You have so often repeated that this measure was the only means of ensuring the re-establishment of order and the enforcement of the laws, that I have deemed it fitting to adopt it, that no pretext may be afforded for doubting my sincere desire to add to the prosperity and happiness of my country.

I have appointed M.Claviere minister of the contributions, and M.Roland minister of the interior.

The person whom I had chosen as the minister of justice has prayed me to make another choice: when I shall have again made it the Assembly shall be duly informed.

(Signed) Louis." The Assembly received this message with loud applause: for with the king once in its power, it could employ him in the works of regeneration.

The most perfect harmony appeared to reign in the council.