[Footnote 3128: His filthy imputations cannot be quoted. See in Buchez et Roux, IX., 419 (April 26, 1791), and X., 220 (Nos. for June 17, 19 and 21), his statement against Lafayette; again, his list with its vile qualifications of "rascals and rogues," who are canvassing for election, and his letters on the Academicians.] [Footnote 3129: Buchez et Roux, X., 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."] [Footnote 3130: 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."] [Footnote 3131: Chevremont, I., 106. (Draft of a declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen, 1789).--Ibid., I., 196.] [Footnote 3132: "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."] [Footnote 3133: "L'Ami du peuple," Nos. 108-111. (May 20-23, 1790).] [Footnote 3134: Ibid., No. 258. (Oct. 22, 1790).] [Footnote 3135: Ibid., No. 286 (Nov. 20, 1790).] [Footnote 3136: Ibid., No. 198 (August 22, 1790).] [Footnote 3137: Ibid., Nos. 523 and 524 (July 19 and 20, 1791).] [Footnote 3138: Ibid., No.626 (Dec. 15, 1791).] [Footnote 3139: Ibid., No.668 (July 8, 1792).--Cf. No. 649 (May 6, 1792). He approves of the murder of General Dillon by his men, and recommends the troops everywhere to do the same thing.] [Footnote 3140: Ibid., No.677 (August 10, 1792). See also subsequent numbers, especially No. 680, Aug. 19th, for hastening on the massacre of the Abbaye prisoners. And Aug. 21st: "As to the officers, they deserve to be quartered like Louis Capet and his manège toadies."] [Footnote 3141: Buchez et Roux, XXVIII., 105. (Letter of Chevalier Saint-Dizier, member of the first committee of Surveillance, Sep.10, 1792.)--Michelet, II., 94. (In December, 1790, he already demands twenty thousand heads).] [Footnote 3142: Moniteur, Oct. 26, 1792. (Session of the Convention, Oct. 24th.) "N--: I know a member of the convention, who heard Marat say that, to ensure public tranquility, two hundred and seventy thousand heads more should fall." Vermont: "I declare that Marat made that statement in my presence."] Marat: "Well, I did say so; that's my opinion and I say it again."--