The Sun.
London, England, 1859-10-29 00:00:00

SPAIN AND MOROCCO.

By the arrival at Southampton of the mail
steamer Behar we have advices from Tangier, via
Gibraltar, to the 21st inst. The panic continued,
and the people of the city were flying in all direc-
tions from the dread of the Kabyle tribes that had
entered. The Governor was indefatigable in using
his greatest efforts to prevent pillage. Some of the
wretches caught in the act of using violence were
severely punished by order of the Minister Sidi
Mahomed el Katib. The various European repre-
sentatives had still their flags hoisted over the con-
sular houses. The most respectable Moors of the
city had succeeded in removing the greatest por-
tion of their goods into the interior for safety. The
Spanish steam frigate Isabel 11. had been admitted
to pratique in the course of the morning, and Mr.
Blanco went on shore, accompanied by some of his
suite, and immediately proceeded to his residence, '
where he remained when our informants. left. The
Moors in the city could not be persuaded that mat-
ters might yet be arranged. Every one was being
armed in the best manner possible, and all were
clamorous for powder and shot to defend them-
selves against Spanish aggression. Numerous and
warlike tribes were expected to reach the city
shortly from distant parts of the empire; and it is
even confirmed that Mulai Abbas, brother of the
Emperor, who is now the Generalissimo of the
Moorish army, was daily expected from the capital
with a numeraus body of cavalry and foot soldiers.
Gen. Zebdi was busy organising the Government
soldiers, who seemed determined to make a stand
in defence of their territory. El Katib continues
encouraging the shipment of all sorts of goods, prin-
cipally the produce of the country, without the
payment of any duties whatever.
On the evening of the 20th a Spanish Govern-
ment steamer left for Tarifa, conveying a number
of Jewish families, with their baggage.

A Norwegian sailing corvette, supposed to be
the Ornen, had arrived off Tangier. There were
at anchor at that port the French screw frigates

l'lmperatrice Eugenio and Orenoque, and steam
sloop Tysiphone ; her Majesty's paddlewheel sloop
Vulture, screw sloop Cadmus, and gunboats
Quail and Coquette, and a Spanish paddlewheel
frigate and two sloops. . .

The Redpole arrived from the coast of Rabat at
Tangier at 5 a.m. on the 21st, and left at half-past
1 p.m., arriving at Gibraltar the same afternoon.
She coaled immediately, and left again for Tangier
during the night. The Redpole reported bad weather
on the coast ; she was for three days at anchor off
Rabat before any boat could venture over the bar to
communicate. The master'learned that great con-
sternation prevailed on shore.
Further arrivals of fugitives from Tangier at Gib-
raltar had taken place. Tier Majesty's steam gun-
boat Lapwing brought over the wife of Mr. Brown,

the American Consul, and two merchants.
For want of house accommodation the Governor
of Gibraltar garrison had directed the issue of 50
tents from the Military Store Department for the
use of the poorer class of refugees who had not suc-
ceeded in finding lodgings in town. These tcuts had
been pitched on the north front, near the eastern
beach, and were nearly all occupied. The Jewish
population of the city were exerting themselves in
behalf of their Tangier brethren by supplying the
necessaries of life to those most in need. A meet-
ing of the principal Jews was held on the 21d, at
which commissions were appointed to collect sub-
scriptions and to attend to the wants of these people.
' The subjoined letters from the Tangier corre-
spondent of the Gibraltar Chronicle describe the
panic existing in Tangier when peace was considered
hopeless, and before O'Dounell's declaration had
been received :

" Tangier, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.
" You cannot imagine the state of consternation
in which Tangier is placed. Go where you will you
hear nothing but cries from the poor unfortunate
beings seeking where to fly to, dreading the fatal
consequences of pillage. Mr. D. Hay, with that
philanthropy which characterises him, has promised
to provide passage on board the British men-of-war
steam vessels to all who may apply. Your readers,
will judge of the expressions of gratitude mani-
fested in favour of the Charge d'Affaires.
"Every one is busy in saving and packing up his
things, for which purpose the feluccas of the line
are being engaged.
" Nobody finds himself in greater difficulties than
Sidi Mahomed el Katib, on account of the slender
means at his disposal to make head against the ex-
pected attack. Persuaded as others were of the fa-
vourable aspect of affairs, he could not foresee what
is now taking place ; consequently, in case of neces-
sity, he will have to appeal to the Kabyles, who,
with a good heart, will fly to the defence of Tangier.
" The conduct of Sidi Mahomed el Katib under
these circumstances deserves the greatest praise; his
Excellency facilitates in every manner the emigra-
tion of all who are desirous to leave."

" Tangier, Oct. 19.
" Great consternation still prevails in this city.
All the baggage is being put on board the vessels in
the harbour without hindrance un the part of the
Custom-house officials.
"The steamer Arab arrived and is shipping pas•
sengers in all haste. Mr. Drummond Hay instructed
all his subjects to abstain from embarking until fur-
ther orders, and pledged himself to provide passages
for them. Some of the European Consuls will re-
main on board the ships of war to await the result

of this affair.
" The Kabyle tribes to the number of 50,000 are
expected from the interior within three days. The
Government will provide them with ammuni-
tion should an attack on the town be meditated.
"This unexpected turn in affairs will, I have no
doubt, cause great uneasiness to the Emperor when
he hears of it, as it is only a few days ago that his
Minister (Sidi Mahomed el Katib) informed him
that Mr. Blanco had accepted the concessions made
on the part of the Moorish Government."

The chronicle of the 21st contains another letter
from the same correspondent, giving the following
particulars relative to the state to which Tangier has
been brought by the dispute with Spain. It is
dated Tangier, Oct. 20
" The panic is so great among the people of this
city that it is impossible to stay the tide of emigration .
Many have left without seeking for anything else
but to save their persons, such is the fear that
reigns in this desolated city. When it became
known that her Majesty's steam sloop Scylla was
about to start for Gibraltar nearly 300 men, women
and children rushed to the water's edge, and all
were, through the courtesy of Capt. Lambert, his
officers, and men, taken on board by men-of•war
boats. The Cadmus screw sloop, Spanish steamer
Pensamiento, British screw steamer Arab, and some
sailing.vessels will depart to-morrow, laden with
living freight for Gibraltar. Nothing could be more
noble on the part of our representative than the
manner in which, in this panic, he labours to assist
every one who wishes to depart. The Spanish vice-
consul, who still keeps his flag flying over the con-
' sulate, has offered to many of the poorer classes
who cannot afford to leave for want of means to
' have them conducted to Tarifa.
L " The quietest portion of the Moors are slowly
retiring into the suburbs with all their moveable
property. Thousands of the Bedouins from the in-