Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-04-12

that the course adopted by Government had far
exceeded in severity and annoyance any thing
that could be justified, and complained particu.
larry that superior officers of the highest merit and
of European regulations had been refused pass
ports for Paris, and had been compelled to come
to the capital without passports, trusting, as it
we're, to the protection of the nation against the
prosecutions of the police. Here, said he.
in conclusion, sis the point on which we differ:
| unquestionably be employed: but the manner in
which they are employed will depend upon the
sentiments entertained; when deep and lively
sympathy is felt, the painful duty will be per-
formed with moderation and deicacy; but when
there IS no feeling Of sympathy in the heart of
the rulers, the surveillance becomes harsh and
harassing, and is then disgrace to the country"
|-(Applause.)
The President of the Council complained of
NJ. Odilon Barrot having misrepresented his
sentiments, and maintained that the Government
was not wanting in sympathy for the Poles, but
was bound by the interests of the country
and its political situation. "We have been &C
cused, continued he, "of harshness to the Poles:
but call upon any Of the honorable members
present to state single instance in which they
have applied to the President of the Council for
passports for any persons whom they have made
known to him, and have experienced refusal"
Nj. Mauguin. -. But General Uminskis"
The President of the Council. -'' General
Uminski came without a passport. This was
contrary to the laws. and can never allow the
laws to be violated with impunlty."
NJ. Mauguin. Do not abuse them"
The President of the Council" When |
abuse the laws which are entrusted to my keep
ing, the Ministerial responsibility may be invok-
ed''
Nj. Mauguin.-" Then bring forward the law
on that subject"
The President of the Council -" am truly
placed in difficult position. am accused of
not respecting the laws, and when do enforce
them, am reproached because they are applied
to foreigners. This Is not just opposition, but it
is rendering all government impossible. This is
the situation IN which we are placed. | am, how
ever. bound to declare, and rejoice in this OPP
portunity of declaring to France and to all Europe,
that no measures whatever have been ordered by
the Government against the Poles. The only in
strut tons sent to our Ambassadors have been to
grant passports to all the Poles who might apply for
them, and supply them with money according to
a gwen scale, directing them to given point.
where fresh passports would be delivered to them
for their ultimate places OF destination. Orders
were also sent that it should be explained to the
Poles that this measure was rendered necessary
from the great numbers that were coming into
France. That considerations Of prudence and
order did not admit of our welcoming them as
we wished, but that all our agents were instruct
ed to receive them with benevolence. there
fore cannot comprehend the accusations that have
been raised against the Ministry, who have, l
assert, acted not only according to their duty,
but with feelings Of sympathy. For own that
| have personal attachment to the Poles. The
assertion makes you smile, but it is true: and the
attachment is, perhaps, stronger than that OF
those who proclaim it 81 loudly. have en-
deavored to succour them with all the means
placed in nv HANDS since had the honor OF re-
presenting France. declare that we are not
liable to any just reproach. We have done our
duty. and we defy all proof Of single measure
imperatively called for by the Laws" Loud
cheers from the Centres and cries of Question,
Question.)
NJ. Maugun said that the Opposition only ac-
cused the Minister when legality was abused;
when the laws were executed according to their
spirit the Opposition was satisfied. can orator
in this Chamber. :" continued the honorable de-
putty, .'is in the habit of saying. speak for the
maintenance of order, and you come to defend
disorder Well, do not hesitate to say that
we love order more than you, for we wished to
found it on sure basis; and you are one of those
who have the most contributed to establish the
existing order Of things-that is to say, to put
France in situation Of dsquietnde and agitation
which perpetually threatens disorder. "-(Long
asitation.)
The Chapter was then put to the vote and
adopted. Adjourned.
CHARLESTON, April 5.