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Later from Europe.
Paris in Arms Against the
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The bark Comet, Capt. A.. Fuller, arrived on
Tuesday. bringing a small mail, and four days
later news, telegraphic dispatches from Europe
being to the 2lst Of March. During the four days
previous to that date, the discomfort OF the " Ma
tIonales (" in Paris had eliminated into insurree-
ton. The troops iraternized with the %populace and
abandoned their Generals, two of whom, Thomas
and Lecompte, were shot. The city was under the
entire mastery of the insurgents. What their ulti-
mate object is, does not appear very plain, nor is.
it likely that they know themselves. They have a
Republican Central Committee, which is the only
organization at present. and this bad ordered com
munal elections, to be held on the 23d. At that
time, new members of the General Assembly were
to be chosen, and if the old members. now sitting
at Versailles, will not give place, there will very
likely be a bloody collision. The movement APP
pears to be a rebellion against the Government
of the Assembly, of which Theirs is the head. He
is extremely unpopular. and nothing short OF his
removal will satisfy the mob.
Louis Blanc. who is one of the leaders of the in
surrection, was prominent in the revolution of
1913. He is an uncompromising radical, and was
an opponent of Louis Napoleon, after whose coup
d'etat he was in exile for twenty years. What Louis
Blanc and other Republicans Of his stamp would
desire, is undoubtedly to see sincere and consistent
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but they are taking the wrong course to bring
about such an end. Meantime, the " Man of Sedan +"
has arrived at Chiselhurst. at a convenient point
from which to communicate with his numerous
agents. who are said to be flooding France. He
only waits his opportunity to again appear on the
stage as the ruler of France.
ID Thiers, as President of the Legislative Assembly
issued a proclamation on the 10th, appealing to the
reason and the patriotism of the citizens of Paris to
preserve order. He intimates that the Government,
which is really Republican, will take the arms
away from the nsurgents-not perhaps, an easy
task! He concludes $50 The Government, hoping
the malcontents will return to their duty as good
citizens, and obey the laws, still withholds its
orders to proceed to extreme measures to free the
country of the new enemy, but is determined to
act when necessary. and deliver the principals
over to justice. The Government relies on the CO.
operation of all good citizens"
On the 10th comes the proclamation of Louis
Blanc, Schoelicher and others, which declares that
it is actuated by the absolute necessity of having
Paris and the Republic convinced Of the best means
of achieving what will satisfy the legitimate wishes
of the people. They will propose two measures to
the Assembly the election of chiefs to the Nation
ales and the creation Of a municipal council, elected
by all citizens. What is now most wanted Is order,
in liberty by liberty. "a
LoNpoN, March 2I.-NapoIeon arrived at Chisel-
hurst at two this afternoon. There was great
cheering everywhere.
VERSAILLES, March 21-Tbere are 10000 troops
in the ueighborhood of the Chamber. The Assembly
has resolved to appoint q committee to consider
the state of France. and putting the Departments
of the Seine and Disc in a state OF siege.
PANS. March 21.-The bullion III the Bank OF
France has been removed to Versailles The unis-
sued notes have been destroyed:
Combates has assumed the title OF Director OF
General Telegraphs. and orders the suspension Of
all private kilograms.
The insurgents on several occasions nave mis-
takenly fred on each other. ,
f. No details of losses can yet be given.
The majority Of the journals consider the cleo
tons ordered az void.
The insmrgent journals declare their willingness
to treat at Versailles on the following conditions:
:" The election of a Council by the
| peopIe. the reorganization of the Nationales, self
! election and removal of officers, and the suppress
sion of the Prefecture" 40 .fTs gsI
The last issues of the Paris army journals de-
| clare Theirs the author Of the troubles. and counsel
the Government to frmness and tranquility.
The Insurgent Government announces that the
forts are Immediately TO be armed, TO insure the
defense of the capital.
The insurgents sent an ultimatum to Theirs,
fixing the z3d as the last day for the return OF the
Assembly to Paris.
If they return they shall have liberty OF action.
If they refuse, the National Guard will march to
Versailles and disPerse them.
VERSAILLES, March 21.-In the assembly Grevy
denounced the insurFectioR.
DeIescluz introduced a plan for the election of a
Municipal Council of 80 members, for the Paris
emergency. which was voted upon.
A plan of election for commanders OF the Nation
ales was introduced.
The Deputies announced the assassinaf0rs. and the
course of the Paris Deputies was repudiaied in par
leying with the insurgents.
LoNDoN, March 2L.-The Government at Yer
sailIes has addresseda resassuring circular to the
Projects of the Departments, informing them that
the situation of Paris is no worse.
The revolution is dishonored by its criminal acts,
and is unanimously disaFowed. $500
Gen. Chanzy and other officers are still detained
by the insurgents. but there are hopes OF their
speedy release.
The Government promises a speedy Intervention
of the army now rallied before Versailles, and
concludes with assurances that the greater part Of
the country remains calm.
A meeting Of the editors of the Paris press was
held to.jsy. a resolution was adopted declaring