The Sun.
London, England, 1823-01-21 00:00:00

PitUSIANICONSTITUTION.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER, DATED BERLIN; JAN. 4, 1821
,44 The preparatory labours of the commission
named by his Majesty fordigesting the plan of a constitution for
the kingdom of Prussia, are nearly finished, and we have every
reason to hope the result will exceed the expectations of the
nation. Much good indeed was to be expected from a Coun-
cil over which our Crown Prince presides ; but we were net
prepared to hear of such liberal principles as we. now learn
reign in that Assembly, at least in the breast of its President,
the heir of the Crown. When the deputies of the provinces
of the Rhine, twenty in number, seven of whom were nobles,
and thirteen commoners, had ended their sittings, the Crown
Prince dissolved their final meeting with a speech, in which
he professed himself highly satisfied with their labours, and
particularly pleased with the manner in which they had
declared the wishes and expectations of their fellow-citi.
cens, and concluded by saying, " As to you, gentlemen of.
the Nobility, I hope you are convinced, with me, that the pe.
lied of privileges and immunities is past, never again to return ;
and that you will not therefore entertain the slightest ex_pecta-
tion of exemptions from any burden of the State, or preference
over the rest of the citizens. Whosoever seeks such must do it
on the path of virtue and excellence ; and in this way, but in ;
this alone, ii shall be glad to see you form the flower of the ,
nation.

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" And now, gentlemen, r repot you, on your return, to tell
your fellow-citizens on the Riune, among whom I have spent
some of the happiest years of my life, that none of their in,
stitutions will be taken from them unless their own repruenfa•
fives should in future express such a desire ; and I beg you
will assure them and be assured ourselves, that Government
has the most ardent desire to prepare for gots a constitution
which will be found consistent with the spirit of the times we
Jive in, and satisfy all reasonable men."

Titre EARTHQUAKE 1W SYRTAi—The spirit of
travelling having induced many of our fellow.
subjects to visit the %went parts of the Medi-
terranean, now desolated by the horrors which
have been the consequence of the long-continued
earthquake in Syria, and our countrymen having
been received withgenerous hospitality, it cannot
be doubted but that ,of. .their abundance some
liberal return will be made to assist them in the
deplorable and wretched circumstances in which
they are now placed. ft is a high gratification
that so sure a channel as. that of the Levant
Company is opened for the conveyance of British
benevolence, and that such respectable means
are adopting for an impartial and judicious dis-
tributieo according to the ascertained degrees of
misery of the various individuals. •It will be a
pleasure to the Syrians to learn that the British, j
whom they have personally known, have kindly
remembered them, and shewn sympathy with
their misfortunes.

We have heard with pleasure that the Com-
mittee for managing the Collection for the Suf-
ferers by Earthquake in Syria, have already for-
ward a second sum of One Thousand Pounds to
their Treasurer at Conitantinople, to augment
the credit opened for Mr. Cohsul BARKER to
draw open from Syra.

SPAIN.

COWDE6, ' ..Tn
EDNESDAY, JAN. B.

The President called .the attention of the Cor-
tes to the proceedings itm-the.secret sitting of yes-
terday. lie observed, that it was now necessary
to read • the draught of the decree approved tin
that sitting, as revised by the Committee for the
correction of style.—The draught, which is in
the following terms, was then teadl,-
64 The Extraordinary Cortes, exercising the
powers conceded, to them by the constitution, and
having 'examined time proposition made by his
Majesty in consequence of various representations
of the English Government, have decreed
44 ARTICLE 1. The decree of the Cortes of the
27th of Jan., 1822, respecting.. the commerce of
the Wilk! ,of Culp, is extended to all the ultra-
marine provinces, in the mode which is declared
with respect to the said island, for the term of
ten months, reckoning in each point respectively
from its publication, with regard to all those
nations for which Government may think the ex-
tension proper ; for which purpose it is fully
authorized.
"2. The Government is also empowered,
either of itself or by the means of Commissioners
on its part, and on the part of the British. G-
overnment, to come to a decision and settlement on
the representations .made by the latter, as well
With respect to .the captures, which from any
cause presented a doubtful character, .as those
Which arise out of 'the blockade of Terra—Firma,
arranging them hi classes, and setting in balance
against them claims which Spanish subjects may
have against Great Britain.
" 3: The nation from henceforth recognizes in
the Great Book the sum, greater or less, of 40
millions of reals for the indemnities which may
result from the before-mentioned adjustment ;
giving hereby a proof of the sincerity and justice
of its principles, which always incline to the pre.
servation of the relations.of friendship with Great
Britain, and to the reparation of any injury which
may be done to the tubjects of that country.
" 4. The payment'of the claims of the English
subjects mentioned , in -the order of the Cortes of
the 27th of June,' 1822, remains a charge on the
National Treasury, prior to the liquiaation and
settlement provided for by the said order.
"b. If there should occur in the investigation
prescribed by Article 2, any defect or injustice
in the abjudication of the interest on the produce
of the captures, or culpability in the aethorities;
the Government wilt cause the laws to be exe-
cuted for punishing such offences, and for reliev-
ing the nation from part of the burden it would
have to suffer.
" 6. The Government will propose to the
Cortes, ,with as short delay as possible, the sys.
tem proper to be adopted for the ultra-marine
provinces, as well with respect to those which
are dissident as to those which remain united ;
and the alterations which are indispensably re.
quired in the laws of commerce and navigation
With the Indies, whether by modelling those
laws on- national power, or by combining them
With the power of Collier Meritime States by
means of treaties." ,
It was declared that the draught was conform.
able with the resolution of -the Cortes. .
Tul/110)4kr, 474174. 9.
The Secretaries of State being all present, the
President suspended the debate on the subject
under consideration, in order that the Secretary
for Foreign Affairsmight address the Cortes.
Senor Safi Miguel rose and said,--His Ma-
jesty's Government has received from the Courts
of-Paris, Vienna, Berlin, and St. Petersburg!),
communications, to which it has just replied in
the manner which seemed to it mostisuitable,und
most conformable to the honour of the nation.—
Though the Government is aware that this is not
one of those subjects which necessarily demand
the knowledge of the Cortes, yet it would think
itself wanting in those brotherly feelings which
bind it to the. National Congress, if it were to
neglect to make it acquainted with this affair.—
For the same reason it, is wished to make .that
communication in a public sitting, in order that
the whole nation may- be informed of the con-
tents of that document, and because the Freed
Government has taken 'care to publish the corn-
muoication made by the Snap's!) Government to
the Comte de Lagarde. With the permission
of the Cortes I will here read time documents
alluded to.

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Senor San Miguel then ascended the tribunet
and read the note communicated by the French
Government.--(See THE SUN of the 30th ult.)
He afterwards read the reply of the Spanish
Government to that note, which was conceived
iti the following, terms :7

REPLY TO THE NOTE OF TILE FRENCH MINISTER.
Under this.date I communicate the following
by Royal order to the Minister Plenipotentiary
of his Majesty in Paris:—

" The Oovernment ()this Catholic Majesty bat just received
a note transmitted by that of his Most Christian Majesty to its Minister Plenipotentiary in thii Court, atlofficia/ copy of which
document is directed to your Excellency. for your necessary in-
formation.

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. , .
The Government of his catholic Majesty has, few .ob-
emotions to make on 'the said note. But in order that
yasir Excellency may not. feel 'any embarrassment with re-
gerd'to the conduCt which you ought to observe under these
circumstances, it becomei the duty of this Govermuent to ma-
nifest frankly its sentimenta•and resolutions.
" The Government was never without the conviction that
the institutions adopted freely and spontaneously by Spain
would give, rise to, jealousies in many of the Cabinets of Europe,
and would become the object of the deliberations of the Con-
gress of Verona. 'But, secure in its principles, and firm in the
resolution to defend at every expence its present political sys-
tem, and the national independence, it quietly awaited the result
of those conferences.
" Spain is governed by a constitution promulgated, accept-
ed, and swore in the year 1812, and acknowledged by the
Powers which were assembled in the Congress of. Verona._.
Perfidious counsellors would have persuaded his Catholic Ma-
jesty, D. Fernando VII. not to have sworn on his return to
that fundamental code which the whole nation desired, and
which was destrojed by force, without any remonstrance on
the part of the powers which had recognized it. But six
years experience, and the general wish, induced.him to identify
himself, in 1820, with the desires of the Spanish people.
" It was not a military insurrection winch gave rise to this
new order'of things in the commencement of the year 1820.
The breve men who declared themselves in the island of Leon,
and successively in the rest of the provinces, were only the organ
of the general opinion and wish. - •
" It was natural that this order of things should produce dis-
contents: that ie an inevitable conecquence of wery refonn
which aims at a correction of abuses. Individuals are always
to he found in every nation and in every state, who can never
submit themselves to the empire of reason and
Justice.
" The Army of Observation which the French Government
maintains in the-Pyrenees is not calculated to quiet the disor-
ders with which Spain is afflicted, Experience has proved,

on The contrary, that this sanitory cordon, which afterwards
assumed the title of Army of Observation, has only served
to nourish the wild hopes of the deluded fanatics who raised
the cry of rebellion in several of the provinces, by giving them
a pretext for cherishing the idea of an approaching invasion of
our territory.
".As the principles, the views, 'or the fears which have in.
siluenced the conduct of the Cabinets assembled at the Congress
of :Verona, cannot serve as a rule .for that of Spain, the latter
abstains, for the present. from replying to that part of the in-
structions of the Comte de Lagarde which relates to the said
Congress.
"The days of cajm and trans ttillity which the Government
of his Most Christian Majesty wishes to the Spanish nation, are
not less anxiously desired• by herself - and her Govetniiient:
Both being persuaded that the remedy of their misfortunes can
only be the work of time and perseverance, they make, as it is
their duty to do, every effort to accelerate such useful and sa-
lutary effects.
" The Spanish Government justly appreciates the offer made
by that of his Most Christian Majesty to contribute towards its
happiness as far as lies in its power; but is persuaded that the
measured and precautions which the latter has adopted can pro-
duce only contrary results.
" The assistance which it is now incumbent on the French
Government to give to that of Spain is purely negative. The
disbanding its army of the Pyrenees—die restraining the fac-
tious enemies of Spain,and the refugee* in France—and *marked
and decided animadversion on those who take pleasure in black-
ening, in the most atrocious manner, the Government of his
Catholic Majesty, as well as the institutions of Spain and her
Cortescis what the law of nations, as respected by all civilized
countries, requires.
" For Prance to say that she wishes the welfare and tranquil-
lity of Spain, while she constantly- keeps lighted up the brands
of discord, which give aliment to the principal evils with which
she is afflicted, is to plunge into an abyss of contradictions.
" Moreover, whatever may be the determination which the
Government of his Most Christian Majesty may deem &iris- I
able to take in this conjuncture, that of his Catholic Majesty
will continue tranquil in the path pointed out by its duty, the
justness of its cause, the character of constancy and of firm at--
tachment to constitutional principles, which eminently distin-
giiish the nation at the head of which it is placed ; and without
now entering into an analysis of the hypothetical and ambiguous
expressions of the instructions 'transmitted to the Count de
Lagarde, it concludes by observing that the repose and pros-
perity of the nation, as well as every thing that may augment
the elements of its prosperity, can. interest no Power more
warmly than Spain herself.
" Constant attachment to the Constitution of 1812, peace
with all nations, and the denial of the right of intervention in
her affairs on the part of any Power, form the national motto
and rule of conduct, as. well for the present as for all future
times.
" Your Excellency is authorized to read this note to the Mi.:
:sister of Foreign Affair*, andv give him a copy if he request
it. Yourjudgment and your prudence will suggest to you the.
conduct, firm and 'worthy of Spain, which ought to be pursued
on this occasion.
"This I have the honour to communicate to your Excel-
lency by order of his Majesty; and I take this opportunity
of renewing the assurances of my distinguished considera-
tion, and of praying that God may preserve your life many
years.
" Your Excellency's attentive and constant servant kisses
your hand. " EVARISTO SAN MIGUEL.
" The Palace, Jan. 9, 1823.
• " To the Minister at the Court of France."
The notes of the Cabinets of Austria, .Prussia, and Russia
were then read.
The reading being concluded, the Secretary of State rose and
said :
" His Majesty's Government be of opinion, that it would
neither be seasonable, just, nor decorous, to make any reply to
these notes, since they are full of invective and calumnies and
malign suspicions, not strictly directed againit the whole na-
tion, but against those who govern it, and agaiflst the indivi.
duals who accomplished the resolution
Several Deputies here interrupt&l the Secretary of State
by
.exclaiming—" All! All! they arc directed against all the
nation."

Senor San Miguel continued—" These invectives are pointed
against all, but more particularly against those who govern the
nation, and those who brought about the revolution and are its
support. On the view of those notes it has appeared to his
Majesty's Government, that, reserving the right of makingmani-
fest its principles and the justice of its cause by means of a frank
exposition of the history of our revolution, it is fit firmly to
declare, that it in no manner recognizes either a right of inter-
vention or a necessity for any foreign Cabinet to meddle in its
attars. I shall now have the honour to read the note which is
to serve for the answer to the three Cubinets."
NOTE xnawsatirrEn TO THE CHARGE D'AFFAIRES AT
THE COURTS OF VIENNA, BERLIN. AND PETERSRUROR.
" Under this date I communicate to the Chargé d'Affitires
of his Majesty at the Court of ---., by royal order, the
following :
" The Government of his Majesty has received communica-
tion of a note from --- to its Chargé d'Affaires at this
Court, a copy of which note is transmitted to your Excellency
for youi information.
" This document, full of perverted facts, defamatory suppo-
sitions, accusations equally unjust and slanderous, and vague
requests, does not call for any categorical and formal reply on
any of its points. The Spanish Government, deferring to a
more convenient opportunity the exhibiting to all nations, in a
public and solemn manner, its sentiments, its principles, its
determinations, and the justice of the cause of the generous na.
tion at the head of which it is placed, is, for the present, con.
tent to declare—
L, That the Spanish nation is governed by a Constitution
solemnly recognized by the Emperor .of all the Russias in the
year 1012.
" 2. That the Spaniards, friends to their country, who pro-
clainied, at. the commencement of. 1820, that Constitution
which WAS abolished by violence in 1814, were not perjured
men, but had the imperishable honour of being the instru-
ments of the general will.
" 3. That the Constitutional King of Spain is in the free
exercise of the powers which the Fundamental Code has con-
ferred upon him, and whatever may be alleged to the contrary
proceeds from the enemies of Spain, for the purpose of black.
ening and calumniating her.
" 4. That the Spanish nation has never interfered with the
Institutions or internal Government of any other State.
"3. That the healing of the ills which may afflict Spain,
interests no nation hut herself.
6. That those evils are not the consequences of the Consti-
tution, but proceed from the enemies who endeavour to de-
stroy it.

"-7. That the Spanish nation will never acknowledge the
right of any Power to interfere or mix itself in its affairs.
" 8, That the Government will never deviate from the line
traced for it by its duties, by the national honour, and by its un-
alterable attachment to the fundamental Code sworn to in 1812.
" Your Excellency is authorized to communicate this dis-
patch verbally to the Minister for Foreign .Affairs at ---,
giving hitn a ‘opy, if he ask it.
" His Majesty hopes that your Excellency's prudence, zeal,
and patriotism will suggest to you that conduct which is firm,
and worthy of the Spanish. name, and which, in the present
circumstances, ought to be followed.
" This is what -I
have the honour to communicate to your
Excellency by order of his .11Ikjesty, and I seize this opportu-
, nity to renew the assurances of my distinguished consideration,
praying God to preserve your life many years. I kiss your
hands. Your attentive and constant servant.
" EVARISTO SAN 31IGUEL.
" The Palace, Jan. 9, 1823.
"To Senor - Charge d'Affaires at ---.."
[Here followed die proceedings which we gave in substance
in our Paper of yesterday, from the postscript of the Jaltrnal
des Debats.l •

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• SITTING or TICE CORTES OF THE 11TH.
The President observed, that the Cortes had now to take into
consideration the draught of the Message which was to- be de-
lieered to hi's Majesty. ,
Senor GaNano stepped into the tribune, and read the draught
of the Message, which was to this effect :
" The Cones manifest to his Majesty that they have heard
with the greatest astonishmen the assertions contained in the
Notes of the Cabinet* of Paris, Vienna, Berlin, and Peters-
burg'', because these diplomatic communications besides being
inconsistent with the established practice of civilized nations,
are insulting to the Spanish nation, its Cortes, and its Govern-
ment ; and that they h eve at the same time heard with the greatest
satisfaction the judicious and decorous answer made by the
Spanish Government, which exposes the falsehood of the im-
putations cast on the nation, and expresses its determination to
maintain its rights. After some further observations on theso
points the Message ceoeludes by declaring to his Majesty that
the Cortex are prepared to maintain at every risk the dignity
and splendour of the Constitutional Throne, and of the King of
the Spain*, and the independence, the liberties, and the honour
of the Spanish nation, and to decree whatever sacrifice may be
necessary for the preservation of interests so invaluable."
The draught of message was signed by Senores Cangs,
Alava, Arguelles, Saavedra, Ruez de la Vega, Aden, Salve,
and Gallant). . . The question being put.
Senor Saavedra -rose.—Though all the Depu approved
of the draught of the message which. had be noread and
therefore nothing need be said hi its 'support, yet the' sub-
ject was of such high importance that it seemed to be in- .
eumbent on the deputies to ' state their particular views,
and the motives of their glorious vote in the sitting of the
day •before,, yesterday, when they exhibited to the whole world

one of those great and magnificent examples which pram
'that liberty has taken deep root in our soil. I was- one of the
first who then wished. to obtain the honour of speaking after the
notes of the Foreign Cabinets had been read ; but the gent&
emotion which prevailed in the Congress prevented every kind
of discussion; for it was impossible that the warmth of the
moment and the patriotic feelings which animated every bosom
could admit of that calm which is necessary far a dear explana-
tion of one's ideas. But now that there is incidentally an op.
portunity for the same discussion., I. should wish to make
known to all Europe the causes which produced the decision of
the Cortes, and at the same time to reply to the calumnies
which the notes contain. The worthy Deputy then observed,
that the message tended to demonstrate to all Europe the
timate union Which subsists between the national representation
and the throne, and proceeded to comment on the notes.,—.
Those which the Austrian, -Prussian, and Russian Govern-
ments had transmitted, were to b.e regarded rather as incen-
diary proclamations than diplomatic communications. The
Spaniards were complained of for using ferce by those who
perhaps would mount to the throne amidst the noise of antis,
and by the means of crimes which shock human nature. They
were very indignant, too, at the , reduction of the revenues of
the Church. It was singular enough that Schitanatict and Pro-
testants should now be so anxious to defend the wealth of the
Catholic clergy.—(Great applause).—The French note was con-
ceived in terms still more absurd. It was certainly strange
that accusations should come front a government which owtd
its existence to the efForts of the people of Spain, and perhaps
to the influence of the very constitution it ventures to condemn.
He could not help on this occasion recollecting what had been
said by a celebrated member of the French Convention on the
7th of March, 1793, when making a complaint against_
Spanish Government. He said—" The complaints against eel!
Government are obvious and just. To prove them, it is !.'°.l
necessary to refer to the vexations which French citizens son!!
in Spain; it is sufficient merely to mention the multiplied OA':
fences . against the national sovereignty, .the obstinacyirT n
which the King of Spain maintains a cordon of troops fez
frontiers; the protection and succours which are given too:I
fanatical rebels, which are all so many violations of the friend'
ship and good harmony which ought to subsist between the
two nations." It Would seem that theie words had been
of
orates. for the present occasion to. be used on the part
Spain against France. ,
Senor Canga next addressed the Cortes, and commented at
of
great length on the notes, He pointed out the ignorance. r'it
those who had drawn up the notes with respect to the ancient
Constitution of Spain. There was not merely one constitu
in
in Spain, but as many as there were separate Governmentsofin.
the Peninsula. The Castilians then possessed the right
sureection ; and it- might be seen by the laws of the Pant?
es,
that when the King prevented meetings, opposed the progress
of knowledge or imposed burdens on the people,
deposed, although' a legitimate Sovereign. Is it forgotten 13t
the bases of all our ancient Constitutions are liberty and equad
he nug
t.
lily? The Committee appointed to inquire into die affel...A
the 7th-of July, had proofs of a Russian agent having lif,',`;
up the torch of discord on one point-of the Peninsula. "7,„
would be no disturbance in Spain, if the factious were not
sugared by
Fbyerrfuerreeiamgn oin'ogsvoetbrse.r things,bbservcd,thet the Spinlic were not so changeable with respect to Constitutions
French, who, far from being content with one, had aaePte tea
or twelve since the commencement of their revolution.
Senor Arguelles rose amidst great applause. He made 11wth;
and eloquent speech, in which he exposed the fdlacies w in
foreign notes. He was convinced that the object in Mete' in
transmitting them, was to sow diVision and discord in tbe ettich
try. He was surprised, that in a country like France, in i'Le
so much knowledge existed, that such a note could bars bee
agreed to. The striking inconsistency was, that thee_rell„,leie
powers, Austria, Russia, and Prussia, were those who —the
real communications. These tamers called themselves, *
Allies of France, and yet it appeared that France acted 0101
secondary part. But France was now trying to obtain sue to
an influence in Spain as she had constantly endeavoured
possess since the extinction of the Austrian dynasty
motives and the opportunities had been different, ut the
object always the same. Ever since the nephew et re
XIV. asterided the throne of Spain, the Cabinet o et
Tuileries has had its agents and creatures in the eioveenvle
of this country. With all the regard now profesaed for„ereKing, did ever any Congress assemble for the purP°s'iress
straining that Monarch, when, unfortunately ill-advised, boo,
proceeding in the career of despotism ?--(Loud applause. the
in the Chamber and in the
galleries4—To him the notes of
tbry.
foreign Powers would hese appeared less indecorous, to
explicitly stated what they wanted, instead of endeavoetin.
conceal the views of these Governments under vague tn:), Is-
biguous expressions. It was said in these notes thet etg; .11
y;habsolute
.h
which
let
adso,i,nngialgi oilned
In;
jig,' t whits,
and Width'
jesty had lost his liberty : this teas false. The King of 'll4lre. '
awtarisetiedreef—rolg
unfortunately, in consequence of bad counsels, he bad dent,:::
mesanento--r(Gßanepeatoedalpsolamodmitse.
When the notes spoke of persons with whom they wisheds
not
toqpueernmti
permit
King to be surrounded, those technically called Camarilla g"'4
an
we are sorry our limits will tract.
sub'
The qitestion
_was then put, whether the subject tris4 s
ciently discussed?
'nee.
' Senor Bertram de Lis rose, and said—" Since the Como" ie.
ment of the discussion of this subject, the usual order ef f
,f.
bate has been, in consequence of the extraordinory nierbe.
the occasion, departed from. I RITI of opinion that all tne nee.
puties ought to have an opportunity of expressing theeir.'e-1
nions, and that the debate should be continued until there re
melded no one who wished to speak. I wish to state 'IV 'of
timents, and I do not think it taw that the Representstlvetes,,ee
the Spanish nation should be deprived of the right of vholle
ing It against the insults and calumnies set forth in thilt..
reign notes." puesechto,
nbutkutrs'nwhiatb.. •
'The President stated that it was for the Corto to deterst„,in°
whether the debate ought to continue or not. He mug tg
fore put that question.
eject
The President then put 'the question, whether the sttA
was sufficiently discussed or not. This B carti
question wa
to
the affirmative, and also that the vote on the draught of w'
message was unanimous.
e re,
Senor Munarriz.— it
Though I proposed to speak he4°—
..e.teo
was not for the purpose of entering into the subjects,. 0 question, but merely to call the attention of the Colt" Wete
expression in the draught of the message. It contains Che'a'p? ,to the
which must not be allowed to pass, since, totew7, e„
to the Constitution, the Spanish nation never can be the r"
many of any person or family.
from tho
This observation was follo ed b..e—
-w y great applause
galleries.

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Senor Galiano.—The remark made by the deputy who_,„ to
just spoken is highly proper. The Diplomatic Commoittliell
whom the draught was referred, discovered the error le his had been fallen into from the wish to avoid the phraiscie.,
stiects, but the Committee for the correction of style,
Along the nteasage, can substitute other words, for which r
.:.
pose the, Diplomatic Committee has authorized it. of
Senor !upsets said, that. notwithstanding the unanimity he .-i!
the Congress in approving the draught of the nlessalLe'th
thought that the voting should take. place by calling °Y"'.e
t
names of the Deputies. He then made a motion to that elle' which was carried. with great applause.
The nanteS were then called over, and the message **,3s ar
, that
proved by a hundred and forty-five Members being a,' .
/
'remained present at this period of the sitting. , „Loerh .'
The list of the voters, which is given in the Spanish I)tis.: J
contains the names of the'
most distinguished men of all par -the ~;
Senor Gomez 13ecera wished that the Cortes would order.
proceedings of that day to be printed as speedily
asWsibh., ~
and transmitted to all the Ayuntainientos and other authan . ,'
of the kingdom.
after ','
The following motion, signed by 12 Members, wan " a.:
wards submitted :
Aino
In order that the memorable and interesting
of this day may come with the greatest rapidity to the ' the
ledge of all Spaniards, and be itn:t.ediately transmitted tn.,te, most retnote corners of the IVlonarchy we move that the %11,
Ivill be pleased to order that the discussion of this da7,"-sit.
without prejudice to the usual course of the journal Or itS ~...
tingn, be printed, and circulated with thegreatest urgenoY''
Carried unanimously. -
la .hOU .
It was ordered, on the motion of Senor A clan, that it 1 f ' 'ti
be stated that all the Deputies had asked to sneak in suPPila ° e,
the proposition.
, tej A A deputation, consisting of 24 Members, was then apPoin ~,, 2%
Bleb k
to present the message of the Cortes to his Majesty.
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Arguelles, and Galiano, were among the
number. ,A ore ,
The Secretary Grace; stated, that the Secretaries would a ',l
procet-0-11-. •
care to inform the Alettibers of the deputation of tho "" °,, "
which they would have to convey the message to his Maiestttcy
The President informed the Cortes, that to-morrow,
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would proceed to the consideration of the questions whicn.is sd. 1,
in the order of the day. At half-past three the sitting irn„teti s;
journed, amidst the acclamations of the s )eetators, who I"—the t i
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vieas in honour of the Spanish nation,' the Constitution,
Government, and the hero of Las Cabezas. e 11010 a,
Upon the above proceedings, the Univerxal makes the =0 ,st
lug, observations:—
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• Never was any sitting of the Cortes so crowded as this
oot ht
Neither in the Chamber nor in the galleries could a Ili!, toe el
corner be found. And the curious, who arrived a 146- ste rt.
late, could only get as far as to obtain a distant view of tkci,, a . ~
of the building. Every one wished to hear the speakers 07040 ~ it
the cause of liberty and national honour ; and those who with , ::
unable to obtain this satisfaction, contented themselves. ,
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repeating in the open air the applauses which reached theTiol . :
" When the Cortes had adjourned, the multitude hei:73oe .
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marks of gratitude. An excellent band of music celebrated the
triumph of reason and of justice, and Senores Arguelles and
Gidiano were carried on the shoulders of the people, amidst the
most sincere and enthusiastic plaudits.
'rile coach of the President, which had to pass through the
multitude, gave these illustrious patriots an opportunity of
eticaping from the painful situation in which their sensibility had
already in
them, for they were unable to reply:to so nauch
si dness in any other manner than by their tears. The multi--
tude followed the coach of the President to his house, shouting
vr9eated buzzes for the fathers of the country, the national so-
'erlno. tY, the Union' and the worthy deputies Arguelles and
I.4!isn
" hands of music are still playing abOut the streets of the
"Vital, and stopping at 'the hoUses of the Secretariei of State,
the President oldie Cortes, and several of the Deputies. It is
jlnew eleven o'clock, and we continue to hear vivas and cries of
y resounding on all sides. The Plaza de la Constitucion is
fl
houses. nlimited, as arc also several public buildings and private
" What causes this madness? What occasion is there for so
much rejoicing? It is because the inhabitants of this city have
found all the representatives of the nation worthy of its confidence,
and have obtained a palpable proof that among all Spaniards
there is but one' opinion, when the safety of the country is in
question. This day Madrid has celebrated the triumph of the
union, which is the same thing as the triumph of liberty."
It is stated that there has been a most extraordinary sale of
the SPanish papers containing the notes of the Foreign Powers
and tne proceedings of the Cortes. They are in the hands of
every person in Madrid, and it is obser-ed that the menaces of
the Holy Alliance alternately excited indignation and derision.