New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-17
IIoIIIVUD IIVI INI Ut 81
lYron Iuy TRIBUNE, in. 2t-EEtorisll
RIOTS IN PARIS.
ATTACK ON THE HOTEL DE- YILLE-FLOURENs
FORCIBLY RELEASED FROM PRISON.
IRON OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT


FoRCIBLY RELEASED FROM PRISON.
IRON OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
PARIS, Jan. Gas there occurred yester-
day considerable demonstration in front OF the Hotel
de wife, and another announced for to-day visited
that neiehborhood, but observed only num-
Der of groups, discussing the events OF the
last few days and the general aspect
OF affairs. Trochu's resignation appeared to be
considered rs good sign; that is, az
symptom of "a change In the direction OF moro active
military movements. left the Hotel dc Vile without
suspicion of any serious event arising and directed my
steps toward the bombarded quarters. noticed good
many more houses damaged and big hole in the dome
OF the Pantheon. Tie SOTbOnne, too has received dam
age but not, far could see to any considerable
extent Tho wall facing the south has received
two shells, knocking away, In each place,
couple OF hundred-weight Of the solid stone
work. The roof did not seem TO have been touched.
Moro shells have fallen upon the old College Henri
ouatre now the Lycee COrneie-erst while the Lycee
Napoleon the Church of st. Etcnne du Mont has
also been again favored St. Sulpice is further damaged
but only lightly outside as IL seems The bombs eI-
plodcd within the Church. The holes they made In the
exterior plasered up. Proceeding up the Rue
Mouffetard. L met group OF men, armed and
hurrying toward tho Seine. They looked excited,
and heard them say, "the Hotel de vile, o'clock"
No shells falling, but the cannonade from
our southern forts and basons kept up continuous
roar I turned back and followed the men.
PIacarded a wall the Fontaine st. Michel, was
TO the effect that the previous night handful OF
desperate had rescued NJ Flourens and other pet
cal prisoners by force; that they had attempted but
failed TO take the Marie Of the Twentieth arrondsse
ment with the intention Of establishing therein the head
quarters OF the nsurrecton An appeal was made to all
loyal citizens to support the Government In suppressing
any attempt at rebellion for the sake OF the safety OF
the city, now bombarded by the enemy. BY
the time reached the PGce de PIIotel de vile, 1t
was crowded with men, women, and some few children.
could not get near enough 10 WHIT was going on in
'front.' but Informed that several armed companies OF
the Beievle and Moutnartro batialons Of the National
Guard, then known sympathizing with NJ.
Plourens, had made demonstration, demanding
the dtehtanee Of the Government and the subst
tuition OF the Communej but that upon being remon-
strated with, they had Withdrawn Other groups, how
ever had long since arrived, and their delegates were
parIeying with the authorities the Municipality. All
ut once the report OF frearm heard, and Mt 'he
same moment the crowd began 10 rush helter sketer
the quay Two other reports followed In quick
cession, and then came dropping fire. Scarcely few
seconds elapsed before yoey discharged from the
frat floor windows Of the Hotel dc Vile. and large
b Of tho National Guards loading their pieces appeared