se all its rights, it ought to be represented. It is necessary,
then, to declare the form of its representation and the rights of its
representatives.

'6. From the union of the powers of the nation and King, should result
the enacting and execution of the laws: thus, then, it should first
be determined how the laws shall be established; afterwards should be
considered, how they shall be executed.

'7. Laws have for their object the general administration of the
kingdom, the property, and the actions of the citizens. The execution of
the laws which concern the general administration, requires Provincial
and Municipal Assemblies. It is necessary to examine, therefore, what
should be the organization of the Provincial Assemblies, and what of the
Municipal.

'8. The execution of the laws, which concern the property and actions of
the citizens, calls for a judiciary power. It should be determined how
that should be confided, and then its duties and limits.

'9. For the execution of the laws and the defence of the kingdom,
there exists a public force. It is necessary, then, to determine the
principles which should direct it, and how it should be employed.

'Recapitulation.

'Declaration of the rights of man. Principles of the monarchy. Rights of
the nation. Rights of the King. Rights of the citizens.

'Organization and rights of the National Assembly. Forms necessary for
the enaction of laws. Organization and functions of the Provincial
and Municipal Assemblies. Duties and limits of the judiciary power.
Functions and duties of the military power.'

You see that these are the materials of a superb edifice, and the hands
which have prepared them are perfectly capable of putting them together,
and of filling up the work, of which these are only the outlines. While
there are some men among them of very superior abilities, the mass
possess such a degree of good sense, as enables them to decide well. I
have always been afraid their numbers might lead to confusion. Twelve
hundred men in one room are too many. I have still that fear. Another
apprehension is, that a majority cannot be induced to adopt the trial by
jury, and I consider that as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man,
by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.
Mr. Paradise is the bearer of this letter. He can supply those details
which it would be so tedious to write.

I am, with great esteem, Dear Sir, your friend and servant