The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-24

In that city. The elections for officers Of the
national guard have, generally speaking, termi-
mated in favor of the republican candidates.
Prince Adam Czartoryski and other lea
ders of the last Polish revolution, were at
Cologne, on the Goth, on their way to Poland.
violent Smeute took place at Madrid on the
evening OF the 18th; the people and the soldiery
fought In the streets from seven in the evening
until three or four In the morning, and a consi-
derab'e number were slain on both Sides The
cause was said to be q republican movement,
and 1t was wholly unexpected. Courts martial
have heen held on many of the prisoners, but no
executions took place. Queen Christina was
said to have fled. In the conflict, Escossa ra.
the minister, was shot in the leg, and Mr..
Whitwell, an English engineer. killed. On the
the 9th the city was declared in state OF siege
Tranquility has since prevailed, but the provinces
are excited to an alarming degree. M. Olezago
and M. Escossara have both been arrested by
Narvaez.
An instruction occurred in Madrid on the
night OF the 26th ult. plan had been formed
to overthrow the ministry by means of
an insurrectionary movement, of which it
was expected the military would have re-
manned passive spectators. The leaders of
the movement having subsequently disco
vered that the troops were determined to
resist, countermanded the orders they had given
to the people. The latter, however, who had
been wrought up to the highest pitch of excite
ment, declared that they were betrayed, and that
they would fight even without leaders. They
accordingly assembled, about o'clock on the
afternoon of the 26th, aud commenced erecting
barricades, which were completed In an incredi-
bly, short space of time. The lighting commenced
at Z O'Clock, and continued without intermission
until O'Clock, A. NJ, when the military were
successful at all points, and number of insurgents
were captured, two hundred persons, civilians and
military, are said to have been killed, and vast
number wounded. An English gentleman nam
ed Whitiwel! Is said to be among the victims
The Queen Mother quit Madrid during the dis
turbance.
The Madrid Gazette of the 9th ult, contains
two DEGREES, the fret suspending the constitution
throughout li the &c entire monarchy the 2!d dc.
preceding night, shall be forth 18th tried by
Court Martial The Herald says the loss of the
rebels exceeds $50 wounded, and 30 killed, al
though no official data has yet been published.
The prisoners to be tried by the Council or War,
are 246. The Council of War has condemned
to death two OF the prisoners made on the 18th.
The Queen has, however. Pardoned them
euded the search made for him: The arrest Of
Messrs. Olozaga and Mendizabal, was reported
but without foundation.
In Portugal matters continue tranquil at pre-
sent
The correspondent of the Morning Chronicle
describes an enthusiastic but dlgnifed public re.
ception given to the prince, by the authorities
and garrison of Aixla Chapelle. The colonel
Of the Landwehr was the spokesman. He ex-
pressed his pride and the happiness of all at
meeting the Polish veteran on Prussian ground.
He then embraced the prince in the name Of the
whole Prussian army. The people of Cologne
and the authorities, manifested the greatest de-
placed guard Of honor at his hotel He ISSUED
an address, claiming Poland to be free, unprivi-
legged and democratic, and departed for Posen.
The same writer says, that in the journey by the
noticed in all parts of the country. The whole
of the persons employed on the railway were
armed with swords and muskets.
In England and Ireland the greatest excite
ment exists.
Lord John Russell repeated, in the House of
Commons on Monday last, his previous declara
ton, that the whole weight OF the government
should be applied to the maintenance Of order,
and to put down disaffectlon and rebellion. At
the same time his .lordship expressed the sin.
cere desire Of both his colleagues and Lord
Clarendon especially, to listen to complaints,
and to apply remedy or an alienation to any
distresses or evils which exist.
The accounts from Ireland are more menacing
than ever. The students in Trinity College are
arming in defence of the government, and the
members Of the Royal Dublin Society are fol-
Additional troops have arrived from England.
The repealers In the city are equally ener-
getic, and are warmly supported throughout the
At meeting held in Kilkenny, four delegates
had been appointed to the council of 300, admit
tedly in defiance of the law. The Mayor and
three magistrates are the delegates chosen. 1t
was recommended at this meeting that the
council should assemble at Liverpool, in order
to keep within the limits prescribed by the Con-
| vention Act.
| under the operation of the recent arms act, and
that the vast quantities OF pixies and arms which
are being SO extensively purchased, will be re-
| CURED to be given up.
land, appear to emulate Dublin in the violence Of
the threats and intimidations used by the repeal
party and the press and, indeed, it is openly de-
cared by many OF the journals, that repeal of
alleged grievances, but that the erection Of re-
rub!lc can now alone remedy the evils under
which the country groans
1t will be seen by the judicious reply Of M.
Lamartine to the deputation OF the Irish to the
French republic that he is not disposed at preseni
to run the risk OF a rupture with Great Britain.
The great demonstration Of the chartists,
which was to come OIL In London on the 10Th
inst, has been forbidden by the English govern
ment. All the arrangements for the procession
were going on satisfactorly-the carriage for
conveying the petition and the banners, in
sgua &C., decided on, when Sir V. Grey an
| nOunced to Parliament on the 9th inst, the de-
termination of government not to allow either
the assemblage or procession to take place. A
proclamation appeared in a few hourr, forbid
ding all persons to attend the meeting. The
course pursued by the government has not only
increased the former general excitement, but
called forth the remonstrances of even that Sec
ton of the press hostile to chartism. The eff
feet produced on the chartists themselves, has
been as might have been anticipated
determination to carry out their object
with more ardor than before. At the first
meeting of the convention held after the issuing
OF the proclamation, an unanimous resolution
should take place, despite the threats Of the 60
vernment. Every delegate present firmly and
coolly declared his determination to risk his ! lie
In the contemplated demonstration, and gene
raj belief was expressed that their constituents
would emulate the example thus set them, by
| holding simultaneous meetings In their several