The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-11

OF their Objects to tbs baaeks OF Ne cav6ry rsei.
ment iof Infanta. in the quarter Of San Bernar,io
outside the walls ana the two corp. Joining began TO-
and A" IRA Ia Regina - This passage, beg to OBJ
serve. is quoted from the Espana, a paper that
of cries in favor Of the repubc If a .s s"ss s
cries were uttered and in this Il coutradcts
completely its colleagues, the Hsraido and PoPI
Tar The Captain General Shelly presented him.
self on the spot immediately He was received by the
troops with discharge of musketry, and colonel be-
longing to his staff was killed The insurgents then
proceeded in body towards the square of San Fran
CISCO the approaches which defended by can
non. There some hard lighting took place, and con-
siderable loss resulted both sides The insurgents
took possession of two pieces of cannon. As it
feared they intended making of them against the
Palace the lnnta left it, and took up her quarters in
private house. 1t is said that the Duke Of Montpen
sier insisted mounting on horseback and placing
however that he persevered in his design Other &C.
counts mention that the Infanta passed the night on
board steamer The conflict lasted in this way until
about 1o'clock the people, it would appear taking no
part in it, when the insurgents began to fall back in
the quarter of the Trana evidently with the object Of
terrifying themselves there. They soon however left
that part Of the town. and took the road towards Ell
Condado after having previously levied contributions
to some amount. The city was then declared in q
state OF Siege and the care of it confded to number
OF recruits and the Custom house force The Captain
General having collected together the remains Of tho
regiment OF Leon, issued out in pursuit of the insur
gents.
The Captain. Generals force was very small
The rest of the night passed off without renewal of
the disturbance and at eleven O'Clock the day the
city was tranquil
This is the substance of the account given by the
Espana; and even taking it given In that Jour-
mai it shows that affairs were very serious.
On the 18th inst the Spanish government sent pass
ports to Sir Henry Bulwer the British Minister with
orders to quit Madrid in twenty -four hours The
son OF this sudden and extraordinary step be
an allegation by the Spanish ministry, that Sir Henry
with the rogressista party and that he had fomented
the iate instruction at Seville against the govern
ment' by the distribution Of British gold.
His excellency left on the evening of the 18TH and
Mr. Otway to remain in charge Of the affairs Of the
embassy. His exceency arrived at Dover from Bou-
logne, at an early hour on Wednesday morning
viii be observed that Lord Palmerston in announc-
ing SIR Henry Bulwers return, stated that of
1t did not interfere with the amcable relations existing
between Great Britain and SPAIN
Ihe Heraido, of Madrid, has Published lengthened
reply OF the Duke de Sotomayor to Sir Henry Bulwers
letters omitted in the diplomatic correspondence laid
before the English parliament which controvcrts most
II not all of the English ambassadors statements and
eoheues oy assuring SIR Henry Bulwer that English
interference on behalf Of Queen Isabella hitherto
sideTed 10 nave been generous and dsintercsted,'
would have been "energetcay rejected could it have
been supposed that lit would have been at any time
alleged in support of claim to exercise undue in
huence in the internal affairs of SPAIN because
the loyal Spanards would have succeeded by
their own unasssted efforts in fixing the crown on
the brow of their youthful queen and firmly cementing
the institutions which have assured their liberty and
inuependence II the cooperation Of friendly nations
had to be purchased at high price, your excelency
could not hope to attract many alliances to England
that the British nation, with due sense Of it's own
dignity, will also deem sentiments noble and eleva
ted ought not to conclude without again declaring to
your excelency that not being able to ecognse your
competency to treat the internal affairs of Spain.
shall not enter into any further argument with your
exceilency on the subject. Lastly and how tedious
soever this correspondence may have BEEN it will have
laid down. henceforth and for the principle that
the Spanish Is disposed to strengthen it's
relations Of amity and perfect harmony with that of
Great Britain much possible, and to promote by
all the means at its command the reciprocal nterets
fun nnnfpt xutn lo,>I
act or any demand incomp with its decorum or
the rights and respect which due it as an indie
"Ihave the honsrSc
Madrid, April IS" " THE DUKE DE SoroMAroR.
-. The Herado in an article on the correspondence,
thus winds up =
"At the same time, how much do we regret that we
cannot reveal to the world all that know-a that
the population Of Madrid knows Great has been the
disgust produced in friendly nation at dplo-
matte correspondence bitter and terrible are the ac
cusatons that have been against its authors
but this indignation, this dstrust these accusations
would be thousand times terrible If that nation
Europe shall learn with horror some day.
Can this be intended foreshadow the serious charge
subsequently made against Sir H. Bulwer'
Of the Interior and NJ Ortiz director the Nuero Es
es accused used Of in the outbreak of
was believed to have escaped into France.
Important from Prussia.
OPENING OF THE PRUssIAN DIET.-THE KINGS SPEECH.
BEnLrS, May %, 1s4s.
opened the United Prussian diet in person. in the
white hall of the palace. His majesty was received
with three rounds Of cheers and then delivered the
following speech from the throne
Gentlemen DePuties-i have great pleasure in
greeting an assembly which, elected by the general
voice of the people has been convoked In order with
to prepare the basis of that constitution which will
form new era in the history of Prussia and Ger
many.
I" In mmencng your solemn duties, you will, am
persuaded keep in view the twofod object Of securing
to the people extended participation in the affairs
AT flTUan rln
soidating those bonds which for than 400 years
have indissolubly interviewer my house with the des
The draft Of the constitution will be submitted to
you by my government.
simultaneously with yourselves, the representa-
tives the whole the German nation have assembled
at Frankfort on the Maine.
Gladly would have awaited the results of this
assembly before calling together the of
my faithful people The urgent necessity Of speedily
consolidating the public legal condition of our more
circumscrbed native land, would not admit of this
The union Of Germany my determined wish. for the
accomplishment of which l feel assured Of your
operation.
Z" The internal peace of the country begins to be
confirmed.
!" The perfect re-estabshment of confidence, and
with 1t the renovation of commerce and of industrial
activity will depend essentially upon the results of
your deliberations. Great exertions have been made
to create work during the stagnation in the
trades-these must be continued and extended. The
increasing want Of money has the savings
of past times
My endeavors to meet the wishes of the Polish in
habitants Of the province of Posen by organic
rangeme have not succeeded in avertng rebellion
which, however deeply may lament it, has not pre-
vented from following up the path which had been
entered upon in due regard to the claims Of the Ger
man nationality.
Notwithstanding the great commissions which have
taken place within the last few months tho friendly
relations Of my government with foreign powers has
been interrupted only in a single instance.
may indulge in the hope that the readily accepted
friendly Intervention will essentially contribute to
facilitate the termination of this war which has not
been originated by Prussia, but which l. as a German
federal prince could refuse the
boundaries Of our common fatherand appeared to be
threatened, and was called upon by the Germanic
confederation to sec ure acknowledged right
My policy will in this instance also act unselnshy
and amicably. 1t is policy which. in intimate
union with Germany, am resolved to maintain faith
fully
At the close of the speech. the president Of the
council Of ministers declared the dict to be opened
His majesty then left the hall with accamations of APP
plause.
letter from Berlin Of the 18th ut states that the
commission appointed to draw q constitution