The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-08-05

the mission with which his majesty has
honourci'ne- The paper which had been
presented at the bar by NJ. Regnau.t, was
read by a secretary. Il proved TO be the mi
mute ofthe election of NJ. Lanjunais, at the
bottom OF which was written these words =
~ dho.oOe. Napoleon" Loud aoplauses
followed ,hf proclamation, which was made.
calling M. LanJunais to the presidency, and
these appisuseS we're renewed on his en-
rance. NJ. l4aujuniis advanced with a calm
and modest demeanor to the chair, which
was resigned 10 him by M. de Oranges.
M. LanIunais, tiIen addressing the cham
Der. said" De;,r and honorable colleagues,
cannot Ind expressions capable OF explain
ing the sentiments / feel OH the honor ven
have bestowed unon me, and The appreciation
which the mperor has been pleased to add
thereto am sensible of my inability TO
make a Amta ~ return e. THIS distinguished
mark OF yous confidence, aud shall constant
~ solicit your indulgence and Your advice in
the execution of the dcty you have imposed
upon me. Wholly devoted to the Emperor,
the country, the national glory, the indepcn-
dence of France and liberty, shall never
cease 20 wish for an honorable peace and
torthe happiness of the people. i shall have
no occa,; n to change either my principles or
my con ,,iet.-( Greet APPLAUSE >.
On the motion of NJ. Duinolard, TIE speech
OF the President was ordered to be prin-.
ted, to the humber of six copies for each
member. s:-&
The pre:den. stated that his majesty would
to morrow como to the chamber 70 open the
session.
NJ. Regnanlt, by order Of the emperor, pre-
Sented the list OF the House of Peers.
On the motion OF a raember, NJ. Duchesne,
Sufitly am for Lucien Bonaparte, was allowed
to take HIS seat, in consequence of tse latter
hai If1sl He'd
afterwards took place for vice pr esddents,
wnen Messrs, Fiaugergues. Dupont, and La
Fayette, were elected. -.
After some other business, the chamber re-
solved into secret committee.
SITTING OF JUNE 6. -
The reading of tile process verbal afforded
Mr.. Rouliay de la Mourth, an opportuny of
explaining the involuntary mistake committed
Yesterday by the provisional president. The
tact was this !: he president, when he went
TO the emperor, waited some time in a saloon.
His majesty being informed of it, said to him
-, an; very sorry you should have been
mace, to wait /; you sHSht TO hare SEM me svord
BY a Chamberlain -
NJ. Dupin-I have proposal, relative to
th1 form of the oath The French peonle
nave voted the acceptance of the additional
act-let us obey tila. act which does not pre-
ylciceYour rights of ameiiorating it in the
forms and under the conditions that shall be
prescribed. There Is another reflection to
assure the well disposed, and TO do away be-
tore hand all malignant INTERPRETATIONS
There is 10 question about the substance of
the oath--no difficulty bedience to the con-
stiiution OF the empire, fidelity to the chief
intimate and dIssoluble I.hicu Of the people
with the governmant--blt in the proper and
wei understood interest of the government IT.
sell. Let us recognize that the oath TO be good,
binding and il word constitutional, ought to
be taken, not IN virtue Of decree which should
contain nothing but the unaterable VIII of the
nation constitutlonaily Expressed
M. de Csuevel-rhe last speaker ia mis-
taken III point of fact The form Of the oath
ntroauccc in the decree of the Sd OF June, is
literally confornabe With the disposition of
the SenGtXs Consuite Of the oath Flogeai, wear
ii. lhe article prescribes ere following
i0rrh 49,, swear obedience to the Constitute
ons OF che empire, and fidelity to the copper
or. fhe proposed reservation would be un-
consutu-ionsl The additional art has been
accepted by the French people lit is sancti-
oned by tha- Chamh de Mn; let us prove TO
the nation That we are disposed to support
that act with all our eff5rts. 4 demand the
order of the day stunserous ahhiauses.
M. Roy (of Paris) . vote likewise for the
order OF the days but 1fust frankly ccnfess
int II The question was to discuss the form Of
the oath, i would rather that there shon.d
o. added toit a promise OF fidelity to the ma.
ton, tor the first duty of the representatives
OF the nation is obedience to ,heir orders. On
The other hand, the legislative boWer is not
now constituted as it was in tn year IL
see no analogy--the senate, the tribunal, the
legislative body. no longer exists,--C Yioient
NfrmteyS. J
NJ. Dumoiard called out loudly = be
hsard. 9
NJ Beloc was for the order OF the day, OBJ
serving that, noting could binder the two
chambers from emp wing themselves, in
mere Tranquil times, 10 ameliorating the con-
stithton.
NJ Dunolard--God FORBID thatfn the ma
tion2 tribnre, should propose any thing
contrary to the rights and interests of the ma
tio1- The nation is ab0ye every thing with
me, The emperor exists fer and blythe ma
ton. IFit were necessary to choose bct&een
one-and the other, my choice is not doubtful
In the present circumstances tue nation must
De saved with aud through the emperor
( great e<ttAnSiGsnt Ia The assez76ly } Let
usrecollect that the enemy IS on the fon-
.iefs, let us reSollect the intrigues Of Fry
land--the FIRST duty Of France is 10 repn'se
the lenetny. CfRfigH8e.J We w.sh to march
ouiy With cur iavincble armies--we dc not
wish to Isolate ourselves from then. Wheo
the ms dious proclamation Of Louis XVIII.
81. -. 4.