The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-09-13

editor does not find the weight of his respon-
sibility extremely light. We will not dare
aspire to the triumph of convincing him of
the uselessncss Of his functions.
Journal de Paris.
"Ihis faher is remarkable for It's inuscfipe
against Naf,oieon and fhe rsfiresentanve and
Provisional Government.
MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR.
Circular 70 fhe Projects.
''paris, July II.
"S1R.
The FIRST thought of the king on re-
turning to his capital, was TO give to his states
an administration at once powerful and pa
ternal:
1.-The functions which his majesty has con-
hded to you are the proof of high conf
dence they require OF you complete devo-
ton to your duty, a great spirit of discern
nent, rejecting and assiduous attention to
every branch of your prerogatives. Circum-
stances are serious, the evils OF France are
difficult to repair. Three months disorders
have plunged her into caiamites which must
not be concealed if their remedy be wished for
For the space OF a year the government of
the king had no other object than to repair our
misforsunes, to give US liberty regulated by
the laws, and to restore our prosperity A
great outrage has destroyed and overthrpwn
the fruits of his labors. This paterual tasS
which he imposed on himself, has now be-
come much more difficult (; and lis final sue
cess has been retarded.
The foreign war more dreadful than e.
yer, the hatred Of parties, the despotism of
illegal authority, the arbitrary power of the
local administration, the enormous taxes i'm
posed on the people and levied without equi-
ty, constitutional violations of individual liber-
ty and property-suCh is the state Of things
which commenced the very day the king left
us, and which can only terminate by his re-
turn. His majesty imposed on you the obi
cation of restoring order and tranquility in the
department which is entrusted to you, of
bringing back justice and liberty, and repair
ing such evils as are yet reparaole.
Among these evils there are some which
his wisdom and goodness foresaw but too
well. Make known to the inhabitants of
your department how much his heart
suffers, particularly from the inability to
prevent the disasters entailed by great
err we should have been left without
hope for the future, had not an honorable and
faithful government given to Europe guar
antee which nothing could either supply or
replace. Our misfortunes are now great
but four months ago every good Frenchman
groancd under them by anticipation. and be-
held their return in the suite of our c6un-
ay.
BY exposing our evils, sir, point out to
your duties. Your administration should as
sumo character of tranquility and hrnHness.
1t is by never departing from the constitu-
tion.l line pursued by the government of the
king, by necessarily examining all the details
OF your functions, by devoting attention to
the conduct and expedition of affairs, and
by rendering to all strict and henefcent JUS
tice. that you will succeed in appeasng those
indo taJa
be !. The individual support and advant ges
which every citizen will receive from a sys-
ten of liberty. and regular administration,
are the best and sole means of Cancellation
between all parties.
" The king expects from you, sir, that kind
of constancy and frmness of mind which
consists in not being discouraged by the ap-
pearance of misfortune, in not being ter
rihed by the difficulties you may have to re-
move, in placing yourself above prejudice
and false judgment, in following your course
of calmness and gravity and in resisting the
action of opinions and parties. You will soon
enjoy the recompense of such conduct; you
will spread around you consolation, sccu-
rity and the hope of happier future. AL
ready, on every side, obedience to the laws,
submission to the government Of the king, is
re-establishing with even more facility than
could be expected. France knows how much
of peace, of liberty and prosperity have been
torn from her within these months /; she also
knows from whom she is to expect the re5to-
ration of all these blessings.
Receive, sir, the assurances Of my most
distinguished consideration.
(ogned) PASQUIER,
Keeper of the seals, minister and secre-
tary of state for justice, entrusted adj
interim with the porte folio of the inte-
rior."