The Sun.
London, England, 1839-02-05 00:00:00

THE CIVIL WAR. IN SPAIN.

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The Lord Mayor received the following communication from lug—
a few days ago :
" Madrid, Tam 19, 1859,0
"My Lord—l have the honour to transmit to your Lordshireo
enclosed document, signed by a number of most respectable nohlei°,4,
and gentlemen of this capital, who are Senators and Deputies of Coil
" This document was placed in my hands with a request that I' 1,,,
forward it to your Lordship by the Marquis de Pontejos, late Civil
vernor of Madrid ; and it contains, as your Lordship will perceivee,,,
grateful acknowledgment of the humane and generous sentiment' ent
pressed in the memorial tately presented to her Majesty's GoverlaTdi,
from the City of London, and signed by a considerable number of in
viduaThe mot ls, without reference to political opinions.
ives which actuated your Lordship and those genttexueli
thus coming forward, have been duly appreciated throughout toe
country. It has been a consolation to thousands sinking under,heif
misfortunes and cruelties of this dreadful civil war, to find that wfo,
sunrlngs are known and sympathized in by the wealthy, the Paler
the enlightened City of ndon.
~ No one, however, who has not witnessed the calamities which hstle,
now for five years afflicted this noble, but unhappy people, can dull esio
mate either their profundity or extent, not only in the field of battleh'ero
the depots of the prisoners on the high roads, and in the country W., o 1
the traveler and the labourer are daily exposed to the atrocitie'o,
leagued marauders, but also in the silence of the domestic abode, °h' oi
without au: cour or hope, the horrw s of want aggravate the miserie'
the widow an the urphan. tlOt
" It can hardly, therefore, be considered wonderful, my Lord, ed
words of kindness and compassion emanating from so distinguisbil is
community as that over which your Lordship presides, and wl'icos,
believed in this case to represent the feelings of the British usti e
should not only have imparted coosolation, but have inspired A h
that the calamities to which Spaniards themselves are enabled to
treo
an end may be mitigated, if not wholly relieved, by the humane In e 1
cession of a people, celebrated in all times for the noble sacrifices apse
have made in the cause of their suffering fellowmen, and whose
is cherished with gratitude in Spain, as so closely connected Wit'
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glorious struggle for independence.
" I have the honour to be, my Lord,
" Your Lordship's most obedient servant,
" CLARENDW"

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"TO THE MOST HONOURABLE THE LORD MAYOR OF THE 0
OF LONDON, AND THE OTHER MEMBERS WHO CO)'°
THAT ILLUSTRIOUS CORPORATION.
e, the undersigned citizens of Spain, have seen with pecuhof
pleasure the high and philanthropic sentiments expressed by 70"00
that capital, and by an increasing number of persons of quality, °I je
address which you have forwarded to the Ministers of her Brital3:jl
Majesty, dated the 2d of the present month (December). Men of loot
parties and political opinions have signed it without any tlistinct,,af
showing thereby that there is no difference of opinion in the C/`,l to
London when it is to advocate the cause of afflicted humanity snmo,
denounce with energy the horrors of the civil war which is now

lating unfortunate Spain. f to
" Most proper is such a manifestation of the noble character o
English public, and a new proof of the warm interest which an iniViip
taut and difficult occasion has been shown in favour of the 51)1"
nation.
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" We, also, strangers to all kinds of parties, long to see the o'4o
nation of the fratricidal struggle which afflicts our country, witilitif
devastation it carries along with it ; and we cannot forbear sh°itlt
our boundless gratitude in seeing the warm and philanthropic zeal "pe
which you deplore, as your own, the evils and misfortunes of the
ninsula. 011‘
" May Heaven hear your prayers; and, meanwhile, it is a Co-St
tion to all true Spaniards, lovers of their country, to know tliAot
generous people, so far advanced in the march of European civili4a:a
takes an interest in their afflictions ,and wishes to see them reined' ;11
" Receive, Gentlemen, hereby, the public testimony of our bcd.
gratitude and the marks of our highest consideration.

" Madrid, 27th December, 1838." 010
Here follow the names of a number of the most distinguished ID-
Spain. tile
His Lordship received a similar testimonial of gratitule fr0'",,,,,
Biscay National Guards at Bilboa.

TIIE LATE MURDER AT NEWCASTLE.---", 0
have abstained from giving currency to rumours, many of t,"ef
without foundation, in regard to the murder at the Save ic
Bank ; but as the period of the Assizes draws near, the Pti,aveii
are naturally anxious to be made acquainted with any ":„00
facts which may tend, to throw light upon the myster;o
affair. Several witnesses have been examined by the solicl4#
for the prosecution, and at one time it was supposed that eyo,
donee had been procured of Bolam having been seen in c 0
pany with another person, on the Thursday evening, in -11)
Arcade, but the witnesses, on being introduced to 13010:14§
prison, were unable to identify him, though their preTl.:o.
description of his general appearance had a raised a presu'll
tin that they would be able to do so. One of Mary Virali‘esti
companions, who has also been examined, states that, jßtha
interview which took place between them shortly after tbo
murder, Mary Walker said she had assisted in washing ng
stains from Bolam's clothes. Mary Walker admits baivitca
held a conversation with this witness at the time referreude
but denies having made the statement charged. We l'll.o,
stand, from a private source, that one of Mr Glentooll
vants was attracted by something unusual in Bolam's aPPLeti
mice. when alone at Mr. Glenton's house: and it bas pi
stated that other important medical evidence as to 1301 os
state immediately after being discovered will be adduce" to
the are already between 60 and 70 witnesslarf
examine, !-;,1 that the trial lit 1,,t cui..,iderable time. tal
Winker has Lccii imtht2r remanded, and will probably r,c,'"
in custody till the trial. The trial of Bolam will take play"
the Northumberland Court.