The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-20

out and reviewed these Two ballsons He was we'll re.
ceved by them. imagined he was going 10 remain on
horseback, and 10 show himself to the troops and the PEG
pie, when, to my utter asionishment, him re-ener
the court (of the fuleres) dsmount and return TO the
Chateau. at once put myself al the head OF the two
baltaons OF the Tenth Legion and stationed them IN de-
tachments The enhance Of all the streets which
on the Rue dc Rvoli Bafeades in OF con-
-ruclon there. | forced the people 10 abandon them.
My only persuasion and the presence OF the
National Guard. IIE 4
:. Many civilians came warn me that exposed my
self to The greatest danger and that should probably be
killed paid attention TO their warnings returned
TO the Place du Carrousel with Il admii) certain degree
of confidence that if we stood firm round the Chateau
and certain number OF the National Guard could be
mustered the smeuts might be appeased the
masses were informed OF the nomination of ministry
thai guaranteed reform. | have since considered that
that hope was, my part the result OF great simplicity
Tor had long learned that an enemy is never discouraged
by the retreat OF his adversary are tumultuous
masses discouraged by concessions Another crcum-
stance augmented this illusion, II was announced TO me
that numerous column, proceeding from the Palais
Royal, was coming TO present petition to the King
General Lamoncere was close by me, ! sent hum to
endeavor 10 stop This column and to tell them to send The
petition to the King by three delegates de started on
his mission with right good will; but he soon came back
they still advancing, ! FASTENED on to meet the
crowd, but | only reached them at the moment they
issuing opposite the detached house that Colone
Joubert called quiile The column halted when they
heard my voice. haIangued them with much energy
and some paihos The proof that succeeded is that
they advanced hastily 70 and held out their hands to
Guard, cried out TO me, Are you Marshal Bugeaud =
Yes. am the man.. said 1T ia you who massacred
answered; 'lor was not there at ALL He made move
men with his musket. rushed at him and seized hold
OF his weapons but those who were about him soon re-
duced him to silence, and then they all shouted Vve la
Marshal Bugeaud Honor to military gloryr | then
had me the Major OF Cavalry, (rocher Col Ferey.
and the Artillery Captain, tFaber) After being shaken
column to retrace their steps; and many OF those who
composed i promised me to return TO their quarters and
re-establish order.
"A few moments after heard musket shots in the d.
rection OF the Louvre. did not know had adeach-
ment here 1t was then about IL o'clock, or haf-past
Ill had no time 10 look al my watch galloped up 10
battalion Of the Fifth Light Infantry, and said 10 The men
AS they are beginning the combat accept it. march
al your head At this instant two aids de camp OF the
abdicated in favor of The Count de Paris that regency
was about TO be proclaimed and that Marshal Gerard
was invested with the command of the troops ! at
once ordered battalion TO advance alone the side OF
the Louvre. could not bring myself to credit intelligence
OF SO extraordinary kind fastened to the Chateau TO
be OF its truth found the King writing his abd
cation in the midst oil immense crowd who
urging him TO complete the act opposed 1t 0i all my
toro said that II was too late. and that would have
no other effect than to complete the encouragement
the troops; that muskel-shots were already heard and
that the only thing now 10 be done was to fight il out
The Queen took my part and supported me with great
energy. The KING before completing what he
was writing. But the Duke of Monpensier and many
other persons cried that the King had promised do
it, and that he must keep his word Numerous cries
supported these words my voice covered by them
and The King sat down to write again still heard the
firing rushed out TO the court to 90 to battle with the
My horse was al The door eaped on him, and called
on all who heard me TO follow me.
AT this moment, Nj. Cremieux, who was coming
from the Chateau caught hold of my leg and shouted
me- Don't 90, Marshal you expose yourself uselessy
| TO death; all is over soon shook of M. Cremeux
galloped to the Place du Carrousal-decded on as
Stunning the offensive But, oh forever shame, and
row. and supefacuon! beheld the whole of The troops
who had broken by plaoons to the right and left. evacu-
"While had been al the Chateau. Marshal Gerard il,
was, presume, who gave the order 10 The troops to re-
turn TO their barracks 1t impossible for 10
this multiplied movement. The heads of the column
were already the quay or in the neghboring streets
lifted up my hands to Heaven, and quilted the spot
was escorted only by single officer, Captain Faber.
went along the quay, close to the water, and arriving
IN front OF the Chamber of Deputies, found the APP
proaches abandoned and the gates shut-wthoui single
senlinei-wilhout guard-without, in word, human
being had already surmsed that The Deputies
assembled, as had crowds oil them IN the Tueres
or It's neighborhood was nevertheless. looking for
some one 10 give me information, when band OF riot
ers who were coming along the Qua dOrsay, began TO
shou, "A has Marshal Bugeaudp galloped up to the
front and said DO you know, my men, what you
shouting You are shouting has the conqueror OF
Abde Kader "A has the no vanqushed the Arabs
and who won Africa for you,-A bas the who may
ye, lead you 10 victory against Germans and Russians
Before month pass over perhaps you may stand need
OF my experience and OF my energyp These few words
soon conciliaed them. They then began TO shou, out
.Vive la Maechal Bugeaud and they all crowded round
me and shook hands with Atthe of the Rue
de PUnlverse found another band, and the scene
was gone through. These two incidents made lose
sight OF the Chamber OF Deputies. Nevertheless re.
Elected that the Chamber not protected by a hu.
man being but yet thought that Marshal Gerard who
had the command and who could dispose of from 5000
10 5000 men who were on the Place de la Concorde
would look to it. ! therefore weut home to take of
my uniform as quickly possible, and 10 hasten TO
the chamber Some generals who came 10 me made
me lose half hour. When reached the Paais Bour-
bon Chamber OF Deputies) deputies quitting the
chamber IN state OF the greatest terror, and presenting
the most deplorabe figure Those who were capable OF
speaking said TO All lie /; they about 10
proclaim the republic rushed 10 a de lachment oil the
Tenth Legion that had its piled in the Place and
wba, was passing. Do you wish for the republic
| cried to them. No no Sauebeut We do not wish
IT. Very well let march TO the Chamber protect
the regent and 10 insure the PRONUNCIATION OF the regency
They were only about $50 men, commanded by young
major They sRatched up their arms al once. While
they were doing so, General Oudnot from the court
and called on the same National Guard. He harangued
them with warmth and enthusiasm which won for
him all my esteem | caught him by the hand and
pressed il earnestly. We entered the court snatched
up the musket OF an invalid. Alas it too late
About fifteen deputies out at the same moment and
sad II Is all The Duchess is goirg the Inva-
ides by The garden OF the presidency the republic pro-
claimed
The National G~rd stopped short, There was evi.
IDENTIFY nothing more 10 be done We were not in sui.
icient force restore matters Thus fell the monarchy
that had given to France seventeen years peace and
prosperity History presents nothing more shameful
nothing deplorable IL only learned later period
the shameful conduct OF the troops who standing the
Place de la Concorde and number from OOJ 10 900
men, remained quiet while detachment OF the Municipal
Guard wcs bulchered before their eyes