Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-12-18
ronnIaN N u W g.
SPAIN,


uncompromising hero Of 1910, the valiant
chief Of the Californian Liberals, Of 1898,
the commander in chief OF the armies Of
Isabella Of 1884, has at length planted
his standard in Spain, after ten years OF
exiIe--ten years Of sufierlngs. lie has en-
tered Pampeluna, though weak IN body,
firm in bis resolution TO accomplish the
object Of his mission, or conquered. re-
tire from the field Of action with unstain-
ed honor and unblemished reputation.
His task Is difficult, his success more than
doubtful. might with safety almost say
bis defeat is certain. Yet no blame can
attach TO him even on his retreat; calico
in at the eleventh hour to remedy the Ge
Gects Of the jdste nsitieu Sarsfleld The vaciI-
atiug Valdez, the negotiating Qaesade,
the iyrant Rodh, he may fall, but he will
not lose his noble, his well-deserved repu-
tation. Nina cannot, he dare not hesitate
as chief Of the Liberals he must conquer
or succumb.-EIis enuity must he as great
against the partisans OF the jtIste nittieu
system, as against those attached TO des
potic principles, or in palmer language.
he must be the firm opposer oil the perm,
cious doctrine Of the present rulers OF
Madrid, and the decided enemy OF clerical
domination. Thus enters Nina into his
native country These must be his plans
as commander in chief. As victor, lsa-
bella must either change her politics or
fall:-conquered. Don Carlos WI enter
Madrid unopposed The moment Is IN
teresting; the fate of Spain hangs on
thread. The parties are in presence OF
each other. the crown of an extensive |
kingdom the prize of the conqueror.
IL ttya We nm on
the disturbed provinces; have studied
the character and habits Of the people;
am. therefore, enabled to form a just OPT
mon; and now that the struggle is com
mencing, il will be instructive as well as
important to direct your attention 10 the
state of the inhabitants Of Nararre-their
feelings, their prejudices, and the 'mpro
liability of the ultimate success Of General
Nina. II was my intention TO have ac-
companied the general to Pampeluna; It
was otherwise decided, aud am obliged
10 direct my route by Olcron, in order TO
reach that fortress. This has been rather
a ,Iespo.ic commencement Of the Liberal
Chiefs government; yet | do not com
plain. II has enabled me to traverse a
part Of the Bastan to collect the opinions
of the people, and to watch the effect pro
duced by the appearance OF the comman
der in chief 1t has not been favorable,
and much fear that | am right IN my
conclusion. Nina may bring about san
culinary revolution he may hurl Isabella
from her throne, but he will not seduce
or compel the Carlists TO lay down their
arms.
VAL CARLOS, Nov. Sd, 7 o'clock, a. m.
IMPORTANT VICTORY GAINED BY ~.
MALACARREGuY.
Total Defeat Of Ttco Divisions Of the Queens
Troops.
You may rely on the following news
On the 9th and 2Slh OF October, Yuma
lacarreguy attacked two Divisions of the
Queens troops, in the plain between Sal
vatierra and Vittoria. After fighting from
sunrise to sunset, the two Christine Divis
ions, composed, the first of 5000, the |
other of 4 900 men, were completely rout
ed. Gen. O'Doye, the commander of |
one of the divisions, and bis brother were |
taken prisoners, and instantly shot The |
Carlists took 500 prisoners; 700 Chris |
tinos were killed, and more than 700
wounded. The whole Of the ammunition !
and baggage fell into the hands Of the vic
tors, along with the colors Of the 9th re
giment Of the line and seven pieces Of ar
tillery. The greater part of the arms of
both divisions were taken by the Carlists
The Christmas fled in disorder to Vittora,
followed by their opponents. who dragged
them from the very walls of the city.
Zumalacarreguy, in despatch TO Don
Carlos, speaks highly of Zabala and Val
despina, who were constantly to be seen
in the hottest part Of the battle. He fur
Their states that II is his intention to attack
the main body Of the enemy. commanded
by Oraa, on the Goth or 30lh, aud that
lac has placed fifteen battahons and two
regiments of cavalry in advantageous posi-
tons. Should l." adds this brave fell
low. be this day victorious. the road 10
Madrid is open to your Ma jesiy."
The enthusiasm Of the Carlists cannot
be described Women and children gath
er muskets and form themselves into com
panies.
Don Carlos has pardoned all the pris
oners. lie leil Onate, the evening OF the
29th, at the head Of three battalons il
order to reinforce Zumalacarreguy in hi,
intended attack on the 3Oth. He took the
road Of La Sierra Aranzazu. A battalion
Of Carlists, about 900, were employed
the whole OF the 29th in picking up III,
arms Of the Queen, left on the field OF bat
tie. 8
This affair took place in the open plat
and not in the defle OF the mountains.
is probable you will have more details to
morrow.
The Carlists have again blockadcd Eli
sendo.
VAL CARLOS, Nov. 4, Nine p NJ
Don Carlos, on the Goth, Decorate
Zumalacerresuy with the Grand Cross @
Ferdinand. The King placed the riban,
himself on the seck of the chief. Dor
Carlos was. on the 81 Nov. about tw
leagues from Bilboa, at the head Of 6.OO
men. Espartero was bockaded in th
city. The greatest CONSERVATION reign
among the Inhabitants
have just learned that the second d
vision Of the Queeuites. on the 2slh, wa
commanded by Gen. Osma.
The Carlists have now 5000 guns 70