The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-08-06
WILLIAM MANNING,
SPANISH AFFAIRS


we omit our comments upon the intelli-
sence from spain, for the purpose OF giving
entire the following interesting article. 1t is
clear and well-conuected narration of the
most recent events in Spain, compiled by the
Editor of the National Gazette, from late
Csdiz papers.
From The Phil National Gaesne of Aug. G.
We are indebted to the kindness of the
respectable owner OF the schr. which arrived
, on thursday from Cadiz, for various news
papers published in that clty-the Espec-
tador," the Constitutionaln and the s.Di-
AFRO 1ercantil," as late as the 2lst June.
inclusive.
These papers abound with interesting de-
taiis. OF which we shall offer to our readers
a. much As the time left TO us this morning
viii allow us to translate.
he King of Spain and suite arrived at Ca
dIz at hall past SIX in the afternoon of the
10th o. June. The troops of the garrison.
and the national militia occupied the publick
square, and an immense crowd filled the
streets, windows and balconies The muuic-
lpal authorities received the King at the en-
trance, where the Govenour of The fortress
delivered to him the keys of the city with
The usual formalites, and he was conoratu-
lated on his arrival in the name of the inhab-
itants
The enthusiasm says the Cadiz Gazette,
= which was manifested on this memorable
occasion, confirmed the opinion which we
entertained Of The patriotism and sensibility
OF the people-union and harmony were seen
on every side-not the least disorder or cx-
cess was committed-the sounds repeated in
innumerablc acclamations, were those most
dear to every good Spaniard, to independence
and liberty"
The royal family were lodged in private
dwellings,, until the Palace at the Custom
House could be got ready for their accommo-
dation. The Cortes assembled at Cadz on
| the 10Th of June. E1ghiy-eieM members
answered to the call of their names, and most
OF the rest were announced to be near 10 the
! city. The history of their previous proceed
lngs at Seville is this in abridgement. On the
! 18th OF June, on the opening of the sitting,
| senior Galiano, one OF the leading members,
rose and stated that it was no longer the Pc
| ROD to talk but TO act, and to draw the veil
! that hid their real situation-that the coun-
| try was in imminent danger, but that the con-
| stitution might be saved as before, and for
this purpose was requisite TO put the King
and Cortes at once in place of security
| tie proposed that the ministers should be
forthwith summoned TO give an account OF
| the real condition of things, and decide upon
snatchiDg the King from the precipice over
which perfdous advisers were impellipg
him. Argueles then moved that the sitting
should be declared permanent until the OBJ
| Ject OF the Cortes was achieved. The Min
lsters soon entered, and one of them related
| mat as soon as it was seen that the French
might invade Andalusia, council of Gene
| rails and other confidential patriots was conven-
! ed, who unanimously decided that the means
OF preventing the march of the French were
| wanting, and that tue island of Cadiz was the
! only point to which the government and Cor
ties could be removed. The result was COM
municated TO the King, who referred it TO the
| Council of State, who preferred Algeziras as
the place Of removal. The minister conclud-
| ed by mentioning that when he left the King,
his Majesty had not come to definitive reso-
luton. II was then voted by the Cortes that
the removal should take place the next day,
to Cadiz, and that committee should be i'm
mediately formed to wait upon the King, and
apprize him OF their determination.
The committee appointed, went on their
errand, and returned in short time--when
the President reported the following dialogue
between himself and the monarch 4" Sir,
the Cortes being in permanent sitting, and
having received information Of the approach
Of the enemy, entreat your Majesty 70 re-
move with the CorteS 10 the island of Cadiz,
Tor the security Of your sacred person and tie
National Representatyes0 His Majesty re-
piled, that neither bis conscience nor the love
of eleven millions Of his subjects allowed