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bifhops; 132 representatives of the nobility; and 192 deputies from the commons. The Cardinal de Joyeuse was prefident of the clergy; the Baron Senecey of the nobility; and the prefident of the commons was Robert MiRONjPrevot-de-Marchands, (an officer fimi- br to that of mayor of Paris.) which C si ] tyliich the notables were divided, decided for all equality of deputies, except thofe in v\^hich Monsieur and the Duke of Orleans prefided. In thefe, it was agreed that the reprefentatives of the commons fliould be equal in number to thofe of the other two ftates. The miniftry were of opinion that this ddbble reprefentation was advifeable, and perfuaded themfelves that, through their weight and influence they (hould be able to prevent any mifchief to be apprehended from this preponderance of the tiers-etat. By their advice, the King ifTued an or- dinance in January 1789, throughout the whole kingdom, commanding the people to aifemble in their bailiwicks, and to nominate deputies to repre- fent them in the ftates-general ; viz. 300 for the clergy, 300 for the nobility, and 600 for the com- mons. HAC FONTE DERIVATA CLADES* JV. B. The firft legillature, which was called the; National Aflfembly, has now the name of the " Con-