The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-22

they have &c. we'd as elements or guarautees for an
unlimited amount of opera tions; and the slightest
indication ofany change would occasion, IN all the
interests concerned, an ncaculabe and perhaps
dangerous perturbation. The best authorities here
are of opinion that the Presidet would do we'll to
dissipate these fears by formal declaration Of his
intentions. Ia this couatry of Capitalization,
where every branch is so bound up withhe other, an
injury done to any one right, to anything garded
IN ID the nature OF property, would endanger all.
Inc non liability to removal Of the msRistracy, for
instance: Is closely connected with the value and
the soEdlty OF the professions and conditions al
ready alluded to- the magistracy protocols th em be.
cause those invested with them are virtually its
agents; and if the principle of the ixamov,bite of
the magstracy be called in question, the many who
depend on it would scarcely in safety.
Austria.
COMPLETE REVOCA TON OF THE MARCH COSSTl r,JTIoy
The Wien0 Zeitung of January LIST contains the
following DEGREES of the Emperor of Austria 1t
will be seen that whereas the provisions of the con-
stitution we're cancelled by the imperial edict of
August 70, 1881, the last principles of political
right conceded by the constitution are now disa-
vowed There row exists no political right in the
empire The first of these DEGREES annuls the con-
stitution in the following words -
We Franz Joseph J., by the grace Of Goi Emperor Of
Austria, &c, &c.
In pursuance OF our ordinance of goth August 1851
the constitution promulgated by the patent of March
1872 has been submitted TO thorough examination by
our ministry and our imperial council
Since according to the results Of this investigation the
said contribution neither agrees in its fundamental prn
cples with the situation OF the Austrian imperial state
nor capabeof execution in the totaty Of its PROVISIONS
find ourselves after anxious consideration eff all the
fac csmpeiled by duty regent hereby to declare
the said constitution OF March 4, 1919, null and void.
The equality Of all subjects before the law we'll
the abolition Of peasant service and bondage the
uties formerly connected herewith flor which compen-
alton has been aoJudgd 10 feudal proprietary is
pressly confirmed.
In order to be able to attain to those institution,
which are calculated 10 safy tie requirements of our
different peoples and 70 fulfil the conditions of tbs vel
isre Of all classes OF the and in order also fortfy
ur government and secure tie unity and power Of
state shah abide Ia the paCh of experience proving
the exact necessities Of the empire and from time to
time thall issue suitable organic laws.
Upon the ground Of these considerations we have af-
ter hearing the counsel of ministry and Reehsrath
resolved upon Of principles ss the basis Of those
organic laws and have commanded that these be made
public without delay and that also their application in
The successive special laws will contain the more par
icusr provisions and institutions until .hece sue ths
laws now existing win be binding
Given this 3lst day Of December, 1851. SC.
(signed FRANZ JOSEPH.
L. SCaWARZENBERG
The second, it will be seen, sets aside the funds.
mental righs:
We, Franz Jo,eph, &C.
In the patent of March A. 1S49 a number Of specific
political rights announced and attributed to the
inhabitants Of the archduchy Of Austria above and be-
nolia, Tyrol, Bob emia Morsvia Sesia Galica Buko.
Wins Dsmatia, sc. These with the scheme Of a con
stitution published at the date have been subject
ed to a careful consideration
In consequence of reasons become known to us upon
hearing the opinions Of our ministers and Rechsrath
we have seen tit to annul the said patent of March a.
ls49 aud with it the fundamental rights then attributed
to the inhabitants Of the crown lands Aforesaid.
In so far special alterations have already been
made in the separate heads Of that enumeration rights
to ourselves the liberty regulate the same
by means Of particular lawe.
We declare however, expressly by the present patent
that we will upheld and protect every lawfully recog
niZed ecceslaeca end religious society, in enjoy
oyment Of the right pubic worship as well as in the
OF its interior affairs and further in the
unmoesed possession Of its institutions for carrying
woIehip instruction and enevoence always surprising
them to be conformabe to the laws OF the empire
Given, &c, at Vienna, Dec. 81, 1871
Ihe subjoined document is an appendix Of prin-
ciples upon which subsequent series Of organic
laws is 10 be framed. 1t will be observed that trial
by jury is utterly abolished
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES CT THE FUTURE ORGANIC
INSTITUTIONS OF THE AUSTRIAN EMPIRE.
The territories united whether under ancient hstori.
CAL or modern titles with the Austrian imperial States
hereditary monarchy
The phrase cro.n lands" shall be employed in OIL
particular territory sde.isnsted this proper pane Of
the sane shall invariably be expressed.
The existing RECOMMENDATIONS Of the crown lands shall
be oberved except 40 far as administrative
lender necessary deviation from this rule
In each crown land imperial district administrations
lancesfursthche Bezirksamter) shall be established
may be III ought fit, within the action of
the various branches OF administration shall far
possible united.
Above t. district TO .rds boards Of i.c.s Bresbe.
ordsn) will be established for ADM ls.raFe purposes
extent uf t9eS1 viii liked with rpIart
9th 10 former diybiots present needs.
In the smaller crown lands, generally VIII RI no
necessity exists for etahiisoiog the boards OF circles
they wilt b. dispensed with.
The boards If circles suoordnsted % the COVER
nor Of tie crown hud ee next rtice) sad have func-
inIf partly supervisory ana partly administrative
Above u boards OF circles paced in every cuvn.
land the vceroyalty (sathsltere and the LsndHshef
chef Of the proynce) The functions belonging to the
vceroyaty, the position powers Of the Landesche
end bis relation TO the supreme authority will be de-
fined by particular regulations.
OJTfs M % vii ha
nued az such excepting in where their union il
rendered especially necessary or desirable.
In the organization Of o,Ttsg eHer4e the distinc-
ton between rural and city communes is to be kept
in view, particularly the character Of the latter
royal or pripcey towrs or cities.
The election Of a president and acting committee of
the commune will take place according to regulations
will be that which has heretofore been used in each
crown land. The functions or the president and COM
mittee will be limited to the affairs Of the commune
They will however be bound to render 81 required CO.
operation in more public Affairs when called upon to do
go by the superior courts.
(Iere follow number Of minute regulations for the
government of parishes and other small comnuuitiesl
The publication Of the official proceedings Of com.
munes is forbidden. The commures subjected i'm
mediatly to the dis rict boards According TO these
princplesa particular organization to be worked out
for every crown land
In the application Of these principles it must Away.
be rule to concede the greatest amount Of
the greatest rteIests. In the election Of communal
president and committee as in communal affairs gene
rally nuerce is to be secured to the landed proprietor
in proper don to his property within the commune and
Ilo iau,s ~ VI. .aAeej W tne manufacturing anu
commercial interests IN proportion to the collective pro-
perty and particularly in civic communes, the pro-
pfieors Of houEes and afterwards decisive superiority
mutt be assure to the corporations exiting for spir
tual md material purposes.
In the Lombardo Venetian kingdom, the existing COM
munal divisions will be kept up and improved
The judicial efice win be exercised throughout the
realm by the members Of the courts according the
isng laws in the name Of hs imperial royal and apos
tclic majesty.
The judges and officers Of Justice are to be treated
resrtct OF their peronal conduct according the pre-
scrIptiOne valid the other NE
reservation OF their independence in the lawful exercise
Of their offce
The separation Of the administration Of Justice from
merely ministerial duties shall prevail in the collegiate
In