Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-26
STANDARDIZATION OF DON CARLOS
Letter Of King Charles Y. DON Carlos to the
Prince nf LIE IsLLrtnc

STANDARDIZATION OF DON CARLOS
Letter Of King Charles v DON Carlos to the
Prince Of the Asturias.
Ny most beiored Son.-Havng determined to
retire from political affairs, took the resolu.
ton Of renouncing in your favor my rights to
the crown, transmitting them to you. Conse.
quently- place in your hands the act OF my re-
nunciation, which you may use when you
deem it opportune.
pray the Almighty to accord to you the
good fortune to restore peace and union to our
unhappy country, and thus to secure the wei,
fare Of all Spanards.
From this day assume the title of Count
de MoIino, which is my intention to bear here
after. CHARLES.
Bourges, The 18Th Of Nay 1915.
ABDICATION .oF HIS MAJESTY CHARLES V. (DON
CARLOS.
When Divine Providence called me to the
throne Of Spain at the death Of'my well be-
loved brother and lord king Ferdinand VII,
confdng to me the safety Of the monarchy
and the happiness of Spanlards, saw in my
new position a sacred duty, and, penetrated
with sentiments Of Christian charity, and
trusting on God, devoted my existence 10 that
task. On foreign land as in camp, IN exile
as at the head of my faithful subjects, and
even in the solitude Of captivity, the peace OF
the monarchy was my only wish; the object OF
my activity and perseverance,. Every where
the welcome of Spain has been dear to me.
respected the rights. did not Ieel my ambl-
ton TO be possessed Of power, and under
such circumstances my conscience remained
tranquil.
The voice Of that conscience and advice OIL
my friends apprise me at present, after so ma
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without success flr the happiness OF Spain
that Divine Providence does not reserve to me
the power to accomplish the task with which
was charged, and that the moment has arrived
to transmit that task % him whom DEGREES 0
Heaven invite. as they previously invited me
| In renouncing (or mvself, al present my rights
to the crown which the death Of my bro
Their, King Ferdinand VII accorded to me-
in transmitting these rights TO my. eldes
son, Charles Louis, Prince Of the AsturlaS
notifying this remuneration to the Spanish ma
ton and Europe, by the only means which
can dispose, [ discharge debt Of conscience
and retire TO pass the remainder Of my day,
removed from political occupation, in domestic
tranquility, and with the peace Of pure con
SCIENCE, praying to Cod for the happiness onc
the glory OF my dear country. CHARLES.
| BourgeS, tie 1871 of lhi4, l845.
Reply Of His Royal HjghneSS the Prince of M
ASimrias.
| Nh nell 5elored Father and Lord have
read with the most profound respect the letter
with which your majesty honored me AhiS day
and the act annexed to it. An obedent anC
submissive son, my duty is to conform 10 the
sovereign will Of your Majesty. | have it
consequence the honor to lay at your feet thu
act of my acceptance. Following the good ex
ample your majesty gives me-, assume from
this day and for as long as | shall deem it al
viseabie, the title Of Count Muutemouin.
Grant, Heaven that my most ardent vow
may be accomplished, and that your majest!
may enjoy every prosperity ever demanded
for you by
Your most respectful son,
CHARLES LOUIS.
Bowges. 18Th Of May, l845.
Acceptance of The Prince Of the AuSiuriGs
| took cognzance with tiliaI resignation thu
determination which the King, my august ia
Their and lord, made known to me to-day, anl
in accepting the right and duties which he
freely transmits to me, | undertake a tasl
which will accomplish, God aiding, with TIT
same sentiments and The same devotion TO th
security Of the monarchy and the happiness o
Spain. CHARLES LOUIS.
BourgeS, The l8h Nay, 1915.
The Prince Of the Austurias has published
in addition, u "manileso," addressed lie tn
Spanish nation, in which he dSclaims all inten
lion of casting among his country "a brand 0
discord." The Prince expresses his desire +
prevent dissenson for the future, and see tn
country prospecting.