By the side of this placard was the proclamation of General Thomas.

"TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.

"Last night, a handful of insurgents forced open the prison of
Mazas, and delivered several of the prisoners, amongst whom was M.
Flourens. The same men attempted to occupy the _mairie_ of the 20th
arrondissement (Belleville), and to install the chiefs of the
insurrection there; your commander-in-chief relies on your
patriotism to repress this shameful sedition.

"The safety of Paris is at stake.

"While the enemy is bombarding our forts, the factions within our
walls use all their efforts to paralyse the defence.

"In the name of the public good, in the name of law, and of the high
and sacred duty that commands you all to unite in the defence of
Paris, hold yourselves ready to frustrate this most criminal
attempt; at the first call, let the National Guard rise to a man,
and the perturbators will be struck powerless.

"The Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard,

"CLEMENT THOMAS.

"A true copy.

"Minister of the Interior ad interim,