Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-20
CHATEAUBRIAND'S PAMPHLET.
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tae solution NJ tins enigma, is easy: who had
'mFer;cctly understood the revolution OF July, who
were afraid OF II, who communicated TO their own
wcahe, supposed that the monarchy, could not,
NJ riEht exist, unless quickly recognized by all the
Cabinets OF Europc--Insoad of compelling this rccog-
milton, by attitude OF strength and dignity, they
citcd il through the offices OF The chanccry; they pla-
ced before thea, the principle OF nonntervention,
behind winch they mcanly sncahod. The recognition
obtained oss BY the effect of Tie principle Of nonin
ervcnton, than the terror which we inspired notwi;h
standing the humbc posture of the Counc they found
themselves cntanglcd in that principle whose extent
they had not orcsccu they had preferred negotiating III
peace, to living in glory.
Certainly, VIC arc obliged 10 constitute ourselves
the champions OF all the people who shall 90 feEou.
tonizcd, the face OF the earth; but should not
make discourses, and declarations snare to
them should not allow these declarations to draw
them enterprises beyond their strength FOR then
their blood would be upon France could have re-
nancd tranquil, hut after she had stood forward
witness otibvrty, in every combat between this liberty
and po~er---shc bound TO lie tho spot, to
range the matter, with her good Offices, her sword
Does 1t result from this that would counsel war, if
/ had the right to advised Fire six months ago,
would have sad without hesitation: prof: by the new
position of France by her energy, by the goodwill of
nations by the terror of cabinets obtain for her by
treaties or By arms, the limits which her security and
independence requirc"-It vital condition to n
government, that had undertaken The revolution Of
July. Has not the hour passed by1 Europe has wit
messed tergiversntions kings have aroused them
from their leargy; the people have awoke from the lu
SION CT their hopes; the latter deceived, Euve become
indifferent inincal. Our revolution has no lonrer
the pure, and distinctive characteristics Of its origin
u vulgar rcvoiut on; common spirits have limited
is course to common tracks. That which might have
been effected by the natural impulse OF masses,
now be effected except by means from which every ho
nest man would recoi. Alas. such has been the admin
strston OF France for some months that see enlirh-
cned citizens, of sound Judgment, of elevated soul,
incline TO the belief that there would be danger
nor order IN rupture with a foreign power. Are
then really forced to content ourselves with the
ces OF cabinets who promise tn exempt us from war?
Are we obliged TO avow, contradictory at this day,
that we viii let Europe act may good to her,
with our ncighbors that will defend only our own
territory after having by the non-ntervention chv-
arousy declared ourselves the champions the liberty
oil natons Is the honour of Franco reduced to the
resistance which We would oppose to invasion
only!-Shat our fame and our pledged word pass for
naught Really, II the faults of preceding adminstra-
tons have placed the actual government under the
paTious necessity. OF adopting by system which
vas followed by weakness, 1t is to be lamented. We
nrn to make disar, ruin ourselves hinder that
which foresH will be ruin it was not to rive
proofs OF this courageous resignation that France be-
hevcd herself called upon, after the days of July.
1t would appear from the destinations Of the mo-
mcnt that tho eXilcs of Edinburgh the pitif
people on earth, and that they where wanted
Nothing is wanting the present but the past it is
trite as II successive did bases each
other; if the last could sustain itself without founda-
ton! How happens it, that by the displacement of
single man at ST. Cloud II should be lend
thirty millions, TO commerce; to sell two hundred mil
jons worth of the forest land of the State to augment
te land Tx, ttyvc centmes in addition to the prn-
clpai OF tie former land tax and the patents fifty? Has
the coronation Of Royalty dear, as our
Republican inauguration? Oar vanity may feel hurt at
recolections erase ieur dc lis prescribe names, and
PERSONS this family, hereditary for thousand
has LETT by its retreat immense voidit is felt every
where These individuals, insignificant to our eyes
nave shaken Europe by their fall.Should events pro-
duce but their Neutral effects should their rigorous
follow, Charles ". by abdcating, will have
caused to descend from their thrones all those gothic
Engs the great vassas during the past Of the sover
oignty of the Capets.
ihcoretc Tcn, however, contend, That, by the fall
legitimacy we have gained the elective principle
ne right OF election Is natural, primitive, nconest
pc, but election exists in the infancy of society when
ma people oppressed, and without legal guarantees
nave no other means ofdeiverance than the free choice
.! another cief-Under the empire Of advanced civil
-izat:cc, when there written laws, when the Prince
Cannot ;-ansgls-s these laws without arminr them
sg-lis. hlna without exposing himself TO the liability
q Jled2.g his crown 20 his heir. Election loses its
-rSt advantage there remains nothing to it. except the
Danger Of It's caieness. nd caprice In IN incomplete
stals Vt sotay election g The constitution itself when
nat society 7Js tttiGaf something Ike political perfec
N5h tie >a}s sutton lection, but election purified o!
'-s stos-e, -t.lcz, ambition, anarchy and insured.
--aa. and y " election, effect a change of the
:nE iio'v, 'o@ciimes perhaps useful, we give rise
>s'. % multiplication Of royal dynases to civil wars
2- ana, - ne electoral succession of military
.y--ats ii. tho Roman Empire.
AS ~ alec ion, .he principle Of succession is not per-
!2'a"! "a Ta'y Pcrpetualiy governing, this prin-
e;;o .cry the royal person being so: il wants
toc!. and riding to the character ofthe individual
Col ed to the trr inclined TO trspotism or is extern
right ofegcccsso, to the elective principle you create
"a anPhhious form Of government the head of which
10 the king, and the tail the people, this will have the
double Inconvenience of Election and of Legitimacy
without possessing the advantages of either.
We are tending to general reyolution ifthe change
which being effected, follow its direction and meet
with no obstacle; If popular continue it's progress
1--WE Development, if the moral education of the inter
mediate classes of society he interrupted nations
viii be leveIed to equal libertyif this transformation
be arrested, nations will be eycled equal desposm
This desPetsm will last but little while on account of
tbs advancement of knowledge but it will an oppres
i've one, and long social dissolution will follow it,
40 other government result from the agitations Of
Juy; at az epoch more lees remote capable repa-
eng the chaos, except transient military rule or
permanent rcrublic-Kings could vet save order and
The Monarchy, by making the necessary concessions:
VIII they do it7 do not think 30.
Possessed as am Of these ideas, it may be seen why
felt myself bound to remain faithful an individual
70 that which appeared to the best safeguard of the
public liberties; the least perlous road by which it was
possible 10 arrive at the completion Of those liberties
have pfGtcnsjons to the character Of Il croakirg
preacher Of political sentiment, tircsorne repeater of
paucha blanc, cad common places la Henri Quatre
In gllncy H1c space which separates tho tower Of
the Temple from the chateau Of Edinburgh, / should
md without doubt tnaCy cglanities hCaped upon