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.2lst 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 violeuce 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 Omen, had arrived off Tangier. There were
at anchor at that port the French screw frigates
l'lmperatriee Eugenic 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. Her 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 Govern%r
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 tents 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 21st, 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'Donnell'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. llay, 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 bead 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 t 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 on 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 aro
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, sans() 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 Ars 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-
co nsul, who still keeps his flag flying over the con-
' sulate, has offered to many of the poorer classes
w.ho cannot afford to leave for want of means to
have them conducted to Tarifa.
"The quietest portion of the Moors are slowly
retiping into the suburbs with all their moveable
property. Thousands of the Bedouins from the in-

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trio are at the gates, eravin admission to defend
Tangier against the Spanis. A distinguished ge.
neral named Zebdi has arrived from Rabat, who, it
is said, has come to take the command:of the GO.
vernment troops.
" The Chronicle of the 19th has been received,
but no faith is put in the news it brings respecting
things being settled. On the contrary, every pre--
paration• is making here to repel any aggressions
which may be made on the part of the Spaniards.
" The French charge d'affaires, Viscount de Cas-
' tillon, had offered to mediate on the part of France
.in the present rupl ure, bid El Katib thankfully de-
• dined it. The viscount also offered to place at El
Katib's disposal a French man-of-war, if he should
make up his mind to leave the city; but, consider.:
ing the acceptance of such an offer would be indis-
creet on his part, he also dedined, observing that,
as a.good shepherd, ho should remain to take care
of his flock and share the dangers that may arise."
The Correo de Andalucia of the 18th contains a
letter from Ceuta of the 10th, giving an account
of an interview between the Governor of that for-
tress and the Kaid of the Serail°, a place situate at
a short distance from the walls of the garrison :
" On that day at the appointed hour (11 a.m.)
the Kaid, accoinpanied by another Moor and an in-
terpreter, made his appearance, and was conducted
to the presence of the Governor. After an exchange
of the usual civilities the Raid informed his Excel-
lency that, having been named by the Bashaw of
Tangier Kaid of the Serallo, he had brought with
him 25 Moorish soldiers to check the rioters of An-
gora and Tetuan. Taking advantage of the disor-
ganised state of the government during the illness
•and subsequent death of the Sultan, these depreda-
tors_had dared to molest the garrison, but his new
master was desirous of maintaining peace with
Spain, and would never hereafter interfere with
Christians. Ile pledged his head that no Moor
would for the future trespass over the line of de-
marcation, but at the same time he requested the
assurance on the part of the Spanish Government
that no soldier would be permitted to cross the
limits of the Moorish territory ; and, lastly, that he
was authorised to punish severely all unruly Moors,
so that there might be no further reasons for war.
The Governor, in answer, promised that he would
not allow any soldier to pass the line, but that if
any Moor disobeyed this order he should be fired
upon." - .

The same paper has accounts from the Chafinarine
Islands to the 12th inst. The French war steamer
Caton had arrived with despatches for that fortress
and Melillia. Besides it appears the object of this
visit is to establish field hospitals, in these islands
for the use of the French army, which is to make a
landing with 20,000 men in front of this place on
the 20th inst.

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA,
COVENT-GARDEN.
Under the manaCement of Miss L. Pyne and Mr.W. Harrison.
THIS EVENING, DINO R A H. Messrs. Santley, H.
Corr', St. Albyn, and W. Harrison. Misses Pilling, TWA-
wall, and Miss Louisa Pyne. _ _

Conductor, Alfred Mellon.
DIVERTISSEMENT. Mdlles. Lequine, Pasquale, Pier-
70n, and Mons. Vandris.

Commence at 8 o'clock.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Bnckstone.
THIS EVENING the performances will commence with
THE ROAD TO RUIN. Mr. C. ➢lathews.
And PAUL PRY. Mr. and Mrs. C. Mathews.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
Lessee, Mr. A. Harris.
THIS EVENING, the pertormaneA.s will commence with
lIA3DLET. Hamlet, Mr. G. Melville; Ghost, Mr. Ryder ;
Ophelia, Miss Carlotta Leclercq.
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To be followed by a dramatic tableau in Watteau colours,
by J. R. Manche, Esq., entitled LOVE AND FORTUNE.

NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manacrer, Mr. Benj. Webster.

Open for the Winter Season.

THIS EVENTNG, a new farce, entitled A ROW ON rHE
PREMISES. Mr. David Fisher, P. Bedford, C. Selby, Miss
H. Simms, K. Kelly, Mrs. Billington.

After which, THE WILLOW COPSE. Luke, Mr. Ben.
Webster; Hulks, Mr. David Fisher ; Augustus, Mr. J. L.
Toole ; Staggers, Mr. Paul Bedford.

Followed by LOVE AND HUNGER. Mr. David Fisher,
Mr. Paul Bedford, C. Selby, C. J. Smith, Miss K. Kelly, Miss
Laidlaw.

Doors open at half-past six—Commence at seven. Box-
Office open from 10 to 5. No charge for securing seats,
nor for bills of performance. All fees to servants of this
establishment are strictly prohibited.
Acting Manager—Mr. Win. Smith.

ROYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,
King-street, St. James's. Lessee, Mr. T. B. Chatter-
ton. The nearest Theatre to Chelsea, Pimlico, and West-
minster, the Park being open to carriages and foot passen-
gers all hours of the night.
THIS EVENING, Poole's comedy, THEY'RE BOTH TO
BLAME. Messrs. Leigh Murray, Barrett, Walter Carle ;
Mesdames Frank Matthews, Murray, Catharine Hickson.
After which, the new Comedian, entitled CUPID'S
LADDER. Reuben, Miss Lydia Thompson.

Followed by MAGIC TOYS, supportA by Miss Lydia
Thompson, Miss Clara St. Casse, and a numerous Corps de
Ballet.

To conclude with the New and Original Burlesque, by L.
Buckingham, Esq., of VIEGINIIIS ; or the Trials of a Fond
Papa.

Reduced Prices—Gallery, fid ; Pit, is. The Box-office open
from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half-past six ; perform-
ance commences at 7.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough
THIS EVENING, THE GOOSE WITH THE GOLDEN
EGGS.
After which THE GREAT RUSSIAN BEAR; or, An-
other Retreat from Moscow.
Followed by THE VERY LATEST EDITION OF THE
LADY OF LYONS.
And CAUGHT BY THE EARS.
Commence at 7 o'clock

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.

Sole Lessee Mr. William Cooke.
Brilliant reception of the New Historic d Drama, by Tom
Taylor, Esq., called GARIBALDI, sustained by a New Dra-
matic Company, full Stud of beautiful Horses, Characteristic
Costumes and Picturesque Scenery. Engagement for a
limited period of the Great Delavanti troupe, Gvmnasists
par excellence; also, Little .Benda, the most Wonderful
Juvenile Equestrian in the World. Scenes in the Circle by
Star Riders and talented Equestrians. Terminating with a
Laughable Farce.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips

CA-NTERBUR V HALL CONCERTS.-
EVERY EVENING.—The Music of Verdi's Opera of
MACBETH (now first made public in England at these Con-
certs).
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And a Grand Selection from Meyerbeer's new opera of
DINORAII.

Comic Vocalists --13Tessrs. George Hodson (the Trish Come-
dian and Mimic), W. T. Critchtield, and E. W. Mackney.

Several interesting Pictures are added to the Fine Arts
Gallery. The suite of Halls have been re-decorated and
beautified, and constitute one of the most unique and brilliant
sights of the metropolis.

THE WEATHER.-SUN OFFICE, OCTOBER 29.

THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
55—highest since noon yesterday.
46—lowest this morning and during the night.
48—this day at noon.
BAROMETER-29.36 ; a fall of nearly half an inch.
WlND—Westerly ; fresh, with fine cool weather