Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-19
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but all arising from mistaken idea Of what com.
posed the elements Of freedom. Although he could
have controlled millions in saving the lives Of the
prescribed nobility, yet be bad not a dollar in the
house to bury him when he was assassinated"
'iiow very strange this isl Men murder FOR
god-for personal revenge but by your account.
Marat only cut off heads for love Of lbertyi ~
at really appeared so. Marat was low, dirty
fellow in appearance Robespierre always dressed
like gentleman, and with extreme neatne,s"
"Robespierre was considered, Mr. Paine, a man
Of education aud good family How came he to
ningle IN the scenes Of the revolution p ttf
He was lawyer in one Of the provinces, Of a
cold and gloomy turn OF mind, and be came I'd 10
Paris, joined the Jacobn Club, and BY his violent
denunciations Of the king made himself acceptable
10 the mob, and became a conspicuous member of
the convention. When he assumed extensive pow
err he denounced religion; and, as President Of the
Convention, he dragged every one to the Quilloine
to whom he was inhnical and who were denouHced
by his colleagues, and endeaored 10 attach TO him.
self aud to his fortunes Of all political parties
but at heart he was hypocfite and bloody-minded
villain" llTI
"Under what circumstances did Robespierre lose
his influence" | inquired ~ ER
by temporising-by ndecsion--by a want OF
GOODNESS and courage. As long as he was bold
a'u oioooJt anu u0ylelulng, ne H.
fused terror into all around him. and thus maintain
cd his position; but when he tried cancellation
with his enemies, he was lost"
Were you in the convention the day they de-
nounced hint" 4o a ~ .ri.H
81 was quite near him." replied Mr. Paine. "Is
commenced by accident. Robespierrc had been
reading his speech. as usual, in the forum, when
member moved that his speech be referred to the
examination OF the committees before il was print
cd Dria tn
crept into it. The idea Of charging Robespierre
with any errors was new and startling, that sew.
era Of his enemies followed up by side attacks up.
on him. He saw the storm rising, and called
caucus Of his friends who were in favor Of acting
boldly, but he was still for temporisng policy;
and day or two afterwards, when rushing to get
possession ofthe tribune TO speak, the cry was heard
Of "DOcn Nth the tyrdnf I" and several drove him
from the tribune and commenced denouncing him.
"You must have seen, Mr. Paine, that his fate
was then decided" I remarked aeti
"No--i thought he would have been able 10 rally
his friends. He showed courage, and said he would
be able TO sustain himself but his enemies knew
that If they did rot then put him down. hA s4..l1,
If he recovered HIMSELF bring them all TO the gull
proposition 10 arrest Elm IVA Mas HIsn soeasssns
the people deciding against him. the consenson nutl
lawed him, elected Barras President, and AZ thfes
o'clock in the morning, when the case went against
him and he was about 10 be seized, he fred pis-
tol at his head, which only shattered his Jaw He
was hurried to prison. and was guillo,ine with his
friends the same day, July 2Sth, I704."
''The whole populace Of Paris must have been
rejoiced, MIR Paine, at the downfall Of such ty-
rantF ,r,- -. i. -. -
81 never saw such rejoicing, sir They applau-
ded the memory of Marat, but desecrated that Of
Robespierre. The women Of Paris, in immense
numbers. actually danced before the cart which was