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Foreign News
June 13, 1814
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Details of the oath sworn by Emperor Napoleon in his abdication act, with emphasis on the final sentences, and the oath of French Senators for comparison.
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A friend has had the curiosity to turn to and furnish us with the form of the oath alluded to in the act of abdication of the late Emperor Napoleon. It is difficult to say to what part of the oath he refers, unless it be the last sentences which we print in italics. The oath of the members of the French Senate is added, that the reader may have a fair view of the subject.
OATH OF THE EMPEROR.
"I swear to maintain the integrity of the territory of the republic; to respect and to make respected the laws of the concordat, and the liberty of divine worship, political and civil liberty, the irrevocability of the sales of the national property; to lay on no impost; to impose no tax but by virtue of the law; to maintain the institution of the legion of honor; to govern with the sole view of the interest, happiness and glory of the French people."
OATH OF THE SENATORS.
"I swear obedience to the constitutions of the empire, and fidelity to the Emperor."
OATH OF THE EMPEROR.
"I swear to maintain the integrity of the territory of the republic; to respect and to make respected the laws of the concordat, and the liberty of divine worship, political and civil liberty, the irrevocability of the sales of the national property; to lay on no impost; to impose no tax but by virtue of the law; to maintain the institution of the legion of honor; to govern with the sole view of the interest, happiness and glory of the French people."
OATH OF THE SENATORS.
"I swear obedience to the constitutions of the empire, and fidelity to the Emperor."
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon Abdication
Emperor Oath
French Senate Oath
French Empire
What entities or persons were involved?
Napoleon
Members Of The French Senate
Where did it happen?
France
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
France
Key Persons
Napoleon
Members Of The French Senate
Event Details
A friend provides the form of the oath alluded to in the act of abdication of the late Emperor Napoleon, possibly referring to the last sentences. The oath of the Emperor commits to maintaining territorial integrity, respecting laws and liberties, and governing for the French people's interest. The Senators' oath pledges obedience to the empire's constitutions and fidelity to the Emperor.