Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-05-27
House. or REPRESENTATIVES,
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Mr. DEAR Sin read with great pleasure the letter al
dressed TO you by M Cormenin II scose profound &C
qnantance with the political elements of Europe elements
which, at the date Of the letter. almost tranquil anl
which, having within few months passed through
tions, again settling down into nober and better forms
de must have been accustomed the study of free nstu
TONS and will contribute much towards the formation of the
new political system about be constructed Tor France BY
bringing TO its aid his philosophical and comprehensive
views.
France exhibits this grand moral spectacle
the world behods with admiration France has made won
deru progress within the last half century The revolution
Of this time is widely different from the revolution which oc-
Cured some fifty years ago.
Moderation respect for law and religion the calm for
beaanee against the PROSTATE party which had long abused
power The vigorous purpose Of the great minds Of France
construct republican form Of government home without
attempting to impose upon neighbong nations by the
strength Of deep sympathy with all people struggling
to be free yet determination avoid en,angng alliances
peace preferred to these the great features of the pre-
sent revolution, and they inspire the world with hope Ame
RIGA halls Franceher ancient ayaRd would encourage her
great principles Of constitutional liberty.
The powers OF the Gossnmen ought to be clearly defined
and strictly guarded individuals should be left pursue
FORMS without any interference the part Of the rulers
cept such may become absolutely Necessary and proper
The business Of Government protect rather than TO guido
Above all religion should be left Free When independent Of
the State pospers, and it cannot be united with without
exposing either the Church the State to disturbance and in
jury All secs should enjoy equal liberty and equal protection.
NJ. Comenin inquiries the mode of eectng the Pre-
siden tie Vice President the members Of the Houses of
Congress- and the Mayors Of cities the United States
The functions Of the President and the manner OF his cleo
ton fully described in the second article aud first section of
the constitution Of the United States the thirteenth page Of
the edition of that work published by order Of the Senate
See also the twelfth amendment to the constitution pages
IS 80 The information to the Vice President may
be found by referring the articles and amendments.
The Of eecing Senator's is described in the first
article third section Of The constitutions and that of Rcpesen
taves in the first article and second section Of the work
The Federas, work recently rcpublished by Messrs.
Gideon, Of this city, is very foil and able exposition Of the
character of the constitution, and Of the considerations which
influenced the convention which framed adopt it. 1t con-
s;sts OF cries of numbers addressed the American poo
pie urging their adoption of the constitution, written by Mr.
Jay, Mr. Hamilton, and Mr.. Madison three of the ahest
produced by country The first afterwards Chief
Justice of the United States the secondhe friend Of Wash
ngonwas called into the Cabinet Of that ustrious
Secretary Of the Treasury, and the third The fourth Pres
dent Of the United States.
copy ofhe Federsst has been placed in your hands by
Messrs Gideon. wish the book could be translated into
French and widely circulated throughout Europe.
With the best wishes for France and regards for
yourself have the honor 10 be your obcden servant
HENRY w. billiard.
To Monsieur VATrENARE.
P. s.The Of elections of Mayors nr ctiesis
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in any way control il. The Of election
es the several Cities and sregnla,ed by the charters grant
ed them by the Legislatures Of the States which they
located II. w. II.