Star.
London, England, 1830-10-20 00:00:00

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MADRID, OCT. 4.
The Deere:: of the King, which I herewith send you, while it offi-
cially ackowledges the existence of danger, and de facto adintte the
jeopardy in which the Government finds itself, may, by its promulga-
non, 1:c construed into an expression of its fears.
The truth is, the King aid his Ministers are in a most awkward
dilemma. Surrounded and menaced by the fierce and ungovernable
apostolical faction on the one hand, and almost equally fearful of the
liberals on the other, their position is one, of which the danger becomes
more immediate from day to day. That events are fast approaching,
that will shake the nation to the centre, is too evident to be doubted tor
an instant. From what occurred in this city on the 20th ult. it seems
likely that the apostolicais will undenake the revolution, en attendant
the completion of the plans which the liberals are devising.
I have taken pains to obtain correct information on the state of the
army.
The Royal Guard consists of—
Cavalry—Curazeros, Granaderos, Cazaderos, Lanzeros, 4 re-
giments of 672 men each - 2,688
Infantry-8 regiments of 1,000 men each - 11,000
2 regiments, provincials of the Guard, each 3 battalions of
1,000 men

- 6,000

16,688
Infantry of the Line, 16 regiments of 1,500 each - - 24,000
Light Infantry, 4 regiments of 1,500 men each - - 6,000
Engineers 2 regiments of 1,500 each : 3 battalions 500 each • 3,000
Provincinles (a species of militia), 43 hiftillionis.Boo men tacit 34,400
Cavalry-8 regiments light, 8 regimen-tit of the linc.-16 re-
giments, 580 men each • • - • - 8,000
Artillery-4 regiments, 800 men each - 3,200

• 03,288
This k about the amount of the standing army. The militia, which
Is disbanded and renewed every six pears, amountcd, in March last, to
90,000 men ; at that time their six years of service had expired. The
term was then, increased to eight Yeats, and the new levy was commen-
ced—the old one s:ill serving. This force may be reckoned at
150.000 men.

There is another military force, calling themselves voluularios mats.
tat. This is a volunteer corps, consisting of infantry, cavalry, and
artillery, to the amount of 120,000 men They formed themselves •in
1024 v professedly for the maintenance and defence of the absolute mo.
narch. They are all apostolicals, and more devoted to the infant Don
Carlos, or the party that ("lists under his name, than to the King.—
Had the plot succeeded last week, they would 'have acted a chief
part : the massacre of the Liberals would have been their first
act. A great animosity exists between them and the Royal guards, u
the latter consider them as self.slecteti custodians of the Royal person,
to their partial exclusion. This is a fortunate circumstance for the lA.
bet alb, as, in the case of any event, the guards will oppose them ; and
it is well known, indeed their officers have told me so, that they (the
guards) wish for nothing more than to have the opportunity, should
such an occurrence take place, and then the regeneration of Spain will
ensue. The regular army and the Liberals will have a common inter.
est, and the King will follow the strongest. The guard is officered. in
a great measure, by foreigners--French, Italian, Berman, and Irish ;
and their jealousy of the rolkwearioe realislas unconsidered, they are
more inclined to liberalism than to absolutism, as absolutism
in this country is founded on apostolicism. They :ITC the only troops
in the country that are well clothed atal regularly paid. Their appea-
-1 arse is exceedingly good. Should the King break alit' the apostoli.
Gals, they will support hint with enthusiasm, and this is what I expect.
The troops throughout the conniry are wretched in the extreme, and
cannot be depended on either way. Money will settle their allegiance
Of rebellion.

The pritslhood, including the monks, are computed at about two
hundred thousand; five-sixths of the wealth of the land is in their
hands. Tue Government has shorn them in one or two in.
stances. This. and the fear of farther encroachments, are among
other erasure', the excitement they have against the Government.
A ronstitutioh ran only he maintained by their subversion, and that
subversion can only be realized by the curtailment of their pecuniary
resoun Thus there are front 200,000 to 300,000 beggars in Spain,
and they are supported by the priesthood. The advantage of this is
understood by both parties ; and the priesthood, by their influence,
maintaio this order of things, and ensure themselves dependents, by per-
petuating the ignoi once and encouraging the idleness of the lower orders.
Labour antl industry among the poor would fur ever annul the power
of the clergy, and that can certainly be effected by a wise Government.
The people now have no incitement to work, for they cannot possess in
security the fruits of their industry.
The Apostolicals are again at work. The Abbot of San Ilazilio
was this morning found murdered in his convent. This man was
a bishop, and had influence with the King. lie wits, suspected of
liberalism.

The Duke of 31ontebello had a very short interview with the King,
and he lett 31adrid the next morning. It appears this Oovernment
recognizes France, in case Austria does the same. The coadiality cannot
be very great : seer trywahl. de St. Priest, the Ambassador of Charles
X. has been made a grandee of the first class, and hal received other
honours; and the Marshal Bourmont has been offered the command of
the troops. He is at Valencia, and is expected here daily.—LeUer in
the Tillie!.