Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-22

noodle. Therein are found united the
boprs. tears, and interests ot humanity,
rps caprices OF ambition, and OF pride,
The con, mental poHeIs OF the Holy AL
rsr.e. have already raised their voices
mas, the political institutions OF this ua-
an wnich mas cameo her Independence
anil her liberty AT The prICe oi her blood.
Cp,in. in her answers 10 the insidious &C
c',.,,ron, OF these pOtentates, has sOlemoly
,r,ut.es,ed To tie world, that her luuda-
m,pisl laws can alone De dictated to her
by her:eii
THIS clear aud luminous principle can
ooIy be attacked hy sophisms enforced by
i,nI Of bayoneis, aud those who nave re-
course to such means as these IN the 18th
century, give The most evident proofs OF
IN, Injustice If their cause.
HI, JOst Christian Majesty has said
that 10U, UU0 FIenChmen should march TO
,4ooIale the domestic shais OF Spain, aRd
correct lie vices OF her institutions. Since
what period has IL belonged 10 soldiers TO
me- Idle with the reformation OF laws :?
|. what code Is II wTIruen that military in
ya,ions are the i0rsrunaeTs oi the happi>
hes VI people.
l,weie unworthy OF reason to retute
sgch antisocial errors, aud II by 40 means
bsc-ngs 10 the Constitutional King OF both
S.anS tU apologize Tor the national sys-
len, in order 10 defend IL against the al
l,kS Of those who screen themselves be-
ne lh the mask ol the most detesta5le by
vocrisy, for the purpose Of trampling on
every sentiment ~ Justice.
hit % Fol nee
o.: the coItes vii! afford tie best reply to
lae speech Of The Most Christian Aon4rCh;
| ;aai tirm IN their principles, they will con-
tnue 10 march undJuntedly IN the path Fre-
scnbed by their duty; and they viii ever
Er the same COrtes as they were on the
9Th and | lib OF January, III every respect
50 worthy Of the nation which COnhded
/ her desIimes 10 them In word. hope
nat reason and justice will not be less
powerful than the genius OF oppression
snA slavery A nation which listens 10
,0e terms Ut an enemy, whose want oi good
i .,'ju IS Hut too well known, is All already
uiug ted natioC; and To receive those
avs winch he dares TO establish by force
u mos, IS the height OF ignominy
II war should be forced upon US, II will
be an eVl! without remedy. The nation
is magnanimouS. she will fight second
time tor her ind pendence aud her rights.
| TIE path 10 glory Is already known 10
4 her; and the sacrifices required will be
rendered light to her. Energy and patri-
,tisD will present thousand resources,
which in the bands of Spaniards, will al
Ways produce the most happy results
FnI my part, otsr once more 10 the
n.lonal Congress, 10 co operate with all
/ ny efforts, ~ realise tue hopes OF the
rieGds OF liberal Institutions, Ia employ
within NY reach, 10 repulse our enemies
by iurce.
The removal of my person and The
B1tpnal Cores 20 place less exposed to
1 lby influence OF military operations, might
bale the desIgHs of Oursnemles, ami pre-
YEA the Suspension OF the ac,s Of govern
!Aent, which ought 10 be made known 10
a.. parts OF the monarchy
The army which has rendered manifold
ssrEees 10 the national cause is organizing
lgrepab!y 10 the DEGREES Ut tn COrtes -
The victories obtained over the tactious,
ate pre>ages OF still greater successes a
gainSt our exterior enemies.
The best spirit reigDs throughout all the
r:oynces. The evils which many have
suffered from those who call themselves
he Defenders of Religion, have dissipa-
tru the illusions OF the ignorant, and have
convinced them that the cause OF the Con.
stiuuon is the only one they should EN-.
brace.
The changes which have taken place in
cur diplomatic relations, have not shaken
re national courage. The timid, who
never reckon on their strength, and the e.
Va designed, who endeavor 10 proht by
Their weakness, never can change the sen
hments OF a nation, alive 10 her honor aud
winch was aerer accustomed 10 deal with
TIE unjust.
In general, The various branches OF the
pGbhc administration, present at TINS mo-
men', favorable aspect. The Cortes
will continue, with their accustomed zeal
The Important labors they have underta-
Sea, aud the nalIousl prosperity TO which
all their views are d,rec; led, will CONSOLE
date that constitutional system, which Is so
. ably protected by their energy AMI Haior.
;Slgned( FERDINAND.
Ga the Cd of March his ma esty &C
cepted the resignation OF the seven mi
nl,lers; and appointed i'll their places,
ior Foreign Affairs, d. Alvaro Flores
Es.ada; for the interior, (and the co.
Onies, id interim,) ID. Antonio Dias
Tel Motal: for the Marine, ID. Jose Ra-
mai. for War, Gen, Torrijos; and for
Justice, D. Jose Zorraquin; and lastly,
Tor Finances, d Lorenzo Caivo de Ro-
Sas. of the six new ministers, one
Gen rorrijosl is absent from MADRID;
Two [ NJ. NJ. Flores Estads and Rosael
h'ee1cceEsedtheir appointments, The
Ntee others have refused