Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-04-06

u,day entered on Office, and commenced his func.
tons by issuing n warrant 10 arrest the late minis
tcrs who are now in fight.
A grand demonstration on the part of the new
republic took place to-day. The whole of the
members Of the provisional government went IN
state from the Hotel de Vile TO The Column of Ju-
by. in the Place dc Ia iIuslile, to nnugurale, IN
presence of the national guard and the people ira-
iernaly united, "the great date OF reconqne'ed ''O-
oIts''
The Polish refugees assembled &c, day in the
riding school on the Boulevard de Ia E"ne'e'he'
and nominated pro yisional government OF seven
ncrsons. under the prcsidcnce of Gen Dwerncck.
The French republic has given mp 10 them the
barracks lately occupied by the municipal guards,
where thew will be organized under the national
colors.
Tbe blind confidence Of the ex-king was mn
shakable. On Tuesday evening last Che day OF
the reform banqucl) Louis FhHppi suIG 10 for
eign embassador 81 fear nothing; ! ain so firmly
seated in my saddle that dread neither charge
of ministry nor a dsobedlence of my commands. +"
The king also requested IL gentleman about to quit
the Capital of France TO remain and witness the
quiet manner IN which he (he king) was about to
"put down the mob.
Paris, FEB, 29-Thc city continues vcry,quiet
and the news from the provinces is Of a most favor
able character. II was announced here today that
the ministers Of! the Argentine Republic and OF the
Republic of Uruguay officially recognised the new
government on Monday.
Mr. Rush, ambassador Of the United States, &C
companied by Mr. Martin and Major PoussIn, like
wise waited on the members of the provisional
government, and after al interview, in winch were
exchanged the nObest expressions they, in bod
y, accompanied this representative of great ma
lion to the threshold of the hotel de Vile, as a
proof Of the cordial affection which mus; ever
exist between the American and French republics.
Mr. Rush thus expressed himself
'GENTLEIEN-As representatives OF the U.
States, charged with cafe Of the shs and interests
oC my Ceunuy, and ofmy fellow citizens residing
in France, and being at too great a distance to a
wait instructions, seize the earliest opportunity
of offering my congratulations, persuaded that my
government will approve the step of which have
taken the initiative must aot omit to remind
YOU that the alliance and friendship which have so
long united France and the United States Is unn-
paired. am certain that loud and universal
expression or hope will arise in my country for the
prosperity, happiness and glory OF France under
the instructions which she has now nauguraled
in conformity with the will Of the nation. Ameri-
cans will have an ardent hope that under the wis
dom of France these institutions will have for the
nous conduct ofthc people in the late events af-
fords happy presage. Under similar institutions
the United States have enjoyed for seventy years
an increasing prosperity, with government Of
uninterrupted stability; and if the Union invariably
leaves 20 other countries free choice of goyern
ment, without any interference, il will naturally
feel gra,ified in seeing another great nation flourish
under institutions which have assured 10 lhemse
Ives the benefits OF social order and public Iibcr
~. Permit me gentlemen, 10 employ The words
of the great and excellent Washington, the immor-
tai founder of our republic, used by him on a SINH
lar occasion 10 the present, and to terminate this
address by adding TO my congratulations the ear
nest hope that the friendship the two republics
may be coextensve with their duration.
NJ. Arago replied that the members OF the gov
eminent received without surprise, but with lively
pleasure, the sentiments expressed by the ambassn
dor of the United States; France expected no less
from an ally with whom she placed herscrln more
intimate relations by The proclamation of repub-
lie.
1.-THE provisional government, +" lie adds, "rhanks
you for the good wishes yon entertain for the
greatness and prosperity of France. 1t is delight.
ing 10 re.echo the words Of Washington, and it
has firm reliance that these words will not only
be a desre but a reality"
NJ. Dupont de PEure, then addressing the am
bassador, sald.,, Permit mo- sir, in Offering you
Snna assbf yG" hT hfrA Pf HaS tenders
When these gentlemen Quilted the Hotel de Will
e, the guards presented arms, and clies OF "Pire
Ia Repudlique dcS Etats Unis I" suluted the am
5assador,
Victor Hugo had been appointed mayor of the
9th reimbursement of Paris.
NJ. de Cormenn has been appointed vicC-presi
dent Of the council of state
Lord Normandy had long interview this morn
ing with VI. LamaIne. 1t was understood that
his lordship was instructed TO state that the British
government would no, only recognise the republic
government Of france, but that they were most
DESTROYS Of cnvaling the most friendly feelings
towards France
The ambassadors of Austria, Prussia, and lloll- |
and, TO whom NJ. de Lanarline had officially AN
nounced the proclamation of a republic had replied |
that they could not recognise the government until
they should have received Instructions TO that eff
cct from their courts
The following communications have been adj
dressed TO the provisional government
Genllcmen,-At tha very moment OF The victory
IF the people, went 10 the Hotel de Vile. The
ld,y of every good citizen is to asset ble around
he provisional government Of tho republic. ]
consider 1t no be the first du,y to be discharged,
md shall be happy imy patriotism can be uselnIly
employed Receive, sc.
Paris, Feb. 26. NAPOLEON BoNAPARTE.
Gentlemen, The nation has just destroyed the
reaties of 1916. The old soldier of Waterloo.
he last bto,her of Napoleon, re-eners from that
moment the bosom of the grea, family. The time
IF dynaslies has passed for france! The law Of
prescription which weighed on me has fallen with
he last Of the Bou,bens. | demand that the gov
eminent of the republic shall issue decree declnr
ng that in prescription was an insult to France,
! has disappeared with all that was supposed upon
by foreign powers. Accept, &c,
JEROME BoNAPARTE.
Paris, Feb 26.
Gentlemen, The people Of Paris having des-
royed ny their heroism the last vesges Of foreign
invasion, has ended from the land Of exile to
place myself under the banner Of the republic just
proclaimed
Without any other ambition than that Of serving
my country, announce my arrival 10 the mem
bers Of the provisional government; and assure
hem Of my devotedness the cause they represent,
IS well as Of my sympathy for their persons.
NApoLEoN LOUIS BoNAPARTE.
Paris, Feb. %.
The following proclamation has been issued,
abolishing all titles in France:-
"rhe provisional government, considering that
equality is one of The great principles of the French
republic, and that it ought, in consequence, to be
carried into effect, DEGREES as fol
ows:--
All the ancient titles Of nobility ale abolished,
and the qualifications which were attached thereto
ire prohibited. They cannot be used publicly,