The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-05

place al Newhaven, on Friday, the Sd OF March. The
following details of their escape landing, and subsequent
journey to Claremont, will be found Interesting:
NJ c. Maurice, the editor of the Courier dcs Specta
eiss, gives the following of the departure of the
ex- King from the Tuilleres
About O'Clock in the afternoon whilst in converse
ton with the colonel of the 2st regiment of the line
who appeared well disposed and of which he gave proof
by ordering his men to sheath their bayonets, young
in plain clothes, who turned out be the son OF
Admiral Baudin, on horseback, lrotted past at
quick pace crying out that Louis Philippe had abdcated
and requesting that the news might be circulated.
few minutes after, at the Pont Tournant, saw
approach from, the Tulleries troop of national
guards on horseback, at walking pace forming the
head OF procession and by gestures and cries inviting
the citizens to abstain from every unavoabe demonstra
ton. AT this moment the expression, ga great msfor
tune, (une grdnde mlsforfune,) was heard, and the
King onls PhIppe) his right arm passed under the left
of the Queen, whom he appeared to lean for sup
por was seen to approach from the gate Of the Taeries
in the midst OF the horsemen, and followed by about
thirty persons IN uniform. The Queen walked with
firm STEP and cast around looks OF and anger
intermingled. The King black coat, a common
round hat, and wore orders The Queen was
in full mourning report was circulated that they
were going to, the. Chamber of Deputies to de-
jorms!" "Viue "a Fransee and even, BY two or
three persons, "Vipe lie Roir were heard. The pro-
cession had scarcely passed the Pont Tournant and
the King the Queen, and the whole party made sud.
den halt, apparently without any necessity In moment
they were surrounded by crowd foot and horseback
80 CIOWueu tIey no longer tDe( IeeuOm OIL
motion. Louis Philippe appeared alarmed at this sudden
approach In fact, the spot fatally chosen by effect
OF chance produced strange feeling. few PAGES of,
Bourbon King-an innocent and resigned victim-woud
have been happy to have experienced other treatment
Louis Philippe turned quickly round. let go the Queens
arm, took of his hat raised it in the air, and cried out
something which the noise prevented my hearing In
fact, the cries and pee-mele were general The Queen
became alarmed at no longer feeling the Kings arm and
turned round with extreme haste, saying something
which | could not catch. At this moment | said,
"UIuddHc, OrUtpeuc COuftnUC-, lie range DOnf
souurr devan uous." Whether her anxiety gave false
Interpretation to my intention not am gnorant but
with most rritated accent She seized hold OF the
Kings arm; and they both turned their steps towards
two small black carriages with one horse each In the
first were two young children. The King took the left,
and the Queen the right, and the children with Their
faces close to the glass of the vehicle looking at the
crowd with the utmost curiosity. The coachman whipped
his horse violently In fact with so much rapdlty did 1t
take place. that the coach appeared rather carried than
driven away II passed before me- surrounded by the
cavalry and national guards present. and curassiers and
Dies followed the other at the pace; and the es
cor-which amounted to about 200 menset off at full
gaop, taking the water side towards St. Cloud The
horse in the coach in which the King could not have
Repeated ashes Of he coachman whilst The surrounding
crowds moderated that they were taking flight
The King reached the chateau, at Dreux, the night
of the oath It stated that his arrival there, he
had only solitary five. franc piece in his pocket That he
had this, owing to the presence OF mind OF the
SS'.e' ''S .."-'J ~
chateau, that they without money, returned, at
some risk to bureau in which were few hundred
francs These however, scarcely served to defray the
expenses OF the Journey
A letter from Dreux says. "Louis Philippe arrived at
the chateau here. supper was sent out for amongst
the public eating houses of the town He slept at the
chateau after having sent for the sub-prefect and
intimate acquaintance He was in state OF complete
prostration and repeated each moment, Like Charles
X" He left next morning in hired carriage, and by by
roads to Vernon."
On his arrival at Versailles Louis Philippe and his SUITE
not finding any thorses, were Obliged to ask tor
horses from regiment of cavalry His flight had been
so rapid and unforeseen that he forced to make at
Tranon collection among the officers which produced
two hundred francs.
which does much honor to the feelings OF the Partisan
population. AT the moment the ex-King escaping
by the little low doorway nearly opposite the bridge, and
going into the little carriage that waited for him, he
found himself surrounded by the people. The cuiras
sers stationed in the Place de la Concode rushed to his
protection and this brave regiment without, however,
the danger cried out :'Messeurs, spare the King TO
which stentorian voice replied, We are not assas
sins let him 60" eyes, yes let him go; quill pare,
The King accompanied in his flight by the Duchess
de Nemours and three OF her Children the Duke and
Duchess Auguste Of SaxeC obourg, with their youthful
family and the Duchess de Montpensier. The latter
separated from the King and took their way to England
After much wonder had been expressed in England as
to his whereabout, Louis Philippe and his Queen landed
in England at Newhaven, the Sd inst. AT Dreux, it
appears farmer procured DISCUSSES for the royal fug
ves and sute the King habitng himself in old cloak
and old cap, having first shaved his whskers, discard
ed his wig, and altogether disguised himself to defy
the recognition of his most intimate friends. The
other DISCUSSES were also complete.
The King passed for an Englishman on his travels.
They proceeded in boat from Harleur to Havre In
the meantime information secretly conveyed to the
Express, Southampton steamship that she would be re-
quired to take party from Havre to England The fng
day landed. The moment the King set his foot on the
shore he emphatically exclaimed, Thank God am on
British ground" Mr.. Sims, the landing waiter: who
handed them shore, conducted them to the Bridge
inn. ,
One who was present says: GA crowd of villagers had
assembled the landing place; and when the ex.
King stepped shore, many of them pressed forward
and shook hands with the exiled monarch Inc ex,
King appeared very much moved at this exhibition OF
feeling, and acknowledged the same in very courteous
manner"
The ex-King was very scantily attired. He ,wore,
rough pea jacket-whch, it is said he borrowed OF the
captain of the Express-and gray trousers He had on
his head close blue cloth cap and around his neck he
wore a common red and white comforter His appearance
was not at all improved by his beard, which was APP
parently of about weeks growth In other respects
though apparently suffering from fatigue, the exmoDarc
looked pretty much like himself. The Queen wore a
large plaid cloak her dress, and carefully concealed
her features with thick veil
On the way to the inn, the King met by several OF
the inhabitants who offered their congratulations on his
safe arrival, and with whom he shook hands most cor
daily His Majesty looked atgued and careworn. The
King sent for Mr.. Packham, who had been tenant OF
some mills belonging to him in France, and who knew
him Intimately Mr. Packham waited on him, and it APP
pears that every attention paid to his wishes by all
parties. The London Times says: "Learning that Mr.