Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-25
Paris ial 1913.
BY REV. N. CYR.

The year 1S4S was crowded with events
in most Of the countries of Europe, and
especially in France. It was there that
the revolutionary movement began and
ended from the outset, in dethroning one
of the most powerful monarchs of the
world, and in establishing a Republican
government It was there also that for
midable instruction broke out without
overthrowing this young Republic, which
was able to struggle against its numerous
. and p0l0erfW foes, and to maintain itself
in spite of their attacks and Vaccinations.
Having passed almost all the year 1848 at
Paris, / found myself in the midst of
all these and witnessed many interesting
scenes. Not feeling myself called upon
to play the smallest part in this great
drama, I was limited TO seeing, hearing,
and observing 1t is a recital of some of
the things ha ee seen that wish to pre-
sent TO the readers Of the HERALD, think
ing it may interest them.
The resolution Of February, as every
one knows, was unexpected not hoped
for even by those who most reioiced in its
success. 1t was thought that at the death
of Louis Philippe, some important
changes might take place in the govern
ment, but previous to this event it seemed
impossible. AS for me, after having seen
the numerous regiments well disciplined
and accustomed to obey the orders of the
king, the municipal guards used to COM
bats the Cuirassjers with the aid of in
vinoiho soldiers, and all the other mill
tary bodies ready to fly to rescue at the
first sigual,-it seemed TO me the height
OF folly to attempt q revolution, to think
of being able to overthrow go strong and
powerful q government. was, therefore,
little distressed by the agitation which
preceded tho Gath of February, believing
it would be only Il riot. But on the morn
ing of the oath 1 perceived, on learning
what had transpired during the night,
that it was something more serious than
q riot, that it was, at least, an insurrec-
ton.
About eleven o'clock went out in
order to see, and strolled little while in
that quarter of the Luxembourg where l
lived. Every thing wore revolutionary
aspect; the national guard was under
arms the pavement OF the streets, heaped
up in different parts, formed strong bag
ricades, and the Insurgents entered every
where and possessed themselves of al the
arms that fell into their grasp, and this in
sight Of the national guards, who allowed
them TO do 20. ! was an eye witness OF
one of these scenes which deserves to be
reported. give it briefly
While band in blouse attempted tc
break in one Of the doors If the theatre o
the Odeou, III order to ley hold of thu
arms Sometimes use3 in plays, woman
rrr,.n toward them, crying: Il know wher
they are,--very near she door, on the LETT
on the lest" These words are received
with shouts by the Insurgents; they re
double their oNert,ons, succeed in pene
tratiug within the theatre; and the WON
an at their head, they find the arms in
moment, take possession OF them, and di
rect their step toward the barricades
The woman returns home quietly, re
joiciug douous So in having performed
patriotic action,
A moment later met courier WI
announced that the King bad aodloate
in favor Of lii grandson, the Count {
Paris, under the regenAy Of the Duche'
OF Orleans. Thisrew was neither oalo'
lated to reassure the friends Of the go
eminent, nor TO satisfy the revolutionar
party Blood had flowed, and the poop
We're not disposed to stop there and be Coz
tent with SO little. 1t was not only Il
King they wished to overthrow, but ro
atty itself. 1 then returned to my boar
ing house to announce this Intelligent
and await the issue of the bloody strul
gle. An hour or two after, went O.
again, and the fret thing 1 heard W
that the King had fled, and the the Tu
cries were open, and every one could e
ter. Desiring to see the royal abode,
eagerly bent my steps thither and
tered with the crowd. Everything W
in extreme disorder. L was able to vii
the principal apartments OF this vast al
magnificent structure ana L remain
there abont two hours me moor OF /
secretary office was completely cover