Antonio Cánovas del Castillo was a Spanish politician and historian known principally for serving six terms as prime minister and his overarching role as "architect" of the regime that ensued with the 1874 restoration of the Bourbon monarchy. He was assassinated by Italian anarchist Michele Angiolillo.
[Inclosure 3 in No. 207.—Translation.] Announcement of the regency ministry. [From the “Gaceta de Madrid,” December 31, 1874.] DECREE. Proclaímed by the nation and the army, the King Don Alfonso…
[D.—Inclosure 2 in No. 220.—Translation.] Decree dated January 9, 1875, restoring to the church certain real property held by the stale. Ministry of Finance. [From the “Gaceta de Madrid,” January…