The Sun.
London, England, 1836-01-16 00:00:00

TUMULTS AT BARCELONA.

(Extract of a private letter.)
" BARCELONA, JAN. s.—This city was last night the scene
of, the greatest horrors and atrocities. In consequence of the
cruelties, lately committed by the Carlists at a sanctuary
Our Lady of the Garden, the public mind herd 'became evi-
dently "excited, and the fermentation was augrantecl to the
highest degree by the news received -tan ' Sunday that a
eompaity"i3f `the '.sth Regiment of the 'MI6' and several
.of
the National Guards of Espartagueta;-• Who escottdi the
post to Madrid, had been surprised and almost all mas-
sacred within a few. leagues of this. town. On the morn-
ing of yesterday, several., groups assembled in . the public.
places, uttering cries of Death to the Carlists,' Down
with bad Government,' and giving evident symptoms of a
tendency to revolution.. Towards evening the crowd in-
creased, and having proceeded to the residence of General
Alvarez, commanding during Mina's absence, demanded that
the Carlist prisoners detained in the forts should be im-
mediately delivered into their hands for instant execution.
The General proposed to have them tried the following day
by a Council of War, to be formed of the officers of the Na-
tional Guard, which was not acceded to by the people, who
had now been reinforced by several detachments of the Na-
tional Guards. They immediately proceeded to the citadel,
armed ,and, furnished with scaling-ladders, and meeting with
no resistance from the Governor of the garrison of that citadel,
immediately became its masters. General Pastor (the Go-
vernor) was compelled to deliver up a list of all persons con-
fined as Carlists, and point Out the place of their imprisonment.
A horrible massacre ensued. Colonel O'Donnell was the first
victim. They then shot or bayoneted about 80 more unfortu-
nate beings, amongst whom was a canon of the church, and a
lieutenant-colonel,- a Frenchman. The several battalions of
the National Guard, although drawn up, ref Used, to a man, to
act against the people ; and about 11 o'clock at night a com-
pany of the 12th battalion caused about 15 prisoners who were
in the Atarazanas to be delivered into their hands. These
unfortunate wretches were all shot. The state of alarm which
prevailed throughout the whole town baffles description. The
body of O'Donnell was burned opposite the theatre, and his
head paraded this morning through the streets. During the
whole of this disturbance the authorities, civil and military,
remained perfectly passive, and made no attempt to oppose the
people. Altogether about 110 persons lost their lives, and
amongst others, those confined in the hospital, who were taken
-out of their beds, and shot in the court-yard. This morning
no attempt was made by General Alvarez to restore order. The
whole force of Barcelona was drawn up, and he harangued
each corps separately ; the impression, however, was mo-
mentary ; for at this instant public tranquillity is more disturbed
than ever. Bands of armed men are now parading the streets,
with drums beating, and carrying a square mantle bearing the
inscription of Viva la Constaucion,' and some of the National
Guard have joined the people.
"Seven o'clock.

. 4, The Palace-square is filled with people, for the most part
armed, and the National Guard is hastening towards that place,
but as there exists a difference of opinion between them, I
much fear that some collision may take place, and a sacrifice of
life ensue. I shall keep my letter open until the last moment,
in order to furnish you with the latest. news.
" Nine o'Clock.

,‘ I have*onty time to tell you that General Alvarez, accom-
panied by some Lancers, has had the inscription of Viva la
Constitucion," which was placed in the Exchange, removed.
Order is not however fully restored, and I fear that further
disturbances will take place. ' I scarcely imarrine that, whether
the Constitution is proclaimed or not, Met dizabal will con-
tinue in the Administration, for should he not find himself
fully possessed of the means of accomplishing his great pro-
mises to the nation, he would gladly avail himself of the pre-
sent circumstances to retire altogether."—,orning Paper.

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The two new Law Lords, S r C. Pepys and Mr.
Bickersteth, will be called to the Upper House of Parlia-
ment by the titles of Cottenham and Langdale. Lady
Campbell's title will be Edendale.
A curious scene occurred in one of the Courts of
Law, in Westminster Hall, on Wednesday last. One of
the Learned Judges feeling some little uneasiness in his
wig, was frequently observed twisting it in a variety of
directions, and thrusting his hand up to the top of his head.
The cause of his uneasiness, however, could not be re-
moved, and the Learned Judge at last, losing all patience,
doffed his wig, and, although at the time seated on the
Bench, made a most careful examination in the inside.
Whatever it was that disturbed the Learned Judge's bead
was then removed and the wig resumed. The circum-
stance, though triflinff in itself? caused some little amuse-
ment in the Court.
DEATH.—At Lawn Cottage, Battersea, Jan. 15,
aged 76, Laititia, relict of Nicholas Ridley, Esq.
4.,./qsj9T".•,;77„,lYfF! Aj(l9ll.nz F 4 pp has b'een elected"`
to tno mace of nclayor, vacant. by the reSitrnaiien 11p.'
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Daniel.