The New York herald., 1872-07-14
MADRID, June 80, 1872.

MADRID, June 80, 1872.
The supporters of the claims OF Prince Alfonso
to the Spanish throne have taken advantage of the
recently published letter from the Due de Mont
penser to issue manifesto on behalf OF the Prince.
After referring to the disturbed and divided state of
the country, the document proceeds to say:-
at would be useless and mischievous task to
inquire what share each party has taken in the
unprecedented events and the vicisstudes through
which Spain has passed TO reach the condition Ia
which 1t Is now placed. There are some unnlis-
taxable facts. BY a succession of attempts and
struggles rvalries have been created which
resist both the action of time and OF passiOus
But no parties can destroy these facts, suppress
those realities; they may, however and ought to
modify the consequences which have followed from
them. Among those facts, the gravest that which
has produced the most important consequences for
social and political order in country, is the Re-
yolution OF September, 1868. That event has been
Judged in different ways and 1t will doubtless be so
In history, but one point upon which all unanim-
GUS Is In believing that since the catastrophe-in
and laws-the system which has replaced
the previously existing political organization
does does not on, ofrer satisfactory conditions for
and leading the nation into paths of prosperity and
happiness. Friends of order, and respecting es-
tablished authorities whatever may be their orr
gin, and whatever may be our opinion OF their
legitimacy or value, we shall avail ourselves OF
none but legal means to- endeavor to overturn
them. But, believing that their destruction Is in
evtable, If the course OF events should again place
Spain in position to dispose of its destinies it Is
OuT uuLy I'd pTOVlue tndJ WHEN Ln0b CrlulCul mo-
ment shall come there shall exist such collection
OF social forces and principles as may serve as
plank OF safety for the permanent interests OF the
country when again threatened with shpwreck
These principles are the that form the basis of
constitutional monarchy, and our strength should
consist the strict and sincere union of all those who
honestly accept them. But in order that this po-
httca form OF government may be placed under the
natural and necessary conditions the royal insti-
tuition must represent the continuity OF the life Of
the State while political assemblies represent the
aspirations and wants OF which the nation Is
nf hnnr pf ovfof
seeing Spain cease to exst--suppOsing that it
should again be called upon to consider its organi
zation-it VIII therefore be necessary not only to
that the throne be that of ST. Ferdinand, of the
Catholic kings, and OF Charles ILL.,, and that 1t be
occupied by descendant OF these illustrious and
glorious kings The basis Of our political organiza-
tion II 1t is to be solid and stable and adapted
both to those elements OF the past still
ern desires which are expressed, together
with the germs of future notifications can
Prince Alfonso whose line of ancestry is that series
OF our ancient kings chosen by the legislation
which establishes that portion OF our political law
And If the catastrophe which We foresee should
occur before that prince has attained suitable age
for personally assuming the supreme authority. the
regency OF his august uncle the Due de MOntpenser
would be a guarantee OF good government and the
deepest respect for constitutional doctrines. The
principles which we avow, aud which we viii de-
laws are not and cannot be party standard,
since they are recognized and accepted by all the
parties which have existed or now exist In Spain.
To this document are appended the signatures OF
$50 generals, Senators and grandees Of Spain
SENIOR zORRIILA TO KING VICTOR EMMANUEL.
The Madrid papers publish the following letter.
which they state was addressed a few weeks since
by the present Minister, sehor Zorrilla, to King
Victor Emmanuel, upon the occasion Of his resign
ing his seat as member Of the Cortes and retiring
from public life:-
SIRE-The news Of my resignation OF seat in the
Chamber, and Of the resolution which have formed
OF Irs Iesrmg entrey ior the present rom public
prise after the five letters In which have had the
honor to explain 70 you my opinions. believed,
sons throne and the consolidation OF his dynasty
depend exclusively upon the adoption OF
sssty , sSs Sans; R0y S Uh wCs
and OF the Carsts, and at the same time destroy
the germ Of republican government Instead OF
ciliatory policy which might succeed In Italy, but
which In Spain only serves to impede the progress
of Liberty a is Which susas a the
Carlist rising-a movement which is not to be
despsed, as # is covered by the cloak Of
1oreseeing the downfall Of your august son,
whose heritage will fall into the hands
Of either the Carlsts or the Aionsistas and find;
withdraw into private life that may not become
liable to responsibility for such catastrophe, and
to spare myself the regret OF having been con-
ceraed in bringing 1t about. would desire to pre-
vent 1t at the price OF my blood, as my counsels
have been OF no avail but at least will pray to
king who was the hope of the Revolution so that
He may spare the unfortunate nation the trials
with which IL Is now menaced. l remain your
Majesty's humble servant &c; ,, .
MADRID, May %.
POSITION OF THE REPUBLICANS.
The Spanish Republican Committee has put forth
the following note:-
REPUBLICANS AND FEDERALIsTs-A false alarm
has been spread among yOu You have been told
that, In consequence Of the unexpected change
disposed to modify our principles and to deviate
from our former line Of conduct. Such reports can
only proceed ffom our enemies. We who during
political turmoil Will never be induced by momen-
tary circumstances to sacrifice either our most
earnest convictions or the least significant or the
ideas which constitute the dogma OF our
suggestions OF our adversaries, and at the
present critical period be reassured ana
calm. Those who would invite you to have
to position, or else they desire voluntarily to
compromise the cause of the republic. BE upon
your guard. We are still the men OF yesterday,
tomorrow as to-day, we shall labor INCREASINGLY
against hereditary powers, and we shall achieve
the triumph OF our principles, the only which
can preserve MS from chaos and from the anarchy
sumed. For that we have need OF your aid and
your prudence. We have always had those advan-
tages, and we rely upon them now with greater
reason than ever. There is no one who can fail to
see the approaching triumph of the republic. Let
US not cOnspire against ourselves.
This document is signed by Sehors Pi Marga,
Figueras, CASTELAR, and others.
ARMY INTELLIGENCE.
WAsHINGroN July IL 1879