The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-09

we have in the northern papers full accounts Of
the interesting events which lranspired in Europe
previous to the sailing Of that vessel.
TRANCE
Instruction IN Paris.-The affair on the 18th Of
June commenced with demonstration got up by
the Red Republicans as a protest by the National
Guards of Paris against the vote of the Assembly
mination Of the Assembly 10 support the cause of
the Pope, and to put down the Roman Republic,
was seized upon in order 10 make a manifestation
in favor of the Roman Republic and mt the same.
time against the Government and the Legislative
Assembly. Notice was accordingly inserted in the
ReforFne and the other organs Of the Red Republi-
cans, calling upon the National Guards, the stu
dents Of the different schools, and the workmen, to
meet without arms, at the Chateau d'Eau, in the
Boulevard Bonnie Rouvelle, in order to 90 in pro-
eession to the Legislative Assembly, to present a
protest against the vote OF the day before and
petition 10 the effect that the French Republic
should recognise that Of Rome
Between IL and II O'Clock the crowd began to
assemble at the Chateau d Eau. Among them
was great number of the National Guards in uni
form, but without arms. At half past u the pro-
cession began 10 be formed. The people formed
IL deep, under regular leaders At the head of
the procession were the National Guards in uni
form, to the number of at least 1900 and the
whole procession consisted of about IS 900 persons
The tirst rank was composed Of NJ. Etienne Ara
go, who is chef de battalion of one Of the battalions
National Guards, and were accompanied bV some
members Of the Mountain. Immense numbers of
workmen were assembled on the foot pavement,
as well as al the POFtes St. Denis and ST. Martin.
All the shops on the line of march were closed bat
nothing like symptom ofdisturbance was visible
Not single sergeHt dc Uile was to be seen: but
large bodies OF National Guards were under arms
at their respective points Of order.
While this was going on the military authori-
tes We're preparing to resist the demonstration.
The troops were ordered out Il is impossible to
give even an idea Of the number and variety OF
troops on duty, but they must have amounted 10
~ s,Vse9r ~ 900, AT half past twelve a regiment
OF lancers took possession Of the Place de Ia Con-
corde. Two regiments Of carhiaeers a regiment
OF ancerss and regiment Of cnirassiers We're sent
along the bOulevards at ] O'clock toward the
Porte IT Denis and the Bastfe where they were
posted. Every street, square, and lane were
guarded by infantry. In the neighborhdOd of the
Assembly every thing was perfectly quiet during
the morning. About O'Clock, intelligence having
arrived that large body of men were approach
ing, troops were sent to the Esplanade OF the In
valldes, and almost Immediately four squadrons Of
lancers came down the quay, crossed the bridge
and took up positions in front of the GaFde Meube
az the same time blocking up The Rue Rovale Rue
~. Florentln, and the other streets leading TO the
Place de la Concorde. The Tueres Gardens
were closed, being strongly occupied BY the troops
about hall past one, the chasseurs Of Yineendes
were seen 70 ISSUE suddenly from the gardens and
run with great speed ecross the Place DO Ia Con-
\
When the procession arrived at the end of the
hue de la PniX, they were met BY a large body Of
troops, both cavalry and infantry headed by Cen
Changarnier, the Project Of Police, and a numer-
Gus staff. Gen. Changarnier Immediately sum
moned those forming the procession to dispense,
and, on there appearing to be a slight hesitation
the body was broken by the troops one party with
drawing by the small streets leading down from the
boulevard, and the rest towards the Madeleine.
IN an instant the boulevards were cleared by large
bodies Of cavalry, and the demonstration ended
Some accidents occurred while the cavalry were
proceeding down the bOueyards I; one draeoon
being hurt by fall, and National Guard having
had his face cut with a sabre. The passages re-
manned interrupted in the neghboFhood Of the Rue
de la Paix. The demonstration bore with them a
petition TO the Legislative Assembly against the
war at Rome.
Onthe procession being dispersed and the crowd
being separated in the different Streets they mme-
dlately set up cry Of "Anx-aTmes /" and with
tins cry retreated to their different ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Opposite the Cafe de Paris, in the boulevard des
llallens, an attempt was Taade to form barricade
| An omnibus and carriage were seized and upset
| by the mob, who commenced opull up the pave
nent, but some Of the tirailleufs de VinCennes
charged with their bayonets and set the Insurgents
at once 10 flight AT halEpast 10 O'Clock. nj Ia
crosse. The Minister Of Public Works, who accom-
panied the authorities 10 quell any disturbance
was attacked at the Chateau d Eau by some Of the
insurgents At the moment OF the attack he was
passing along the boulevard on horseback, accom-
! panied by one of Gen. Changarnier's aidesde-
/ camp. He was, in the first place bound and then
dragged from his horse, by the furious mob His
clothes were rent to pieces, and at one moment il
was thought that he would have lost his life but
N. Euenne Arago and NJ, Gent, both of whom
were "a Inc procession, interered in his favor and
eontrlved to save hisaile.
Gen. Changarnier, accompanied bv Gen. Perrot
ana De Castellane, and numerous staff. after 90.
ing Tor some time along the boulevards, turned
back and proceeded down the Rue Yivienne to-
ward the Place de la Bourse. Behind the cortegt
was large body of cavalry and strong detach-
ment OF foot gendarmerie. As he turned into the
| ltue Neuve des Petits Champs the cries of Vive
! Ia Constitution! Vive la Republique " were
| loud ard frequent
The insurgents commenced making barricades
in the neighborhood of the Halles. but were mn
down by the troops. 1t is announced that the ar.
| tllery OF the National Guards which is known IN,
us adherence to the principles Of the Red Repub.
| lieails' endeaVored 10 seize upon the cannon and
to hand it over to the insurgents, but that Gen
| Changarner, having got notice of their intention
seized upon the cannon. An order had been issued
for the arrest of Col Gunatd who is said 10 ba We
gwen the orders for the delivery of the cannon "a
the Insurgents
Orders were given the night previous for the
National Guards 70 turn out at II O'Clock on the
| morning OF the 18Th, in case of need and il was
| lntimated that the rappeL should not be beaten,
Comparatively very few obeyed the order In the
! TENTH Legion one of the battalions consisting oi
oOOO men, had only % at the place of rendezvous
and in the Seventh Legion the attendance was
sui worse. In all the Legons the Indifference and
coldness Of the National Guards was remarked as
On indication that the public disapproved Of the
/ Government policy
The Monitelr publishes decree of the Legiala.
i've Assembly, declaring Paris and the first mill
tary division in a state of siege. 1t publishes a
decree OF the President Of the Republic, dissoving
the artillery legion of the National Guard of Paris
IL also publishes proclamation from the Legisla-
tive Assembly to the French people, aud an adj
dress from the President Of the Republic to the ma
ton. The decree of the permanence of the Legis-
iative Assembly was posted up in the streets on
Wednesday evening.
Paris continued perfectly tranquil during the
night of Wednesday, The troops around the
Chamber had been all ordered to their quarters al
nghliall, and tranquility prevailed in the neigh
borhood when the Assembly adjourned But The
troops and National Guards occupied the boule-
wards till,l0i and II O'Clock. Traffic was not i'm
peded the cafes, restaurants and several shops
were opened, and people were walking about as
usual in several parts Of the bOulevards The
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