The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-22


Prim's Reception In rTadrid-The sTurn
Ont" Parade and Weather-ForciRn Flaas
Shown BY the People-Appearance and
Dress Of tho General-A Call ON serrano-
Enough Of Rejeiciug. \.
madrid, Oct. g. 1885,
As was anticipated, General PRINTS reception by
the Inhabitants OF Madrid was something long TO be
remembered. Old citizens confess that they have
never seen anything like 1t before. The return OF
the army from IT. African campaign was made the
occasion OF Q tremendous popular and governmental
manifestation, but that comparatively insigni-
cant to the spontaneous outpouring Of the masses
yesterday to do honor to their beau ideal OF soldier
and liberator, General Prim. Marshal Ser
rane was very handsomely received by the
populace but there was nothing like the
wild enthusiasm Of the mep, women and
children who packed the stree4 yesterday and
waited hours for the appearance of the hero OF the
occasion II a divinity had descended and passed
through the streets he could not have been received
with greater respect and honor than were shown
General Prim. The people seemed to be delirous
with delight; they shouted until their voices gave
out aud waved their handkerchefs and their hats
as long as their muscles would perform their duty
The ladies were out in extraordinary force, and
they not second testilying their affection and
respect for the gallant General. White handker.
chiefs nuttered In the streets or from the balconies
like hurry OF snownakes and fans waved irresis-
ubly. saying all sorts of charming things to the
General. who seemed not TO lose word.
Ibe day was suspicious for the event. The sky
was Gear and OF that peculiar blue that is often
observed In Italy than In Spain the sun shone cheer
fully on the streets Of the city and seemed to warm
The population into active life. II was more like
May than an October day, the air was 80 soft and
bamy. At early hour the people left their houses
and began collecting in The Gale de Alcala the
Prado the Carrera II. Geronimo and In the Puerta
4 nfpV a On "a
gregated in the streets the route Of the process
sion. At about three O'Clock General Prim, accom-
panied by number OF naval officers and his staff
arrived and were received at the station by the Cap
tain General Cabolera de Rodas Lieutenant General
Roe dc 0ano and large stan -, WIN , the exception
no regular troops, ont, the volunteers dong the
escort About 10000 OF the militia were in the pro-
cesson. and perhaps 5000 students, societies OF all
kinds and civilians generally.
company of Galatians in their red fisherman caps
and picturesque costume were with General Prim
and attracted great attention In the procession. SO
did deputation OF citizens from the little town OF
BEAR which made such q heroic defence against
tho troops couple OF weeks ago. They bore
splendid banner wreathed with laurels, but draped
with Grape, In commemoration OF the dead patriots
who fell IN the splendid defence OF liberty and their
homes.
In the procession were borne innumerable ban
ners aud nags, bearing patriotic Inscriptions, such
as" Vtud Ia SOberaHid Ndcaondt ~ "Vtrd Ell S,.iu-
qto Unfrcrsat ~ "T1udn Fl EJerc0o la Noy1Rd ~
.Yfoo Prtm ~ &C.
italian and Swiss flags, borne by their respective
societies, who sung In magnificent style the popu-
lar airs Of their native countries. The italian society
sung o tong written In honor OF the occasion "a
music from the opera OF 'Donna Cloriia de Merca.
dante,v which created great enthusiasm. and was
evidently very satisfactory to General Prim, whose
merits IL recited.
General Pr1m was mounted on one OF the most
magnificent Andalucian horses that ever saw, and
he rode him in splendid style. The General was
dressed In the greatest simplicity lie wore single
breasted blue coat with but very little ornamental
ton, blue trousers with gold stripe and white
In a. ar ygQ ivsn nd m
beyond these he wore no other decorations. His
sabre was evidently more for service than appear
ance. simple fatigue cap completed his ATTIRE.
He appeared 10 be In excellent health aud his ccun.
tenance indicated the perfect delight aud ratisfac-
ton with which he received the ovation rendered
him by the people. He rode between General Ros
de Olano and the Caballero dc Rodas. Captain
General OF New CASTLE, both OF whom were
in full uniform, with the broad ribbon OF
the Order of Ferdinand across the brenst and
any number OF minor crosses and orders. General
Prms simple attire coDtrasted finely with their
magnificent costumes. IL took several hours for the
procession 20 move over Its appointed course, and
General Prim was uncovered for most OF the time,
ing uiros that rolled along the crowd az he passed
Tho people tried TO rush In and touch him, and
II was with great difficulty that the escort was able
70 clear the way Through the masses OF people clus
vering around him and striving to reach him. Ger
.alnLy no such ovation was ever before rendered
ltwxs proud day for General Prlm who had LEFT
the captal q fugitive two years ago and
VINO had been an exile ever since. As he
ietestcl tyrants who drove him forth are
now III, ives and exiies forever. while he l. the
conqucrUr aud master Of the position. IL was nor
until Sfter that the General arrived at hrs hotel
AMI found a little rest During he day he lad made
two speeches. In which he counseled unity OF
action aud promised 10 do ali In his power secure
the highest liberties TO the people His tone all
yanceu progressta, or, more properly, democratic
aud his remarks we're evidently agreeable To person
Of all shades OF liberal opinion. During the eveniBs
no was oloseed with General Serrano aud other lead
ers, discussing the form alton OF the government
H. likely that directory will be formed, but the telC
graph will nave announced all that before this ca
reach you Prim will certainly be leading man
the government, aud the best results are eXpecie
from his almost republican views.
The Iunta has decreed that the public works aha
20 on. and the volunteers are TO obtain places an
receive seven and half reals, about thirty SIEVE
and half cents y day.
M Hale, United states Minister has been II
strncted TO recognize their new government on b.
Iaf OF the United states as soon u is formed an
performing It's functions. France and England vi
follow al once, as teegraphed you last night.
Inc illumination OF the city has been again ina
gu -ated and u national holiday has been UNIVERSAL
aecarpd The banking hous = are as close
iIn0ugh business - gotug "a ~ uSual "a liza sIesei