Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-13
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From Fl clamor pubhco Of July 20.
Spanish Account Of one Revolution in MADRID


spanish Account of the Revolution In Madrid.
Now that we can express ourselves with
more eomposure, the sound of bullets having
ceased in our ears, we will give as circumstans
. tial review as We can OF the grave occur
rences and heroic exploits which we witnessed
on the nth, 18th, and 10Th inst. Those days
of sorrow and glory; of sorrow, because Span
ish blood was shed; and of glory, because the
people of Madrid proved, by immortal deeds,
that they are worthy Of liberty.
AS soon as the pronunciamentos OF Fallado
lid, Zamora and Barcelona were known in this
city, the minds of the people became excited to
such degree that on Monday night there was
true explosion of patriotic enthusiasm. An
immense concourse moved through all the
streets of the capital from early hour, giving
0irds to liberty, and expressing the vehement
feelings by which they were animated by yehe-
ment accamatons, bat for several hours with
n pacific and inoffensve appearance. But they
then began to assume, by degrees, more Sc
rious aspect, in consequence OF rumors which
were in circulation. 1t was supposed that no
change would be made in public affairs, except
in persons, and that things would 60 on as be-
fore, with but little difference.
The Cldmor then gives an account of the
seizure of the arms in the Casa de Villa, and
of the civil government, the occurrences at the
Puerta del Sol, the burning of the furniture
and other effects taken from the houses of Sar-
torius, Salamanca and other ministers-those
of Vistahermosa and those by the palace of
Queen Christina.
The editor proceeds About ten o'clock a
large crowd, consisting of above thousand
men, made their way into the editorial office
H Clamor Pablico marching through all the
adjoining rooms like torrent. Two persons
at their head requested, in the name of the peo-
nj fbatS he IF npr inur
nal, wonld please to act as interpreter of the
wishes and Intentions of the people. Senior
Corradi endeavored to excuse himself from oc-
eupying that distinguished honor, but as his
fellow-citizens insisted on it, with prolonged
and joyful acclamations, he yielded to their de.
sire. After requesting that he would associate
with him the editor Of La Nacion, IA request
which was very well received,) he repaired to
the comistorial houses, where an immense
concourse were assembled and ultimately in
creased, SO that the Plazuela de la Villa was
almost filled. There committee was appoint
ed, composed of public writer's and various per
sons belonging to different departments of so
ciety, among whom are included Messrs. Mi
guel, Valdez, and Cordero, to take immediate
measures to communicate to her majesty the
wishes of the people of Madrid. The committee
directed that all the political prisoners should
be set at liberty, and for the publication Of
what has already been made known to our
readers. Senior Corradi and another member,
Senior Riyero, were appointed to place them in
the hands Of her majesty. Senior Corradi &C
cordingly requested, and obtained a private
audience of the queen, in which he made known
to her majesty in few but expressive words,
the Wishes feelings and wants Of the people Of
Madrid, and of all Spain.
The queen offered to take into consideration
the limitations of Senior Corradi, and showed
herself to be above all things DESTROYS Of pre-
venting the effusion of blood. With this assn.
rance Senior Corradi withdrew with his worthy
companions, who, after making.a report to the
rest of the committee. and all the people as.
sembled in the Plazuela, Of the result Of the in
terview, advised the meeting to dispense quietly,
with the hope that they would not act with any
hostility to the troops, but await with 6rmness
the results. This was done, and the crowds
had began to disperse, when several voles of
guns were heard near the Gale Mayor, by the
troops which a short time before had appeared
TO fraternize with the people. The fire con-
tinued for the space of several hours, and in
various directions as if the minister of war and
the authorities, which were under his command,
had determined in that manner to reply to the
propositions made to the queen.
A cry OF Indignation burst from all hearts,
and, on seeing the citizens 50 perfdiously i'll
treated, the people hurried to fratricidalstrfe,
which Senior Corradi and his companions so
greatly had desired to avoid at any cost. In
fact, on the morning of the 18th, the people
prepared for resistance, with calm minds and
determined hearts Then follows an account
of the erecting of barrcades at various places
in the capital, and Of armed parties of the peo-
pie, sustaining fight during eighteen hours,
with surprising courage.
The morning of the 10Th broke; and when
IL Al 4. T..
tigue, must be about to retire, all the streets o
the capital were seen to be crossed with barri
cades, which were defended by multitude Of
men, actuated by the highest enthusiasm.
Neither pen nor the most able pencil can de-
pict the warlike and imposing spectacle offered
by the capital yesterday. On all parts arms
were collected, bands patrolling, cartridges
making, munitions preparing; and everything
announced that the conflict was to be more
deadly and prolonged than on the preceding
day. The FIRE was soon opened again; and il
continued very active for many hours, at yari
Gus points, but particularly in the streets Of
Gorguera, La Cruz, Principe, Lobo, Padro,
Bano and Carrera de San Geronimo. Every
street was converted into field Of battle, every
corner was O redoubt, in which the people de-
Tended their rights and the cause Of liberty.
Such was the fury with which the fighting was
carried on, that no CUES were raised. All the
spirit Of the combatants was concentrated in
the heart, and in the hand which held the mus
ket. About six p. M, we had the pain Of wit
Messing so sad spectacle, for they we're bro
Tiers against brothers who displayed so much
fury and bravery. At length one officer pre-
scented himself, with white handkerchief, &C
eompanied by a cornet who sounded a sigma
for the suspension of the fire.
The fire was stopped, though with much die
fculty; and Immediately we're heard thunder
ing was and patriotic acclamations, which ris
ing among the ranks Of the people, we're re
peated by the soldiers.
On hearing them, hope was restored to thu
distressed hearts Of all aud Immediately al
the balconies were opened, which had beer
Theoretically sealed during the conflict; and
the inhabitants FASTENED into them, with tear
in their eyes and excited by feeling. II is in
simultaneously reported in all parts, as if by al