Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-23
PHIL ADELPHIA, Augzlst 20.
LATE FROM ELIROPE Il
BIZ the ship Otis Captain Leeds, arriyea at
this part ifrom Liuer9ool.
from THE DUTCH PAPERS.
PROCLAMATION.

+ SPROCLAMAllCN
Don Joseph, BY the Grace Of God, Of
Spain, Maiorca, Minorca, Gibraltar, Of the
Continent Of America, the islands, &c. &c.
&c. King, &c. &c. ssE
To the Vice Reys, captain General Cow
ernors, Corregidors, and to all othero officers,
civil and military, Of whatever denolnina-
ton and to all the inhabitants ofthe Span
ish doIninions in the West and East indies,
Maketh known, that, 4, fSg
By virtue of the treaties ofthe 5thand
10th of MAY last by which King Charles Nv
and theprincess of his House have formal
" relinq,lished all right and title to the crown
ofSpain, and all the dominions belonging to
it, in favour of my dear and august brother,
Napoleon the First, Emperor Of the French,
King Of Italy, &c. who hath been graeiously
pleased to confer the same upon me, on the
4th of the present month, my wishes and
my ambition have been to come to Spsin, to
take upon me- the government Of the coun-
trY-to devote myself to the happiness and
interest of the people whom Providence has.
committed 70 my charge and to carry into
effect the regulations which shall be made
by the Junta ofthe Representatives and
Notables Of the kingdom; which Junta is
assembled at Bayonne, and will be sagain
called together at that place on the 15tslilist.
In order to take into consideration the means
Of establishing just and permanent gov
ernment, ard Of placing Spain, with all lscr
Observation-Disclosures or q better footing, by
securing her Independence, and raising her
in that ranE in the scale Of nations which
formerly distinguished her, and which her
inhabitants are still worthy to possess.
To accomplish this object have accepted
the Crown. hasten to make this declar-
alton of my paternal solicituee for your hap
p;ness, and to assure you that it Shall be ex-
erted equally fo5 the good Of the renlotest
parts ofmy dominions.--C oniding in my
royal word, you shall continue to enjoy all
your privileges as good subjects. Prose-
cute your ordinary ayocations in peace. Be
obcdient to your superiors, and guard a
gainst the I1acbinations: OF those who set the
laws at defiance. Justiccnnust be admins
tered impartially, and ! strictly enjoin al
Judges and magistrates tocon,plyI with my
pleasure in this subject Look up to ne as
your protector !: shall ever have your in-
terest at heart, and Will double my endea-
yours 70 defend you from the attack which
the implacable enemies Of Spain mediate a.
gainst you.
s enjoin, all ArcIbishc?s, Bishops, and
Ministers ofReigion, which l pledge NY
self to maintain inviolate, 70 use them inla-
scnce among the people to make them obedi-
ent to the laws, and to guard them against
the dangerous consequence OF sediticn and
treason.-Irepeat my declaration, that my
Government shall be founded On justice and
my sole object be the accomplishment OF
your happiness. Al Governors, Judges,
&c. are commanded to give the utmost pub
licitv to this proclamation.
I, THE KING.
given at Bayonne, June II, 1903.
Rs order of the king our .nlcst gracious SOW
eroign.
M. jos. DAzkNzA.