Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-04-15
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The following circular issued by M. LEDRu RoLLrS, (he
Provisional Minister of the Interior prescribing the Of
conduct TO be adopted by the commissioners Of the republic
towards the military officers and in regard to the coming
elections has excited good deal of feeling been very
loudly condemned as sayong of intent erect the new
Provisional Government into despoc tyranny and TO pepe
tuae its power by controlling the elections:
Circular ofte Minister ofhe Interior to
ofthe Provisional Government.
The circular which has reached you, and which has
published traced your duties It is, however important
that with you into details and that state
clearly what expect from your patriotism, that by your
care the republic established From several departments
demands have been semi in to me, inqurng what your
powers are The Minister Of War has in some anxiety
in what touches relations with the military leaders Sew
era amongst you desire be informed the line of
duct which you ought follow with respect the law unc
tionaries finally, the National Guard and the elections par
tcuary the latter ought TO be the object Of your constant
attention.
l. What are your powers They are unlimited Agent
of revolutionary authority, you revolutionary ALSO The
victory Of the people has imposed upon you the duty getting
your work proclaimed and consolidated For the accomplish
ment of task you invested with its sovereignty yo
take orders only from your conscience you to act cir
may demand for the public safety Thanks
state of public morals, that mission is not very terrible
Hitherto you have not had 10 break down any serious resist
ance and you have been able remain calm your force
you not however deceive the state OF the
country Republican sentiments ought be strongly for
warded there and for that purpose all political functions must
be allotted TO sure, and OF republican principles Every
where the projects and subpeecs oughto be changed In
localities leir continuance in Office is demanded it is
your duty make the population perceive that those
who served power each act OF which was corruption
be preserved The nominaton of
replace unconares belongs you and you
fer whenever you feel any hesitation Choose in pre-
preference belonging TO the chief town. You not to
take Them in the reimbursement ITSELF unless you know
them to be perfectly free from all spirit Of coerie. Do
young asde ardor aud generosity are the p
vege Of thai age, and the republic has need OF those fine
qualities You must also provide for the replacement OF
and their deputies You will appoint them Professionally in
vesng them with the ordinary powers If the municipal coun
ellis hostile you will dissolve them and in concert with
the mayors you will nominate provisional municipality but
you will have that except in Of
rigorous necessity of opinion that the great majority OF
the municipal counsmay be peservedby placing their head
new leaders.
4 2, Your relation, ach the officers IN command of the
hoops.You exercising the power OF the executive
thority that the armed force under your orders You
call out, and nut in movement; you even, in
grave suspenda commanding officer, referring the case
immeda ely But you ought show The greatest
ton in this part Of your functions All that your part
might offend the JUS suscepbties of the officers soldiers
would be nexcuslbe fault understand that in several
departments the commissioners have established
bond between them and the military authorities. am aston
shed at that and recommend you not to sin against these
simple rules of good policy and propety The army, the
late events showed lively sympathy for the republican cause
and IL must be attached TO ii and is OF the peo
pie are, and the first barrier that would be opposed
to invasion Ii about to enter for the first time on the
possession of its political rights Therefore honor you it, and
do what you to obtain the good wishes of those who
mand it, Do not forget that your powers do not extend to
the regulations of discipline They may be summed up in
these words TO make of the military force and to
gain it by marks Of esteem and cordiaity.
8. Your relations Nth the ialo fncoaaies-These
gstrates depend the executive authority, only the circle
tha nj the
law officers devoted cooperation, and wherever you do
find you will inform me, at the time mentioning such
persons remarkable for their probiy and nness
shall communicate the the Ministry of Justice As
to the law officers who immovabe you will keep close
them, and any of the members should exhibit pub
lie marks Of hostility you may the right of suspendng
which your sovereign authority confers you.
4. National Guard-You will from detailed in
structons the organization Of the civil force have
deavored TO provide against all the difficulties which you may
with Those which arise from local and unforeseen
obstacles must be surmouned by patriotism In proceed
ing TO the elections viii conform yourselves TO the DEGREES
Of the Goyemmen-that is say that in derogaon the
law Of 1891 you will cause to be named all the officers, with
out exception by the National Guard, commencing by the
superior ranks You viii carefully watch the action of
the subcommssaes and Of the municipalities and will obge
them to render TO you of their operations
5. The Eecons-The elections your great work they
viii prove the salvation Of the country II Is on the compost
ton of the Assembly that desnies depend II must be
animated by revolutionary spirit if not shall 60
civil and anarchy On this subject put yourselves your
guard ageinst the ingues Of doubleiaced men, who after
having served royalty, call themselves servants Of the
people. Those will deceive you, and must refuse them
your support eyour mot dOrdre be- New Men, and,
muchas possible from the ranks Of the people" The working
classes, who form the living strength Of the nation, should
choose from amongst them recommended by their mtel
gence, their morality and their devoedness united TO the
elite Of thinking men, they will bring force into the discussion
of oil the great questions which will be agated the aho
rty OF their practical experience They will continue the
revolution, and they will limit IL within the bounds Of posi-
bliy and reason Without hem il will be led away IN vain
uopan ideas, when will be sned under the efforts Of
retograde faction Enghten the electors and repeat TO them
necessarily that the reign Of the Of the monarchy is
finished
You comprehend how great your task. The education
OF the country y not complete il for you guide it. Cause
on all points OF your department. the meeting Of electoral
mlitees examine closely the qualifications Of the candidates.
and stop at those only who appear to present the strongest
guarantees OF republican opinion and the greatest chance Of
success No compromises compssance. Let the day Of
the election be the triumph Of the revolution.
LEDRU R0LLIN.
This circular having met with strong dsapprobaon, and
being severely attacked BY the public press NJ LAmLRTISE
issued official explanation on the part Of the Provisional
Government, as follows
The Provisional Government 10 The French People.
CITIZENS In all the great Of the life Of people, it
becomes the du OF the Government make its voice be heard
by the nation.
You about TO accomplish the greatest Of the life of
people 10 choose the representatives q the country to
produce from your conscences and your trages
government but an entire constitution. You going TO
organize the republic.
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