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Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Extract from Madrid reports letters from Sicily and Naples stating former King Charles IV is preparing to reclaim the Spanish throne at the upcoming Congress of Aix-la-Chapelle, citing mob violence at Aranjuez that forced his abdication. Supporters from Spain urge him, toasts are raised for his restoration, and Queen Maria Louisa wishes to return to power.
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Extract of a letter dated Madrid, July 16.
"Letters received here from Sicily and Naples, under date of the 21st and 24th ult. positively state that Charles IV. is making preparations to claim the throne of Spain, at the approaching congress of Aix la Chapelle, founding himself on the violence used by the mob at Aranjuez, to compel him to give it up. It is said several persons have been sent over to him from Spain, to urge him to this measure; and I must acknowledge, that I have been present when several spirited toasts to his success and restoration have been drank with eclat. It would please the queen, Maria Louisa, above all things again to be on the throne."
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Spain
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Under Date Of The 21st And 24th Ult.
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preparations to claim the throne at the approaching congress of aix la chapelle
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Letters received here from Sicily and Naples, under date of the 21st and 24th ult. positively state that Charles IV. is making preparations to claim the throne of Spain, at the approaching congress of Aix la Chapelle, founding himself on the violence used by the mob at Aranjuez, to compel him to give it up. It is said several persons have been sent over to him from Spain, to urge him to this measure; and I must acknowledge, that I have been present when several spirited toasts to his success and restoration have been drank with eclat. It would please the queen, Maria Louisa, above all things again to be on the throne.