, 407 (Sept., 1791). - Cf. ibid., 473.
According to Marat, "it is useless to measure a degree of the
meridian; the Egyptians having already given this measure. The
Academicians "obtained an appropriation of one thousand crowns for the
expenses of this undertaking, a small cake which they have fraternally
divided amongst themselves."
[30] Chevremont, I., 238-249. "L'Ami du peuple," Nos. 419, 519, 543,
608, 641. Other falsehoods just as extravagant are nearly all
grotesque. No.630, (April 15, 1792). "Simonneau, mayor of d'Etampes,
is an infamous ministerial monopolizer." - No. 627, (April 12, 1792).
Delessart, the minister, "accepts gold to let a got-up decree be
passed against him." No. 650, (May 10, 1792). "Louis XVI. desired
war only to establish his despotism on an indestructible foundation."
[31] Chevremont, I., 106. (Draft of a declaration of the rights of
man and of the citizen, 1789). - Ibid., I., 196.
[32] "L'Ami du peuple," Nos. 24 and 274. - Cf. "Placard de Marat,"
Sept. 18, 1792. "The National Convention should always be under the
eye of the people, so that the people may stone it if it neglects its
duty."
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