Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-09-29


alton. think there is danger in trusting
the future fate of great nation to the
impressions of moment. | have not
received from Heaven the power of ar
resting the thundcr-bot; can but oppose
my pray ycrs to the acts about to be cons,lm-
mated, and | will offer them for the liber-
! ty and the reposc Of my country.
|, Nj. Alex. de Laborde. Whatever
might be the consequences Of the ac-
! acknowledgements of the Legitimacy of the
| Duke Of Bordeaux, it would compel the
vntuous Prince whom we desire to place
upon the throne, together with his family,
to bow the knee before that infant whose
! presence would recall to our minds moth
ing but crimes and mistortunes. More
over, if you remain attached to an histori-
cal legitimacy, the Prince we are anx-
ious to scat upon the throne is descended
more directly than the fallen King from
that Monarch whose memory the people
cherish
Nj. Lezardicrc.-As Deputy have
sworn fidelity to the King and to the
Constitutional Charter, and, havingcon-
suited my conscience, | feel myself
bound. together with every true French
man, to pay Il tribute of gratitude to the
Prince who has concurrcd in maintaining
tranquility. | cannot 90 further and
change the order Of succession, for fore
see heavy clouds Of misfortune hanging
over France ifthc Chamber changes this
order.
| NJ. Eusebe Salvertc-I am sensible
of the full extent of the duties imposed
on me this day. They have become
augmented by existing circumstances,
and do not hesitate to incur all the re-
sponsibility that may fall upon me from
the votes | give. The hon. Deputy then
came to the matter in question, which he
illustrated by referring to the course pur-
sued by England in 1888.
! Nj. Pas de Beaulicu.-Thc sacred
law of my country, before which all my
affections bend, teaches Inc that the
Duke of Orleans is capable beyond all
others, Of re-establishing order, and re-
storing peace and happiness to France; (;
but declare, that on reading the report,
have become convinced that | have not
been commissioned by my constituents
to pronounce upon this question. i there
fore refrain.
| Nj. Anisson du Pevron--Thc arrondis-
semcnt | represent is dcsirous of Mon
archy purely Constitutional. The gift
is indeed valuable, but our new King
will make us n more valuable return he
will present to us peace and liberty,
which is not less difficult to preserve than
to gain.
! Nj. Arthur de la Bourdonnaic--Morc
than any other | mourn the broken social
compact, but this is not a reason that its
fragments should be trampled under our
feet. If it is to be reformed, or modified,
it can only be done by the three powers
united-( (Interruption.) If the discus
sion is to be conducted in this manner,
the Chamber will not be astonished at
our silence, and remaining immoveable
upon our seats. Several voices. BE it
as you please.
Nj. Petou--I have been gentlemen, as
well as yourselves, attached to the Dynas-
ty but was far fromimagining that iniam-
Gus Ministers were silently plotting the
ruin ofliberties, s,&preparng against us, lists
of prescription. We have arrived at the
point, where we at this moment find our
selves, through seas of blood which have
overwhelmed Legitimacy.
nj. Berrycr-l am as sincerely attached
as any man can be to our public Liberties,
am us fully inspired with the love oimy
country, equally feel the want of rcpose
and security for all. ] think, nevcrthc-
less, that the proposition as settled by the
report should be divided. | admit that
notifications are necessary, but as to
the exercise Of supreme powers, have
referred to ny conscience, and ] cannot
believe | am warranted in voting that the
Throne is vacant both in fact and law,
and in usurping the right olelecting new
King for France. i therefore feel 1t my
duty To abstain.
NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS has said
-"During a irightlul calm all combine
against the power that violates the laws. ="
With us il was not irightiul calm that
followed the rrevocable deed that hurled
the King from the Throne. Public au-
thority was broken to pieces upon the
spot by the thunders of the wrath of the
people. The necessity Of restoring pub
lie order, calls to the Throne the Prince
Lieutenant General Of the Kingdom.
Let public act proclaiming our indie
pcndcnce, and stipulating guarantees for
the stability of order, and protecting it a.
gainst all vengeance or reaction, be at
once prepared. Ii is thus that the Throne
may be nobly and securely offered TO the
Duke of Orleans.
NJ. A. De Noailes confined himself
to dcclaraing his concurrence with the
sentiments cXnrcsscd bY his honorable