The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-29
PROTEST. orCHARLESIV.'

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PROTEST. OF CHARLES1v.
"Dearest Brother--On thci9th of last
month, put intos;he hands cf.ny son, de-
cree of abdication. Onthc very same day,
entered solemn protest against the decree
which had been issued in the midst OF wild
commotions, and forced from me by the criti-
cal circumstances of that period. Now, that,
tranquility is restored; that my protest is
in the hands of my august friend and faith
full ally the Emperor OF the French, King OF l.
tally, and it is notorious, that my son could
not induce his imperial and royal majesty to
acknowledge him in that capacity, solemn
" declare that the deed of abdication which
j subscribed on the 18TH of last month is null
and void in all its parts; and therefore, II is
my will that you should make known TO all
my subjects, that their good king who loves
them, wishes to dedicate the remainder Of
his life to unrcmttcd eXertions for their hap
piness. professionally Confirm in their situa-
tons, the members of the present board of go
vernment, and all the civil aud military Of
hcers who have been appointed ever Since the
18th of March last intend to so and meet
my august ally, the Emperor of the French,
| King of Italy after which will send further
orders to the board. San Lorenzo, .1hrii II,
| 1903. THE KING. p
To TIE Sutreme board Of Government.
Letter Of his majesty the emheror Of France
TO his Royal highncss the Prince Of .dS-
tn11as.
"Brother-I have received your royal
highness' letter. The inspection of your roy
alfather's papers must already have convin-
ced you of the affection ever bore him un-
der the present circumstances, you will allow
me to speak to your highness with franknesS
and candor Il entertained a hope, that upon
my arrival at Madrid, might persuade my
illustrious friend to make some necessary re-
forms in his dominions, and In some degree,
to CRAFTY the public opinion. The Prince of
Peace's dismission appeared 10 me requisite
for his happiness and that of his people The
events in the north, have retarded my Jour-
ney. Ia the mean time, the occurrences at
hranjuez have taken place. / Go not set up
for Judge of what has happened, nor of the
conduct of the prince of peace /; but, what
know, is, that kings should never enxre their
subjects to shed blood, doing themselves jus
tice. pray to God that your royal highness
may never experience it. 1t would not suit
the. interests of Spain, that prince VINO has
married princess of the royal family, and
who has SO long governed the Kingdom should
be prosecuted. He has no friends left /; nor
would your royal highness have any, if you
should one day be unfortunate The people
gladly seize the opportunities of making
themselves amends for the respect they Shew
us. HHo1i Cannot try the prince of peace mis-
crimes, if he were charged with any, ought
to be buried in the rights ef the throne. have
often expressed my wish that the p. of Peace
might be dismissed: If have not been more
urgent, it has been owing to my friendship
for King Charles, from whose weak partial
| ity / chose TO turn my eyes. Oh wgctched
humanity imbecility and error: such is our
motto All this, however, may be reconciled
let the Prince OF peace be banishcd from
Spain, and offer him an asylum in France.
With respect to the abdicatsn of Carries ".
has taken place at a time when my armies
occupied Spain: and Eurohe and floaterity
might believe that IhGue sent so MANI troohs
.jorthe sole yaurt,ose Of driving my .frie1d e
ally from, his Thrones 80.
AS neighboring sovereign, am bound TO
inquire into what has taken place previous
to my acknowledging this abdication. there
fore wish to converse with your royal high
ness upon the subject. The cation with
which have hitherto proceeded in these af-
fairs, ought to convince you of the sup
port you will find in me, il factions of any
description ever disturb your reign. When
King Charles informed me OF. the events of
October last, WAS greatly concerned at them
and flatter myself, that have contribu-
ted, by my suggestions, to their happy issue.
\ our royal highness should dread the conse-
quences Unpopular connections some OF my
scattered soldiers may be assassinated, but
such excuses could only bring ruin upon
Spain. Your royal hghness knows all the re-
cesses of my heart: you may see, that am
agitated by various ideas which want to be
fixed. You may be certain, that at all eDents
Z .7aH deal 7uth you as i haze done zuih
your royat .Jashsr:f rely upon my wish to
reconcile every thing and to find opportuni.
ties to give you proofs of my affection & high
regard. And so. l pray God may keep you
brother, under his holy and worthy protection
(Signed) NAPOLEON.
Theroyal council has subsequently receiv-
ed ander date the 9TH and 9th the following
Royal Address, Letter Royal, DEGREES and
order -
ROYAL ADDRESS.
" ShGniardS and beloved Subjects-Per-
fdous men are endesvouring to bring ruir
upon you, and would fain supply you with
arms, that you might turn them against the
French troops, anxious reciprocally to stir
you up against them, and them against YOU.
What would be the result of such sinister
intentionse No other without doubt, than the