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has spared no exertions, and shrunk from no fatigue or danger. In order to facilitate its attainment, the council ordains and enacts as follows: That the enlistment it has ordered, shall be general, including all persons able to bear arms, of the age of 16 to 45 but they shall be divided into three classes

The first is to consist of volunteers: the second of unmarried persons, married men, and widowers without children; the third of married men and widowers with children; persons who have received the lower orders and necessary sevants of the church.-2. The volunteers are to put themselves immediately in motion, and march in any direction, which the councils of government or boards of magistrates shall command; and as soon as they shall have reached the place of destination pointed out to them, they shall either join the veteran troops, or form distinct bodies under the orders of their respective military chiefs, who shall be appointed for that purpose; and the said volunteers, whether they join the veteran troops or be formed in distinct bodies, shall do duty in every point of view as troops of the he.-3. In the second place shall be called out for service those of the second enlistment, that is, unmarried men, and married men, and widowers who have no children, who, on their arrival at the place of destination, shall either join the veteran troops or be embodied in distinct corps; and this being done, they shall in every respect serve and act as troops of the Jine -4. At the third calling out, which #hali not be resorted to but in case of extrene necessity, such as calls upon us to sacrifice ourselves in defence of our country, shall come the turn of those of the third enlistment, that is, married men and widowers who have children; persons who have received the lower crders, and such servants of the church, as are not indispensibly required for divine service; after having reached their point of destination, they shall join other corps or form distinct bodies, and act as troops of the line. in the same manner as is enacted with regard to persons enlisted of the first and second class. The volunteers of the first class cannot plead or claim any exception. Should persons of the second and third class alledge any, they shall be heard, and after a summary discussion, their case shall be determined upon by the respective councils of government, er boards of magistrates, and in this metropolis by the supreme council of government, without any judicial proceedings, costs, or fees and the decision then given shall be abided by and carried into effect without any

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further opposition whatsoever. Yet the right shall be reserved to all persons, who may think themselves aggrieved, to lodge their complaints before the supreme council, which, with strict and impartial justice. will give such a decision as the case shall require: but the supreme council at the same time think it right to observe, that the complaints brought before them must concern matters of importance, and not be futile or fictitious : because the situation of the country, which is in danger, demands it.6. As it is but fair, that the ardour to defend the country should not be damped or cramped in any manner whatso ever, all persons who have received the lower orders, and ali individuals, of any class or description, and they whose age exceeds 45 shall be received, if they choose to enlist as volunteers, and permitted to turn out with the first class, or join the others. --- 7. The supreme council of government cannot discard from its recollection the urgent necessity of gathering and inning the harvest, so plentiful as that with which God has vouchsafed to bless us this year. The council, therefore, orders all persons enlisted of the second and third class, personally to apply themselves, without claiming any exemption on account of rank, wealth, or any other motive whatsoever, to gather and inn the harvest, so indispensibly necessary for the public support and happiness. This injunction, however, applies to those only who have exceeded the 45th year of their age, and he who complies shall be declared to have deserved well of his country; and the supreme council of government expects, from the generous character of all Spaniards, that not one of them will take advantage of the present critical situation of the cotu-try to raise the price of labour to an excessive amount, but that, ou the contrary, they will all act with that herote moderation which the country and public felicity demand -8 Women apply themselves in many parishes to reap the com, and to perform other agricultural labour; and in all the provinces of Spain a great number of them may do the same. The supreme council advises and directs them to do so in the circumstances in which we are placed. and declare this employment in all those who shall devote themselves to it, the highest service which they are able to render their country. All persons belonging to the regu lar and secular clergy may do the same, and will thereby evince the love of their king, their loyalty and zeal to promote the public prosperity and welfare; and the example which they shall then set to the people, and to persons of every rauk and description

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will force them to imitate it.. men, as on account of their age, debility of constitution, and other reasons, are absolutely prevented from devoting themselves to that employment, will apply themselves to make lint, bandages, and other necessaries, for the use of the hospitals, and after they are made, they will deliver them to their respective councils of government, or boards of magistrates, who will transmit them without the least delay to the intendants or commissaries general of our armies in this carita The latter will cause lists to be formed of the persons, who shall have applied themselves to this service, and to all other employments ordered, and transmit them to this supreme council of government, who will order them to be printed and published, that they may be universally known, and that every one may receive the praise and reward due to his love of our native land. We are about to fight in defence of our country and religion, and our conduct and exertions ought to shew that we ready are Spaniards and Christians. The supreme council of government do, therefore, charge the armies, the people and persons of every rank and description, to study the winost purity of manners, modesty, and virtue, and incessantly to offer up prayers to the God of mercy, to appease his just wrath. The council, above all, charges and beseeches them, for love of Jesus Christ, to avoid all jealousies, differences, and disputes, and, sacrificing all personal interests, closely to unite, and closely to unite, and devote themselves entirely to the detence of our king. Doing this, the supreme council of government hope and are certain, thai God will look down on us with an eye of mercy, and we shall succeed to save our religion, our country, and our king, whose ruin would be consummated by our enemies if they conquered us, which, however, this supreme council of government neither fears nor has reason to fear.-DON JUAN BAUTISTA PARDO, and DON MANUEL MARIA DEAGUILAR, Sec.

Public Notice.

The five bodies of citizens for the defence of their property, and who can maintain themselves, shall be attached for their instruction, to the five provincial regiments which are now in Cadiz. To each one sha!} be named a commander from the first families, who may have served with honour, and the remainder of the officers shall be distinguished by their exertions, public accep tation, and other circumstances. An uniform shall be chosen by the military com mittee. At first they shall do duty with the

regiments to which they may be attached for their instruction, and afterwards separately, without any other connection with them than as here expressed.--The most interesting is the prompt enlistment with the respective commissaries.

Edic of the Supreme Council of Government, communicated to the Council of the city of Seville. 7th June, 1808.

DON FERDINAND VII. KING OF SPAIN AND THE INDIES, AND IN HIS NAME THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (F BOTH-In order to carry into full effect the declaration of war against the emperor Napoleon I. decrees as follows.-i. Within four days from the publication hereof, every Frenchman, or person who has served under the French banners, and is desirous to enjoy the advantages of the Spanish service, shall present himself in this capital at the Chamberlain's office, and make his declaration; and, after having daken the oath of allegiance, he shall remain free from all molestation, and enjoy all the privileges which pertain to him. And the same shall be done in all other places and cities, and attended to either by the boards of government or 'common council, where the former shall not yet have been formed. -11. Every Frenchman or other person, who has served under the banners of that nation, and shall not present himself within four days, as aforesaid, shall be considered as a person disirous of remaining perfectly French; and all his property, of whatever nature or description it may be, shall be confiscated-III. All merchants, and all other persons who have in their possession, on any ground or title whatever, any goods, claims, or effects belonging to Frenchmen, or to persons who have served under the French banners, shall keep them in their possession, and not dispose of them on pain of being accountable for the same; and they shall within four days make a declaration upon oath of the said goods, claims, and effects, and deliver it to our board of Exchequer; and all persons who offend against this order, shall be prosecuted according to law-Given in the royal palace of Alcazas, in Seville, the 7th June, 1808. -By command of the supreme council,JUAN BAUTISTA PARDO, Sec. MANUEL MARIA AGUILAR, Sec.

And in obedience to the said supreme injunction, the council of this place orders the same to be published and posted in the usual places, and give notice that the committee appointed for that purpose shall acquaint the Frenchmen who reside here, with the day when they are to make their

appearance, and comply with the said supreme injunction.Cadiz, June 13, 1808. Don JUAN DE DIOS DE LANDDABURN, Ist Sec. Don JUAN DE LA VENA P. SANTANDER, 2d Sec.

Financial Affairs-4th June, 1809. From the moment that this supreme board was established, its first care was the preservation of our religion and our country, and it flatters itself it has secured both; because the same noble enthusiasm is observed in all the provinces of the kingdom, in the midst of the serious negociation, it never fails watching over the complete felicity. It waits favourable moments to secure completely the credit of paper-money, the interest of which will be most religiously paid, and its liquidation will be verified with rapidity, to preserve solely the sums that may be deemed useful, not to burthen the subject. The board has cs nmitted the plan to some of its members of the greatest rectitude and experience in these matters, and full of regard for their fellow citizens, and the determinations to be taken are the most simple and uniform. The supreme board has thought proper to order the suspension of the sales of the church property, until they are enabled, after due reflection, to examine and adopt the most convenient measures for the happy issue of their wholesome intentions, and that it may come to the knowledge of all, it orders this to be published.-DON JUAN BAUTISTA PARDO, Sec.

Edict of the Supreme Council, 8th June, 1808.

In order to avoid the doubts, which, from want of sufficient information, may arise with regard to the true meaning of the manifesto published on the 6th of this month, touching the enlistment, it is herewith made known:-1. That the said manifesto does not at all concern those who have already enlisted in the different corps. -2. That the first calling out of Volunteers includes all unmarried young men, and widowers without children, whom the manifesto places in the second class. - 3. That all individuals of the metropolis, and other places, who have not enlisted, must 'do so without the least delay, excuse, pretext.-JUAN BAUTISTA PARDO, Sec. MANUEL MARIA AGUILAR, Sec.

ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF SEVILLE.

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Spaniards! The most artful usurper of the throne of France, imagined that our loyalty and ardour had sunk into apathy; but experience is about to shew him how great an error he commits in taking for a cowardly inactivity the promising offspring

of the noble sentiments which are our characteristics.-The moment in which the most vile of tyrants throws away the mask, is that for which we most anxiously waited, to prove to him that we are as intrepid, in the eternal enmity his perfidy has aroused, as we were patient in suffering the most condescending and fatal alliance.-From the tomb of our holy king Ferdinand the first standard was unfurled, which leads us to break the chains by which the Ferdinand we now shout for is disgracefully bound, and under which he groans.-Oh prodigy! at this heavenly call, let those passions disappear; which in such a crisis, fatality places as a barrier to courage and bravery. Let the patriotism which glows in our bo soms foment them, and unite us in the best of causes. God, who is always for the just, is our best guarantee, that the unheard of conflict will be decided in our favour. Letter of the French Admiral at Cadiz, to

the Spanish General 11th June, 1808. CAPTAIN GENERAL, I find myself compelled, in consequence of the means exercised against me, to give up the fleet under my command, without further resistance; seeing that it is the interest of both nations not to destroy the ships.Although your exceliency has not announ ced to me, that the crews of the ships under my command, as well as their property, should be respected, I should reckon too much on Spanish honour, and the known generosity of your own character, to entertain any fears on those subjects.-I request that your excellency will only send a few troops at first, that the crew may eva. cuate, ship after ship, in order to avoid the confusion which has on such occasions taken place. According to the law of war, I shall request that you will permit, or procure permission for me to send an officer to his majesty the emperor of the French, in order that I may be enabled to give him an account of the events which have taken place. I have the honour to be, with the highest consideration, your excellency's most humble Servant.-RossILLY.

BANDO, June 12, 1808.

The Junta of the government of this place, seeing the indispensible necessity of attending to its defence under the present critical situation of circumstances, in which the people ought to assist as one of their first and most essential duties, determined in the sitting of yesterday to form a body of 3000 men under the name of Militia for the De fence of Cadiz : this body shall be subdivi ded into five divisions, applicable to a like number of regiments, which there are of

acknowledged and elected. Regulate all your movements and operations, both civil and military, by that leading principle, and true. basis of the welfare of the people. Avaunt then, from this day, whatever has the appearance of disorder and popular commotion. The peaceful husbundman on his farm, the priest before the altar, the magistrate in the sanctuary of the law, the soldier in trenches or in camp, all perform their functions under the protection of justice, with perfect tranquillity and freedom. Let the legisla tors issue their command and regulations for. the good of the country, sure of your obedience and respect, and let those who shall dare to violate or destroy it, be considered convicted enemies of the country, and be punished as such. This is decreed and intimated to you by the general council.— IGNACIO FLOREZ.

provincials. Each individual or member shall present himself every afternoon with his respective corps, to acquire the necessary instruction, destining for that purpose two or three hours; understanding, besides, that they are to clothe and maintain themselves at their own expence and further, that on Monday next, the 14th instant, the inlistment is to be concluded which has been communicated to the commissaries of the different districts, to whom they are to present themselves, and who will take a proper note of their names, address, occupation, &c. hoping that every one will hasten to imitate the distinguished example set by the chiefs and individuals of all the public and private offices, offering themselves on so important a service. And that this may be known to all, it is published by order of the Junta D JUAN DE DIOS DE LADABARN, 1st Sec. D. JUAN DE LA PENA Y SANTANDER, 2d Sec. Proclamation of the General Assembly of Asturias. Oveido, 12th June, 1808. Beloved Countrymen-The first duty of a citizen is obedience to the laws and lawful authorities. Mau, placed in social relations, is obliged to relinquish a small part of his independence in order to secure the rest, and the enjoyment of all the advantages of civilized nations. This subjection, dictated by reason, establishes confidence, tranquillity, and order. Without these va luable blessings the public force is precarious and feeble, and frequently used to oppress the very people whom it shall protect These principles are evident, and equally apply to the constitution and situation of all political bodies.-This being the case, how powerfal ought to be their influence in the critical situation in which we are placed. We

have to combat a formidable enemy; how shall we be able to conquer him without union? How can union exist without order, and order without subordination, and a profound veneration and respect for the supreme power? With that power you have invested the general council of the principality. Its members, representing the body of the people, have a right to give you laws, which you must obey. Whatever has a tendency to violate those principles and institutions, destroys the constitution, and consequently the welfare of the country and the people. Bear, therefore, in mind, beloved citizens, that popular commotion, confusion, and disorder, whatever may be the pretext on which they are fomented, are contrary to the laws, and neither can nor ought to be tolerated by the supreme power. Confide, therefore, in the depositories of sovereignty, whom you

Address of the Government to the People of Cadiz, 14th June, 1808.

The French squadron has surrendered at discretion, relying on the humanity and ge nerosity of the inhabitants of Cadiz, as has already been made known. The measures which have been pursued, have prevented our squadron from sustaining the least damage, nor have the forces employed to reduce the French squadron sustained any considerable loss, and the effusion of blood has been less than in the combat of two small armed vessels; the loss in killed does not exceed four nien. The French ships, their arms, and warlike stores, remain at our disposal, and the prisoners taken will be exchanged for our troops. Nothing of that kind could have been attained by red hot balls, or similar means. Had no measures of prevention been taken, which require time, our loss would have been much grea ter. I therefore trust I have acquitted myself in a manner worthy of the inhabitants of this town, who have given me so many repeated proofs of their confidence and respect, that I shall at all times entertain the highest sense of the approbation with which they have honoured my conduct. But now I demand, exact, and ordain, that all disturbances shali cease; that every thing shall return to order; that all persons, according to their different ranks and stations, shall submit to the constituted authorities, who all depend from the supreme council of government, at all times solicitous to promote the public welfare, and to procure the best alliances and means to secure a successful issue of our undertaking: let the laws reign and all arbitrary proceedings be avoided. The most enlightened and civi lized people upon earth disgraces itself by

demanding the death of any individual. The field of battle, where force is repelled by force, authorises alone the effusion of blood, which is otherwise illegal. The sovereign himself is not master of the life of an offender, unless he has forfeited the same by the laws of his country.-These laws prohibitable use, yet if not checked, it will produce

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in all countries, even among the most barbarous nations, sedition and disturbances of every description; we are bound to obey and respect them. This is the only means to secure a successful issue of the contest in which we are engaged, and not to offend either against the God of Hosts, or the sovereign, whose sacred rights we have sworn to defend. In order to avoid an unnecessary multiplication of publications, I now address the French, who reside in this city. The supreme council has used towards you the utmost lenity and respect; after having taken the oath of fidelity to the Spanish nation, are permitted to remain in this country, and your property is respected.-Grateful for this valuable blessing, you should not be vipers, which destroy the bosom that gave them shelter. On the contrary you are bound to shew the utmost loyalty and respect for a government which treats you in so generous a manner; by such conduct you will not only avoid the odium of the good inhabitants of this town, but also obtain their love. Should you act otherwise dread their justice, they will punish with the utmost rigour, and without the least mercy even meetings which you may hold among you yourselves, and disloyalexpressions which you may make use of in opposition to our cause. Should any one of you be so far devoid of reason as not to respect it on account of its equity and justice, he will fall a victim of his wickedness or pride.-MORLA. Address of Gen. Morla to the People of Cadiz, 15th June, 1808.

The commotion more or less violent, which has taken place in the whole peninsula of Spain, has been of eminent service to rouse us from the state of lethargy in which we indulged, and to make us acquainted with our rights, our glory, and the inviolable duty which we owe to our holy religion and our monarch. We wanted some electric stroke to rouse us from our paralytic state of inactivity; we stood in need of a hurricane, to clear the atmosphere of the insalubrious vapours with which it was loaded. Fortunately the only antidote which could save us has proved efficacious. It is, however, necessary to know, that if the use of heroic remedies be continued, after the good effect which was expected from them has been obtained, they destroy, annihilate,

and kill; that excessive efforts bring on indirect debility, which is worse than direct weakness, because the very principle of strength is emaciated. Hence it is, that although the popular ferment which has pervaded all the provinces has been of consider

a state of putrefaction, or, in other words, prove extremely destructive. It is necessa ry to return to order, and to have conndence in the magistrates, who from their knowledge, studies, and experience, are able to deliberate, combine, and determine as cicumstances shall direct. Without the most intimate knowledge, the wisest are liable to err, and how can a mob possibly steer clear of errors, which is mostly guided by the cries of women and boys?-But not restrict ing myself to this city, I really believe, that all these observations are perfectly useless, because the inhabitants of this city are more enlightened that any other, on account of their trade and intercourse with other nations. There are but few ideots in this city, who are merely guided, as it were, by in stinct and much smaller is the number of those, who, from their vicious habits, can only exist in confusion and disorder. These few have been joined by others of the neighbouring districts, who neither enlist for the honourable and glorious service in which we are engaged, nor apply themselves to reap the plentiful crops with which providence has been pleased to bless us These are the men who have not looked for any other em ployment than that of disturbing the peace and tranquillity of this place, and of preventing the rest of the inhabitants, nay, the magistrates, from performing their duty, They are well known; unless they amend their conduct, and all foreigners withdraw to their different habitations, they will cer tainly be punished. Well-disposel persons will be obliged to take up arms: they who are not able to bear arms will be employed for other purposes; and boys neglected by their parents, and women who raise the hue and cry, shall be punished. The troops, the whole town, the sword of justice, and, above all, God himself, who avenges the wrongs of those who misuse his mercies, authorise and support me. I make this known, that no person may plead ignorance, however disposed, I shall always follow the dictates of humanity and mercy. It will never be my wish to punish, but I shall at all times be happy to correct. Proclamation of the Partizans of the French,

St. Andero, 25th June, 1808. Inhabitants of St. Andero-An insurrection organized in this city has exposed

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