Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-10

Spanish government. As the foregoing is
scheme which man not possessing single
shilling Of capital might propose, it remains
10 be seen whether the movers of it are 10
a state 10 fulfil their promises, or are mere
ly amusing themselves al the expense OF the
good people here; be this as it may, Inc
money was never more wanted, and it II
does not soon appear, the most serious con-
sequences may be expected to follow. In
legislation, the Cortea have proceeded with
great activity several salutary regulations
have been esta blished with regard to crl-
minal Justice many steps taken to destroy
the Banditti that intest various parts of the
country, and do away with mendicity. In
the sitting of the 18th, some of Mr.. Ben
tham's works were presented to the Certes
by M. de Mora, editor Of the Constitutional;
according to the official report OF the pro-
ceedings, "they were received with parti-
,ular pleasure, and the Cortes felt exceed.
ingly grateful to that learned Englishman
for his generous efforts to consolidate the
constitutional system Of SPAIN" | have
since heard that our great countryman is to
have the high honor of being consulted by
the commission appointed to frame the CT
vii and criminal code and that many OF
those improvements suggested in the works
edited by NJ. Demont, will be Immediately
adopted in Spain, where the Cortes, like
men OF true wisdom, seem determined to
avail themselves Of knowledge from what
ever quarter it appears. A very liberal
provision has been made out of the national
domains, for the patriotic generals Riego,
Quiroga, Lopez and Banos, and The claims
made by the widows of those who suffered
under the former ministers have beer at
tended 10. Though last not least in the
scale Of reform, should be mentioned, the
suppressios of the converts and various re-
ligious orders.
You have perhaps heard Of the kings he
station to sanction the decree on this mo-
mentous measure if so, do not judge his
conduct too rashly innumerable arts. aid
ed by no less than threat of excommunica-
ton from Rome, have been employed to de-
ter Ferdinand on this occasion, and il was
only by an appeal to the people, particular
ly that portion of them composing the popu.
lar assemblies, that the the ministers have
been able to awe the clergy. No man in
Europe has been more grossly misrepresent-
ed than bis Catholic majesty; had he been
surrounded with honest advisers, instead OF
villains and slaves, how different would his
conduct have been as il is he possesses
virtues which might be usefully copied by
other monarchs. As to the decree suppress
ing the converts and religious orders, he
signed it the instant il became evident that
the nation approved the measure. and he has
ever since seemed perfectly rejoiced at the
event. In consequence Of what has occurred
on this occasion, the ministers have changed
their minds relative to the patriotic societies.
and see the necessity Of encouraging, instead
of suppressing such bodies, il they wish to
preserve the new system; it is therefore
supposed, that the law recently passed with
regard to them will be repealed, although
the Cortes have only ten days more TO sit.
1t is extremely fortunate that one or two
English writers are occupied in moving the
unfavorable impressions made here by Ger.
tain persons ola neigbboring country. whose
ambas sador has already succeeded in form
ing large party. There will be ne arly ESQ
converts suppressed, and their immense pos.
sessions appropriated to the wants Of the
state"
From he Franklin Gazette.
QUEEN OF ENGLAND.
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