In the month of October their efforts succeeded, thanks to the support of the French ambassador and soldiery; they dissolved the Assembly, annulled its recent amendments; and their influence procured for Reding, the head of the oligarchic party, the office of Landamman, or supreme magistrate.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
It could now be decided without the interference of French troops; for the First Consul had privately declared to the new Landamman, Dolder, that he left it to his Government to decide whether the foreign soldiery should remain as a support or should evacuate Switzerland.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
At dinner I was introduced to the Landamman and two other members of the council, and from them gathered brief notes with reference to the little democracy won, and held intact for so many years.
"Scenes in Switzerland"
American Tract Society