Star. — London, England, 1824-05-28 00:00:00

,~ . N., • \ for every vice. It was a ut i aitamly picture to hold, up but unfortunatel wise' fthfill one. Many supposed that crimes were der reasing in this country: he had him self antertained oeinloe : but having' recently ob. taietaLa dociormiWeorn the office of the Right Honour able Gentleman, the Home Secretary of State, he was convinced that opinion was erroneous. From the state ment in question, it appeared, on a comparison of the two periods, each including seven years, that there was a considerable increase in crime. In England,. from 1809 to 1816, 36,000 men and - 11,000 wohaen were committed for trial, making in the whole 47,000 indi viduals. From 1816 to 1823 there were 78,000 men and 11,000 women committed, the total being 93,000 individuals during the last seven year's. This was a frightful number ; and would any one tell him that the country was in a sound and healthy state?—(Hear). When the numbers were seen of the individuals who were acquitted, or against whom bills were not found, be thought the subject would be found worthy inquiry, and whether means could not be devised to prevent so many persons being subjected to the evils of a prison.. Out of the 47,000 individuals committed during tlitt i first period of seven years (from 1809 to 1816) 29,000 , were convicted and 18,000 acquitted, or against - whom' bells were not found, making about 38 in every hun dred acquitted. Within the last seven years (from 1816 to 1823) out of the 93,000 individuals who were com mitted for trial, 62,000 were convicted, and 31,000 ac gained; or against whom bills were not found, making an average of 33 in a hundred acquitted. For London and Middlesex, during the first period, 12,100 persons were committed, 7,400 of whom were convicted, and 4,700 acquitted ; being about 39 to every hundred ac quitted. Within the last seven years 18,000 individuals wete committed in London and Middlesex, of whom 11,000 were convicted and 7,000 acquitted, or against' whom bills were not found. This was an average of 37 acquitted of every hundred who were committed. — The number who- received the dreadful sentence of death within the first seven years mentioned, amounted to 1,018, and the number within the last period was 1216. The Honourable Member then remarked, that he was exceedingly anxious to have the names of those Magis trates before the House, who could send so many of their fellow-subjects to prison without sufficient incoiry, for it seemed that a large number of individuals who were committed to prison for trial were trot convicted. He thought there was a special reason why their names should be given, and if so, he was persuaded the re turns would he of great a dvantage. He could not see what objection there could be to the motion. The nuin bers of committals were already before the House, and he only wanted the names of the Magistrates commit ting. He was desirous that the motion might be ex tended to Scotland and Ireland. In order to prevent the possibility of a mistake, be should propose to separate those who were convicted on summary process from those who were committed for trial. The Honourable Member then moved— " That there b. laid before the House a return of the number of miens committed charged with criminal offences in England and Wales for the years 79'23 and 18'23, distinguishing those convicted under summary processes from those committed to the Assizes or Sessions; sbewing the name or names of the Magistrate or Magts traces committing, and distinguishing the number of those summa rily convicted, and the number of those convicted on trial; b hcw ing also the number of those acquitted, or against whom bills were not found." On the motion being put by the SPEAKraI, Mr. Secretary PEEL, rose and said, that when he came down to the blouse, be was not prepared to ex pect the motion of the Hohourahle Member for Aber deen in its present shape. The Honourable Gentleman had gri unded his motion on fallacious returns. The Honourable Member did not ask for a distinction in the returns which were before the House, between those in dividuals convicted on summary process and those committed for trial. It would be found, perhaps, that one Magistrate had committed 100, fifty of whom were convicted on summary process, and the remainder com mitted for trial. If the Hon. Member had called for an amended return, there would have been no objection. When he had stated, on a former occasion, that there was a great disproportion between the committals and convictions before the Magistrates of London and the Magistrates of Middlesex, he (Mr. Secretary Peel) thought that a prima facie case had been made out, and the subject was ss orthy investigation. He at that time stated what he would again repeat, that a distinction ought to be drawn between the public officers who dis charged their duty without being paid, and those who were paid for it. He alluded to the Stipendiary Ma gistrates and those who acted without a salary—(Hear) —both of whom were highly serviceable to the country. However, he should always draw a distinction between the two—t Hear). He (Mr. Secretary Peel) would give any information to the Honourable Member that lay in his power; and as a proof of his intention, he had fur nished him with a document from the office which he had the honour of superintending ; but he could never accede to give up the names of the Magistrates who committed individuals for trial, inasmuch as no good could arise from it. It would be establishing a criminatory inference against the Magistrates of this country. The Honourable Member had said, that some Magistrates were well known in the country as com mitting Magistrates. Who knew that fact? lie (Mr. Secretary Peel) had never heard such a thing insinuated before—(Cheers). Was a Gentleman to be branded as a committing Magistrate, because the duties of a Ma gistrate devolved upon him, whilst other Gentlemen were attending their duties in that or the other House of Parliament? Was it to be made a matter of charge against a Magistrate, that he committed individuals who were brought before him ?—(Hear, hear)—He for one would never consent to the names of Magistrates being thus brought forward. The names of some Police Ma gistrates had been mentioned in a former debate, of whom he had the highest opinion for their probity of conduct as Magistrates, and respectability as men ; he alluded to Messrs. Allen, Dyer, and Swabey. After the debate, be sent for Mr. Dyer, and asked him for some cases in which he had committed individuals against whom the Grand Jury refused to find bills ; and that Gentleman proved, most satisfactorily, there was not a single case In which it was not his duty to commit...— There were fourteen or sixteen cases in which the Grand Jury ignored the bills, but in all of them it was highly necessary for the Magistrate to commit. Every inquiry had been instituted, and cases were made out, and if he had not committed the individuals for trial, he would have been liable to have his conduct noticed in the Court of King's Bench. It was not uncommon for parties who appeased before the committing Magistrate to de cline appearing before the Grand Jury. Perhaps a near relation comes before the Magistrate, and swears to a fact upon the impulse of the moment, when the pa ns are warm, and the Ma g istrate commits. In the between the committal and the period for appearing before the Grand Jury, the feelings are cooled ; there may be also an unwillingness to disgrace the family, and no one appears before the Grand Jury. But no one could blame the Magistrate ; it might be wrong in the individuals declining to prosecute—they might indulge in lenient feelings, and prevent justice being exercised, but what possible discredit could it throw on the Ma gistrate? There was a case in which the Jury ignored a bill, where a female was the prosecutor. She told a consistent tale before the Magistrate, who was bound to commit, but when in the pretence of the Grand Jury she was in a state of intoxication. Who could blame the Magistrate for this ? !Many instances might be adduced, where the parties refused to appear, and of which the Grand Jury were obliged to ignore the bills. It could indeed be of no service, having the names of the com mitting Magistrates, neither could the case be under stood, unless it was accompanied by a detailed state ment. • .Upon these grounds, he should oppose the mo tion of the Honourable Member for Aberdeen, who had introduced into the van of his motion an incomplete statement. There was not the slightest objection to have the returns amended, but he should oppose the motion as it stood at present, which called for the names of the: committing !Magistrates. . Mr. DENMAN agreed in what had fallen from the Right Honourable Gentleman who had just sat down, respecting the inaccuracy of the returns; they certainly were not calculated to convey the information for which his Honourable Friend (Mr. Hume) intended them. He (Mr. Denman) complained of the enormous powers which the House were in the habit of granting to Ma gistrates, and he thought that the conduct tit commit misting Magistrates ought not to be passed by silently, but that Parliament should exercise its controuling power over them. Ile could not conceive that anything like a prima facie case had been made out against Ma gistrates, because they might be in the habit cf emit ting parties for trial. Their services, indeed, entitled them to the thanks of the country, but as they were in trusted with powers that were liable to be abused, it was necessai yto see that they did not abuse them. It was a little singular, that whenever a Magistrate was ac cused in that house of exercising his powers whit; a• rily, be was alivays sure of finding a defender. This reminded him (Mr. Denman) of a Judge who used to preside at the Old Bailey, and who, m hen prisoners were in the habit of receiving good characters there, used to remark, that he w;Ondered what had become of all the rogues, for none but honest people seemed to he there. So it might be a matter of surprise where improper Magistrates were, for they were all said to be, quite innocent, and unjust accusations were brought against them. With respect to the ',induction of the present returns, it was quite cleat that they did not fur nish correct data between the numbers committed and convicted. It was by no means unusual for parties who had appeared before the committing Magistrate to de cline going forward with the prosecution ; friendship, or policy, or corruption, might prevent the accused from being brought to trial. The bill being thrown out furnished not the slightest wound of accusation against the Magisti ate. Tne appalling fact as to the number of committals, required the fullest attention of the Se ,cretary of State for the Home Dtspartment, to see it some means might not be devised to lessen them. There had arisen of late years a more anxious desire to pro secute, and he thought it might rethaps receive some encouragement from the facility with which people pro secuting obtained their expenses. He thought his Hon. Friend who was about instituting an inquiry into the County Rates, would do well to inquire into this subject. Sir E. KNATCHBULL defended the conduct of the Magistrates, against whom so sweeping an accusation had been brought. At the same time he expressed him self, upon the part of himself and his brother Magis trates, perfectly ready to meet any specific charge which might be brought against them. Mr. H. SUNI NER concurred in what had fallen from the Honourable Baronet. Ile would willingly support the motion if it related to the conduct of any particular :Magistrate ; but he was unwilling that the whole bod y should be made the object of so general, and he woul d say, so ill-founded an accusation. Mr. CURWEN opposed the motion. Lord STANLEY could not remain silent while such unqualified censure was lavished upon the M igistrines of England ; if he did he might be supposed to acquiesce in the charge, which, as far as his experience went, wa, totally unfounded. The Honourable .Member said tha: in several Counties of England the term ‘' Committing Magistrates" had become a sin tof prove.b. As far as he (Lord Stanley) and those of his acquaintance were concerned, he had no objection to have the list of com mitments submitted to the inspection of the whole country. Magistrates, like other human beings, were liable to error ; but he believed that in most instances they would be found to act honestly, conscientiously, and to the best of their judgment.—Mr.Das: AI A tc explained. Sir C. BURRELL, Mr. DICK ENSON, and Mr. LOCKHART opposed the motion. Mr. Alderman WOOD said, that he owed it to him self and the Magistrates of London, generally,to say that they had acted to the best of their judgment in the dis charge of their duties ; and he believed, that as far as they were concerned, the number of commitments would not be found disproportioned to that of convictions. Mr. Secretary PEEL said, that he owed it to the Po lice Magistrates of the metropolis, to say that they were most exemplary in the discharge of their respective du ties, and if the Honourable Member for Aberdeen could point out one instance in which a Police Magistrate had improperly exercised his authority, ke (Mr. Peel) would be most happy to assist him in investigating the charge. Mr. HUME said that lie would withdraw his motion, reserving, however to himself the power of bringing it on at a future time. Mr. Secretary PEEL said that he could submit to no compromise. 'I he Honourable Gentleman might, there fore, if he pleased, divide the House. The House then divided, when the numbers were— For the Motion ••• ••• 8 Against it ... ... 81 Majority ... •.. ... —73 On returning to the Gallery, Mr. HUME was stating, that the Country Gentlemen always voted against in quiry. That appeared in the recent vote of the House. He had reason to complain, for he offered to withdraw the motion if he got the returns. The Hon. Gentleman then made a similar motion respecting Ireland. Mr. PEEL was perfectly indifferent whether the for mer motion was withdrawn or not. Mr. CURWEN had voted against the motion be cause no grounds had been laid for it. Mr. F. PALMER said he was not aware that the Ma gistrates %vete opposed to inquiry. Those who did their duty had no cause to fear it. Mr. PEEL said, it would require time to mend the motion of the Honourable Gentleman. Mr. DENMAN observed, that he and others had left the House, in the idea that there would be no division. The proceeding of that night would not exalt the Mat gistracy in the eyes of the people of England. All that was asked of the Magistracy was, to admit that they were liable to errors. He was ready to vote with hit Honourable Friend, if he chose to divide the .House. Mr. H. TWISS said, that the Magistrates of England would not shrink from any inquiry by that House. Mr. T. WILSON thought no case had been made out for inquiry, and spoke in behalf of the Magistrates. Mr. HOIMOUSE said that Government had never ventured to refuse inquiry, though it appeared the Ma gistrates did. He was one of those who did not think so highly of the Magistrates of England, who, it would seem, were under no responsibility. In that case, he would prefer a stipendiary Magistracy. Mr. MONCK said, that no attempt had been made to degrade the Magistrates. Mr. C. PE LH A NI opposed the motion. Mr. HUAI E said the motion had no reference to England, b'tt to Ireland. He could conceive no possible objection to it. The House divided.—For the motion, 34 ; against it. 7 1. Another division took place relative to extending the tnotlon to Scotland. The numbers were—For the motion, 33; zgainst it, 75. SELECT COMM ITT EES. On the re-admission of strangers, Nlr.lltnie was on his legs, stating that the business in Committees above stairs was not a matter of justice but of canvass. He had not been aware of the extent of the mischief till the present year. Members had frequently received letters from Solicitors in private Blls, advisiae them not to Lear the evidence, but to be present at the divi sion. Would such conduct be allowed either in the case of Judges or Jorors? lie ides this, many other abuse. wanted correction ; but none of them had been sanc tioned by the practice of the I louse. The Honourable Member lic:e quoted a passage from I lottsell's Piece ' deals, in fototir of his opinion, from which it appeared that Members were not allowed to vote when they hat: a personal i:iterest. Ile should move it he a Standing Order of the I lonse that no Member should vote in a Committee above stairs, on any question in winch he had a direct pecuniary interest; and the same practice to be °User wed in Committees as in the House. Mr. CANNING terpested the opinion of the Chair. The SPEAKER said, that all the rules et the House were applicable to the Committee, and the same objec tion might be taken in the Committee as in the House. Mr. Secretary CANNING, at some length, opposed th, motion, but from the low tone of voice in which the Right Honourable Gentleman spoke, and the noise which prevailed in the Honse, we rer to say that many of his observations were inaudib g le. et The Right Honourable Gentleman was understood to contend that the motion could not by any possibility produce the effects contemplated by the Honourable Mover. Many difficulties lay in the way of amendment which the motion of the Honourable Gentleman was by no means calculated to solve. The case was not one of more im pallor:cc than, nor did it differ essentially from, Com mittees on contested elections, on which Honour able Members voted, whether interested or not, and without any impeachment of their honour or impar tiality. If the Honourable Gentleman saw any mode by which to produce the effects he sought for, then, un doubtedly, he would be right in pressing it, but his re solution would ie.tve Elie House in a worse state than at present. It only went to aver that which was not doubted; but afforded no light by which escape firm the difficulty might be assiqed. Ile was quite confi dent, after what had been stated from the Chair, that if the Honourable Member had selected any one of the numerous cases to which be had referred, and brought it before the House, it would have been treated with as much attention as any other subject. For these reasons he should oppose the motion, by moving the previous question, without, however, meaning to stamp the Honourable Gentleman's motion as unimportant. Sir W. DE CRESPIGNY opposed the motion. Mr. S. WOItTLEY conceived that the House would do well to stand by its old practice, and would therefore oppose the motion. He thought, however, that no Honourable Member ought to vote on any private Bill who had not read or heard the evidence given before the Committee on such Bill. Mr. Gll ENFELL had paid the most particular atten tion for upwards of a month to the manner in which the business of Committees on private Bills was conducted, which completely satisfied him of the atrocity of the present system, which was not merely a denial but a perversion cf justice. It appeared to him, however, that there was little chance that the motion before the House could effect the cure of those evils, and he would therefore suggest to his Honourable Friend to with draw his motion, with the permission of the House, and substitute for it a motion for the appoint ment of a Select Committee to investigate the subject, from which, if carried, this good at least would ensue, that the House would evince a disposition to inquire into and remedy those evils. The Honourable Gentleman here entered into a detail of the many objections which exist to the present mode of conducting Committees on Private Bills, expatiating at much length on the delays caused by the speeches of lawyers, many of which were no more relevant to the subjects than a page of Hume's History would be—(A laugh). The Hon. Member neat referred to the practice of canvassing for votes on Private Bills, which could not be sufficiently condemned, and said it reminded him of an anecdote of the late Mr. Burke, who was asked by a Lady to vote in a cer tain way on a private Bill, at that period in progress, to which application Mr. Burke answered—" I am sorry it is not in my power to oblige your Ladyship, ham? already promised my injustice to the other party' —(liear, and a laugh). Mr. ELLICE also wished that his Hon. Friend would now withdraw his Motion, and bring it forward again early next Session. Sir M. W. RIDLEY suggested to the House, whe ther a more strict adherence to the Standing Orders of the House, as to bringing in private Bills, the second ieading and receiving Reports of such Bills, than was now poetised, would not cure the evil of which his Hon. Friend complained? He wished his Hon. Friend would try this mode before he pressed his present Motion. Lot d STANLEY condemned the practice which pre vailed with Members, of putting down their names for e l A to w lE th w e words i n twithdrew nd f r r ne o ew m r ihn D is l w r m . h Committees and then not attending such Committees. After a f i B. h io W b n and Mx . od b ru l a r c . t Scd Committeea inact v,. t :L is a i s ngss lin r o a y s to . l‘ i nquire Com mittees above stairs, and to report thereupon to the House. After a few observations from Mr. CANNING, Mr. Gamma., and Sir C. Foam, the Motion was agreed to, and a Committee appointed. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved the third reading of the Customs Duties Bill. Mr. D. BRIVNE objected to the Bill being read a third time at this lateMour i a!aii as an Amendment, moved that the reti- tion &In the Con* of Mayo, against the repeal of the Lineree Bounties, should be read. The Petition was then read by the Clerk. The Honourable Member then moved, that the Address of both Houses of Parliament to KiPg William on the 9th of May, 1688, should be read. The CHANCEI.T.OI of the EXCHEQUER said, as this Address was not on the table, and it would perhaps take some time )4to find it, he would suggest to his Honourable Friend that he might consider the Address as read, and assume the facts in it to he true, Ind proceed to argue upon them. • time not en the table, and it would perhaps take some time to fl e e it, he would suggest to his llnnourable Friend that he might con. eider the Address as read, and assume the facts in it to be true, and proceed to argue upon them. Mr. D. BROWNF. said, he had the Address contained in an official document, and would read it. The Right Hon. Meniber then proceeded to read the Address. Alderman WOOD said he hoped the Chancellor of the glebe. quer would take into consideration the repeal of the Small Coat Duties Bill as well as Calm. Lord MILTON said, the City of London was the last whic4 should complain, since they got at least .0100,000 by, the repiel which hail already taken p:ace. Sir M. W. RIDLEY was bretile to the regulations of this Bill; as to the Duties on Coals carried coastwise. The [louse then divided on the third reading of the Bill— For the third readinc, ee I Against it - £6 :kl.!p)rity for the third reading - 67 The Bill was then read a third time, several clauses were th e e added, and the bill was passed, and ordered to the Lords. On the Report of the Clergy Residence iu Ireland Bill bele.: broaght up, Sir J. N r.wroiur moved a clause, providing that en ner?•,-.. man, holding a living of the value of 4001. a-ye;,r, should be elig,!:le to livid any whet In-nracc. Ir. (.30U I. Ili I ti N opposed the clause, and the House divided:. For the clause 38 Against it 75. I Majority against theclanse 77, The Report was then received, and the Bill ordered to be read a third time to-morrow.—'flee House then went ieto a Committee on the Bonded Wheat Bill. Mr. ELLICF. proposed a clause to allow Canatlen Wheat tote imported, free of duty, for home consemption. Mr. L. PosTit It and Mr. W. WII rr o E opposed the clause. Mr.CU wr EIS was anxious to give relief to the Celailien grower; but he could nor consent to do so at the expense of the British grower. Mr. II USK ISSON was in favour of the clause. After a few words front Mr. Wateuer-Iloserue and ethers, the gallery was cleared for a division— For the Muse, 45 I Against it, 19 I Majority for the Cate, V. 6 The other Clauses were agreed to, and the Report received, aid ordered to he taken into further consideration on Monday. The other Orders were disposed of, and the House Adjournel at Two o'( lock. RECENT EVENI S I .V LISBON. FROM THE 1: . ro11.F. 01? WEDNEMIY. I'ARTS, MAY 16. We have received, by an extraordinary cornier, the Madrid Gazette of the 20th, whence we give the fol lowing official det:iils The Infant Don Miguel received from his august father au order to no on board the Winds , r which he instantly ob eyed. Tlie King was all ead y The first interview presented a n.o•t affecting ;Ind im posing spectacle. The firmness and majesty of a father and of an offended Sovereign were united in his cc t n. tenance, with the sentiments of nature, whilst the yw Prince displayed the most filial suhmis-ion. His Royal Highness explained the means of ar:iF.ce and seduction which had been used to induce hint to act as he had done. The King, after having commented • upon the fault which he had committed, presented to him, in signal of pardon, his august hand, which the Infant kissed respectfully. He seated into another cabin of the ship. The Diplomatic Body was present at this solemn. scene : they did not te;uln to land tia the evening. The King is still on board the Windsor Castle this day (the 11th). It apreats that his Majesty will not hind tiil to morrow afternoon. the day before the anni versary of his birth. His o: ders are eve; ywheie exe cuted with the obedience that is due to ;hem. Things will resume tl.eir accustomed cour.e, and energetic measures will prevent the return of the excesses of which we have- been just witnesses. Illuminations and ie . .; icings of all kinds express the (*env al joy. The Marquis de Palmeila addressed, nn the I0:1), the following official letter to the Dike of Villahermosa, Ambassador of his Catholic Majesty. " The undersigned Minister and Secretary of State for notelet! Affairs has the honour of transmitting to his Excellency the Duke of Villahermuse, Ambassador of his Catholic Majesty, a copy of the Proclamation and the Supplement of a Gazette, which have appeared with other documents on the subject of the events whi:h have taken place for the re-establishment of tranquillity and pnleic order, which had been so unhappily disturbed. All further reih.c dons would be superfluous, your Excellency having been eye-witness of all that has passed; but the undersigned cannot delay expreiiinc to your Excellency the sentiments of gratitude with which his Ma. jesty is penetrated for the assistance and firmness with which, in toe cerr with all the diplumetic body, you have protested against acts which, being arbitrary and illegal, were in opposition to the principles which nations have acknowledged as conservatory of public order. " It cannot be doubted that the unanimous resolution taken by the worthy representatives of the Sovereigns, allies and friends of his Majesty, on the :Zth ult. and the common declaration which tlo.• *mane, hate powerfully concurred to prevent the fatal consequences of this painful crisis. The memory of this act shall never he lost. It is one of the most extraordinary which the history of diplomacy presents, but it is only a testimony of the friendship and comme nity of feeling which unite the nations of Europe in mutual ha mmy, guaranteeing to the people the advantages of which revolt:- tionc could not fail to deprive them. Neither will the magnaninires resolution be ever forgotten which was taken by his Majesty, of transporting hiniseff on board the ship Windsor Castle, anchored ire the Tagus, and belokting to one of his most ancient, powerful, ae.t affectionate allies ; there it was that all the diplomatic body assem • bled around his royal person : thence, as from a point inaccessible to all dissensions, will emanate the good order and tr:tnquilli:y which the faithful subjects of his Majesty demand, at the same time tl'..tt lie has received there, through the mouth of the representatives of his august allies, the testimony of the satisfaction they fed et his noble determination. " In transmitting to his Excellency the Duke of Villahermosa the expression of particular satisfaction which his Majesty has ex:-.71- enced front his conduct, the undersigned has the honour to him, that the Ambassador of the King, at the Court of Mad :?d, is ordered to give the greatest publicity to all the above facts. " Dated on hoard the Windsor Castle, in the Tagus, May 10,1 29. (Signed) " The Marquis of PA L3IELL.A." A Supplement to the Lisboa Gazette of the 11 th con tains the following Note: " Although the fidelity of the Portuguese army to its august So vcreign is universally known, we feel pleasure in publishing, on this occasion, the following protestations which the military corps of this capital have addr..ssed to the King our Lard. They furnish the Monarch, the nation, and the whole world with a new and so lemn testimony of the siticere and loyal feelings of the army." Mete follow the protestations of the 12th Regiment of Cavalry, the ICrh, 23d, and 24th Regiments of Infantry, and the 7th Regi ment of Chasseurs). Tile ;Minister of War has published the fo!loning order : " His Majesty's pleasure is, that all officers who, in consequence of the arbitrary act., which have just occurred, have been si i•.rated from the corps to which they belong, shall go immediately auel re stunt: their appointments. His Majesty will niake known, by forth, r arrangements, what it shall appear to hint the merits of all who have the honour to be attached to his service demand. " On board the Windsor Castle, My 10, 1821." Another order of the same day is thus conceived: " Tne good of his Majesty's service, and the confidence which officers composing the army ought to inspire, require the hunts:iliac dismissal of ail those who, by their alliliations to certain secret clubs and sozieties, and their attachment t principles contrary to the sys tem which happily governs us, are ..tt object of scandal to the public, and were in part cause of the unhappy events which have just passed. " In consequence, the King, our Lord, ordains that his :Minister of War b11:111 inintediate:y propose seven General Officers, to inquire and search out those officers who are affiliated to secret societies : and whom loaer circumaauces niay render unworthy of collideticc. 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