The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-05
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The following is a resume OF speech
delivered by M. Theirs in the bureaex on
the 30th ultinlo; on the question of reject
ing the preamble Of the Constitution con.
tanning the declaration OF rights; lie said
that III principle he much approved that
which was clear and certain, and that he
had little taste for the vague, general and
declanlatory declarations by which most oil
the Franch Constitutions were introduced;
that tho example OF preceding revolutionary
assemblies was Of little weight, for. although
they had been eminent for patriotism and
talent, they had less political experience;
that the new Republic, Of which they all
desire the peaceable establishment, ought
not, il It's success were desired, to endeavor
10 imitate the first Republic Of 1872, bu;
that il ought to distinguish its progress by
simplicity Of Language and wisdom Of con.
duct; iii short, by good sense.
\ This declaration of rights and duties Qie
continued which. for my part, ! would not
have adopted as a preamble, is, how ever, so
adopted. To suppress it now would, per-
haps, be more incoEvenient than advan-
tageous, and our course must be to change
what is really defective in this Constitution,
and 10 suffer that which is without defect to
remain, in order not TO give offence TO cap
tious directors. Ga this ground admit
the principles Of declaration Of rights and
dulles, and will consider il under one sole
point Of view-the utility or danger Of the
rights pGopounded in it. For instance: |
approve as Of high utility, in the midst OF
the anarchical ideas which are now attempt
ed to be disseminated the declaration Of the
double principle Of property and family.
But il has been supposed that the declar-
alton as TO two other principles could not
be dispensed with-the right Of relief and
the right to labor. think We should do
all we can for the people, keeping in view
at the same time what is possible, but do
not think we should promise them what is
impossible. To promise that which is i'm
possible is to deceive them. for which they
will afterwards take vengeance by insurrec-
ton. Let the right 70 relief be proclaimed
| see no great danger in this, for, with char.
liable institutions we'll administered, more
loyalty developed, and better endowed than
those which exist. this promise may TO a
certain extent be realised. Beside, Society
does its duty in succoring old age, in tend
ing sickness. and assuaging the in6rmities
which render labor impossible. But. to
proclaim the right TO employment--is it not
TO take an absolute engagement to furnish
al all times and at all seasons, occupation
to those who have it not!
IL we can possibly fulfil this engagement,
| will not oppose its being entered into; but
is there one whom | address who will as
sert that it can be fulfilled! have reflect
ed great deal on what is now called "Or-
ganizalion du Travail" "a new name for an
Old thing,) and | have deplorsd she '"pr.,,
dencs wi.h which questions have been raised
that are incapable Of solution. Ii is indis-
pensably necessary that in the Assembly
we should have calm and deliberate dis.
cussion on this subject, with all the princi-
pal chiefs and supporters Of this sect, in
which all respect shall be shown TO men
and opinions; for we must ascertain il any
one possesses the secret Of remedying all
the miseries of the people; if any one pos
sess such secret, he must inlpart IL but If no
one possess it, then by none must such a
promise be made; for to promise, and not
perform, in such case, IS to insure the ef-
fusion of blood.
N he Ia hasra LAT a
ly witnessed, are the unanswerable proof.
Meanwhile, until this discussion shall take
place, we mayl ask if any one here can
propose means Of always insuring work to
the operative classes. Doubtless an able
Government can, by Legislation, by good
financial measures, contribute to favor pro-
duction, and increase employment; but in
the richest and most industrious countries,
can any one prevent the industrial crises
which result from over.production, and
which are followed by a suspension of la.
Dor? Can any one in these cases, which
happen too frequently, assure employment
10 the operatives? would not TO promise il
be to renew the recent and unhappy expert
ment Of the national workshops. The drain
ing the marshes, and agricultural colonies
have been proposed as means Of furnish
ing, at these crises, employment for the un
occupied. ~ 80 ssaaF e
But this would be a sorry resource to OF
fer to the unemployed workmen; how coulc
you offer TO a weaver Or an engineer TO g
into distant province to dig the earth
Their removal, their inability, their inexpe
renee, would render this resource more cru
Ell than misery. | do not. however, re
nounce, confess, the possibility Of propos
ing some means which, to certain point
may satisfy the double condition Of occupy
ing the unemployed in periods OF industrial
crises, and Of furnishing them with variou
employrnents betting their several callings
Without becoming manufacturer or al
agriculturist, the State manufactures linen
cloth, shoes, and arms for the troops;
builds walls Of a0EtEesses, carriages for al
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