Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-06-14
THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION
OF THE GEAR.

nation, says the ball struck the head Of the horse
which carried one of the Imperial grooms in
waiting, who was riding at the door Of the car
riage, and that the weapon burst. The people
in the crowd standing near the scene of the at
tempt arrested the assassin, and the police inter-
fered to save his life, which was threatened by
the enraged populace. The man soys his name
is Beregouki, and that he is a native of Volhynia
lie Droit saysthc assassin is Polish mechanic,
and that he purchased double -barreled pistol
in the city on Wednesday, June 9th.
The Gazette des Tribunaix says that the groom
in waiting, who was riding by the door Of the
Imperial carriage, observed the menaciug move
ment of the man in the crowd and instantly
caused his horse to bound little forward, so as
to place him directly between the assassin and
the Sovereigns The ball passed through the
space formed between Napoleon and one of the
Grand Dukes, son of the Car, woundng lady
who was standing opposite to see the oortege
pass. The blood from the head of the groOm's
horse spirited on the uniforms Of the Imperial
party The man attempted to fire second
shot, but this discharge burst the second barrel |
of the pistol The man, Immediately on his
arrest, said he came from Belgium two days |
since, with the intention and for the purpose Of
killing the Gear.
The Paris Steele says the man himself states |
that he had no accOmplices.
letter signed by several Poles, expressing
the sorrow and reprobation that the dastardly
attempt inspires in the minds Of all Poles, and a
similar letter from General zlmOyski has been
published.
La France says addresses Of congratulation to
Napoleon have been extensively signed in several
towns, and it is believed will become general.
The Americans will present through General
Dix an address to the Gar,
In the Corps Legslatif to-day the President
mnde speech condemning the attempt at assas
sination, and expressing his sympathy with tue
august guest His sentiments were loudly
cheered.
religious service was held in the Russian
Church. in Paris, to-day. The Gar, the Graud
Duchess Marie aud the Grand Dukes, Sons of
the Car, attended and offered thanksgiving for
their escape. After SERVICE the sons embraced
the father with much emotion. Both Emperors
also embraced Some of the Czaar's suite have
advised his return at once to Russia, but he said
be would not. The assassin was examined to
day lie spoke with GOODNESS, and gave his
history. He is a Pole, is an instrument maker,
aud has lived lauerly on his savings and on
money given to the Polish refugees. Tie was
asked, "llow could you fire at sovereign, the
guest of France who nourshed you2" lie re-
piled with tears, "True committed great
crime toward France" 'But you ran the risk
of killing Napoleon" To this the prisoner an
swered, mo, a Polish bullet could not go astray;
it must 60 straight when aimed at the Gar;
wished to relieve the world of the Gear, and the
Gar Of the remor.c which must weigh upon
him." The prisoner showed no sorrow for the
crime he had attempted to commit, and only ex-
pressed regret at his failure.
Napoleon has conferred the cross of legion OIL
on honor Oh Raiubeaux, the groom. The horse Of
the latter died from the effects of the pistol shot
magnificent ball was given at the Russian
Embassy the same evening. The Car with bill
th SUNS and the Emperor and Empress of France
le- were present, The members of the RussiaI
1m Royal party were congratulated on their escape
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