Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-09-06
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From, the .Nessager de Chambres, dafel July "a.

wholly groundless
FRANCE.
From the Nessager de Chambres, dafel Juty "a.
CuAMBER OF DEpuTIEs--RoYAL SITTING.
As early as EIGHT O'Clock in the mnrnlng, the
crowd assembled round the Chamber, the doors
of which were not opened TIL noon; the two first
rows ut the reserved galleries were occupied by
elegantly dres sed ladies'; the gentlemen were
seated behind. The hall was fitted up in the
same manner as for the royal sitting of 1850. On
the right and left of the throne. were seated the
Dukes of Orleans and Nemours. Below the throne
were the seats of the ministers, and Immediately
below them the Marshas of France The seats
of the Peers were but scantily occupied. The
left side, allotted to the Deputies, was entirely
filled.
A great number of strange faces was observed
on all the benches. Among the new Deputies
we particularly remarked Messrs. Arago, Eau
frede, Melilhou, &c. .
At one O'Clock, salute Of Artillery annouhc-
ed the arrival of the King: the deputations went
to meet him.
The Queen, accompanied by her children, and
Madame Adelaide, was introduced into the gal
lery reserved for her near that Of the diplomatic
body.
Immediately afterwards the King, dressed in
The uniform Of the National Guard, entered. pre-
coded by the deputatlons of the two Chambers,
and followed by numerous staff. Cries OF
L" Vive lie Roi" rose in the hall. His Majesty,
having uncovered. to"k his place on the throne.
having on his right hand the luke of Orleans in
the uniform of a colonel of Hussars, and the
Duke of Nemours in that of Colonel of Ian
GERS.
The KING, still uncovered, said to the Peers
r., ha afaI, 10
then put on his hat, aud delivered the opening
speech in firm voice.
" Messrs. the Peers and Genklemen Deputies
am happy to find myself amongst you. in tie
centre of this place where France has received
my oaths.
Penetrated with the duties which The, have i'm
posed upon me, shall always give effect to ma
tional will, of which you are the constitutional
organs, and expect on your part the frank and
entire cooperation which will assure to my gov
ernment that strength, without which it will be
impossible to answer the expectations Of the ma
ton.
| have said. gentlemen, that the charter shall
be truth: what | have said is accomplished; the
charter is the constitutional monarchy with all its
conditions Loyalty maintained, with all its conse.
quences frankly accepted. Lively appIause.)
powers Of the state, we shall put an end to those
prolonged agitations which feed the guilty hopes
Of those who work for the return of the fallen dy-
nasty, or of those who dream of the chlmcra Of
republic. Loud applause from the Chamber
here interru pied his Majesty, aud loud CRIES of
" Long live the Kingr) Divided upon the OBJ.
ect they agree, however, in the will to overthrow.
no matter at what price, the public order, found
ed by the revolution of July, but their efforts
shall be Disconnected or punished. Fresh up
pIause.)
In calling me to the throne, France has willed
that the royalty shall be national; it did not de-
sire that ROYALTY should be powerless A govern
ment without strength would not suit the desires
of great nation.
have just returned from travelling in France:
the proofs of affection which have received in
this journey have very deeply touched my heart.
The wishes of France are present to nv thoughts:
you will aid me to accomplish them. Order shall
be protected: liberty be guarranicd: and every
factious effort confoundcd aud repressed. Thus.
that confidence will be renewed for the future
which alone can re-estabish the prosperity Of the
1t is to carry this into effect 1t is to consolidate
more and more the constitutional monarchy. that
have caused to oe prepared the different projects
Of laws which will be proposed to you.
You will. hope, recognize in that which has
for its object the decision of great constitutional
question reserved by the charter for the examina-
tion of the Chambers. that always seek to put
our institutions in harmony with the interests
and wishes of the nation. enlightened by expert
cnce and matured by time.
You will have likewise to examine, coDf0rma-
bly, to the promises of the charter. the projects OF
the laws destined to complete the departmental
and municipal organization. to determine the re-
sponsibity of ministers, and other agents of gov
and to regulate the liberty of instruc.
ton.
Some other projects Of laws upon the recruit
ing of the army, upon the penal code, upon Fl.
nance. and on different public interests, will be
equally submitted to you.
/ admit the whole extent Of the sufferings which
The actual commercial crisis has caused to the ma