The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-05-11
JAMES BUTLER.
From late English fiaher. =
ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF
FRANCE.
LOUIS XVIII, &c.

The moment is at length arrived, when
Divine Providence appears ready to b,eak
IN pieces the instrument of his wrath. The
usurper OF the throne of St. Louis, the de-
vastator of Europe, experiences reverses
in his turn. Shall they have no other eff
fect but, that of aggravating the calamitIes
OF France and will she not dare 10 over
turn an odious power, no longer protected
by the illusion of victory What preiudi-
ceS or what fears can now prevent herfgom
throwing herself into the arms Of her king,
and recognizing, in the establishment OF his
legitimate authority, the only pledge Of
anon, peace and happiness, which his pro
muses. have so often guaranteed TO his op-
pressed sutiectsi
Being neither able, nor inclined 10 obtain,
bat by their efforts, that throne which his
rights and their affection can alone confirm
what wishes should be adverse to those
which he has invariably entertained what
doubt can be started with regard to his pa
ternal intentions 49,,
The King has said in his preceding de-
ciaratieDs, and he reiterates the assuran
ces, that the administration and judicial
bodies shall be maintained in the plenitude
Of their powers; that he will preserve their
places to those who at present hold them,
and who shall take the oath of fidelity to
him that the tribunals, depositaries of IT, e
laws, shall prohibit all prosecutions bearing
relation to those unhappy times of which
his return will have forever sealed The ob
livion that in fine, the code polluted BY
the name OF Napoleon, but which, for the
most part contains only the ancient orti-
naDces and customs of the realm, shall re-
main in force, with the exception of enact
ments Contrary to the doctrines of religion,
which, as well as the liberty of the people,
cg-h 20 he IS -
tyrant.
The senate, in which are seated some
men so justly distinguished for their talents,
* whom somany services may renderillUstri
Gus in the eyes of France and pdsterity-
that body, whose utility and Importance
can never be duly appreciated till after the
restoration---can il fail to perceive the glo.
rious destiny which summons it to become
the first instrument of that great benefacti-
on which will prove the most solid, as wei
as the most honorable guarantee of lis ex-
istcnce and its prerogatives
On the subject of property, the king.
who has already announced his intention
to employ the most proper means for con.
ci.iatiug the Interest of ali, perceives in the
numerous settlements which have taken
place between the old and nc " land holders
the means of rendering those cases almost
superhuous. He engages, however, to In
terdict all proceedings BY the tribunals cor
trary to such settlements T; toencourage yo
luDtaTy arrangements and, on the part o
himself and his family, to set the exa.npl,
of all those sacrifices which may contribute
to the repose Of France, aud the SINGER,
union Of Frenchmen.
The King has guaranteed TO the army tn,
TBaintcnsho of the ranks, emrl6, ments
pay and appointments which a. at presen
enjoys. lie promises also - generals, OF
fcers and soldiers, who snail signalizt
themsel :es In support Of his cause, reward,
wore spbstantiai, distinctions more honors.
able than any they can receive from al
usurper, al~ays ready TO disOwn, or ever
- dead their services. The kpg bind.
iAinseiE aEew to abolish that pergiciou.