Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-27

p!e whom be governs, ths most sacred ddty
is imposed upon us, not to avoid any sacrl-
fee or exertion TO correspond with such
honorable confidence. =
,"The enemies of the liberty Of Nations
will be again undeceiyed by the sincere
union OF the Monarch with his subjects, and
by the order and tranquility with which we
meet for the third time.
I'm the three months that have interven-
ed, the constitutional system has proceeded
in its majestic march, and all the artIh ces
of the favorers Of despotism, within and
without the kingdom. have been unable to
turn it aside. II there have been some
partial oscillations, they are either such as
are only a sign of health in free people, or
they have served. as they have always
done, while the Vaccinations Of few were
disappointed, to shew with greater splendour
the rectitude, the wisdom, and the love of
public order which characterize true Span
iards.-Let US congratulate ourselves, Gen.
tlemen, T. give thanks to Divine Providence,
which confers on US so many blessings, Il let
US proceed 10 discharge our functions 10 the
advantage Of this country, which is SO wor-
thy of being happy, in spite of those who
would wish to seeit torn by civil war and
anarchy. To the services which you have
done the King and the country, in the two
last sessions, you are going to add others in
the present which opens an ample field tor
! your talents and your virtues. You have
performed much, but much still remains.-
Europe has its eye on you: the Spanish ma
ton, which has confded lis destnies to you,
hopes every thing from you, asd this hope
must not be Misrepresentation have in
your hand, the only means capable of re-
leasing it, and no difficulty or labour will be
able to check you
Complete your work then, respectable
legislators, and always bear in mind, that
beside the fate of our fellow citizens, the
crsdt of liberal institutions, and the cause
of humanity, in great measure, depend
upon you,
| After this speech was ended, the usual for.
malities were entered upon, as prescribed BY
the Constitution. the list OF the members
read, &c. Seniors Geralde, Zapsta, CrIso,
Gasco, and Mur6mene, appointed by ballot
! to form the COMMITTEES of Powers.
Messrs. Sancho and Espelato presented
the following proposition:
g 1, being provided, by the decres o. ED
March, 1870, that the substitutes of the
transmarine provinces shall exercise the
functions of Deputies till the Deputies them
selves arrive, we request, that the prepara-
tory Jun,a may declare from what proviHce
the Deputies had heen able to come"
Referred to the Committee of Powers just
mentioned.
The president signifed, that, az the last
preparatory sitting was to be on the Gath, it
was absolutely necessary to hold second
tomorrow, the ed.
Second Preparatory Sitting. Sept 60.
The opinion of the Committee OF Powers
respecting the proposition OF Messrs. Sancho,
moscosa, and Espeleta, was read, which was
in substance, that, considering the length
Of time which has elapsed since notice was
sent to the provinces OF America. that they
should send deputies to the Cortes, they
fbEy niahI h.
except from the Philippines. on account Of
their greater distance and The committee
concluded by observing, that there was no
official notice in the office Of the Secretary Of
the Colonies, that the constitution had been
ever sworn to in Lima or in Chilli, much less
OF electors OF deputies having taken place
in those provinces.
A long debate ensued, and Senior Sanche
having moved that no substitutes continue 10
act as deputies, except those OF the Philip
pines, Peru, and Cuba, bis motion was
agreed to for the Philippines and Peru, bu
rejected with respect to Cuba.
Philadelphia, Oct. "a.
We have received per- the Cecilia, Cur
racoa papers to the 5th inst. and extract
such articles as may appear interesting.
From the Curacao Cour0nt, Oct. Is,
receiUed atthis Office.
The following list of vessels taken late
ly by Spanish cruizers, and sent into Pu-
erto Cabello for adjudication, where they
have all been condemned, has been furn-
isbed Tn ma nv a gentleman who waa