The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-24
FOREIGN NEW s.
From the London Times, Aug. a.
INSURRECTION AT MADRID.


WI From the London Times. Aug. a.
INSURRECITON AT MADRID.
We published, in a second edition Of the "Times"
Of Monday last, the important intelligence that an
instruction had broken out at Madrid. We now
subjoin further particulars;
MApRID, August 10.
Ell Especiador says that at the meeting Of the tax
payers held yes. fdav, at which that 500 per-
attended, nearly iery class Of society was rep
resented-trades ana lfofessions-to draw up the
memorial (which il publishes) addressed to the
Queen against the new contributions.
Ell Clan,or contains long article on the subject
captain general of Seville, in causing an unfortunate
citizen OF that place TO be beaten to death for having
in moment of intoxicaton, shouted Vicd la Libo-
ted While they were beating him, the unhappy
wretch cried out repeatedly TO be taken before civil
magistrate, and punished If he had committed
crime. The deceased has left widow with large
family. The event produced great sensation IN
Seville. Il is believed that Shelley will not fail to
be dismissed.
Ei Tempo has an article of the same kind as the
Heraido OF last night, highly disappearing of the
of shutting up the shops, and calling on the
tradesmen to desist from offering resistance of that
kind to the government, when there are other and
moro legal means ofefecting their object.
Ell Heraido gives an account, though not very
exact one, of what took place during the Of
this day 10 Madrid. 1t publishes the bGdo address
ed by the political chief, ordering the people, under
severe penalties, to open their shops.
The shops were all closed to-day. Large groups,
armed with sticks and many with knives, Assem-
bled in the streets, and had menacing appearance.
Three officers were wounded with knives-one, it
is said, morlelly. The troops charged two or three
times, and about dozen shots were fired. Several
persons were wounded; two, it is said, killed.
The cavalry charged, the streets are lined with
eavs~ de md Thraa
.aountain guns are placed near the post Office.
bando IL published granting delay of four hours to
open the shops, under severe penalties, and being
tried as accomplices Of the rebellion. More than
four persons are not allowed together in the streets.
The earlier part Of the day there great agitation.
but our shops still shut. Ministers have not left
They have been in council the whole Of the day.
Thirty-seven prisoners have been taken. II is
said three will be shot tomorrow.
The three per cents closed at 81 cash, 81 at go
days. 20,800,0O0 reals done; the five per cents 22l
at go days. 100000 reals done, passive, VI cash;
SIG, ITO reals done.
Aueusr 20.
Ei Globe mentions, that two persons entered the
stable yesterday where Cordova's horses were kept,
and offered 1000 dollars to servant, provided he
succeeded in assassinating the general. The SER
want, according to the same account Indignantly
fused, and knocked down the man who made the
offer. The other escaped. (The story thus narra-
ted is believed by no one,) A permanent court
martial 10 established in the post Office for the trial
of prisoners. Not less than 100 of the principal
tradesmen sent for last night by the political
chief and recommended to open their shops. II is
said they promised to do SO. Several merchants
have been arrested.
La Cronica has an article on the speech Of the
Queen of England on closing Parliament. 1t speaks
in high praise fit. innlluson To the disturbances
in Madrid, it says, that II the government wish to
all subjects Of discomfort amongst the people,
II must act in conformity with the laws.
El Conciiador, speaking of the petitions address,
ed TO the Queen against the tributary system, re-
the government not to hold out obsti-
nately against the declared wishes of the people, nor
to turn deaf to the expression Of their neces-
sites and wants. II will always support the gov
eminent against instruction, but the government
must not Cypress the people, nor drive them to des
peration.
been arrested-amongst them, some Of the principal
tradesmen--for not opening their shops. Couriers
have been despatched TO the capitals Of all the prov
inces, and to the court. The papers connected with
The cause Of Colonel Renefo and his companions
were taken by force yesterday from the Fiscal,
20 ne was proceeding, IN the midst of the confu-
sion, TO the post-ofice. They were re.captured by
= soldier.
La Guia del Concrete says, that yesterday more
than 1000 commercial establishments and shops
were closed.
Ei Heraldo mentions that tranquility is completely
rcstored and that the people begin 10 the folly
Of opposing the law. 1t states that several shop
keepers have changed their mind, and purpose recon-
mencing business; and that, for its conduct in doing
10, Madrid deserves freedom. The Infante Don
francisco leaves this with his family for Pampeluna.
Il also announces the nomination Of General Brcten
N place Of Concha as capain-general of Catalonia.
10 place of Breten, Manso is named to Arrgon. Ill
that tranquility is restored and that few
shops remain shut. One Of the prisoners taken
yesterday in the act of poignardng an officer is con-
iemned TO death. Several are condemned to i'm
orisonment in presidio
9 O'CLOCK, P. M.
The evening passed off TRANQUILITY, and it is hoped
hat nothing will occur during the night. One man
vas killed to-day in the Gale Toledo. The shop
he Gale Toledo. Il is rumored that Burgos, Sara
,ossa Toledo, and Seville have also resisted in the
'ame manner as Madrid.
Two operations only in the three per cents,
amounting to 6,0000 900 reals: they close at 3ls at
20 days. Elves, 224 at GO days; amount, 100000
eals.
From the London Times, Sept O. Il
II was the early boast fthe American republic, |
hat it possessed pure vitality, which could not
all TO be proof against foreign influences. and even
gainst foreign ingredients. The mighty absorbent |
vas to purify and assimilate each new introduce |
ion. Filtered through the congressional system,
wen the wild Irishman would become free cti- |
zen, and the immaculate levcn Of Washington and |
franklin would pervade and rectify the foulcst and
most chaotic mass of immigration. II was foreseen
hat the strength of the Union lay in its alreceivng
character. Its strength against the tyranny Of the
world consisted in its embracing all that was OPP |
,ressed. It was, like Rome, an empire of exiles
md outcasts. To have suffered European despot-
SIN gave right to American freedom Antipathy |
the older system was all the preparation necessa-
y to the new Europe learned to respect and even |
0 admire, population Of seceders, and a republic
f kings.
III weeds, however, thrive everywhere, and thrive
pace. Exclusiveness, the curse Of the Old World,
las found its way into the New. Man, it is now
is not naturally equal to man. To the
principle of universal equality, there is
ne great exception. II is necessary to have been
orn within the limits Of the Union. A citizen,
Ike poet, must be one by birth. The magic Of the
oil, and the discipline of the republican nursery,
re requisite to the genuine Yankee. The stripes
nd the stars must have waved over his mother
n a II