The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-06-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
From the New York Evening Post. |
.A.SS~

Receiued By the Spanish Letter Of
.Nargue from Cadi<.-We are indebted
to friend for Spanish Gazettes to the
lst of May, brought by the arrival, last
Sunday, Of the Spanish Letter of Marque
from Cadiz. They contain several in-
teresting articles relating TO the unho-
ly war which has been waged against
that unhappy nation. Although French
troops have advanced far into that coun-
try, and ere this have probably reached
Madrid, yet enough appears to shew
that the work is not finished. The Sc
vile papers TO the lst of May, represent
that great and energetick measures
were adopting by the Spanish Govern
ment in every direction, to oppose the
French. The quintas of the different
provinces were organizing themselves
with the greatest activity. The wealthy
inhabitants were withdrawing from the
towns and cities likely 20 be invaded, as
also the youthful part of the population.
Catalonia, that was a short time since
very anti-constitutional, with that pecu-
liarity of character which distinguishes
the Spanish nation, is now the greatest
foe ofFrance. The famous Empecinado
has taken up arms again in defence of his
country's rights, and has issued an en-
thusiastick proclamation, avowing his
intention to perish in her cause. The
no less noted Chaleco has also come out
with the same sentiments, and likewise
many others. twill be recollected that
these two men are the celebrated Guer-
rilla chieftains, who were the scourge
10 Napoleon's veterans.
And it also appears that the com
manders of the different military dis
tricts were actively engaged in organ
iZing their armies. Count Abisbal has
made extraordinary preparations to de-
fend Madrid and it is stated in the Sc
vile papers that he has brilliant corps
of 10000 men, and that he is resolved
upon making strong resistance.
The Cortes have made regulations
for the corps of foreigners, that have
been raised and were raising, az also for
the guerrillas.
Declaration of Wg by Spain against Frame.
translated from The SeriNe Gaseiie Cf lie 2GM
.Apra, 1928.
The King has issued the following Decree.
Whereas the Spanish territory has
been invaded by the troops of the
French government without previous
declaration Of war, or any of those for
malities established by custom; and
whereas that act of aggression cannot
be considel.d in any other light than as
violation of the laws of nations, and
an open rupture of hostilities against
Spain; it becomes my duty, therefore,
TO repel force by force, to defend the
integrity of the States of the monarchy,
and chastize the audacity of its enemies.
Now, after having consulted the Council
of State, agreeably 10 the 236th article
of the political Constitution. do declare
war against France, and the same is
hereby declared and in consequence
whereof, order and command the COM
petent authorities to commit hostilitRs
upon her by every act of aggression in
their power, authorized by the law of
nations also direct that this my dec
lara,ion of war be published with due
soIennity.
You are hereby informed Of the same
for lis luliiment, and you will Cause it
to be printed, published, and circulated.
IT the Palace of the Alcazar, at Seville,
the 23d April, 1898. THE KING.
To Don Evaristo San Miguel, Secre-
tary of State.