Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-22

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dence of France and the Chamber. For this it rs
necessary that all should DO fully enlightened as to
the actual state Of nairs therefore require that
the discussion upon the bill granting Professionally
the 4 12ths be postponed: we require tho appoint
mcnt Of special Committee to mako strict inquiry
into the state Of the Treasury, its and its re-
sources; every requisite Information shall be laid be-
fore il. Members who will examine into all the
demands of the Minister of the Finances, and duly
appreciate the exact situation ofthc country, where
by all present alarm will ba disspated and the wants
Of The future provided for"
Here the President OF the Council explained to
the Chamber how far the <i2rhs were insufficient.
and concluded by saying, I'VE hope that no Mem
has lent the support We SD indnpensabiy need
Hear. hear, from the eenlr-s Silence the
guuche.)
The Minister of War said the Presiden, of the
Council has laid before you q statement of the situa-
ton of the country. and made known to you the
principles OF the Government and the intentions of
the Ministers. He has given you the assura!."e Of
the unnnimty Of the views Of the Administration,
and the conviction of the duties imposed upon t.
These assurances. Gentlemen, ! have pleasure in
confirming in my turn; animated with the same SEN
tmen,s. our determination complete as it can
be to secure the execution of tbs laws-maintaiu the
security of al-repress disorders IT, contrary to our
expectation, any should be committed restore conf
dence--cnuse the principles of glorious revolu,
ton Of July to fructify-persevcrance with the DIG
nifty that becomes France, in the principles Of our
foreign pocy--aud lastly, render ourselves re-
spectacle as to our forces, that peaCe may DO the
necessary consequences Of it, and it, notwithstanding
efforts and cay even moi whetandmg our hopes,
war should he indispensable to us, have the GER
tninty Of wnging /; with success Ino~ come to that
part Of task which 10 more particularly entrusted
to myself THE President Of the Council has given
you to understand that should have something to
say upon the subject; but the terms he made of
embarrass me exceedingly Since have had the
honor to sit in the Kings Council. as before in the
frpl dNf hax-p f.,t
filling my duty. To serve my country has ever been
the sole impulse Of my actions and If have sue
ceeded, it because have almost always had the
good fortune to be seconded. ! devote myself with
confidence 10 obligations that ore laid uP.n me- and
with the hope that to fulfil them you will grant Us
the necessary means. On this subject, yon desire
without doubt, TO know our situation Such desire
IS natural To grant the supplies that are asked of
you, you must have IT IN your power 70 appreciate
our wants 1t would be superfrous to dwell upon
the motives, for they have been long too we'll known
for you not to be impressed with their mporia nee
They have for their OBJ ect the ccLfrmnion of our
liberty the consolidation Of the constitutional throne
of Philip l., rendering ourselves respect cd by all the
nations, and securing with them the maintenance Of
peace l have, therefore, the honour 60 lay upon
your tabe 10 be communicated to your Commit ee q
copy OF report upon my administration, which I
presented to the KING OH February the goth It
comprises the period Of three months. Since that
time, month has elapsed, and have continued 10
conduit my administration upon the same principles
Notwithstanding the immense details of the war
department, shall always be ready to Justify all nv
acts. You will Judge whether tho statement deserves
your appreciation. An extraordinary grant has baen
asked for. which will adequately provide for every
thing Except, perhaps, some trlhlng augrnentatl
which it was difficult TO estimate at the frs, moment
yen have granted nothing for the cose of war. You
must, therefore, have it put In your power to appre-
eiate the necessities which the Ministers Of the Fl
nanccs will lay before you.
The Minister nf the Fnsucgs and said-Upm enter
the situation of tho Treasury. Tho examina,ion
presents nothing that alarming, regards public for
the Treasury r the OF expenditure which j, has
mode advances Ths Treasury has made advance, of
sum Ia, 100000 anterior 1914 the remaining
lI2OOOoO0 proceeded frn me expenditure of The years
The Ieaanry might have covered itself for III 600 600
anieor the 1914 but the made by
the Treasury will Shsfly be carried 600 sU00O THIS
would certainly be nothing time of confidence bar
is great sndeT existing circumstances Means must be
francs you recently so, which are 70 Inc
other expenses TIM bill ,efeo,e that re are about Ia orc
he principal Of the lind SO oentines upon the eses
az (HUYmuI and long innLDption) The appeal that wa
make you ogh, been made in The years when
lire revenue was Insufficient bu, longer postponenent can
TOT By cconced with the ateniion ofihe Government, to p
ARE for and TO repeal it, if should become NECESSARY
The 55 cFnumes upon the land tax will nSoduce 81 Million
md the SD confines upon the licences w1 yield II millions
hs the total nctease viii be 81 millions and By adding
the expences Of collection and other charge this ,sm NAV
moUni 10 100 millions. You WILL however remark ina,
ince 1919, the land has been sduced so millions, and
he Hcences also nave experienced considerable reductions
viii be necessary for this levy to make new speral
schedule, for this tax, which will ne only Temporary ard
hich will be fixed after the bases the schedule of IB3
This IS sacrifice that ask the country; bu, in
Entering into the ministry duty TO ascertain md
make known thu Of the Treasury convinced tina, YOUR
patriotism ould not hesitate afford Government the
neans of fulfilling its engagements.
The Minister then read the Bin, which ordered to be
printed ~
NJ Barihe, Minister of Jusice-Internal peace IA
The principal want Of Frances it is the most eicacous
means or preserving external peace, the benefits of
which we cannot fail to desire. Crowds and com
motions aSe the Of troubles that Government
ought to repTess, and against which the present laws
aro insufficient. For the purpose, therefore, of re-
nedying this defect, we now present to the Chamber
he following Blk
AN persons forming part Of an assemblacc in pub
ic places, shall be bound to dispense on the first
summons made to themto that effect by the Project
Mayor, or other authorized agent. If the assembly
shall not dsPerse utter three summonses, it shall be
awful TO employ force for that purpose.
Al persons ares, ed for having taken bart in such
rssembage, shall be tired before the tribunal of sim
pie police.
If the assembly shall have disturbed the public
those who may have taken parl in It shall
be tried before the Court Of Assizes, and may be
TO three months imprisonment al most
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