In a later edition, the Times p ublishes the documents connected
with the abdi- cation of Don Carlos, who is sty "King Charles the Fifth" of Spain; an event which was commnnicated to King Louis Philippe, in Paris, on Monday last. The documents are five; all dated at Bourges—four on the 18th instant, the fifth on the 22d. The first is a note to Don Carlos's son, the Prince of the Asturias, en- closing the act of abdication, with the hope that it may restore peace to Spain, and saying that the writer assumes henceforth the title of "Count De Molina." The next Is the act of abdication: the voice of conscience, says Don Carlos, tells him that Divine Providence does not reserve for him the task with which he was charged, that of securing "the safety of the monarchy and the happiness of Spaniards"; and therefore he transmits the task to his son. The Hurd docu- ment is a note from the Prince, stating that he accepts the task, in the spirit in which it is transmitted to him; and that henceforth he assumes the title of "Count of Moutemolin." Then follows a formal act of acceptance, signed "Charles Louis," the Prince's name. The fifth document is an ad- dress by the Prince to the Spanish nation, beginning " Spaniards" : it is some- what obscure in its intent. The Prince declares that he has no wish to be a brand of discord—sufficient blood has been shed already—no desire to avenge old wounds—he has no wish "to accomplish what is impossible." As to the question in his family which has excited civil war, [the male or female succes- sion,] it shall not depend upon him if dissension be not extinguished for ever— there is no sacrifice compatible with honour or conicience that he would not make: he wishes to come among his countrymen with words of peace, not a war- cry; and it would be to him a subject of great grief if he were to find himself obliged to deviate from that line of conduct. Should he again tread the soil of his country, lie wishes only to be surrounded by "the loyalty and affection" of the Spaniards. He does not desire to feel any wish but that of consecrating his life to efface even the recollection of past discords; and that will not be difficult if the Spaniards aid him with the qualities stamped on their national character— their love of their religion, and their magnanimity. [This may mean anything, or nothing: it looks like an invitation to the people ot Queen Isabella to bid for terms.]
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