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London, England, 1835-10-31 00:00:00

SPA IN.

(From the Madrid Gazette.)
"ROYAL ORDER.
" Her Majesty, the august Queen Regent, always anxious
to adopt for the people intrusted to her maternal care, what-
ever measures may be suited to their prosperity and hap-
piness, has, ever since she took upon herself the govern-
ment of these kingdoms in the tune of her illustrious
daughter, Donna Isabel 11., endeavoured to terminate the
division produced by the revolt. and separation de facto of
sme states which formed an integral part of the Spanish
mo,larehy. This object, which the civilization, of the age
and every generous feeling for the good of mankind de-
mand, Her Majesty believes may be conjoined with a prin-
ciple of policy which never should be viewed with indiffer-
ence by those who are invested with power—namely,
the
mutual advantage of countries the people of which once
were brethren, though cince divided by causes sufficiently
common in the history of rations. To carry into effect this
noble idea in a manner suitable to the dignity of the throne
and of the great nation by it is sustained,h Her
Majesty's Government has constant,, laboured always
:.,eve
with frankness and good faith, and has r forgotten
the interests of- the Spanish people. The re2ult drawn
from the conferences which have taken place, fro,m the
reports received, and from other important documents co.
lected with care and circumspection, preparatory to the
commencement of a negotiation momentous in itself, and
pregnant with consequences of the greatest magnitude, is,
that the occasion for a definitive resolution has occurred.
But such resolution, as it is most delicate, so is it equally
difficult in the adoption, because what it is possible to ac-
complish in diplomatic transactions cannot always be at-
tained when time and circumstances are not favourable ;
nor can the immense prejudice which a state of irresolute
inaction may cause be calculated by all negotiators. Im-
pressed with this consideration, her Majesty, unwilling that
smatter of so much importance should be further delayed,
and earnestly desiring to secure the object as completely as
may be possible, has been pleased to resolve that there be
appointed a Commission, composed of individuals of known
probity, information, and patriotism, in order that, with
cognizance of the ultimate state of the question before
them, they may give their opinion on the manner in which
they conceive the same can be most easily and regularly
terminated.
" And from among other individuals possessing the qua-
lifications which her Majesty has considered necessary for
the discharge of this duty, she has been pleased to name
Don Ramon Gil de la Cuadra, Procer of the Kingdom,
President of the said Commission.
" Members :
General Don Miguel Ricardo de Alava, Procer of the
Kingdom.
•' Don Jose Canga Arguelles, Minister of the Royal Coun-
cil of Spain and the Indies.
" Brigadier Don Vincente Sancho, Secretary to the Coun-
cil of Ministers.
" Don Valentine Ortigosa, Archdeaeon of Cormona,
one of the Judges of the Tribunal of the Excusado. and
" And Secretary :
" Don Manuel Maria de Alzaybar, Chief of Section in the
Office of Secretary of State, and who in that office had
charge of the instruction and management of American
affairs.
" By Royal order I communicate this to your Excel-
lency for your information and satisfaction, and to the end
that suitable arrangements for the meeting of the com-
mission, and for the termination with all possible despatch
of the business for which it is appointed, may be made.
And I inform your Excellency that under this date I have
directed the secretary of the commission to place at your
Excellency's disposal all the documents you may require
from among those which exist in the office of which I have
charge, ad interim, relative to the subject in question.
" God preserve your Excellency many years,
" JUAN ALVAREZ Y MENDIZABAL.
" Palace, Oct. 18.
" To Senor Don Ramon Gil de la Cuadra."

(From the Madrid Gazette of Aug. 20.)
The following dispatch has been received at the office of
the Secretary of State for the War Department :
" The Mariscal de Campo Don Jose de Castellar writes
as follows from Barcelona, the 14th instant :
" Most Excellent Sir—By the last dispatch which I had
the honour of sending your Excellency on the 3d instant,
and in which I reported what the Governor of Figueiras
had stated to me, relative to the occupation of the whole
of the Ampurdan by the bulk of the faction of Na-
varre, your Excellency will have become acquainted with
the critical state of this Principality at that time. It not
being admissible in difficult moments to remain inactive, I
formed my plan, and in consequence I made the needful
arrangements, which, having been carried into execution by
the ebiefs and other brave men to whom they were confided,
with their accustomed activity and punctuality, their efforts
have been crowned with success. It is with the utmost
satisfaction, most excellent Sir, that I inclose the following
report dated from the Camp of Honour, by the Governor
of the city of Vich, John Juan de Beccar, who has the chief
command of the troops of Isabel 11., who are accustomed
to conquer the enemy whenever he has the hardihood to
wait for them.
" Most Excellent Sir--I hasten to acquaint your Ex-
cellency with the brilliant action in which the valiant divi-
sion I have the honour to comcland has been this day en-
gaged.
41' The Navarrese faction having teard of my arrival in
this plain in order to raise the siege which they had com-
menced against this city, waited for me in excellent posi-
tions, strengthened by the Catalonian factions ; the whole
force consisting of 8,000 men.
Without a moment's hesitation we hastened to the
attack, and in spite of their resistance,their double strength,
and their advantageous positions, they were completely
beaten, and obliged to disperse in all directions, leaving a
number 0f dead on the field, as well as arms and baggage.
I have taken a number of prisoners, and among them the
second chief of the division, Don Juan O'Donnell ; whilst
on our part we i:ave only had a few wounded, among whom
there is but one cavalry officer. During the action a num-
ber of soldiers deserted to me, who having been made pri-
soners were forced to join the faction. Some of the Navar-
rese also came over, who said that the whole of their com-
panions were desirous to abendon the ranks of the rebels.
" ' As soon as 1 shall have received the reports of the
chiefs of columns, I will send your Excellency the details
of this interesting day ; confining h.-pelf at present to stating
that such a victory could only have been accomplished by
chiefs and officers so gallant, and troop:. co brave and well-
disciplined, as those which I am so fortunate as to command.
" Notwithstanding the fatigues of this day, we shall
leave this place to-morrow, at day-break, in ward. of the
enemy ; to whom we will not allow a moment's rest, until
we shall have totally exterminated them.
" God preserve your Excellency many years.
(Signed) "'JUAN DE BECCAR.
.e Olot, October 9.
To his Excellency the Captain-General
of this Army and Principality.' "

REPORT of the DIRECTIVE JUNTA of CADIZ, to

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN REGENT.
When the whole nation is hailing, with enthusiastic ac-
clamations, the august name of your Majesty, and is ele-
vating towards the throne repeated testimonials of grati-
tude for the Royal Decree of 28th September last, the
loyal Gaditanian Province may be permitted to partici-
pate in the civic delight with which all hearts are over-
whelmed, and to enjoy the hope that, as speedily as pos-
sible, the Cortes will be convoked, according to an elec-
toral system which shall fully represent social interests ;
and that by those Cortes shall be constituted the distri-
bution and equilibrium of the public powers, the prero-
gatives of the throne, the rights of the nation, Ministerial
zesponsibility, the rest of the organic laws, and even those
of elections, if necessary. This spontaneous and solemn
promise will be the bond of that close alliance which its re-
alization will produce between the throne and the people,
and without which there is no peace for the one, nor glory
or security fo.- the other ; and when the happy day of its
fulfilment shall .rrive, it will be engraven on the hearts of
the people of Cad.. 7, as the most inestimable gift for which
it is indebted to the throne of your august dauourghter.a j
In
order to accelerate so propitious a moment, y Mesty
irequires the frank, decided, and unanimous co-operation of
your faithful subjects ; and the province of Cadiz offers to
your Majesty's throne its most vigorous efforts in favour of
:so holy an object, and against the fanatical chief of the
bands of the north. In order to render available its volun-
tary sacrifices, the Directive Junta has been created in the
province of Cadiz, which Junta has this day the high honour
of elevating its voico towards your Majesty, assuring you that
iit is ready to follow in the path which your Majesty may
deign to point out, in order that its services may obtain ac-
ceptance, efficacy, and a fruitful result, and such as may be
printable to the Government and to the nation ;—the pro.
vince which has appointed the Junta for this special purpose
will not respond coldly to so high a call, and the Directive
Junta, whilst it will wait for the commands of your Majesty's
Government, in order to execute them loyally and fully,
laopes also that your Majesty will be satisfied with tlo ser-
vices of the chiefs, offiors, and troops of the ormy of the
Andalusias, whose gallantry, fidelity, discipline, and Love for
the august throne of Isabel 11., jjd from the liberty of the
country which gave them being, presaged a thousand
honourable victories for the good cause.
The Junta also ventures to implore of the conciliatory
and generous heart of your Majesty, the approbation of die
.measures which the Governative Junta of the province
Adopted , which Junta will not object to submit itself in
enure to the general legislation which may be established
rthe various branches.
Finally, the Junta feels confident that your Majesty will
hear, with your accustomed benevolence, the ex-