The New York herald., 1866-05-10


Madrid, April 20, 1860.
Hs,o Rerolson Impess,ng-P Precautions of the Govern-
sea-Ahrm and Anri.ty Of ae kinisty-Prim's
Whereabouts aud HIS Part ~ Me Insyredio,s- Who
,GAoH Succeed ne Queen DC.
The calm In political affairs which distracted Spain has
enjoyed since the failure Of Prms attempts TO naugure
general revolution promises to be OF short duration
yhe signs Of the times all point unerringly TO tho fact
Nat the machinery Of another revolution is being put
srder and made ready for tho eventfu day The govern
mont reads these portentous omens in the same light
Mai all view them. They fully understand their
NJ and IL much TO say fearful OF the out
6sAk. In more than way have they manifested
sAsr anxiety and alarm the development Of the
ationary spirit Placed in this position by revolution
hAsgurated by themselves, they know full well the
strength and power OF terrible instrument in the
hands Of people weary OF misrule They dread H. but
busiy engaged in taking every precautionary
psssbe render the abortive Whether tho gov
eminent ignorant OF the plot, whether they did
~ TO adopt against until 1t had moro
jly developed and attained certain magnitude do not
hnow; certain il is that only within the present
week have they exhibited a consciousness OF tho
presence Of danger They are energetic and prying,
- their political life depends upon the defeat Of their
sasmies
Last Sunday they made demonstration for the pur.
sny contingency. Several thousand marched
= the most ostentstious through the principal
ssss all the pomp and glory suitable for the
asa saw brigade OF cavalry, consisting Of Sour
y,Gimsnts some being armed only with lance Then
allowed full regiment Of artillery and afterwards
os0s infantry Other brigades and regiments trayersod
~ parts ef the town where the disconcnted live.
Ssay think that the military force hero presents an ex
ssnent appearance They well clothed and equipped
I'D thoroughly drilled and the general appearance Of
- is very good. The cavalry are well mounted,
bvs we'll according to the most approved style
- the present day. The artillery that consisted
entirely Of rned guns, should say ten Founders, Of
bsas The carriages looked exceedingly light for Geld
sr sny kind of severe service The wheels very
mali and frnl -Four mules were attached 10 each piece
I'D caisson.
After the parade the soldiers given two OF
Arse reals piece to retain their loyalty 70 the
powers that be- The Spanish solder cannot be wheedle
Ssm his allegiance BY tobacco or quori but distribute
honey In silver among them and you viii have
nsn on your edc In a t~inkling Reyolutions de-
Dsad greatly here on the purse the largest wins An
1gardsd nfsibIe here is tho appearance Of Marshal
eDonnell on the Prado, iniuIging In AN afternoon WAX
l. 70 mean Observe, good but suspicious people, ho-
\ust and peaceful the ume There can bo no danger
sdls9n when ne 1.,s Prime Minister mus walks hs
S.sy his wishes As his appearance generally fol
bowed by revolution In some portion Of Span, they
Sesn Of the Duke Of Tetnan seen moving IN the crowd
wearing under his civilian coat ,he broad siaboraieiy
snbroidersd belt Of the Marshal Tho Duke Il fns
boxing man al least six feet high veil formed erect
andlof dieufed carriage Hshair and heavy moustaehs
ere Of yeiiowish white. He generally wears smile
spon his face which shows bis white teeth 70 advantage
repio do not Ike his smile IL ~ cold selfish and heart
iass, they nay, and 10 Ike tho smile of ugsr they
hate him. bal take good care TO Keep oat o. his hands
On Monday night the guards werc doubled All oNor e
sf,y The senires iscreasod Particular attention y
being paid W certain infantry regiments rhich are sen
rally believed 70 bc thoroughly dsarectcd and rpcior
rsvoh They are watched a. atentiyely aud ~ queu,
- nurre watches a child and measures have been tak
" cheek IN The nrss mcnt any EFFORT % re and dc
against The government The fat the only portion
Il the army that " reliable al ~ The artillery. That eoc
With the government, matter what the government
may be- When the government IS suppantsd its ale
gsnse is al once ransferrcd, and u tghts against w
aeposed when they attempt ~ regain power With Al h
eteerfnluess and alarrity could desire The cavMf
and infantry ready At eDy time TO revolt lndee'
about all the revolutions spain has nowadays are starte
by soldiers Instead of being source Of strength an
stability 10 the Queen they positive Weakness lse
voldtung bloodless here because tho whole tning
anne when the soldiers proclaim The ouaSdss Ctvsi,s-
bvsnh perddrm,- Of about 10 600 carefully PICK
cd men, well clothed equipped and mounted who do III
police dl'y of the Kingdom sy are regarded a. true
hs government, and when matters set Oo- they ar
siiei IN ~ assiS In the defence ~ the capita ODor
sell pises ttese poctmen the barrhcse of aonbfu
rsgment, And they carry on, he orders
nh had not been for these os.darssse tho seldsr \
hs0S voald s~sy hsys rsse IN tbs fnm ansb A.