Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-05
Affairs In Spain.
From the Correspondence ofthe N. Y. Herald
PARIS, JUN 10. 1854.

From the Correspondence ofthe n. Y. Herald
PARIS, July 10, 1854.
Events in Europe of warlike character are
so fast Fastening upon each other, that it may
well be said, Of all Europe, as it is of France
ici Pimprcca est coastdinment rorlre du jour.
We have now the news of serious outbreak
in that miserable country, Spain, which up to
this time, threatens TO overwhelm the govern
ment in absolute disgrace. / will give you the
news to the latest dates we have, all cemmuni-
cation by mail having been cut off for two days
past.
On the 9th ultimo, the disaffection Of the
people led to an open resistance, and at the
head Of some two thousand cavalry, General
O'Donnell assisted by General Dulce, marched
out from the garrison Of Madrid, and took a
position near the city. From that period up TO
the 18th, the accounts on our side, report some
warm work, and on the other, nothing like
fighting,
On the 18th, General Quesada went out with
some Of the troops who bad remained faithful,
amounting to two brigades, to attack the in
surgents, and was vigorously driven back TO
the city, with considerable loss. On the next
day the Minister Blaser, in his turn, went out
at the head Of all the queens troops, and com
menced an attack at seven o'clock, a. IN. The
engagement lasted throughout almost the en-
tire day, and the infantry being closely besieged
by the insurgents, formed themselves into
squares. Against them Colonel Gallipos, OF
the insurgents, made furious charge, when
the squares broke, and discharged FIVE pieces
of artillery into the Colonies ranks. Gallgos
was taken prisoner, but General 0'Donnell In
stantly rallying his men, attacked the infantry.
rescuing Gallijos from their hands, and Selling
all their artillery. After this, the queen 8
troops retreated into the city, leaving a large
number of dead and wounded on the field.
The loss to the insurgents was inconsderable.
Among the wounded Of the regulars was Gen.
eral Messina.
The news from the provinces indicates a
general rising against the government. Va
lencia and Andalusia are said to have de-
Glazed against the government, as also Navarro.
Valladolid, Saragossa, and Biscay, are sending
in forces to aid the insurgents.
This news comes through reliable source,
more to be Felied upon than the papers gene.
rally. What it is to end in is hard to foretell.
General O'Donnell is unquestionably one of
the strongest men, and the ahlest military com.
mander, pi spain, and IL cannot be supposed he
has headed this movement unprepared by pre-.
vious arrangements, extending beyond Madrid
and its vicinity. He is the same man who was
formerly captain-gereral Of Cuba, and directed
the construction Of the Notifications Of that
island. The opposition is, OF course, only 10
the present government, and does not look to
a republc; yet ]. shows the horrible condition
of things in that unhappy country.
Ihe effect OF this rising in Spain at this pc.
Rod is serious in connection with other nations.
AT any ether time it would not amount 10
much, as assistance from the neighboring
States could soon succeed in queiing it. But
while France would fain take part in the game,
her head and hands are full Of chastse monts
to bullying Russia, as she is called. And but
for the fearful consequences Of rebellion at
this time in Europe, France would rejoice at
the downfall Of the present dynasty in Spain.
England, too, has no heart to sustain Isabella.
Yet the inevitable tendencies Of republication
have driven France and England into on ali-
ance, which though unnatural in itself il potent
for the protection Of royalty, and in the event
Of final success against Russia will be formida-
bic towards republication even on the western