ABSTRACT
The rapid and dreadful succession of extraordinary events, which have marked the several stages of the French Revolution, had long been, to every observing mind, the object of painful and anxious attention. But the true nature and tendency of the Principles on which that Revolution was founded (as they operate both on France itself, and on other Countries) were never so fully developed and exemplified, as in the circumstances which attended and followed the violent convulsion of the 4th of September. That day was indeed the consummation of all the horrors and atrocities which we have witnessed during the last seven years. It has naturally overwhelmed France with fresh consternation and dismay, has excited alarm in the firmest minds, and awakened the most indifferent to indignation throughout every Country in Europe. On such a scene it would be disgusting to dwell, for the mere purpose of venting the feelings which it cannot fail to create. It deserves to be contemplated with a very different view.
