The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-01-12 00:00:00

BAYONNE NEWS.

We have received the following, via Bayonne:—
MADRID, DEC, M.

The attention of our politicians is exclusively directed io the
Amnesty, and to the Loan of M. Comae. It appears certain that
the first is nearly decided, and will appear without delay. It will
contain a multitude of exceptions, which will chiefly fall upon per-
eons in civil and military empkeyments, who declared for the Con-
stitution before the King swore to observe it, and particularly the
tint who brought about the revolution in the Isle of loon, and
elsewhere. The amnesty which the King gave to the Afredered-
due, during the limo of the Cartes, having been revoked, the new
degree cootaine wend articles which ansorrn them also. The de-
case, it is true, is still under discussion, passing from the Camas
rills to the Ministers, and from the Ministers to the Councils; hut
the chief difficulties seem to be removed, and this time there will
be reason to be sutietied with his Majesty, unless some Tarter
should baSe the efforts of all those who have laboured to bring this
measure to maturity.
As for the loan, an application has been made to the chapters of
the dignified clergy, and all of them having met, they have sent
asenmisuoners to the King, not to guarantee the two hundred mil-
lion solicited, but to represent to his Majesty the inability of the
clergy to make so great a saaifice, after the losses which it has
sustained since liltd, and the greet diminution of its resources,
which in fact cannot be denied. The Chapters do not refuse to as-
sist the Crown. but they would wish that the other public bodies,
especially the Monks, should bear their part—so that the ministry,
being unable to find lenders in foreign countries, for want of secs-
ray. will perhaps be obliged to lay an extraordinary contribution
on the great nobility, the clergy, the monks, and the merchants,
and thus it will be able to meet the most urgent wants, without
burdening public credit with the loans of the Cortes and that of
Caresse, without distressing the poorer class. a high will be • long
time before will accustom itself to pay taxes, and which it will
bet difficult to compel to pay, for want of a national force.
Our Ministers proceed according to the plan laid down by the
Powers of the Hoky Alliance, whose Ministers at Madrid approve
of the system of erdinand, though they do not agree with each
other, or with the King, on the manner. The latter feels his de-
pendence, and sometime* expresses his discontent in unreserved
terms. Pl. Casa lrujo certainly enjoys his favour as well an Saes,
who out of complaisance for the fanatics, remains at 3ladrid. Ca-
bal and intrigue resume their former sway at the palace; and the
Infant Don Carlos, surrounded as usual by the fanatics, contributes
to impede various beneficial measures recommended to the King
for the general good ; so that for want of union in the councils, for
want of able public functionaries, and men who would labour with
disinterestedness, confidence, and good faith, this nation must ne-
cessarily be plunged into a chaos of disasters.
People have nut yet been able to mile to themselves; the Abso-
lutists loudly demand the reward of their excesses, not of their
fidelity—but how can they be satisfied ? It will not be by de-
manding contributions of them, who thought the word absolute ex-
rioted them, and gave them a licence to do what they pleased.
We always ha-e said, that there are in Spain 100,0® persons
ready to follow any one who will pay them ; and so long as the
Government cannot relieve their distress by offices, by public works,
employment in manufactories. or direct assistance, there will al-
ways be a want of stability. Thus we see the robbers become more
numerous in all quarters—not only travellers are plundered, but
arin small French worts are exposed.
It is to be feared that the organization of the National Militia,
intended to keep down the Liberals, and to pursue malefactors,
may have pot arms into the hands of men who will make a diffe-
rent use of them. At present, however, there is no armal body
worth mentioning, unless it be in Andalusia, where there always
have been such even In the most peaceable times. In the other
province., there are wisher., who mat to eat-tits some enterprise,
and return home to deep.
There is no money in the Treasury, yet every body is demand-
ing what will the Gnernment de when it shall have an army to
support. The expense of the French troops, whatever may be
said, must be borne by the French treasury, except, perhaps, the
supply of bread, lodging, and some trifling articles. Even this is
complained of, and some Communes have refused provisions to
dentate:vents that wore on their march through them. The French,
we believe, wonld be glad to go home. Justice must be done to
dar excellent discipline. Barcelona has rot yet submitted to the
sehitvary system. Perfect tranquillity reigns that. In Arragon
dun is much dames end numerous robbers.

R XT.
Our /otter" &eon Madrid are of the 29th uIt.TON The Journals con-
isle mu in but little. The King has decided, that all those offi-
ears who have voluntarily entered the Loud National Militia are
deprived of their employments. This measure seems rigorous ; it
Is well known, that most of the officers not in active service, were
tired by circumEasces to enrol themselves in the battalions of the
militia, because they were wanted, or because they were afraid of
being marked out as servile'. It is still poititively affirmed, that there
ha, barn a military movement at Lisbon ; but the result is not cer-
tainly known. General Silveira is at Madrid, as Charge d'Aflkires
from his Moot Faithful Majesty.
It is affirmed, that final orders have been given to all the Bishops
and Archbishops to quit Madrid, and repair to their respective,
thrifts at which they are by no means satisfied.
If we might believe come persons, who are impatient to see a
Pat arruy on foot, that of spala would be already organised, and
!°bidete to the number of 60,000 men : it Is true, that a plan on
Thu 'object has been drawn up, but the army does not yet exist.
Limn-General Gruirnamt, Inspector-General the Militia,is
itplectd by General st. Roman ; the Ex-Inspector General is ap-
rmit'ltd (7aptitin-Geseral of Arragon. This new Captain.lieneral
Is devout, confesses every week, and keeps campany with none but
L'mko we shall gee what kind of a Governor he will make.
Tbineen of the principal officers in the department of the finances
."I.ltist been (Hamill-med. The absolute Royalists seeni to let tilt
:i;eberila breathe a little; they now turn their complaints against
Kill and the French. HU Majesty, they say. far from mem-
Le7ag them fur the sacrifices they have made, keens them at a
''arm, and disposes of the nubile employments in favour of his
-"`mica: thisconduct of the Xing, according to their account, must
'4fbst the nation against
t him, and end in his ruin. People still
Of the warm altercath)n between the King and the Infant
ral2s.ML &Ad which Oa King is repotted is have said, that

if the French s'..ould wkhdrav he would go with them. Nothing
is now paid of the banishment of the Prince.
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Among the Royalists who bow of bring puee, there are doubt-
less numbers Who would be capable of forsaking the king at the
moment of danger. Men are every where the same.
The capital enjoys tranquillity, thanks to the numerous patrols
who traverse every quarter night and day.
The 24th regiment, which ,is to remain in garrison, arrived
yesterday, in most terrible weather; it is not above 1,200 strong;
the 39th also arrived yesterday ; the Ith will tome to-day.
The Re.idarader of the 30th announces that the change of the
Municipalities is suspended t this would be a good sign.
Letters from Cadit say, that commerce is reduced to nothing.