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HARVARD COLLEGE IBRARY
H. NELSON GAY
RISORGIMENTO COLLECTION
COOLIDGE FUND 1931
LONDON: Printed by Spottiswoode & Co. New-street Square.
CONTENTS.
OF
THE SECOND VOLUME.
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CHAP. XIII.
Proposed "Mobilization" of National Guards. - M. Bastide's
Explanation. Project of the Constitution. Effect of Re-
volution on the Working Classes. Scene at the Théatre
Gymnase. General Cavaignac and the Banquet "La Fra-
ternisation des Travailleurs.". Victor Hugo in the Assem-
bly. M. Caussidière's proposed Policy towards England,
how received in the Assembly. Letter of Remonstrance
addressed to M. Bastide. General Outbreak.
The Insur-
gents erect Barricades. The Assembly decide on giving to
General Cavaignac all the Executive Powers. Progress of
the Rioters. Loss of Life in attacking the Barricades.
The "Moniteur" charges neighbouring Nations with in-
citing the Rioters to Violence. Remonstrances made by the
English Minister
Page 1
CHAP. XIV.
Unsatisfactory Rumours. Assassination of General Bréa.
Death of the Archbishop of Paris. Aspersions against the
English. Correspondence with M. Bastide. - Difficulties
attending the Formation of a Government. Interview with
M. Bastide. Proceedings at the Assembly. The "Moni-
teur's" Version of the Death of the Archbishop of Paris.
-Barbarities committed by the Insurgents. Desperate
Defence of a Barricade on the Boulevards. The New
Ministry
CHAP. XV.
Correspondence with M. Bastide. Death of the Child-hero
Martin. Preparations for a Renewal of the Fight. - Gal-
lantry and Discipline of the Garde Mobile. — Obsequies of
the Troops and National Guards.-Retirement of M. Carnot.
-Funeral of the Archbishop. - Arrest of Colonel Constan-
tin. Feelings of Cavaignac towards Lamoricière and Chan-
garnier. Anniversary of the Taking of the Bastille. -
Programme from the Club of Representatives. Discussion
on the Affairs of Italy. - Appeal to M. Goudchaux in behalf
of English Contributors to the Caisse d'Espargnes Page 81
CHAP. XVI.
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Changes in the Administration. Louis Napoleon again de-
clines Office. The Law against Clubs. M. Flocon the
Champion of "Les Femmes." -M. Thiers in the Assembly.
-Madame C. and the Irish Conspirators. M. Proudhon's
Proposition. Government Persecution of M. Émile Girar-
din. Suppression of the Journals suggested. — General
Cavaignac Dictator. Report of Committee of Inquiry into
the Events of May and June. Continued Diminution of
Financial Resources. Tax on Loans. Charge against
Ministers of Abuse of the Public Funds. Their Replies. -
Louis Blanc's Explanation. - Louis Blanc and his Dupes. -
The "National" on the Constitution and Social Condition of
England. - Prohibition against the Journals removed.
The Government and the Vacancies in the Assembly. Fu-
ture Prospects of France. Comparative Strength of the
two great Parties. Great Distinction in their Views.— Louis Napoleon and the Dynasty of July
CHAP. XVII.
119
"Mission Spéciale" to the French Government. - Intervention
in Italy. Improbability of the Continuance of the Republic.
-Cavaignac's “Explanation" on the Italian Question. —
Discussion on Report of Executive Commission of Inquiry
V
into the Insurrection. Speech of M. Louis Blanc. - Report
of M. Trélat. Administration of General Cavaignac.
State of Siege to be maintained. General Cavaignac's In-
discretion in the Tribune. His Address. - Lamartine's
Defence of his own Policy. His leading Characteristics.
-Critical Position of Cavaignac.-The Republic in danger.
- Decision of the Assembly, that it can prolong its own
Existence to pass Organic Laws. Estimated Effect of Fo-
reign War on the Duration of the Republic. The Man of
the Hour
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CHAP. XVIII.
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'Impôt
Dinner to Cavaignac and the Corps Diplomatique. — Debate
on the Amendments upon the Eighth Article of the Consti-
tution. M. Thiers' Definition of his political Position. —
M. Goudchaux on the Duties of Humanity. Results of the
Elections. Count Molé elected a Member of the Assembly.
Deputation to Cavaignac. - Admission of Louis Napo-
leon. His first Speech. Discussion upon the
Progressif." Question of one or two Chambers.-Speeches
of MM. Odilon-Barrot and Lamartine. Relative Positions
of Cavaignac and Louis Napoleon. The President to be
elected by Universal Suffrage.
Discussion on Democratic
Banquets at Toulouse, &c. Changes in the Bureaux of
the National Assembly. Division on the Question of
Armed Intervention. Embarrassing Position of Cavaignac.
Different Modes of Election discussed. Amendment to
exclude Members of any previous reigning Family
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CHAP. XIX.
Louis Napoleon in the Assembly.-M. Thouret's discour-
teous Remark upon his Address. - The Government deter-
mine to proceed to the Election of a President. Attempt
to assassinate M. Bastide. Ministerial Changes.
Commission on the Continuance of the State of Siege.
Letter of Prefect Ducoux. Cavaignac's Honesty of Pur-
pose. The Country Anti-Republican. - Termination of