Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-07
MEErISo OF TIE coarEs IN MAnR,p.
Mlu 9, 1920

this memorable epoch in the establishment
of the rights OF great nation. The king
proceeded to the hall of the Cortes at ten in
the morning, accompanied by the queen and
the lnfantas. They were received by two
grand deputations of the national represen-
tatives. When his majesty entered, all the
members stood up, as well as the diplomatic
corps in the tribune on the right ofthe throne.
The councillors of state. generals and ma.
gistrates, occupied the other tribunes the
immense multitude which filed the galleries
could not restrain themselves, bursting forth
into loud acclamations and viuas' The
king took his seat on a magnificent throne,
on the sides of which was displayed the roy
al insignia. As soon as the king had seated
himself, the queen, the Infantas, the presi-
dent Of the Cortes, and all the deputies also
sat down. After short pause, the presi-
| dent rose. and with the secretaries proceed
ed to receive the kings oath, which was ia.
ken in the manner prescribed by the con-
stitution. The president, Don John Espiga,
Archbishop elect of Seville, then addressed
the king, who Immediately afterwards read
the following speech:
SPEECH OF THE KING OF SPAIN, TO THE
COATES.
Gentlemen deputies,
AT length has arrived the day, the OBJ
ject of my ardent wishes, on which see
! myself surrounded by the representatives Of
the heroic and generous Spanish nation, and
in which solemn oath has completely iden-
tilted my interest aud those of my family,
with the interests OF my people.
When excess of evils produced the clear
manifestation of the voice of the nation tor
merly obscured by ianentabIe circumstan-
ces which ought to be erased from our me-
mories, | Immediately determined to en-
brace the desired system, and to take the
oath TO the political system, and to take the
cath 10 the political constitution of the mo-
narchy sanctioned by the general and extra
ordinary Cortes in the year 1912. Then did
| the crown, as well as the nation. receive its
! legitimate rights; my resolution being no
less spontaneous and free than conformable
to my own interests and those of the Spanish
people, whose happiness has never ceased
| to be the object OF my sincerest wishes. My
hear thus indissolubly united with the hearts
OF my subjects, who are also roy children,
the future presents to me only agree bic
images OF confidence, love and prosperity.
With what satisfaction must the grand
spectacle be contemplated, hitherto unex-
ampled in history, OF magnanimou, nation,
which has passed from one political state to
another without convusion or violence, SUBJ
Jectmg her enthusiasm to the guidance OF
reason, under circumstances which have CO.
vered with mourning, and inundated with
tears, other less fortunate circumstances!
The general attention of Europe Is now
directed 10 the proceedings oil the congress
which represents tins highly favored nation.
/ From 1t are expected prudent lncuig ence
Tor the past, and enlightened tirmuess tor the
future anu that al the moment which con-
trms the happiness OF the present and sue
ceeding generations, the errors OF the prece-
! ding epoch may De buried IN oblivion | IS
! also hoped that multiplied examples Will be
displayed, otjustice, bene6cence, anu gene
ros.ty; virtue winch always distinguish Spa
niards; winch the Constitution recommel .ds;
and which, having been relislously oDser-
veo 0ufns the ehefvesence AN ong The peo-
pie, ought to be still more strictly practised
IN the congress ot their representatives, IN
| vested WIN the clrcumspect and TRANQUIL
character oi leg lslalCrs
| :" Ii Is now time 10 undo rlake the eXami-
| nation OF the stale oil the nation. ana 10 com.
mencs those iaDors Indispensable tor the an
piicatlons oi remedies suitable to he evils
! produced by ancient causes, and augmented
by The INVASION OF the enemy and by the er.
roneous system OF the succeeding period.
he account OF the pubic revenue
which The Secretary OF state, TO whom that
department belongs, will present. will show
It's oimlnutlon and embarrassment, and will
excite the zeal OF the Iortes to seek and So.
Iect, among the resources still possessed Inv
Tue hat'on' those best suited for meeting the
engagements aud indispensable charges OF
the state, This inquiry will serve more and
| more to confirm the opinion. that if is essen.
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