The confidence
which the people place in him, seems to merit some attention. However,
the mass of the common chamber are absolutely indifferent to his
remaining in office. They consider his head as unequal to the planning a
good constitution, and his fortitude to a co-operation in the effecting
it. His dismission is more credited to-day than it was yesterday. If
it takes place, he will retain his popularity with the nation, as the
members of the States will not think it important to set themselves
against it, but on the contrary, will be willing that he should continue
on their side, on his retirement. The run on the _caisse d'escompte_
continues. The members of the States admit, that Mr. Necker's departure
out of office will occasion a stoppage of public payments. But they
expect to prevent any very ill effect, by assuring the public against
any loss, and by taking immediate measures for continuing payment. They
may, perhaps, connect these measures with their own existence, so as to
interest the public in whatever catastrophe may be aimed at them. The
gazettes of France and Leyden accompany this.
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