The laws of the nation, local customs and corporate charters shall be revised; but shall only be abrogated in so far as they may be found contrary to natural equity, morality, and public order,
"Persuadés qu'il ne faut pas faire perdre, sans une véritable nécessité, les habitudes anciennement contractées, et qui sont compatibles avec le maintien de la tranquillité des familles et de la bonne police."
XXI.
(Prescribes method of revision.)
XXII.
The administrative arrangements already existing shall remain in force until the promulgation of the reforms designed to supersede them. It is our intention to suppress "la vénalité des charges de judicature"; persons subjected to forfeiture will receive compensation.
XXIII.
To certain posts in the department of Finance alone shall a pecuniary interest be attached, as a guarantee for the integrity of the holders.
The system of official reversions (survivances) shall be wholly suppressed.