Spain!; Or, Who Is the Lawful Successor to the Throne? (Paperback)

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1834. Excerpt: ... Succession, according as and in the mode declared, and as by me prescribed, in the Law lately promulgated, to which I refer;-- And it is my Will, and I command, that the Succession of this Crown shall proceed, from this time henceforwards, in the form above expressed, by establishing this as a Fundamental Law for the Succession of these Kingdoms, their Dependencies and future Annexations, notwithstanding the Law of Partida, and all other Laws, Statutes, Customs, Styles and Agreements whatsoever, or any other Enactments of the Kings, my Predecessors, found to the contrary, which I hereby abrogate and annul in every thing that may be contrary to the present Law, leaving them in due force and vigour in every other respect, --such being my will;"--&c. (G.) Correspondence Between The Iate Ferdinand VII. And ins BroTher The Infante Don Carlos, Subsequent To The WithDrawal OP THE LATTER TO PORTUGAL. DEGREES The Infante Don Carlos to Ferdinand VII. Ramalhao, April 29, 1833. My well-beloved Brother, &c.--This morning, at about ten o'clock, my Secretary, Plazaola, came to tell me that he had received a note from your Minister at this Court, Cordova, requesting to know when it would be convenient for me to receive the communication of a Royal order which had reached him. I appointed twelve, and he having arrived at a few minutes before one, I immediately saw him. He presented me with an official paper for my information, which I read, and, having done so, I told him that I would give a direct reply, as my dignity and character prescribed, and because, as you are my King and Lord, you are at the same time my brother, and we have been so closely attached to each other during the whole of our lifetime, that I have had the satisfaction of sharing in all your misfortunes. * This refers to the Law e...