New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-16

capitalists, and an oppressor Of the people. In
exactly the same msnner was the Provisional
Government Of France in 1878 driven to the no.
toriOUs measure OF tie ~ centimes, and the con-
iscation of the savings banks funds In order to
pay their interest to the capitalists The revo-
"lutionary governments of Spain" says the Eng
I lish author of the Rsreiatons on Spain, are at
"least not sunk so deep as TO sdopt the Infamous
doctrine of reputation as prscticed in tho
United States" The fact is that If any former
Spanish revolution had once practced repudia-
ton. the infamous Government Of st. Louis would
not have found any banker willing to oblige it
with advances. But perhaps our author holds
the view that il is the privilege Of the counter
revelation to contract as it is the privilege OF
revolution 20 pay debts
ltsppears thst Saragossa, Valencia aud Algesiras
DO BOT concur in this view, as they have abrogatei
all taxes obnoxious to them.
Not content with sending Bravo Murillo as En-
bassador to Constsntinople, the Government has
dispatched Gonzales Bravo in the same capacity
to Vienna.
On Sunday, 9th Aug, the electoral reunions
Of the District of Madrid assembled in order to
appoint by general suffrage, the Commissioners
charged with the superintendent of the election
at the capital. There exist two Electoral Com
mittees at Msdrid-the Liberal Union, and the
Union del Commerce.
The symptoms of reaction above collected ap-
pear less formidable 70 persons acquainted with
the history Of Spanish revolutions than they must
to the su 2erfcial observer-since Spanish revolu-
tons generally only date from the meeting OF the
Cortes, usually the signal for the dissolution of
Government At Madrid, besides there are only
few troops, and AT the highest q, 600 National
Guards. But of the latter only about one half
are properly armed, while the people are known
to have disobeyed the call to deliver up their
arms.
Notwithstanding the tears of the Queen, O'Don-
nell has dissolved her bOdy-guard the regular
army being jealous of the privileges of this corps.
from whose ranks Godoy, noticed as a good
player upon the guitar and singer of sequidiiias
graciosas pican'es, couldraise himself to become
the husband of the Kings niece, and Muhoz.
only known for his private advantages, become
the husband of a Queen Mother.
At Madrid portion of the republicans have
circulated the following Constitution Of a Federal
Berian Republic:
"TIru1oI Organization Of tie Federal EJeria.
Rlpubhc.
Art /. Spain and its isles and Portugal viii DO
united and form the Federal IbeIiap Republic. Tss
colors Of the banner viii be union of the two actual
banners of Spain and Portugal. Its device will be
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.
Art .. The sovereignty resides in the universal
ity of tie citizens IL is inaienabe and imprescripti
bic. No Individual fraction Of the people can
usurp lis exercise.
:" Art 3. The law is the expression Of the national
will. The judges appointed by the people through
universal suffrage.
"Art. T. All citizens of 81 years Of age and enjoy
ing their cvn rights TO be electors.
- Ant ). The punishment OF death Is abolished,
both for political and common crimes. lne jury IS 10
judge in sll cases.
{" Ant .. Property is sacred. The estates taken
from political migrants are restored to them.
Art Z. TIE contributions will be paid in proper
ton 10 incomes. There will BIO one tax only, d.
rect and general All indirect contributions, Octrol,
AID on consumption are abolished. Likewise aboi-
i-hed are the Government mOnOpoles OF salt and to-
acco the stamps, the patent dues, and the conserp-
Art g. The liberty Of the press, Of meeting. Of as
socia ion, Of domce Of education OF commerce, ana
Of con cieuce il granted. Every reiigioa TW haze To
ycV for ats OWH ministers.
1Art 49, The administration 0fthe republic is 10 be
federal provincial and municipal
sfTiTULO ii. Federdi Naturalization.
art H. IL will be intrusted TO Executive COun-
Gil appointed and eyokable by the Central Federal
Congress.
:" Art Is. The international and commercial rea-
tops the uniformity OF measures, weights and coins.
the Post Office and the armed force are the domain
Of the Federal Administration.
Art 10. The Central Federal Congress viii be
cOml Osed Of nine Deput for eyeriprovlnce, elected
by universal suffrage and bound by their Instructions
=" Art II. The Central Federal Congress Is IN per-
mauency.
Art 90 Whenever law is to be enacted, the
Administration thinking il necessary will bring the
project under the cognzanee Of the confederation SIX
months before it is be for the Congress, and three
months ii il be for the Provincial Legislation.
Art. q. Any deputy Of the people falling 10 ad'
here to bis instructions is handed over 70 justice.
Art 3, TiTULo ILL., refers to the Provincial and
Municipal Administration, and confirms 81 nilar prin-
cples. The a't article OF this chapter says I"eTs
are To be NJ longer any CooH'esi they will DO changed
into Provinces and administered on provincial Prn-
orles. .Slqrery shah be obohshed."
"TuULO IV.-IHe Army.
Art 81. The whole people wall DO armed and or
gained in a national guard one portion 70 be mobile
and the other sedentary. 80
"Art. 35 The mobile guard to consist Of the celiba-
terio between tine ages Of q and 81 helrOicers 70 be
chosen in the military schools by election.
Art 3d. The sedontary militia consists Of all cit-
zens between IS and 50 years officers 10 DO appointed
by election Their service Is the defense Of the COM
munities. ~
Art. &c. The corps Of artillery and engineers are
recruited By voluntary enlistment permanent, ana
osr.oning the forresses the coast Of the frontiers
No fortresses shall be suffered ia the Interior
Art. 49, abiding 10 the marine, contains similar
"Art. 40. The stats of the provinces and captain
generalces are suppressed.
Ant 49, The iberian Republic renounces all wars
Of conquest and viii submit its quaels to the srb-
tratiOn Of Governments dsinteIested IN the quesion
Art. -. There shall be 10 standing armies.
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