The Sun.
London, England, 1834-08-02 00:00:00

SPEECH
OF THE
QUEEN REGENT. OF SPAIN.

(Prom the Second I.,:dition of the Morning Chronicle.)
e have received i3y
veliv a Second Express from Paris the Speech
the by th:,
en the 0, Queen Regent of Spain, on Opening the Cortes,
porido. 7.1 of July, together with a letter from our own Corms-
. -et in that capital.
SPEECH OF THE QUEEN REGENT.
ILLUSTRIOUS PExles AND DEPUTIES.
it" The first necessity which I feel in finding myself amongst you,
theof t moment that I am about to swear to the faithful observance
e fundamerdel laws of the Monarchy, as Queen Regent, is to
Sentiments which animate me, and the gratitude
-4,; I °me to Divine Providence for having acceded to my wishes.
unite to the throne of my august daughter the rights of the
fin, yielding to both by common accord the
ancient institutions
,_lkingdom, which have elevated to so high a point its prospe-
-114 7, +glory, is the noble object which I have proposed to myself,
id and
whichpubli Ic
ca
convocationnnot offer a more solemn testimony than_this ge-
IQ Notwithstanding the satisfaction which I pronounce, it is.paiii-
asi.o me to reflect that this act should be accomplished in the
Thll, of the calamities whch now afflict several provinces,
.and
Thie" have extended their ravages even to this capital.
thats sentiment is rendered, if possible, more painful by the fact
tlit Wicked and evil disposed persons, availing themselves of
witicitterror occasioned by the appearance of
u a malady
%1u
has d such lamentable devastation in other
210hiltries, have committed
e crimes and disorders unworthy of the
and valiant character of Spaniards—crimes which. one cannot
th.". 14 without the deepest indignation. The laws will chastise
be'te ceences—but if you consider that your co-operation should
kaffeeees auto prevent the repetition of these disgraceful scenes.
pretext whatever, I reclaim it with confidence, !nas-
bath.ax it is a question to defend the basis of society, the mainte-
Alt °f Public order, and the protection of life and property.
iechalso occasions me much, grief that the first serious subject
will present itself for your consideration is the conduct of an
Niadivised Prince, who, even during the life of his King, of his
and
orother, endeavoured to promote his own ambitious designs,
;item ,0 since the death of my august husband (Q. E. E. G.) has
la,,vfted , by means of a civil war, to seize the sceptre from its
o
Lies The Immemorial custom, and the ancient and fundamental.
hrti of the Monarchy—the practice observed in similar cas.es—lm-
het,alitY—justice all impose upon me the duty of submitting to fete
deliberation subject of such high importance. But eyen
Th I not under such a sacred obligation as guardian of the rights
pr,l_august daughter, I could not and ought not to forget that the
;ut tranquillity and the future fate of these kingdoms depend
aiki, Your decision: it will be worthy of you, and the nation
~eiit with calmness. This Prince, not content with
Civil 'lng rebellion in this kingdom, lighted the flame of
env ar from a neighbouring state, and threatened to cross
of frontier in arms. In this circumstance the duty
Nmself-defence dictated energetic measures, reclaimed
tin..Y by justice, policy, and national honour. The Spanish
foX_Penetrated into Portugal, not for the purpose of attacking
(1,-;" independence, but to defend our own rights, and in, a few
their Put all end to the contest—and the two Pretenders, vino, by
-ir „
'suitor 'sence, troubled the Peninsula, were compellz•cl to fly the
foolish warning which announces the issue of every similar
uncleitakinglolecWt the same time. that the question of Portugal was settled, the
4y
in treaty which had for its object a most important end, not
and the tranquillity of the two kingdoms, but also for the peace
tsallifliuse of Europe, was ratified in London. It is gratifying to me to
est by this proof the amicable dispositions of which my august
114) they
this
of France and the King of Great Britain and Ireland,
See„. ilvte.ll me so many repeated testimonies—as well as the har-
tlt"'ell happily exists between the Government of her Very
Majesty Donna Maria 11., and that of my august daugh-
tWo ki ° numerous and so united are the links which connect the
cae,e aZdoins, that it may be said that they contend for the same
;sand in common defence.
theiruther Powers than those above named have explicitly renewed
keessiPolitical relations with the Spanish Government since the
ha e 0 of my mist daughter to the throne ; and for my part
recdgnizett. some new States—either in conformity to a wise
dice to the for tile purpose of occasioning no interruption or preju-
L navigation and commerce natural to these kingdoms.
—'4-'4l have desired that every other government had answered
oat, 4,1" sj,anner to the amicable disposition of the Spanish Cabinet ;
4te •Q°llgh none of them have manifested any intention or de-
trl interfering in our domestic concerns, some have delayed, to
'the 6°laellt, the recognition of my daughter, aS of Spain.
11f th -4-s of the monarchy have raised her to the throne—the will
14) the l'a.lloll sustains her—reason andtime will render due homage
',,,?lliservative principle of legitimacy.
tile it Picture which is presented by the interior position of
ilitirenlgdora is far from being as brilliant as your patriotism would
Nsed. but, notwithstanding the obstacles which have been
the antse revolt etsforne provinces and the inquietude of others,
eat Part of the treasury, and the pestilence which ravages a
of the country,' it has been possible to mitigate the
realmso tritical a position—to make also salutary reforms—
sides ti, tn a short time the union of the Cortes—to subdue on all
Lcreek 0 ebel bands—to augment the force of the army, and to in-
I4ts the; eharacter of our arms and to obtain all these happy re-
"at-'ose-i;,usliortant and so urgent, decision and enthusiasm of the
Tlir: excused the exaction of heavy but necessary sacrifices..
'hive it so mdelity of the army—its constancy and its courage, which
ery ay. gteat a claim to my especial gratitude—requires from you
the st s'stance to enable me to perfect this important branch of
the thrate, conciliating the well-being of these valiant defenders of
141"1` triloel!!!.Lgandtlf I,the country, with the exigencies of the nation,
of the Treasury.
t. is end will be laid before you the different obligations
NitlLlecls
.he Government has to fulfil, as well as the resources on
it tzi,l it calculates, and the extraordinary means of credit to which
kt;..".st necessarily resort upon this occasion whether on account of
gltalfier loss or defaleationwhether on account of actual circum-
tivtlit,T,s,os,r-z, in fine, to avoid any present augmentation of the bur-
peop impossible, it is dangerous in itself, next eventually
411417 t become frequently to adopt raordinary
'teot,„s* The best order in Administration is a prudent and severe
of ,x4nY. Publicity—the intervention of the Cortes in all matters
in a srnse, and in the imposition of contributions, will conduct us
.:sereZert tiny..., to the desired term of equalizing the ordinary re-
?tined of the nation with its necessities. 'this hope is the better
ss aras it will be sustained by an arrangement of the.whole
bt compatible with our actual means, supported by frank-
ts I,N; good faith, which are the principles of my Government,
"as by an amelioration of the interior debt, and its progres-
tex§ction, facilitated by the resources which will be applied
••ikwiyitha. prudent reserve, and after a proound examination.
0r,,3 Seeretaries of State will acquaint you with various re-
,ttare„' Which have been made in several branches of the Adminis-
4aarle;il The division of the territory—the separation and de-
tlie,,--tnn between the Administrative and Judicial departments--
tttl ePressi on of the ancient andthenew"Audiencias,"cre-
ehi as," cre-
tile benefit of certain provinces the numerous embarrassments
the teave been removed from the development of the public wealth—
shdrokiesiation which has been accorded to the people from many
irY ex-aetions, and other measures now in preparation, will tes-
-Ist a I, solicitude, and already offer to the nation the most flatter-
/lige It cannot be concealed from your circumspec-
kLe a;" Prudence that it is not possible to remedy in a few months
keel t::ninulated evils of many ages, and that the very desire of
issee, ;aerate what belongs to time has frequently led to a bad
The e("Promised the welfare of nations.
'ustr• royal statute has provided the cement—it belongs to you,
shall p!ens Peers and Signors Deputies, to concur that the edifice
raete;ise with that re ularit and concert which are the only gua-
" °I. stability andg
firmness.
horiowbat regar-ds myself, you will always find me disposed to
b 7, theg that can redound to the interest and honour of Spain—
w-et4e few da''s in which I exercised temporarily the su-
telt Were thej desire of my august husband, I manifested
tny thtentions and designs,—to forget and thereby
rnot bl:l.e`cao vestiges of past evils—to establish in actuality all
Nrins, and to prepare with care other measures for the
ir. ins,
be the obstacles I may meet in a path so
hke, % h may
cfP,hope to overcome, by the favour of Heaven, aided by
kss
whos and supported by the nation; to regard whose happi-
-1) e glory as my own, it is sufficient for me to re-
vlthat I am the mother of Isabella the Second, and the
'ilghter of Charles the Third."
The Viva
Regna Gobernadera!" was resounded on all sides.
clsiori,neen, on her entrance, bowed with great condo-
to all persons, and was peculiar in her recogni-
Nle the Frenchln • • I • She was mag-
*.ithNl? and , flusters. .
dressed in pink satin, splendidly embroidered
Seri% ver, and her ear-rings were a brilliant display of
-"ere s' She wore the Order of Maria Louisa, and her deport-
Ads,. have
—gnity to her station. She took the oath, which was
serise-'etl by the venerable Patriarch of the Indies, with becom-
,n usness, The Proceres and Procuradores were next sworn,
thrOae Teejentony passed away with much eclat, without con-
eith'oensahlon. is magnificentlydec. orated, and the dais of the
ista.e right g rich and brilliant, is gqod taste—not overdone
to the 'and chair, tbat of the Sovereign, was turned with its
lino Public. Her Majesty occupied the one on the left. Don
kroceres sat on the step of the throne on the Queen's left. The
si,ltre of ti,We.re chiefly in. court dresses, sumptuous from the
there
gold embroidery. The Procuradores were more
of Ple "le few in regimentals, others in plain clothes ; and I
4P4 the Urban to observe two or three in the uniform of privates
ropria'tthian Guard. The Mace-bearers and Heralds were
, ktOth, Y dressed, in ancient costume. In an old
‘ta
tO,S; an must not find fault with these antiquated
a
heEn must
has the less right to do so, whilst England
45ce h corps of beefeaters. The Queen departed with as much
earee s e had entered, recognising and saluting all. Every one
'4%rt i blesssfi teht ganuden::relieve that there was but one feeling,
J. J
o'clock, July 24'

The GLOUCESTER ELECTION.
excitement in connec-
koteentestern division of the county of Gloucester is at this
,Zliea within a state of strong political
ayetkrhlQy
oteh:asaiopaperaoaciahintgheelreecptrieosnenotfatloMn Member lui
apm theea
t bietriatopfiarll
W.
%Ai,: I,amented death of the late representatives Sriertoßn.,
t.l/tesel;t%.art., who was the colleague of Mr. W. .
-.areeb,
~.,,iernber. There are two candidates in field,
raise J, ‘... W. Codrington Esq., of great Conserva_tive_permo:
Iler fo'r IV C.. Banbury Tr;cey Leigh, Esq., formerly M
f the wallingford, when he proved to be a staunch supporter
4e Reform Bill. ~&nerous body of the " Blue" or Codrington
v4sed from an early hour on Thursday morning last in can-
edLoa the ton-n of Cheltenham,
party were
a are eanclictates have considerable property in the county,
,eost ik,, nlaelt respected. The last election is said to have
tnot::: 'thee otileili ng nf aseocnionesidteorail;ele
at least
amounting, accord-
le'ast 30,0001. ; others,
thousan Port4sset h could not have approached within some
4),
iliir,,,rt;tt,votttsioailft:treheiaesttetsTosnin.attached by all parties throughout the
148 il ...--
ari —RD-
;

oNNANcEs .—After the late tumult in
the g'; most of the Deputies left the Chamber to congratulate
biers observing M. Berryer not following,
443, u sitting at his desk, writing, said, " You do not accom-
laerry,: pu are busy writing ? " Oui, Monsieur," replied
ce, ,
icecris ct Charles g—ue ses ordonnances sont ese-
au of 4iiileons -Letters to his Kinsfolk—(a spicy
414c1a of old French n frican-
ews. )