Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-10-01

nstability too long have we CHANGED sides M of en-
e,ory enangeo eo'ois' Brought hack to truth by mis-
fortunes let US remain calm in the midst of % MANY ur
buent passions and let us besow our and tears
upon great and roy miorunes BY remaining faith
fu to our duties, wish to spare our country ALI the
ra'amiues ana crimes consequent upon usurpetions
Viewing with an anxious mind the destiny Of France
perceive, Gentlemen the twofold scorrge Of civil and
foreign war threatening our noble country; perceive
liberty disappe airing for perceive French blood
flowing, and this blood woull reroiI upon our heads
The copsidera ion Of the principle OF Legitimacy. of
this principle established by the Charter can alone
preserve our country from this fearful destiny. An
France is bound by oaths the army. ever faithful will
bend their arms before the young King; call 10 witt
ness our national honor. Let MS not exhibit to the
world the scandal OF perjury In the presence of tho
sacred right, OF the Duke de Bordeaux the act which
would raise the Duke Of Orleans to the throne would
be a violation OF all human laws. As Deputy, re-
rnemberng my oaths before God who will Judge us,
have declared the Who'll. truth should have TO, felt
ed the esteem OF my adversaes IT, in the pe,ils which
surround us, had remained silent. declare the SEN
time n's which animate in the face of Heaven;
would express them at the cannons mouth. IT the
principl. of Legitimacy he by the Char
ter, must declare that have right TO participate
in the deliberations which are submit ted to YOU.
nj. Benjamin Constant said, that though there
still some agitation among the people, il sui-
cent 10 excite any alarm. Coming to the proposition
made by NJ Berard, he said, must have a Prince
OF different character from him whose have been
40 deplorable and fghtful will not anticipate this
discussion, but cannot refrain from saying that we
must have Prince who has fought 10 our ranks and
our standard Leg timacy, in is ordinary accep,aop,
IL
macy hut that which derives its source from the PEG.
pie and the laws. All Europe knows that we have
resolved TO be tree We have no hostility against any
nation OF this the proof will be found the mode ra-
ton we have displayed after victory. | ahhor and alb.
jure legitimacy that stains the pavement o streets
with blood.
NJ. Hyde de Neuvle-l begin bv declaring that I
pronounce judgment upon In politics, az in
religion, condolences not all subject TO the same
influence and men may seek the same good end by
different directions IL you admit the truth of this
principle. you will not refuse me your esteem have
done all that Frenchman could do prevent the ca
lamiiss have suff-red.-Assen, III have been
faithful to my oaths. have not BETRAYED that family
whom false friends have precipated into an abyss-
(Cheets )-Wih my hand upon my heart, must re-
Pc. the dangerous: sovereignty you propose to es,ah
iish. The proposition ought 10 be suljeet much
more heightened confederation. think there danger
IN trusting the future fate of great nation to the i'm
pressions OF moment have not received from Uea.
ven the power OF arresng the thund bolt can but
oppose my prayers to the about to be consummat
ed and will offer them for the liberty aud the repose
of my country.
NJ. Alex. de Laborde- Whatever m oh. he the con-
sequences OF the acknowledg ment of the Legitimacy
the Duke de Bordeaux, IT would compel the vr,uous
FRINGE whom we sire to place upon the throne, to-
gether with his family to bow the knee before that in
FAINT whose presence would recall 10 our minds nobny
but crimes an msforunes Moreover, il you remain
attached TO historical legitimacy The Prince we are
anxious 10 seat upon the throne descended more d
rscty than the fallen King from the Monarch whose
memory the people cherish.
nj. Lezardere-As Deputy have sworn fidelity to
the King and to the Constitutional Charter, and hay-
ing consulted my conscience feel myself bound to
gether with every true Frenchman, TO nav a trbuta
OF gratitude to the Prince who has concprrsd in main
taining tranquil y. go further and change the
order OF succession, for foresee heavy clouds Of mis-
this order
M. Eusebe saver,e-I am sensible of the full ex.
tent OF The duties imposed upon this day They
have become augmented by existing circumstances
and do not hesitate 10 incur all the responsibility that
may fall upon me from the give. TIE Houora-
BILE Deputy then came TO the matter in question: which
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England in 1853
M Pa. de Beauieu-The sacred law Of my country,
before which all my affections bend teaches me tina,
the Duke of Orleans is capable beyond all Others of
reesabshng order and restoring peace and appiness
TO France; hut declare, that on reading the report
have become convinced that have not been commits.
stoned by my constituent, to pronounce upon this aues
ton L therefore refrain.
M. Anisscn du Pevron-The arrrondssement re-
present is DESTROYS Of Monarchy purely constitution
al The gilt is,indeed. valuable, but King will
make valuable return he will present to us
peace and liberty, which is not less diff cult preserve
than TO gain.
NJ. Arthur de la Bourdonnaie-M than any other
spurn the broken social compact, but this not rea-
son that its fragments should be rampsd under our
feet II Is TO be reformed or modified, it only be
done by the three powers united. Interruption If
the discussion to be conducted in this manner the
Chamber will rot be asiouished at silence and re
m'ning immovab'e upon our seats. Several voices
Do az YOU pease.)
M. Petou-I have been, Gentlemen, as well az your.
selves, attached 10 the Dynasty; but far from ina
agthing tht mi Rous Ministers were silently plotting
the ruin Of eur liberties, and preparing against u.s. lists
OF prescription. We have arrived at the point, where
al this find ourselves through seas of blood
which have overwhelmed legitimacy.
Nj. Bsrryer-I am az sincerely attached ne any man
cen be 10 our public liberties; fully inspired
with the love of my country; equally feel the want Of
repose and security for ALL think. nevertheless that
the proposition settled by the report shoud be dvi.
ded. admit that notifications necessary; but AZ
to the exercise OF supreme powers have referred to
my conscience, and cannot believe am warranted in
voting that the throne is vacant both in fact and law
and in usurping the right OF electing King for
France I therefore, feel il my duty to abstain.
NJ. Viemain--Mone has said Z" Dnring
rghuul calm all combine against the power that
ates the laws" With us IL not a irightful calm
that followed the irrevocabl deed that hurled the king
upon the spot by the thunders Of the wrath Of the
people. The necessity Of restoring public order calls
tn the throne, the P,nce Lieutenant General OF the
Kingdom. Let public act proclaiming our ind pen.
dsnce, and siipUldng guarantees for the stability Of
orier, and projecting IL against all vengeance
action be a. prepared. " IL thus that the Throne
may be noby and securely offered to- the Duke OF Or.
leans.
NJ. A. D. Noalles confined himself IN declaring hi.
with the sentiments expressed by his no.
norahle ffiend in which declaration he was ion ed nv
other members Of the cote dr0ite.
The President then read the fret paragraph of the
Report
NJ Podemo9 proposed the following amendmen, =
The Throne IL vacant in qupnce the violation
OF the Charter and the laws" The Hon Deputy in
supporting this proposition DIRE striking picture of
the events which h'd led to the fall Of me Ex-King
who, he sad, the worthy heir Of Charles the 9ths
lerociiy and had not the courage 10 show himself in
the hour Of danger.
NJ De Mauignac--I feel compelled to raise, in be-