The Sun.
London, England, 1837-04-03 00:00:00

SPAIN.

MADuID, MARCH 25.—Count Almodovar, Minister at
War, is so seriously indisposed that it has been found De.-
cessary to appoint his successor. For this purpose General
Facundo Infante has been nominated. He holds his office
only until the Count's recovery. Senor Gil de la Cuadr,a
continues on the sick list, with no immediate prospect of
amendment. Senor Lopez also has been taken-ill, and the
medical attendants of Senor Calatrava give no hopes of his
being in a state to transact public business in less than
three or four months. Senor M.:ndizabal, 'having reco-
vered from a slight attack, alone of the whole cabinet
keeps on the even tenour of his way," and flourishes in
the midst of sickness and disaster. In the meanwhile he
is- the subject of the daily, vituperations, the bitter and
searching sarcasms and accusations of that portion of the
daily Press which devotes its servile column to what is
termed the Mode! ao, or moderate party in Spain. Never,
perhaps, was a public man in any country more unceasingly
assailed. From the light rattling fire of the Mundo or
Duende (the Ghost), to the heavy artillery of the Espanol,
all the missiles of literary warfare are daily brought to bear
upon his reputation. He is a Jew ;he is the tallest Ingo
in Spain (hence his cognomen of " John and a half ;") tos
is a conspirator, seeking only the ruin of his country for hiS
own personal gain. The truth is, that he is the finance
minister of a bankrupt treasury, and hence, in the impossi-
bility of satisfying the innumerable claimants upon the
State, he becomes the butt of all the hcartburning and dis-
appointment naturally engendered by such a state of things.
The accusation against the present Government of hav-
ing prevented the intervention of France, now daily repro-
duced, with the addition of disparaging observations upon
the ability of England to serve Spain in her present dis-
tress, is well calculated to prepare the way for a return of
the moderate party to power. Looking at the various in-
dications given by its organs, there can, indeed, be no
doubt that this party dreams of a restoration. The
heads of this party have, since August last, been con-
gregated under the baleful shadow of the Tuileries, and
seeing their ill-concealed enmity to England, their at-
tempts to rouse the national jealousy by harping
upon the ascendancy of English influence at pre-
sent in the councils of Spain, and their slavish lauda-
tions of Louis Philippe and the protecting power
of France, there can be no doubt that that great master-
mind of trickery is at work in the plots undoubtedly in
evidence here for a counter revolution. Louis Philippe

will no doubt play the same game with the ambitious Mo-
deraos gathered about him in Paris that he did with the
Constitutionalists in 1830, the full and instructive history
of which is disclosed in a work given to the world some few
months back by M. Viardot. He will incite and cajole
them by liberal promises, in order afterwards to betray their
country and themselves to his own uses. But what signi-
fies this fatal result to the aspirants for place and power ?
In the meanwhile dissensions are engendered where all
should be union and vigour to meet accumulating ills. The
most melancholy picture is drawn of the state of the midland
provinces. Valencia, Aragon, La Mancha, and Estrema-
dura are all suffering from numerous bands of rebels and rob-
bers, some of mere local origin, but others belonging to the
great factions of Cabrera, Forcadell, and Quilez. From all
quarters the cry to the Government is for troops, and in a
heartrending description of the sufferings of the province,
from the provincial deputation of Valencia, the Queen is un-
equivocally told that between a people and their Sovereign
protection is an indispensable condition of allegiance. Some
of the Arragonese bands have placed Cuenca in a state of
alarm. In consequence of the progress of Cabrera. the
Captain-General of Madrid has gone out at the head of
about a thousand regular troops. His object is to gather
forces in La Mancha, and act for the protection of the ca-
pital. General Quiroga has been appointed Captain-Ge-
neral during his absence. A party of rebels lately entered
Truxillo, an important town on the high road to Badajos.
They were beaten back by a small hand of nationals in a
very gallant manner, but the town has addressed the Queen,
demanding troops and protection. At Zaragoza there have
been some disturbances, arising out of the appearance of
bands of factious in several towns in the district. It
is said that Cordova was in the town, no his way to Madrid.
His arrival here has been expected for the last fortnight.
BAYONNE, MARCH 28.—Two pieces of twelve, and two
six-inch mortars, with a quantity of shells, shot, small arms,
and ammunition arrived at St. *Jean de Luz on Sunday af-
ternoon, and were yesterday conveyed to the fort of Beho-
bia. They were accompanied by an officer and twenty-
seven Spanish artilleiy-men, who, as usual, on entering
France, were required to give up their arms, as well as their
charge (the cannon, &c.) to a party of the 57th regiment of
the line, who escorted them to Behobia. It is. not to be,
supposed that this indicates any immediate move in this
direction. The guns are merely sent here to be ready when
occasion demands ; but though a move in this direction in a
few weeks may be looked for, it will not take place until the
plan of operations is far more matured than at present.
The Carlists have received large supplies of money
through this place within the last few days. I know not
exactly the quarter from whence it comes ; but I am po-
sitive of the fact. The consequence is, that the contraband
trade is now commencing with wonderful activity. Bayonno
is crowded with the Basque peasantry of the mountains,
all in search of employment at their favourite and well un-
derstood trade. It will now be seen how far the increased
Custom-house force will do its duty. I much fear the re-
sult will be unsatisfactory, as well from the well known
susceptibility" of the higher functionaries, as from the
"identity of interest" feeling of the more subordinate.
Wine and brandy, and cloth for uniforms, in great quail'
Pities, have been within the last three days passed through
Behobia. Cloth, unless made into regimental coats, is Pot
prohibited under the late ordonnance. The distinction,
however, to be drawn between passing uniforms across the
frontier, and allowing all the materials (including even the
tailors) to enter as " raw material" on the other side of the
frontier to be made into uniforms, I must leave the French
Government to decide.
Generals Le Merchant and Godfrey, late of the Legion,
have passed through here on their way to England.
Letters of the 27th have just been received from Pour
plona. The entire of Saarsfield's division was there or i°
the immediate neighbourhood, but a movement was
ex-
pected almost hourly, again in the direction of the Basta°.
Zarategui, tho Ugh near, did not show himself. His loss
on the days of the 20th, 21st, and 22d was considerable.
The 10th of Navarre had half its number cut off, and the.
sth lost its standard. The Carlists, on the 22d, had fro
ten to thirteen battalions in the field, and the retreat In
thelace of them was beautifully managed. General Sord
field continued very ill, and Iribarren of course in comma°
Don Carlos was at Estella.

The following letter has been addressed to General Evans
by Count Harispe :
" Head-quarters, Bayonne, March 21, 1837.
""GENERAL,—I heard of the unfortunate result of the
attack on Hernani, with a feeling of the liveliest regret-1
regret which my deep sympathy with the cause you defen.,
and mare particularly with your own position, renders 3"
difficult for me to convey to you in words.
have used my best exertions to set the public wind
the
right" upon an event, unfortunate no doubt, but which 0a
hateful spirit of party and interested passions have turn
to their own uses by exaggerations and calumny. ntl"
" You will accept, General, the expression of the
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thy of an old soldier, who, in the course of a long earel-iy
has witnessed many a military vicissitude. A cheek "
be quickly repaired, and I know that you arc wanting 0.n..
ther in resolution nor that invaluable courage whichialier
fortune is unable to repress. Your own honour as S° der
has not suffered ; this justice every one is obliged to rfn_na
you. The honour of the British name is untarnisheth.nnes
the noble conduct of the battalion of the British gari
or-
sufficiently proves what may be expected from
trooPoujed
ganised, long subject to strict discipline, and seerst
to obey the voice of their leaders. our 4, I hope, then, that in a few days you will resum:
operations. Above all, I hope you will not be left "
I shall
ported by those appointed to co-operate with you- With
hail with satisfaction the success that awaits you.

feelings of the warmest consideration, I am, Sic., E•"
( Siged) COUNT HARI

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Saturday semi-officially announces that on Friday tnerintelli-
courier from Berlin reached the Foreign-office withytike
gence of the conclusion of the marriage bet wen the , geolt°f
Orleans and the Princess Helena Louisa Elizabeth oi
lenburgh Schwerin.