The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-29


! ton of the leading powers of Europe. The King
dom is at present in sadly distracted state. France
is looking on with intense interest, although the
principle OF non-interventon has as yet the ascen-
dancy in the cabinet. Frequent conferences in
Spanish affairs have taken place between M Gui-
got and the representatives OF the great power and
no evidence is necessary to prove that every move
ment In Spain is regarded by the French Ministry
with the closest attention. In the English House
OF Commons, in rely to a member of the Opposi
uon' SIR Robert Peel said he was not called upon
at the moment, nor did he desire TO enter into the
question OF the affairs of Spain But he would say
that the British Government had fulfilled all their
engagements with the present organ of the Spanish
Government, Espartero, and he had fulfilled all his
engagements towards Great Britain with perfect
good faith and amity. Whatever might take place,
IN Spain, he was convinced that it had been
and was the earnest desire of the Regent to admin
lister the Government committed to his care on
sound constitutional principles; and when the time
should arrive tor surrenderng the high trust reposed
in him, he would have the consolation of feeling
that he had so strengthened the Government of
Spain to lay the foundation of its future stability
when it should be transferred to other hands. He
repeated, that whatever events might occur in
Spain, he never would shrink from bearing his test-
mony to the fidelity and ability Of the present Re-
gent Of that country"
The following extracts from the correspondence
of the London Standard, give us the latest accounts
ofthe movements OF the Regent
"'Sevle declared itself on the l9h The poll
hcel chief and part OF the troops joined the move
Corunua declared itself on the 18Th. The Captain
General and the political chief have quilted the
town. The movement has extended itself in Cali
ca r, The towns OF Santiago, Lugo, Oreuse, Vigo.
gent arrived on The 23d at QuDtenar, and continued
his march on Valencia. General Rodll has been
appointed Commandment Of the Halberdiers. There
is nothing new from Madrid
The intelligence contained in the telegrapbic
dispatch above gwen is sufficiently menacng for
the Regent, but you will perceive il does not con.
finn the reported difficulties and probable surrender
OF Ibano, which being widely circulated caused
1he all IN the funds IN the stock lists OF Yesterday.
u now appears that the statements respecting Eur
bano did not emapate directly from the French
government, bu. from the Hotel de Corrcelles, the
residence Of the eX.Qneen Christina, in the Rue
de Ceui celes AL will depend upon Zurbane's ca
pibiiy 10 resist The threatened attack of Castro,
the relief Of Barcelona (Which would imply the
submission oil the rebels 'here) and the success OF
Espartero against Valencia, OF which latter event
little doubt is entertained.
The Journal de Debets published the telegra.
phc dispatch given in the Messenger, and observes
that 'QCntanar de Ia Oraen, where the Regent
arrived on the 23d instant is village of La Man
cha, on the road to Valencia, through AIbaceie, at
30 French leagues from Madrid, and at about
double the dis sance from Valencia. He may easily
arrive in the latter city on the Sd 18th of July
The movements in the interior cannot much inf1u-
ence the present state OF affairs All must depend
upon the results OF the military operations OF the
Regent gainst Valencia, and his leutenants sgainst
the Catalans.'
We add the proclamation issued by the Re-
gent -
The REGENTS MANIFESTO TO THE SPANISH PEOPLE
Spaniards! at time when my conduct and my
intentions are so sedulously blackened-when the
country is menaced with such mistortunes through
the alsehoods of its foes-l can no longer keep ST.
lence must raise my voice and oppose facts to the
reacherous attacks oil calumny II Is painful task,
grateful as IT may be to address my felowcitizens.
need not recapitulate the events which have raised
me TO my present lofty post The debates of both
Chambers preceding my, election are still fresh.
Spain and Europe admired the calm with which the
Cor,es proclaimed my name, and the oath which |
took &c govern by and for the constitution still sounds
In my ears swore to devote myself 10 the uphold
ing. OF the laws and the prosperity OF the country.
This oath, which took with emotion, in presence
of all Spain, has continued to guide my steps. Never
did break this oath, nor indeed the idea OF viola
ting it enter my head. surrounded myself with a
constitutional and responsible ministry, and this
ministry asked no force but that OF the law against
those who provoked even the military to insurrec.
lion. Against calumny, and the bnterest personal
attacks, used no other arm than silence On the
two occasions on which marched in person against
the rebellous, could have forgotten the regent In
the soldier? had too often led the troops to honor
and to danger. II my presence tended to check
disorder and terry the anarchist none but the
mics OF the country could COMPLAIN Exceptional
laws were required TO In the two instances. But
the history OF all States, ancient and modern, tell
that the statue OF Liberty must be sometimes yelled
for the preservation Of liberty These free nations
would have persisted, or fallen more short of their
under
tecting mantle OF the laws, could go on with impu-
nifty, protected by the slow procedure. 1t is easy
now TO Judge whether these exceptional laws were
the result OF necessity or caprice. The Cortes ap-
proved of the first Of these instances OF exceptional
measures They shall discuss the second when pas.
sons are less lncalescent
On one occasion accepted the resignation Of a
Ministry censured by the Cortes On two others
/ dissolved the Cortes and appealed to the people,
the Constitution in my hand. The Fundamental
Law gave me this power. Why Lest the Cortes
should not be In harmony with the nation, or one
Chamber not so with the other or lest passion
error other causes might endanger the interests
of the country. The right to dissolve cannot be
questioned. The Parliamentary forms are invoked
against me. Do Parliamentary forms agree with :.
the formation of Cabinet OF which one half did,
not belong to Parliament +? Do Parliamentary
forms demand what reason and Justice repudiate!
The Regent of the land was entrusted to form
Ministry, after the factious OF the Lower House
had shown themselves exhausted and powerless.-
Spaniards! | know the Constitution better than
those who thus invoke it BY 1t am Regent In
il are my rights and titles; with before me, have
sworn to maintain my coun,ry's liberties. Beyond
the constitution there is but abyss for me, and
-uin Tor great monarchy, whose independence
was purchased with 80 much blood. Shall reply
TO the interminabe abuse Of which ! am the OBJ
iect? Shall condcscend to refute the accusation
Of my seeking to prolong my Regency beyond its
legal tine 3? irepel he ca.umny which is employed
to enhi;ter my days. The mdnifestoes OF my Min
isty did not suffice to discredt such assertions, nor
my own assevera,ions before the first bodies o. the
personal ermity repeats. How should | wish to
defer hat day which closes M political career
prefer the example CT those who laid down rule, to
those WHO have violated the laws to keep it. want
He expiatcd his usurpations on rock in the
Let others than me enjoy the glory that their coun-
Try too dearly pay. Bdldomero Lspariero. come 10