The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-26

preference the other wise elevation which
pou,s tho Mediterranean is indeed 4 mystery, 1t Is
certainly mistake which the Spaniarns have long since
discovered On both sides OF the garrison exrclsn
harbos for vessels to anchor but the bay northwest
froN lis direct communication with the city, the one Of
preference AS means OF protection, large mole has
been constructed, while between the two basl,as ST So
bas'isn and s. Francisco, RUS canal, through which
works, and is called The Portuguese ditch The
place appears - be sroagy fortified with walls, which
are well provided with heavy artillery It's chief value to
ain TO be found IN the Convenience II affords for tue
security an safe keping OF her prisoners These unor
upates are TO he met with Mt every step, half starved
compelled support themselves upon the miserable
riiiance Of three dollars a month and suit OF
uniform in every threey ears There are beside
vcral Moorish families in this place followed the
Sp9nards when they driven out OF Oral. The
Moos considered part Of the garrison receive
a dollar snd bali monthly for their services. Ccnta
several splendid budings churches and catac
dras, being bishops see All the provisions as also
m,s of the water for the garrison have to come from
spain 1t here the spanish expedition is to lana
ana take up s march upon Morocco
The war feeling against France, however much II may
have quoted down in the English prints the daily in
crese in Glib altar The occupation Of Algeria referred
Ia instance Of French faith, and her designs upon
Gibraltar hut Maltl and the Isnian Islands The English
generously the fact that France by
on her frontier borders hu, beyond this the war il
takcn becomes Of aggression of to Eng
land Various efforts have been made 70 obtain from
France pledge 10 the effect that OF the ports of MO
occo after their bombardment shall be occupied either
by her troops those of Spain. France,
peaking for herself has refused her assent TO- these
ondons, on the ground Of her mpossbity TO foresee
whst turn the may take. One Of the consequences
Of this has been Engands increase Of her naval
power in the Mediterranean TO line battle
hips These preliminary without their
influence upon the authorities of this garrison who no
longer trust to the pacific protestatons Of France
feature in these proceedings the Indifference
which attaches TO the movements OF Spain solely In
reality she is nothing but these opinions are likely to
prove erroneous before the is concluded Spain
alone would be cowed into instant submission but backed
as she is, by France, her influence and power will make
themselves felt in the long to the disappointment OF
her British admirers short time ouly will be required
put France and Spain possession Of all the Morocco
ports OF the Atlantic Including the ports OF Tanger and
TetUan on The Mediterranean. II is whispered that
Prussia is also to become party TO this war for outases
committed upon Prussian merchan, vessel, some years
since by the R pirates Also that Sweden has grievances
OF long standing to redress Thus il will be seen that
affairs in this quarter assuming giaat proportions
which may involve all Europe in the exeerahle sufefings
Of