Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-26
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ni'tee to whom the subject was referred.
MADAM:-The Chan Der OF Deputies OF the realm has
lev The gr"dles pleasure in seeiug your Majesty its
midst on the day of the opening and still in hearing
from her lips the expression OF principles and deses, The
execution OF which will insure The prosperity this heroic
naion prosperity 10 which is called by
OF au>pcous circumstances but from which il has been
Tor long time periiiiouly kept back by the vices OF
absurd legislation To regenerate This unfortunate ccun
try; 10 put in action all means of its acknowledgements
TO secure TO 1t all the freedom and umunies necessary TO
the enjoyment OF social rights, and these bases
the august monument OF alliance and union between
throne and The people; these the wishes OF the Cham
Der, and such is the noble object TO which il will conse
crate its efforts.
desolaring pestilence, which sfcts great part OF
the nation and the capital has s,reyed it win misfortune
and DEATH and to certain extent has palsied all relations
oil society," but has not been sufficiently powerful TO
strain your Mesiy from presenting yourself in the midst
oil your chiIren-lhe desire for their happiness predom
naiirg over that OF your safey,-nor prevent the
Deputies from assembling second these lofty designs
10 HIM who loves the country, every other interest
bordnae; and the loss OF lie is thing OF small import
ance, II he has demeaned himself fulfil his duties
and satisfy the public will. BE this the political profess
sion oil the Chamber and the rule OF its conduct in future
Bu u, amid the danger which sur oundsus, these
soaory reflections be cherished but feelings of
just indignation awakened, turning behold the
excuses which polluted the soil OF this heroic city on the
lIh and 18Th OF the past July The Chamber takes for
it's guide reason and sincerty and il will never proy
recresnt TO either II well knows that personal safety
The first interest aud the first right Of in society and
mat Government cannot neglect TO secure Without
monsious violation OF primary obligations. Nations
march TO perfection only 10y The ro'd OF justice; aud this
requires that all the members OF society should be proece
Ministers
let The citizen merely respect aud obey them.
The Chamber very particularly invites the attention of
her Majesty 10 this point ami desires tla, the ener
geuc measures may be adopted to discover and punish the
perpetrators (whosa designs favored lsnentabe
want OF precauIion) and TO establish public opinion
manner consistent with the honor of the nation whose
noble sentiments Dug not 10 De cOnounded with those
OF gang OF rioters.
When her Majesty submits to the deliberaion of the
Chamber the conduct OF the ill., advised Prince ey will
enter upon The subject with the iaIhtuness and zeal
minded oy The Interests OF the present dynasty and oil the
people, o rest Hpon that dynasty all their hopes OF hap
pness But isnecessary 10 avoid deceivug ourselves,
Madam; aud the Chamber would deem itself cupaLIe iC
IN treating oil matter 30 extremely important, i, should
uspeh'e VIVID Tie language oil plain and exact Truth, for
the sake OF bestowing ardly and dangerous compi
menis The laws OF HE monarchythe public good-the
general will which is essentially he most sacred and in
desucble elemenihave all pronounced in favor of your
usrous daughter, and every hing aud confirms
her rights. But in mean time rebel party raises the
shout oil sodIiion principally in Peninsula
and nothing but tie strong hand OF energetic govern
meni can suppress it, of leniency and ceuen
cy has been ed long enough already, with bad result
TO dispr the drceitful hope in which originated The
villains act rebellion with mruIy; and lie who closes his
hea anu ears 10 The piercing call OF his counryno hing
but me Iorce oil eSOrabe law can bring him back duty
The Chamber views with satisfaction the issue events
IN Portugal, ard the friendly relations vs. cl exist be-
tween Tue government oil her NJ aud those France
Great Britain and ireland, Portugal others II some
have delayed the OF your august daugh
ter tie Chamber does believe that This ejreuns,a1ce
present any obstruction the the snIuary
reforms III contemplation, TO the happiness glory
which viii result from them.
The picture presented by The interior situation of the
kingdom, your Majesty has said, sis lar from being so
haue'ng as your patriotism would desire" The Cham
Der will add that without doubt more sad than your
Majesty has beenlcd TO believe Many years arbitrary
government oil erroneous gsatlon and formidable oppo-
siion TO The principles recognized axoms every
organization have brought us, by gradual descent TO
notable Slate OF depression misery. Agriculture Is
in dropping condition. because The exorbirancy of the
taxes the violent mode OF collecting them, the low prce
OF produce, owing to other errors, which this not the
place point out, the difficulty Of inercommunicalious
and various other causes have thwaed The calculations
oil The suuVh tlsb antitr
rounded on every side by impednen paalZed in lis
movements both through the inluG Of the evil lust
mentioned, and Ivy Others which have consped It's in.
jury industry ana me ars IN all iher brances have by
necessary consequence, shared the disasters produced
by The errors Of the mes Your MAjesy called the
gre" destiny OF anmang this dropping country, and Of
soeing with her name the exalted glory OF having
carried 10 the completion enterprise commendabe as
The tiled lfy OF the army and navy is source OF
pride TO ihe Chamber and ought in. pie Your aiesy
with the greatest confidence. The valiant men who
deiCnl the Throne Of Isabel, know how TO fulfil
their promise faithfully, and destroy at tie point OF the
bayon, the abounabIe hordes Of the OF public
rcpoe.
There is also Madam, another force which s worthy of
oil consideration aud gratitude. II is the Civic Militia
which OF late has rendered great services TO the throne
aud to The cause OF liberty aud which constitutes the bull
wdk Of the common tranquility ,oG tie existing insu-
dons,-and Of the peace aDle enjoymeBts At tlle cizeD
When the Chamber shall lake into consideration OBJ
Hgaions Of The government, il viii be able determine
the OF fulfilling them. In the mean tine il viii
anticipate one idea cb may serve as ,hg index Of ts
real opinion 10 Introduce tie greatest economy, aud TO
alleviate the condition oil The people, oppressed by inup
portable burdens, will lie the lits duly OF heir Rppre.
sentalivcs, and the first desire Of their philanhroyc en-
dcayois.
'Thc ESdiuiO Real has laid the foundation; TO you il
belongs u.fious Peers aud Deputies 81 The realm 10
hat The work goes with a regularity aud concert
which pledges OF stability aud hTmre.s" In accord.
ance With Ibis i'ank Inviaon o your ejesy The Cham
Der Will al ont lie Inc Of their principles and
their judgIn' The political machine Is composed OF
parts, and Is necessary that hey al operate wi
q ion pioporored TO the impulse OF primary ageut.
al social rights ought to be eguay protected, aud wi,
out liz exact harmony Tie o. jet OF The social compact
nhlngcd. The liberty Of the press that setiucl aud adj
venced guard Of other gu ranes requires, among ne TO
a'mod TO a nudity Cool laws prevent abuses or
punish them when t,ey occur, in manner Which will
render % very difficult 10 repeat jhem. But is never
just prudent 10 sacrifice positive advantages 10 tie 40
~, hcu.0us Of danger perhaps ituagnsfy does tie
liberty Of publishing opinions by Ibis means, exist when
il is fepresa by previous nsOrip arbitrary will
Tie encouragement sud advantage ofganiza.
ton Of The Civic Mis - lcf OH -ci OF primary ic-
The thA8cer which ils fewb,r unite, OF citizen
soldiers, placed in the midst Of faulty he multiplied
objects Of attachment which identity hem with lle
ry, aud tie ties which bind hcm their lot, are su
cienl guarantee Of their fidelity, and evinco how much
ought 10 be expected from their patioisn and discipline
Equality ct ghts before The law. and civil liberty uust
he REGARDED as in'ioebc 70 he iu txent which
and justice densuJ personal security should bo projected
equally sgau. every attack Of power and Of abuse end
principal symbols, second proclamation, Of the social
compact
And to these principles the independence d the judi
cal power in al It's branches aud its responsibility Tor tho
dispcnscs like responsibility in early Introduction
Of the trial by nry, which is The essential safeguard Of in