Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-09-12

show its diminution and embarrassment,
and will excite the zeal Of the Cortes to
seek and select, among the resources still
possessed by the nation, those best suited
Tor making the engagements and indispen-
sable charges Of the state. The enquiry
will serve more and more TO confirm the
opinion, that it is essential aud urgent 10
establish public credit on the immutable
basis OF justice and good faith, and the
scfupnlous observance and iuIfiiment Of
all engagements which give satisfaction
and tranquility to creditors, and capital
lists, native and foreign, and relief 10
the treasury. / fulfil one of the most sa-
cred duties which the royal dignity and
the love Of my people impose on me, III
earnestly recommending this important
object to the serious consideration oil the
Cortes.
/" The administration of justice, with.
out which no society can exist, has hith.
erto depended almost exclusively on the
honor and probity Of the judges but now
made subject 10 known aud established;
principles. it affords to the citizens new
and stronger grounds Of security and
still greater improvements are to be ex-
pected, when our codes, carefully improy-
ed, shall attain that simplicity and per-
lection which the knowledge and expert
ence OF the age in which we live are ca
psbIe Of giving.
10 the interior administration, difficaf.
ties are experienced, which proceed from
old abuses, aggravated during these latter
times. The perseycring application Of the
Government, and the zeal with which its
agents, and the provincial authorities, la
Dor TO establish the simple and beneficent
municipal system adopted by the constitu.
ton, are lessening the obstacles, and will,
in time, perfect a department OF the state
which has an essential influence over the
public welfare and prosperity.
" The army and navy call more par
ticularly for my attention and solicitude.
1t will be one Of my first cares to promote
their organization, aud establish them ia
manner most convenient for the nation,
combining, as far as possible, the advan-
tages OF forces SO important with that econ
omy which is indispensable, and relying
on the patriotism and good viii OF inc
people aud the wisdom Of their Tepresen-
iatives, to whom shall always have re-
course with entire satisfaction.
sit is TO be expected that the re-estab-
Iishment Of the constitutional system, and
the flattering prospect which that event
presents for the failure, may. by removing
The pretexts Of which maiignity has been
liable to take advantage 10 the ultra ma
rine provinces, smooth the pacifcation Of
those which are in state of agitation or
disturbance, aud render unnecessary the
of any other means. The
examples Of moderation and the love of
order given by PeniDsular Spain. the just
pride belonging 10 SO useful and generous
a nation, and the wise laws which are
promulgated conformable TO the Constiln-
lion, which contribute to this object, TO the
oblivion Of past evils, and will draw closer
all Spaniards around my throne -sacrific-
ing to the love Of their common country
all the recolleclions which might break
or weaken those fraternal Ties by which
they ought to be united.
" In our relations with foreign c0un-
tries the most perfect harmony in general
prevails, with tile exception Of some few
differences, which, though they have not
disturbed the existing peace, have given
rise TO discussions which cannot be ter
minated without the concurrence and i1-
Of the Cories Of the kingdom.
such are the differences pending with the
United States Of America respecting the
tioridas, and the marking out the boun-
daries OF Louisiana. Contests likewise
exist, occasioned by the occupation of
Monte Videa, aud other Spanish posse s.
sions on the left bank Of The river Plata Il
but, though complication Of various cir
cumstances has hitherto prevented the ad-
iustment Of these differences, / hope that
The justice aud moderation Of the princi-
pies which guide our diplomatic opera
ions, will produce result suitable to the
nation, and conformable TO the pacific sys.
em, the preservation Of which is now the |
general and decided maxim Of European
policy. The Regency Of AIgiers has Civ.
20 indications Of wish to renew lis old |
'ystem Of restlessness aud aggression.
10 avoid the consequences which may a.
rise from this want Of repsec, Of existing
'tipulations, the defensive treaty eutered
into 10 the year 1916, with the King Of
The Netherlands, stipulated the nnion of
Ihe respective forces 10 the Mediterranean,
destined 10 maintain and secure the free. |
dom Of navigation and commerce.
thus, as it is the duty Of the Cortes
Q consolidate general happiness through
he medium Of wise. aud just laws, and |
hereby protect religion, the rights Of the
crown. and Of the ciiizana !. 90 alae, n -