The New York herald., 1869-02-26
SPAIN.
Protest or Fx.Qaecn Isabella.

Frcfert ci fN.tuecn IsnhclfRs
We translate the following protest or ex-Queen
Isabella from the International OF London, FEB
ruary 12:-
To rrR SPANISH NATr0N:--
The cories. Illegally convoked and elected 10
great extent ~ vlo ent ana criminal measures,
about 10 meet W answer 10 the appeal OF four abl-
uous men, who by reducing The army and even en-
listing criminals IL tier cause, have succeeded bv
fatal tyranny for the constitution TO which they
mostly all sgore hle.lty. 10 tue relion. laws habits
aud customs Of aeir country that they have over
Toe moment has now arrived for me 70 address
you sen0tes senators aud Deputies of the legitimate
C0rtes Of the Kingdom the entire nation in-
passable witnesses Of sich great offence; the
heress Of Pciayo and of SAINT Ferdinand cannot
longer assist AZ srch spectacie without raising
ler voice In protest. Therefore, let II De known
by all
/ protest IN the most solemn and ca.erorcal
manner declare nui ana VOID. oil thar has passed
and that may tran.pire; intend 10 retain my rights
intact OF which those who pretend 10 Ue invested
with powers which naught bat the demon OF dark
meas who directs their acts coulo have granteJ,
have not been aoe to dispossess me- IL is uni-
yersalIy known by what means they have brought
the unfortunate spain % her present painful post
ton. Thanks TO tunuliuous cry that procllin ca u
universal aud SOVEREIGN viii. they have been ena-
united y That Of the COltes the most ancient and
legitimate representation Of the political right in
SPAIN by theory as mpIacticaDle 1t Is dcceitful
Were Il not Tor the injustice madness ana violence
lnat reign , ~ pteseAt ou would sce enc among you
but II God shoFiens tho term OF punlshmens n
the clouds htatel I'D b. ialsehO1Is rendered
llackcr by ca uinhy, cal by being Of perseI ana
H. as trust. should ~ recalled Dy those Who
errinQiy for c1 me 10 leave wtttout tno,,le.,
how bitter u u lor daughter OF kings 10 eat the
bread OF exile 10 cross the threshold 0l stranger's
house 10 Qsai the cup tears aud bittetuess N -
last truth sure Dll SOW. shJuid rekndle the rana
OF enthusiasm W.th which my people nave so o,ten
received me ana wh.ch ms gs.eyed heart now more
requires tnan my outraged pride; u the love ,of nv
III A don't afr "a
awaken withln you an Inspire the respect by toe
shadow Of Which alone ca be developed, In a mou.
archy IS ancieat a. IS Catholic, the precious rsts
OF peace, wise gogernneit and Just administration
the fundamental basis Of pubic happ.nsss tlep
spaniarls In your midst WILL only bear Ia mind
failhfulEcss and rendered services.
In The meantime address myself 10 you, Senores
Senators aud Deputies OF the legitimate Cores OF .he
kingdom, aud honorable uien ot all parties. m order
that YOU may wei understand ana by all the aval,
able means In your power, make known my protest.
which must for tile present and for tie future 10
lieve me OF the serious responsibility now pending
over me: protest winch. Without any ambition tf
power, merely obcyng tie love bear 10 M country
aad my dyuasly beg before you and God, who Il
the only irreiuaDe witness OF the sincerity OF human
scnilments. he witnesses mine, and knows that 1
tie public good. the security OF the Prince o
AstuIas and other eeyafed consderations did no
Withhold my conscience ] could encircle m
brow with the crown. Tor 10 this eternai gnowledg
God knows that hitherto have only encouniere.
f1orus and II some laureis have ialen whose Cd
son. or rather i0r my sons, Aphonse being but tn
eldest, because have always loved the spaniard
with the feelings OF a mother
let US therefore all unto together TO remedy th
general confusion, and let each In his centre OF nc
ton do his utmost. In the name Of God. 10 preven