Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-15

Spectiof the Judgments of TIE tribunals. Obedience
to justice IS tho essential basis of social order and
Liberty Who will doubt the accuracy of this
statement. and who will not feel, that when the laws
not obeyed there is an end no, oniv Of roerru-
ment hut OF society: The Revo!uion OF JIly last
was not RcVnii'iol ~ lin Tvs, bit against
the violation of the laws Il was Charles X and his
Ministers who violated them-und rs the person es
the King was iuviolabe, they dethyoncd him and
sent him exile 10 Holyrood.
You must not, however, supp use that great mass
OF the people, VINO are not influenced by the Iesuts,
Priests, and Consprators, aud who act and feel
without any iorcign imPressiln are changed in their
opinions, ana DO not desire the death Of the
Elk Ministers OF Charles X no, no--thcy desire
Their death as much over-bnt after the n ddres
ses which have been made tothem by the Renub-
hcan Ministers of Louis Phlllp-by the Republican
Lafayette, and by the Republican Odillo. Barrot;
that portion of the people who are not led as, rov
ny the Royast consplrators, and are not the dunes
OF their viilany-desrc the death OF the Ex- Minis
ters to be pronounced by the Chamber of Peers but
VINO, At that Judgment be not pronounced, will bow
20 the decision OF the law because it is the law and
because the Government by the addresses it has now
put forth. has gained their attention and Obtained
their confidence.
Finally, i. NJ. Odillon Barrot the Project Of tbe
Seine, has spoken and next to Louis Philip and La
tayettc, this able and distinguished patriotic citizen
Is more respected ana attended TO than any other
individual IN this vast metropolis. EIc has insured
their attention. by the language he has adopied
lie has done just what said I hoped would be
done, in the last letter addressed to you He has
spoken to the people la their own lanpuagc-and
has spoken rs one OF the people. Hear him. o.
ceedlng from your ranks, and entertaining perfect
sympathy IN opinions and sentiments with vour-
selves; what you feel feel; am no stranger either
TO yor impotence 10 see tie promised institutions ,ea
isSed an the midst Of as, TO your we'll founded re-
sentiment, or to the popular demand of legal re-
paraton; but is the reparation which our generous
nation had the right to require TO be found only in
the blood of few unfortunate mem
This appeal has made great impression have watched the
groups of unwashed artisans read this address from
their known friends and blush heard the
sgh and behed the tear wiped away from the eyes Of those
who fet ashamed OF their former feelings and convinced
the arguments OF one in whom they had real confidence
But Odnlon Banot-the Iepublican-the avowed epubi.
canthe who is for following up the revolution, and
VIII follow uphas said more than this His words are,
indeed, impressive.
'iin the midst Of you be o:nd criminal enough to
make attempt the life of his eow-citzens
though ne be an ex Mnsere him not consider himself
subjsc the chances of baehs viii nothing less tina
murderer and will be tried such by the Court Assizcs
according 10 the rgour OF the law "
This bold This decided and manly truth "Order and
Liberty, he adds lis and let rally
He has admitted the death it. for of.
fences against society," dealt, should be he has
admitted that the revolution termna ed-that must 20
ontha the institutions which France expects she has nor
yet ecevedand that he, well the people; for
sell OF that people, waiting with accomplish
ed that which eXpectcd but he adds: I'VE this
legally and in accordance with Charter, the
compact We have made with Citizen King
Thus, then, has the Government spoken Am satisfied?
Yes Are the people satisfied Geiealy speaking they
So They will wait TO have judgment pronounced by
Cham6er OF Peers They know the punishment inflicted
the criminals will not be DEATH but they that m
nevertheless be marked and propoouae lf be- may
ceeded by Senate but hope avoid bloodhed
To-day the process will probably aud
or Thursday the judgment will be pronounced Force will
rest with the laws but assured than ever
that the revolution will be followed up young France
shall be thoroughly regenerated.
Your obedient Servant,