New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-04

DESCRIPTION OF THE EXPLOSIVE BoMBs-MokE
ARRESTs-THE FRENCH BISHOP All homn
SUPPORTING THE PLEBISCITUM-A MANlfhSio
FROM GAEIBALDI-TIIE RIOT YESrEkDAi'
PARIS Tuesday, May 8, 1870.
The explosive machines designed to be used against
the Emperor, which were recently sel@eo "' '''0
houses OF the consprators here 10y the ponce
ties are described by the morning Journals in'S
resembled quoits The ring was divided mo seN.i"
small chambers, each of which contained Phi'h VI
nitrate of potash Percussion caps were lhson,o"N'
fitted slightly raised from the surface so tha' III
falling upon any hard substance the machine was
nearly certain to explode. ring was attached 10
The peripberv 10 aid in throwing the missile
adro;tlv Arrests of persons accused OF completely
I'M the nlot continue to be made. Several houses IN
the Onartier Latin were searched by the police
yesterday.
The maker of the bombs seized by the police ex
rlains that they were ordered for America and it
was represented they to be used as wheels
for patent velocipedes.
La FrGnce of to-day says in view Of the plot
Just discovered that there is but slight probability
of amnesty for the - prisoners now in custody.
NJ Bonneville sends from Rome, to the Foreign
Office here, demand from the French Bishops and
their attendants in that city that their votes be
cepted in favor of the plejscita. The last of the
public meetings to discuss the proposed reforms were
held yesterday. There was some disorder, but no
violence. Soldiers were present at many OF the
meetings.
The Journal Ofciel denounces the tactics of the
revolutionary journals in seeking to make their
readers believe that there has been no conspiracy,
and declares it the duty OF the Government to warn
the public against the effect of such electoral ricks
The Journal adds: This conspiracy is part of that
of last Winter, the gatOn into which has been
so protracted. When the examinations are termina-
ted and they soon will be- the public will know all
and he able to appreciate the danger in which the
country has been placed"
NJ. Olivier has addressed a letter TO the MOniter
in which he assures the editor that the Government
will not fall into policy of reaction, though obliged
TO take oppressive measures against its enemies. lie
hopes this frank answer will dssipate the fears
pressed by the Moniteur
The Rappel publishes manifesto from Garibaldi
20 the French army calling on the soldiers TO raise
the flag of revolution. The Police searching for
NJ Ballot, who they say, is implicated in the con-
spiracy. Ballot officer of Garibaldi, and is
warm friend of Gi;stave Flourens.
serious riot occurred yesterday at st. Quentin,
caused BY the arrest of member of the Interna-
tional Society. Two thousand workmen attacked the
National Guard and gcnsdarmes stationed around
the prison to which the man had been taken. The
Guards held their ground, though number
wounded. The Project, the Commanding General
and the Procurer came to their relief with a detach
ment of regular troops, when the mob dispersed
and order restored. To-day the Project and General
held a review, at which they thanked the troops and
aud the National Guard for causing the laws to be
respected.