The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-02-03

addressed the platoon Of republican guards. who
were deafto his words. Al the entrance Of the
prison he met Generals LeAo. Chaogarnie,
Cavaeinsc, the latter whom he embraced.
Col. Charras, who lived Rue du Faubourp
ST. Honore. No Ia refused at first 10 open the
door but seeing The panels begin to give way
under the blows of The police. he cried out
stop, am going Ia open it!'' and he did so.
The Commisssry CorIeille informed him Of his
erant. The colonel said. al had fofseen il;
l might had escaped. but would not quit my
post. thought IL would have been done iwo
days ago, and in that expectation had loaded
my pistol, but have discharged IT," He al the
same time pointed TO double barreled pistol
on his dressing table. The commisssry took
possession Of il. "lf you had come on that
day." said The colonel, " | should have blown
your brains out" He got into the carriage
waiting Tor him without resistance. On the
way he inquired where they were taking him
TO. Seeing that the Cnnmissary hesiaed in
answering he said, "Are YOU taking me to be
shoi!" Tee Commissary then said that he was
taking him TO MaEas. On arriving az the pris
on the Colonel became excited; he refused 10
give his description for the prison reg iser 9th.
wise than that as Representative Of people,
which he desired might be inserted.
Commssary Boudroi effected an entrance to
the bedroom Of the celebrated NJ Charles Lee
grange, rue Cassimer Perier, No. 81, at the
moment when he was leaving his bed to inqure
the means Of the cries Of terror uttered Dy his
servant, who had just opened the door. NJ.
Lagrange protested; he said they were violating
,he Constitution; that il would be enough
him for him to fire pistol ont of the window
10 rouse the people TO arms; that il he wished
TO defend he could kill them; and that they
should be put TO use force TO drag him from his
home. A number OF political papers we're sei-
zed; some cstrIdges,three poignards, and a cav
airy sabre, numbered 476, and recognized by
the MaraechaI de- -fogis, Of the Republican
Guard Kerkan, as having belonged TO him, and
having beer stolen from his barracks on the
oath Of February. Ga his way TO Mazas M 1.
Lagrange said several times. "It's bold stroke,
but its we'll done"
Nj. Grerpo the ardent socialist, had whole
arsenal under his pillow at his lodgings Rue de
Ponlhieu. had an enormous batileaxe (newly
sharpened,) two poignards, loaded pistol, and
"bonnet rnge." quite new. The arrival Of Co n
mssary Groufer and his agents plunged NJ
Greppo into a state Of complete pfos,rston.-
Being questioned about tie things found under
his pillow, he said he had bought them beca use
he had a taste for the sea. Madame Greppo,
who is a woman Of much energy. made use OF
the most animated expressions 10 her husband.
.Is il possible" said she, "to have so little res
olution, and To allow yourself 10 be arrested in
this way without fesstancep But alas! ne-
ther these words nor the sight OF the bsttieaxe
could revive NJ Greppo. "How could he have
iesised!' writes an eye witness. an. Greppo
iui saisi dun arrangement auguebil dut salts.
fsire"
Perhaps some one may wish to know in
what manner the arrest Of NJ. Bsze was effect
ed. twas without auy serious obstacle, al
though with struggle. Mr.. Baze resisted
m guibus et rostro like one Of those ProcuIers
hat PetroGius calls Uuftures fogati.
When The Commisssry Of Police Hubani,
cnered the bcdchamber of Thiers, 10 the
Place 81 Georges. Theirs was sound asleep.
The Commissary withdrew the curtain, woke
Nj. Thiers and signfed his intentions ard war
rant. nj. Thiers sat mp hastily, rubbed his eyes
,nd said son what account" 81 am come TO
search your bouse; but do not be alarmed; no
harm viii be done you; your lie is no danger"
This last assurance appeared necessary, for NJ
Fhlers was in great CONSERVATION. But what
10 you intend 10 dol Do you know that am
repteseniaiiver "Yes. but cannot enter
nto any discussion this point; | must exc |
ute my orders But what you do may bring
you TO The scaifold" Nothing shall prevent
he fulfiment of my duty.' ''It is coup d. etat
haI you are nakiog." II cannot ausw er your
observations; | pray you get up" DO YOU
now il am the only one in the predicament
ARE any ofmy colleagues in the same easel"
i do not know, sir" NJ. Thers got up, and
lo~ly dressed himself, refusing the services OF
he agents Of The police. Az AT once he said |
o the Comrnissary "Bui, sir. suppose should |
low out your brains!" al do not think Won
you'd be guilty Of such an act M. Thiers, but
han IL A
low 10 prevent YOU" "But do YOU know the
aw! Do you know that you violate the Con-
tIlutios!" "Ii is not my business to enter in
D any discussion with you; aud besides, YOU
re much better informed than |; came 10
xecnIe The orders which are given. aud as |
hOuld have executed yours when YOU were
finister of the Inlerior.'. A search made in
he chamber of nj Thiers did not lead to the
iscovery Of any political correspondence NJ
HERS said that he had his political correspon-
eDce addressed for some time in England and
othng would be found 10 his house. On be-
quested 20 descend and leave the house, NJ.
HERS was mrch affected, aud appeared alarm
0, and was full Of hesitation in his movements
10 was led TO believe that he ought TO be con-
uctei TO the Prefect OF Police. The drec-
on taken by The carriage augmented his sp-
and he endesvored en- route By ev
y sort captions and sultle reasoning o turn
he agents of police from the accomplishment
their duty. On his arrival at the prison of
Iezas. NJ. THEIRS asked if he could have his
'ifee as was his custom. Every attention was
lown him His courage, il must be confess
J, entirely abandoned him in prison, and he I
d not show greater frmness than nj Greppo. l
xcused from being transferred to Ham, NJ.
hie,s was Professionally taken back 10 his own
,use. BY a new decision. NJ. Theirs was TO {
taken TO The right bank OF the Rhine. The r
ficer Of peace. Vindenbach. went to take M. '
hiers from his house on ibe 9Th of December O
6 O'Clock 10 the evening M Miguel aud {
other friend accompanied NJ. Theirs to the
railway station, M. Gianigiere ac. n
him 20 Kell. Al the moment Of Il
Ting out. for the first moments OF his Jour o
y. M. Theirs wept absndantly. On his ar Q
'sl at Kel, M. Theirs announced his inten u
~ Of going to Frankfort, and thence to IL
resden, where he had to meet au old friend. h