The Sun.
London, England, 1823-03-12 00:00:00

ORDER OF THE

The Colonel the Officers, the Sub-Officers, and
National Guards of the 4th Legion.
" Gentlemen,—You have learned with just indignation that
the Sieur Mercier, Sergeant of the Ist Company of the ad
Battalion, on duty at the Chamber of Deputies on the 3d inst.,
had refused to obey the order which had been given hint by
M. Fremont, his Captain, Chief of the Post, to proceed to exe.
cute the order of M. the President. _ _

" This fact is unfortunately too well established, since it is
authenticated by the report made to me by Captain Fremont,
which report I have had the honour to address to the .Nlarshal.
" It is evident that this violation of discipline materially
compromises the National Guard, the institution of which
bears an especial character of unbounded devotion to the Go.
vern m en t.

" However, shat alone can diminish the grief which an
event as vexatiolis as unexpected has occasioned me, is my con-
viction that thii grief is participated in by the National (lauds
of MI ranks in the legion, which, on all occasions, have given
proofs of their love of order, of subordination on duty, of zeal
and devotion.

" The Colonel of the 4th Legion,
(Signed)
" The Chevalier POLISSARD QUATREMERE,"
ORDER OF TILE DAY OF THE 7Tit LEGION,
nail en 6,

" Officers, Sub-Officers, Grenadiers, and Chasseurs,--An
act of insubordination has been committed by a sub-of fitter of
the National Guard of Paris, upon a very momentous occa-
sion ; it is imperative that it should be disavowed by those who
have at heart the honour of so esteemed a corps. The post of',
the National Guard, at the Chamber of Deputies, on the 4th
instant, was required by M. the President to carry into exe.
cution a decision of the Chamber. The Serjeant of the post
refused to obey his Officer ; he disregarded his duty ; he for.
got that all troops under arms are essentially in subjection,
and are not to reason upon the orders given by those who have
the right to command them. This infraction of discipline
would cover us with shame, if it did not excite our indignation,
and if he who aommitted it were not exemplarily punished,
" Officers, flub-Officers, Grenadiers, and Chasseurs, of the
7th Legion,—.This is the tenth year that we have served toge-
ther, and the eighth that I have been at your head I know
how to appreciate such an honour; but I should be unworthy
of it, if, on this occasion, I did not raise my voice to deplore
with you such a violation of all military discipline. The Na«
tional Guard of Paris has ever shovrti itself jealous:of the ful.
filment of Its duties, which are to insure public repose, and to
give an example of obedience to the laws. Let us preserve,
Gentlemen, these good and noble dispositions, and prove that
these sentiments are in our hearts; and let us continue constantly
united to co-operate with soldiers oral! arnia, in the mainte-
nance of general order, and to give to the King new proofs of
our profound respect, fidelity, and most absolute devotion.—
' Vice k

(Signed). " Count AUGUSTUS DE QUELIN,
the Colonel of the 7th Legion."

IFROX TIIE CONSTITUTION) ELI
PARIS, MARCH 9.—No one of the Powers as.
ambled at Verona was resolved on war, but no one, except
England, combated its principle. M. de Montmorency ap-
peered on the scene representing France as disposed to take up
arms, and soliciting the consent of the Sovereigns. He had
many claims on their attention, and he was heard particularly
by a powerful Sovereign, for whom political proceedings are a
matter of conscience, and who firmly believes that force is
divine right. The grave and mild manners, the rigid opinions,
the direction of his mind, the devotion of M. de Montmo-
reney, were certain to obtain the support of a Prince over whom
the imagination has as much influence as political interest.
From that time Russia and France appeared united in the same
design, and caused the project of the three Notes to be accept-
ed, and the recal of the three Ambassadors. England resisted,
but without effect ; Prussia followed, but without axdpur ;
Austria consented, without regarding this proceeding as an act
of hostility towards Spain. At Verona Prince Metternich
thought war impossible, because it was absurd. In giving up
his point, like M. de Viliele at Paris, he satisfied the extreme
right of the Congress, viz. France and Russia, and never
thought he was making any engagement for the future.—
Neither Prince Metternich, nor any other foreign Minister, had
any Just conception of the blind fury of faction.
de Montmorency returned with the promises of the
Powers ; he professed that he hall not implored the succour
of foreign armies. Nothing in fact proves it, and undoubtedly
he thought that he should not be obliged to have recourse to
auxiliaries, as he expected, like all the Congress, little resist-
ance from Spain. how could the Holy Alliance suppose that a
resolution taken by the four great Powers of the Continent
would not suffice to humble Spanish pride? How could Russia
foresee that an anathema pronounced from a throne which angels
cover with their wings, and which is supported by eight bun.
Bred thousand bayonets, ;scald be treated with (Retrain by a
handful of revolutionists ?

The difficulties in the way of the war, however, subsisted.—
During the absence of M. de .Montntorency, M: tie %glide had
carefully encouraged and multiplied them. He had been
cautious not to repulse irrevocably the pacific offers of England.
He had made neither financial nor military preparations ; these
were the offerings which be made to the friends of peace. In
rendering the war difficult he endeavoured to render it auper-
finous. Encouragement had been given to the buds of the
Faith,. secret negociations and attempts had taken place; but
the effbrts to produce a counter-revolution or an insurrection
had failed in such s manner, that it had become more difficult
to make war, anti More difficult to refuse to make it.

The Holy Alliance, however, kept to its eng4
arem, ents.—
Montmorency pretended to adhere to his. 111. de Villele de.
sired to wait. The fanatics demanded more even than Rue-
sia ; the politicians less. This disagreement annoyed M. tie
Montmorency, who was little accustomed to the difficulties of
business ; he retired, and his retreat was a new embarrass-
ment for those who remained masters of the ground. M. tie
Villele published his famous dispatch to Count Lagarde. The
war party interpreted its equivocal phrases In favour of peace,
and the peace party in favour of war.
The Department of Foreign Affairs was given to M. de
Chateauhnand, whose name was to impose on the extreme
right. At the Congress he had passed for a Moderate but his
part till after M. de Montinorence left had been very insigniti.
cant. Afterwards he approached the persons of the Sove..
reigns ; and, as he himself has told us, was admitted to the
confidence of one of them. Since his accession to office, our
Cabinet has more frequently invoked the name of Russia, and
its language has become more hostile. M. tie Villete had very
soon no other resource but the opposition of England, which
he kept in reserve as the most powerful obstacle to the war.
But when the Session opened, the Ministry, by a sudden

PrticE S.EVEN rt N cr.

resolution, without informing the English' Emliassy or even
the majority of the Chamber, advised the Kingto make that
Speech, which has thrown all France into disquietude.
Whence came this sudden. decision ? No change had Liken
place, the Chamber: did not wish for war. Enropedid not
press it forward, Austria disavowed it, and Houle, inaleairing.,
it, chewed no inclination to begin it. The extreme rig4o,--in-
deed, wished it, and M. de Villele thoUght he should-silartee these Members in declaring war, particularly as he did not ex..
pest to be obliged to begin it, expecting it is said fleasieres
be at Madrid, and the tanuiter.revoluuon aceomplialied. .Hut
he had no longer any choice ; it was necessary to satisfy that
small and bigoted /radian, as M. de Clinteaufiriand cilia it,
which is found neither in the Government nor in the Chain.-
bera, but of whom- it may be said, in the language of Lanai
Chatham, that " it was a party behind the Throne gr,eater
than the Throne itself." Titus the Minister irdt4tCB
rejects the mediation of England, forms armies, puts troops
in motion, demands subsidies, without ceasing to reeknn on
the effort* of England or the compliance of the Cabinet. of
Madrid.-.without organizing or providing an .adequate force,
and without sufficient resources. lie pro:vise* war Without de.
airing it, prepares for it, and believes it will not take place..' it
is thus that M. de 'Mile, as he maid himself, hits sacrificed his
popularity. With this unthinking levity—this prmumptuons
want of skill, we .are to be launched in an enterpriac
that exposes all interests to peril—those of the monarchy, AS
well as those of the people..-the dynasty on the throne as waits
the liberty of the nation. This deplorable conduct, as.a proof
of weakness, affbrda us- at least one consolation ; it iiitskea the
incapacity of -the 411644VOilltionart party manifest. . Delivere‘i
.up to passion or intrigue, it fluctuate* betwixt fury and weaknetia,
knowing no other power but violence, no other skill but cun-
ning it may do a peat deal of evil, but it affords us this fain-
,
solatton, that its reign cannot last long.
The facility with which the project df the law for recalling
the veterans was.parted, hex excited a lively impression in the
public,. and it is staid that sonic of the Depuu mes of the a-
jority have had a meeting to consider of forming an oppotii.
tion.

One of the Deputies who signed the declaration presented to
the Chamber by M. Caumartin, having met 111, Mestadier, a
Member of the left centre, in the Hall of Conferences, said to,
him, " My dear Colleague, I congratulate you op being now
on the extreme left."