The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-20


SPAIN.
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9u1 MADRID CORRESPONDENCE.
The Gathering Revolutionary storm CondS-
tion Of the Lnborinx and Working C'nsses-
Incendiary Fires, Oppressive Taanss"n nDd
Prfestly Exacrion-lscneral Prtm (ODtTNcs.-
fn~ N Loau-Seixure Of Revolutionary
Pres.-TerribIe Accident on the New Madrid
Lisbon Railway. - - =. $50
The political barometer IL steadily falling. and the
veatherwse anxiousy scan the sombre horizon encir
cling Us on all sides with the hope Of discerning from
what quarter the surely approaching storm will burst
Mems minds reflect the gloomy prospect before them,
and all save bigots and courtersfor whom the presents
rsgime Is revival Of the golden age-fee the present
state OF things ntolerabe The laborng and work
ing classes impoverished the best Of times by up
Just and oppressive system Of taxation, falling with
greatest weight upon the poor, are now suffering tho
deepest distress from the paralyzaton Of trade and
manufactures throughout the country. All railway
works have been at q standstil for months
past; capital is locked up on account Of tho
prevalent distrust respecting the future; and
thus with midwinter fast approaching, hunger
stares them in the There nothing 10 alleviate
the bitterness OF their condition. Martial law reigns
supreme over ALL and insulting display OF military
force in every throughout the land affords daily
reminder to the Spanish peasant and artisan Of the
rights and liberties OF feemen which they once en-
joyed In 90 high degree, and OF which INSCRIPTIONS
tyranny has deprived them. But not only docs
sthe iron enter their soul" Spanish soldiers. whom
preserving order, are not accustomed to ERE blank
cartridge: and So in promscaous fusade, they may
often get bullet In the head Moral Illumination or
physical deaf b. Some prefer the latter others endure
The former but the patience Of those wearing ou
Incendiary nresthe nnfaiing evidence OF dsc0ntenS
distress, boh-among the poorer population have
Tarragona the Captains General Of thosc districts
have thought necessary 70 issue special proc'aason
acts with tho extreme igor Of the miiasy rihnnas
Justice sic) usually tardy ia Spain, 10 masvcllonsy
instead Of The Gentlemen Of the long robe The spanh
iaiis are encumbercd with too many pTtsonep -
the cuCrs escape the garoe Or The bullet he e mo-
pines the Canaes develop tho resources Of those
nourishing oiIshoots Of the mother country. Among
growing up feeling Of hatred sgans tho administrs-
ton and the court which viii not fail to npd terrible
weight Of taxation pressing upon the poor Add 70
this exactons Of the priesthood who drive flourish
and Who now supported BY tie encouragement. Afforded
them in high places work out this profitable vein
with redoubled industry. The old spanish provsrb
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was never more justly applied than Tax gathensr
and priest twins round the neck Of their victim hhs
MarhaI Nsrvaes win doubtless ere long bs afforded N
opportunity Of testing the effect Of the homily Which
he lately addressed to the army upon the true duties ana
To-day We have the startling intelligence that General
Prim stated reliable authority to haye conTscssl
loan Of 5000 900 francs PARIS with which 10 carry
out his revolutionary projects Spain have already
spoken Of The ceascees activity Of this leader and other
the present statement Is we'll supported By the NOTORIOUS
resolution Of the General not 70 abandon without
struggle al hope Of securing power In his native county
confirming my Information on this head
Al st. Denis near Paris tho police have discovered
worked By span.rd devoid % his interests ana .his
insureciion for circulation in Spain. the principal OBJ
jet Of the presswhich WAS Of very small capacity
70 several French and foreign papers giving account
Of what actually passes Ia spainthe rigorous measures
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finance Private letters respected by the Spanish
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public outside Of Spain learn what takes place The
GENERAL is served b uusy omisssriss who bring him
As you are already sware al the liberal Journals are
suppressed and the few newspapers Published must sos
place IT, most generally happens such notice Is deem
cd mpertinent Or offensive BY The military censor.
doings The szlsd liberals abroad You may wen ma-
Gne therefore, that the Intelligence concentug General
caiisd nom any spanish paper i.sesd, yoer CORES.
pendent hss only the advantage OF being witness Of
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Spain than anybody residing In France England n
outside the capital there !. always great rsk and dim
Guilty In forwarding this intelligence abroad
luton IN spain, d dssrous Of striking decisive Sov u
the liberal chiefs who have Quilted the country He has
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nsd The poss Of President Of bis nsissys Council o.
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subordinaaicu and ambitious political views sss up