Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-06-11
EUROPE.

The Attempt 10 Assassinate the Czar
of Russia-A Turkish BIOeLade-Per-
secufiOn of the JeWs-suecess of the
English RefOrmers.
PARIS, June 8.-The Moniteur, in its
official account of the attempted assassina-
ton, says the ball struck the head of the
horse which carried one of the Imperial
grooms riding at the door of the carriage.
The people in the crowd arrested the assas-
sin, and the police interfered to save his
life, which was threatened by the enraged
populace. The man says his name is Ber-
gouski, and that he is a native of Volhynia.
Ledrite says the assassin is a Polish mer-
chant, and that he purchased a double
barreled pistol here on June 5.
The Gazette des Tribuneaux says the
groom in waiting, who was riding by the
door of the Imperial carriage, observed the
menacing movement of the man in the
crowd, and caused his horse to bound for
ward so as to place him derictly between
the assassin and their maiesties The ball
passed through the space formed between
Napoleon and one of the Grand Dukes, a
son of the Gar, wounding a lady standing
opposite to see the carriage pass. The blood
from the head Of the groom's horse spirited
on the uniforms of the Imperial party.
The man attempted to fire a second shot,
but this discharge burst the second barrel.
The assassin said he came from Belgium
two days since with the intention of killing
the Gar.
The Paris Seicle says the man states that
he had no accomplices.
La France says an address Of congratula-
ton to the Emperor Napoleon has been ex-
tensively signed in the several towns, and
it is believed will become general.
A service was held in the Russian
church in Paris, to-day. The Gar, the
Grand Duchess, and the Sons of the Car
attended and offered thanksgiving for their
escape. After the service the sons EN-
braced the father with much emotion.
Some Of the Cars suit advised his return
to Russia, but he would not.
The assassin was examined to-day. He
is an instrument maker. He was asked,
"How could you fire at a sovereign, the
guest of France, who nourished you?"
He replied with tears, "True, commit
ted great crime toward France"
But you ran a risk Of killing Napo-
leon"
To this he answered: No, Polish bull ct
could not go astray. 1t must go straight
when aimed at a Gar worked 10 relieve
the world of the Gar and the Car of the
remorse which must weigh upon him.
The prisoner showed no sorrrow for the
crime he had attempted to commit, and
| only expressed regret at its failure.
Napoleon has conferred the cross of the
Legion of Honor on the groom. The horse
| of the latter died.
LONDON June 8, P. M.-Telegrams have
been received which state that the Turkish
navy had blockaded the Greek chip Area
| dian at Cerigo.
Intelligence from Gambia derived through
Greek channels announces that two fresh
engagements took place on the 18th and
10th, both Of which resulted in favor Of the
\ Canadians.
Oma Pascha is stated 20 be marching to
| Henshon demonstrating.
PEsrH, June S.-The coronation of the
Emperor Francis Joseph AZ King OF
Hungary took place to-day amid great
| concourse Of people.
MADRID, June 8.-A royal decree has
been published to-day, superseding several
Governors Of provinces.