tremendous applause. }
The whole assembly rose with shouts OF "Vive
la Republique -
This appears to have been regarded as
| PuUlNdlellt 10 IL NOle Ill ldNUl VI tlic uGCIct
for the expulsion of the Bonaparte family
though the account is by no means clear
This vote, however, it will be seen by the
next days proceedings was in effect stultif-
his seat in the Assembly on certain condi-
tions.
After several other members had spoken,
for and against the measure, NJ Ledru Rol.
lin addressed the Assembly:
Nj. Ledru Rollin said-This question is toe
important for the Government TO allow the
discussion to pass over without declaring its
opinion.
A judicial investigation has just commen.
ced, and it has been discovered that money
has been distributed, and the house from
which that money has come is known; wine
has also been distributed; cries of "Vive Ma.
poleon" have resounded in our ears, and tho
walls have been covered with seditious pla-
cards. Within four days three Napoleonist
journals were established, preparing the can
didatesship of Louis Napoleon as President
If the National Assembly thinks that no mea.
sures should be taken in the face of such
facts, let it declare its opinion-the Execu
tive Committee does its duty, let the Nationa
Assembly do theirs. (Approbation.) Pros
) crption and the sovereignty of the people
have been spoken of, and these words hat
no doubt their effect on us. But we are now
statesmen, and reason must take the part O
, sentiment. (Approbation.) 1t has been sait
that Louis Bonaparte is stranger to what il
going on. That has been the expression o
every one but himself. Has he come anC
r given his adherence to the Republic a!
, wish that those Republicans who are assem-
bled round the walls of this building, and whc
, allow themselves to be led away by generou
sentiments could hear my voice, for woulC
say to them, at is a law of necessity, bu
D which will be only temporary" AS 70
those who have only placed themselves unde
this stand to work on the old souvenirs o
!, glory against the Republic, there is no pit.
: for them. (Approbation.)
After much further discussion, and amids
great eAclteiiei', Propositlois ioi TIC duJouili
ment of the discussion, &c, &C., the question
was put, whether M. Louis Napoleon shoul
; be, admitted to take his seat in the Nationa
: Assembly and voted in the affirmative by
large majority. In consequence of this vote
Louis Napoleon is admitted to take his seal
! subject, however, to prove that he is Frenc
citizen.
: The following extracts are from the secon
Il edition of the London Times of the 18TH
;, The draught of the constitution for Franc
), was said TO be ready for presentation, an
! WAS referred to generally yesterday, Rumo
: stated that it would recommend Presider
:, who should hold office for four years. an
that NJ. Arago would probably be selecte
= for the post. Prince Louis Napoleon was ais
spoken of, but only it is believed, to brin
him into discredit. A very strong petition I
y the Assembly was in course of signature, re
commenting NJ Caussidere for the Office
.tStranpe IN saw - ohsaryps onr corras,,ond a an