Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-26

titan sf the load which still encum-
3 them. YOU have upheld their forti-
S r. and offered to them a prospect in
'ua. ..ectiye, more bright and cheer
with heart felt gratitude do we repeat
royal words, {" The imposition OF
iDes sSsnsome taxes viii be abandoned,
0u, .oon as the extraordinary debts UNI
;dably contracted by the State are
dated" Our zeal offers itssaid to
,r;se proper system of economy, and
aJopt such other means as may be
= adaped to hasten the period SO ailx-
sly desired. We are persuaded.
% Sat our accomplishment of this dut.,,
;muerious upon us, will be the best
.,;mons of the respectful affection
r "s;ch we bear to your Majesty.
WI S,aE We render thanks to your
us;esty. that by the execution of those
W. -. Of clemency and pardon, which the
1 of the Grown and the National
Union warranted, you have complete
= sSaced every vestige Of the late civil
Esorders which agitated our Coun-
Why must fear attempt to weaken
4 N, hopes Of quiet and happiness? Our
,.rs are every where easily executed,
md in no part of the Kingdom has the
n"blic tranquility been essentially dis
r,hed. Yet, a vague, but serious un
..ness exists in our minds. Factions
d no neither conceal their designs nor
ssir hopes. are endeavnring to mislead
B ~ oninions. Enemies to legitimate
sathority, they would draw US into Ii
.sotiousness, that we may lose our Ii
ssrty. But the people, attached to
heir true interests, Notwithstanding
~ perGdious enticements by which
,Sey are surrounded, are not become the
;nstruments of the factioas. They as
pip only to enjoy in peace the fruits of
! NE established Government, whose safe
ynard is the Throne of your Majesty
thew ask but for the maintenance of
order. without which the rights of all
will DC equally jeopardized.
SrRE-The development of our in
sntions will soon place all our laws
( il harmony with the constitutional mo-
mrhy. BY assuringto the 'communes'
saithfnl and regular administration,
\ 10 judgements strict impartiality, to
Individual liberty a sure protection,
ynn will have fulfilled, with glory, a
difficult undertaking, and opposed new
Obstacles to the violence of unruly pas
siOns. We wait, Sire, with respect,
for the proposition of the measures.
which occupy your thoughts. We will
! examine them with loyalty and caudor
Your faithful subjects, the Deputies of
lie Departments, will not forget that
tits their duty to be watchful in the
defence of your august dynasty. and OF
our public rights land to secure to all
I he interests guaranteed by the Charter
( hat invioIable safety which can alone
give happiness to your Majesty, pros
pnty to France, and close forever the
abyss Of revolutions.
THE KING REPLIED As FOLLOWS
lpeeivc with the most lively salts
faction, the expressions of the confidence
and deyotedness of the Chamber of De-
pates. expected it. At no period
\ vas union between the Throne and
the People so much required as at this.
To establish our institutions, by de-
'elOping their strsng THO defend them
{ against the violence and craftiness of
The passions, which would overthrow
tem--to ensure protection to the In
lerests guaranteed in the charter---in
lafse objects, your opinions and mine
\ Mly accord. Your talents and your
armness must assist me to accomplish
lhese our mutual VIEWS we shall
nus acquire new claims 10 the graft
@de OF cur country.