Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-06-25

believed 1t would yet take pace-almos every be-
heyed thatlt ever medated it had been adjourned in
consequence of the recent debates But it certain
that the party OF mareaet among the people would
improve the occasion By making demonstration IN a.
vor Of amnesty, ia the hope thus impressing the new
assembly, and imposing upon 1t measure already fire.
quenty rejected by the Constituent The signs Of the
interest which was to attach to the proceedings of Mon
day were early manifest Passing at 1 O'Clock Sun
day night upon the Place d. Burgoyne, found 1t ami
mated as at mid day. a long line had already been
formed from the gate of entrance into the small tribune
appropriated to the public. At early hour in the
morning the Place streets and quays adjacent to the
Assembly were filled with spectators-most Of whom
seemed actuated only by watching for some
great event. ThicEly mingled with the groups were
visible the cooked hat Of the policemen, preventing ar
glomerationand moderately but firmly dispensing knots
where conversation became too animated. Presently
the masses became too close for this operation, end
the cooked hats disappeared.
At II Nj. the place de Burgoyne, the street of the
same name leading to the river, and the quayin 'front.'
OF the Assembly, were crowded with bLouses rs have
not seen them since l5th May, '4e They were espe-
cay dense at the several gates of entrance by which
the members were to pass. Whenever one appeared
who was recognised by the people, deafening shouts
arose It was evident that the great majority CON-
posed of partzans of the Red Republic AMNESTY
amnesty'!' was the cry But one shout did hear of
"flve Napoleon ~ and very rare were the rr1ts for
the Republic, to which "Democratique and Sociale'
grande Boichst, was hailed syah frantic shouts. 1t
was impossible not to feel, while painfully threading
these NOISY animated but not angry masses that you
were IN the midst OF strong growing confident, and
| formidable party. Soon the scene changes.
! n greatly increased military force seen IN the
courts and gardens of the palace: and the broad line
steps ascending from the quay to the palace bris
ling with bayonets but the streets and puolic places
were unoccupied About P. NJ, the military -dra-
goons. lancers AMI infantry approach from all quar-
itoro Il. Al.
them with democratic and fratei nal cries and closed
gam after the passage thick before Orders were
given to clear the popuace from the vicinity of the AS
sembly This done by the military with much gen
tleness and submitted to by the people without rrita
ton In an hour not blouse civilian was to be
seen within quarter of mile of the Assembly in any
direction. Not a figure could be seen moving At
the head OF every street posted company; and
the long rigid military lines occupied in the days
of June the place. the Quays the Bridge and srr IN
ded the place de la Concorde the opposite side of the
river. The terrace of the garden of the Tuleries
from which alone coup d reH OF this imposing scene
could be had was thronged with spectators of all
ages and sexes. 1t too, swept by the military
This measure, the necessity Of which was by no means
apparent, seemed provocative but it executed on
one side and submitted to on the other with the most
! imperturbable good humor.
In the meantime the Legislative Assembly was hold
its first session. and thus nauguratng the French Re-
public. This is parodoxical but in truth republican
government in France dates from the 28th of May Pre-
vous to that we had provisional governments, execu
tive commissioners, relationships, and omnipotent
irresponsible constituent Assembly. Since Monday
only have those extraordinary and revolutionary gov
ernmenta machines been entirely set aside and reg
ular republican constitution put into complete opera
! tion
! How long will il work Nous scrrons
The first meeting of the Legislative took place with
republican simplicity. 40 4Gmpous ceremonial sigGaliz
| atpdt o call
full and the representatives all in place early
hour. The three Sergeants Of the army who appeared
in uniform. the observed of ali observers Bochot
and Rather We're upon the Mountain the
| IRENE Left near Ledru Rolln. Commssare. who is
one OF The youngest members, chosen o the Pro-
vlslona Secretaries prior 10 tie original organization Of
the Assembly. He is yoniagnard of the deepest dye
NJ. keray an ocogenary Legi,mis was, being the old
est member. designated in Irregular meeting the dag
before, Provisional President, The first sitting was
only remarkable for its lJnrss and want Of eHo,Ion-
The common place address Of lie President was heard
in silence the parties, already closely marked by their
respective positions, seemed to be measuring each other
in anticipation CT canning Struggles Mt shout fur
The Republic. from the Republicans of the Noun
tain. How different from the first day of the Consti-
ruenf At the close Of the Presidents address, The As
seintly retired their business proceed the yerfca
| ton of the powers Of the members.
! Late in the afternoon. NJ. Theirs retiring from the As
sembly recognized by the people upon the place de
Ia Conearde. Tie su rounded by knot among " HON
were many whose physogno:ny boded no guod-"Vive
la Repnbque DenoeraiiQue Ell Soca!-!' issued from
hundred mouths. They wished To compel NJ. Theirs
to join in the cry. Upon his refusal abuse and threats
rsoJased and the Minister Of Louis Philippe was
only saved from violence by the energy Of his coacuaan
| and the spirit of his horses.
| Bochot and Rather were about the same time re-
ceived upon the Place with sort Of ovation. But the
day passed without serious accident the ou
levards al night passed aorg them between nine and
eleven O'clock -exhbited but little more than the usual
animation.
On the second day in the Assembly the spirit Of the
parties began show itself. At the opening
.noagnard called attention the fact that the Assem-
bly, had not volunteered accamation Of the Republic
He had expected. wished, waited fr the signal 70 be
given by the aged presiding officer. It had not been
given; bat the people, who were willlnt. anxiously
pressing about the doors of the Hail. were butally re-
pelled-seIellpd with severity that w~nld not have
been used under the monarchy To-day. too, the As
semhy has been opened and the Republic has not vet
been saated By rise to supply this astonishing
mission Let as all now join-w herevsr we sit--let )
all join 10 the exclamation -"vive Ia Repnhique!"
IhereapoR the Left, man. and lifting their
hands aud voices, uttered the shout. Very few upon the
right moved hand or tongue
They don't jon u.s. They dent Join u.s. Du~n with
the Choudns.
And the whole Left again shouted give Ia Repubi-
que." some adding. ''dem,era.iquc and sucial+.''
This time not a Of the right moved spoke.
he demonstration over, member of he Right taGk
the tribune to protest against ue practice Of the Mnntag
uards apply the tern people 10 small and turbulent
portion Of the peop,e He would cease 10 inject
and protest True. they Of the Right had not oned just
in the cry 1--WE la Repuhlque!" and whyl Be-
saw your pulley and wished to baulk it. You