Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-18
The Collier of Seville.


fingered oil the lofty spire of the famous Tower Of Gil
radi which from the Cathedral Of Seville when
numerous throng Of the popuace were seen crossing
The Place Of san Antonio and Fastening towards the
holy edifce. The doors thrown open, and In the
distance seen, surrounded by myrads Of wax
dies the Holy Sacrament upon the tabernacle OF the
high altar beneath rich CANOPY Of velvet richly
broidered with gold. The people knet around it. and
prayed with much eryor and sincerity that the Amieh
~ would the dreadful evil which had already
made its appearance in the beautiful province of Ana
usa, and threatened the inhabitants with lingering
death. This dreadful evil tdmiae.
Graspng spectators, foreseeing scarcity Of prov
son had secretly bought up all the grain which had
been offered tor sale tor months previous and deposit
ed il in their warehouses. They composedly a.
waiting the time when the people reduced the last
extremity by hunger, with dreadful death staring
them in the face, would gladly exchange their goods
their furniture, their gold, and their Jewels, for the
Of eking miserable existence, and furnish
ing bread to their starving families
AT the foot of the Giraldi Tower 1t Of the
street, might be seen little shop the door Of
which clunsy painted the following words -
"FRAqUILLo, CoBLER" This sign denoted the
neghbors and passersby, that in that shop might be
found who for reasonable compensation, would be
happy remedy any injuries which the covering,
of their lower extrcmtes might have received-aud
who, by the help of his aw and apstonc, would will
ingy repair the dlapdaiions of time. Contrary the
habits Of Incidence, which has been urged not without
reason reproach the character OF the Spaniards.
= Uncle Fraqullo" worked his humble calling with
industry and cheeriuness, and envencd his labors by
canlices to the sound of the organ which was PLAYED
in the Cathedral While the people prayed and wept
IN the churches while the riars formed professions
and soemnly paraded the streets, lifted high their
deep voices in their in singing praises the
Lord and deprecating his wrath, uncle Fraquo work.
ed galy and constantly in his little shop-he thought
with sceptcism, reasonably enough tat the times of
1he miracle OF the loaves and fishes had passed
and that the surest method of trumphing famine
which was advancing with rapid strides, 10 amsss
rnaravedis rapidly as he could
On leaving the Church the popuacc collected in the
square, formed themselves into groups, and conversed
freely Of their suerngs and the horrible prospects be-
them. Stimulated by hunger desperate inca-
they entertained thoughts of murder and rapinc
As they could augment their resources they devised
of making their provisions last long posi-
ble, by diminishing the number OF the consumers
Those of the inhabitants who dwell in the quarter
The gate OF CASTLE, talked oil setting fire To the
populous suburb Of Santa Maria-whilc the despera-
does Of Santa Maria plotted of the people
who dwelt near the gate of CASTLE. Al lepg.h
turbulent spirit suggested the idea of breaking into the
converts, and Selling the provisions with which they
were Supplied This idea was hailed with reiterated
acclamations.
During tins scene Of confusion and riot two old men,
with spare figures pale and wrinked features standing
apparently on the verge of the grave crossed with
rering steps the square OF san Antonio aud listened
The murmurs, complaints, and shouts of the populacc
They each other in obscure Of the Ca'hc
siral, adjoining the humble shop of Fraquo. II was
almost dark aud the cobcr about light his lamp
when he behed these two old men, well known in Sc.
vile hard hearted each
and apparently seek Ia avoid the notice 81 the hysand-
ers by retiring within chasu in the wall to hold some
secret conversation. The curiosity of Frnquillo
excited he put down his apparatus for striking fire.
and drew near the old mcnuntil by creyice in the
window Of his shop, and by the aid Of quick ear he
enabled to listen 10 their conversation.
BY San Antonio, the patron of Seville, said of
them, rubbing his witercd hands aud casting around
him suspicious look, every thing goes marvellous
~ well Don Guzman. In iancys eye | already behold
every grain of wheat in possession mcamorphoscd
into pis,oe, of good weight aud sterling value.
Hush silence! Don Brngas,' SAID the other
your folly and impotence will be the cause of our r-
IN We shall be pllaged Of all stores and per.
maps assasslnaed by the mob, IN consequence ofyour
COMPOUNDED prattle.'
IL is too late to talk about that now. | have rca-
son TO believe that they already suspect you Of filing
your cellar and garnet with wheat. | advise YOU 10
be upon your guard-a gang OF gaun-looking wretch
were Just talking Of massacreing the inhabitants
at the gate Of CastIlle.'
The gate of Castillo said you3 San Antonio be
with US But you must be mistaken. Its your quar-
Ter which the people intend to visit heard them
threaten to set fire to the suburb of Santa Maria
This il doubtless for the purpose Of plunderng your
grananes
oh said Don Gazman, for myself am not
Warmed have managed matters with 50 much
ART, that even my servants are deceived. They be-
heye that my houses filled with bags of salt
and boxes OF pepper.
AS for me SAID Don Brneas, Il am safe enough
Assisted only by my wife and daughter have dc
posted all my grain in barrels, and arranged them in
my cellar, labelled on the outside vinegar and lamp
OIL. Besides added the old man, in a still lower
voice, my daughter as have good reason TO be.
heve, has made conquest Of the Corregldor; and
can caculals upon his protection, IL necessary.
shall proceed directly to his quarters and inform him
of the threats of his populace'
MY old friend beg you will not forget 10 request
him TO keep an eye on that part Of the city where
live
Yes will tell him TO watch over his interests as
well mine
Remember that our interests arc the same. If ei-
Their Of our boards Of grain foil into the hands Of the
populace il will furnish them with susienance for
some weeks and before they arc again reduced to "a.
mine and DESPERATION succors may be received from
! Csdn or Grenada II is impossible to say what will
be the consequences. So, Don Brngas, speak for
me az well as YOURSELF
You are perfectly right, my friend, will commend
you to the Corregidor. God preserve US. Adieu.'
'Adieu. Heaven bless you, Don Bragas.'
The two old msers cordially shook hands, and Sc
parated-whle Fraqullo unused upon the important
secret which he had dlscovered-and revoved in his
mind how he could turn IL to his advantage and the
advantage OF his famished fellow citizens
While the above scene was going on the tumult in
the square increased and the omlnous cry Of To
che convsnts,' was heard from the mouths of theu-
sands. II sounded like the deep and terrific sound
which precedes the raging whirlwind party Of