The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-15

had anchored on the CITY, with spring on their
stances and in the absence OF ammunition ana SUP
plies the people reluctantly concluded to surrender
Their arms amer ootsin,ns the best conditions pos;
ground Of humanity he could not refuse, and
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city. lie told the chiefs OF the revolution who came
TO his ONCE late ut night that II was grave respon
half OF the innocent population that would suffer In
case Of o bomDardment he would communicate their
suggestions TO the Generalln-Chlei OF the national
forces but that he could offer no advice. They then
told him that they would surrender their arms to
hun and he could turn them over to the troops, but
the barracks or posts OF the soldiers Captain Farrell
then rode out In uniform, bearing the American nag
He was received by the General and all the on
GERS with the greatest respect and attention. He
conveyed the message Of the chiefs Of the
people ana stated that he would do every
ments General Rhodas thanked him in the warm
est manner for his good 0ftces, which, he said
ne had brought to the attention Of the provisional
was then agreed that the General and his troops
should enter the following day Sunday at noon,
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to the city, where he made his report which was &C
guessed In by the chiefs. ~. \. ......s
On SUNDAY st eleven O'Clock Mr.. Farrell received
the arms. placed Thorn in Wagons turned them over
to the Of1cer detailed to receive them and retired
amid the Widest was for the nag for the country
enthusiastic over him and were ready to
do anything he suggested. The chiefs told
hold the city till the last man fell and they informed
him they had made every preparation to defend the
town against the troops In case he failed in his
efforts to obtain reasonable and honorable c0nces-
sons for the levoluti0nists They had prepared OIL
water and innammabe material to heat on the house
soldiers They were determined 10 sell their lives as
dearly az possible, and 1t Is quite possible that they
would have been able to repulse the troops they had
In nfrut lvNfO hn anff Tho
However, all this was unnecessary. The militia gave
up their arms, and after the General had entered,
small detachnents to enter and examine every
house for arms. Quite number were thus found and
probably 1000 muskets and smaller arms were
obtained by the troops. There are yet great guam
tty In the hands OF the people carefully secreted.
AMI they cannot be reached by the government,
The surrender OF the arms ended the revolution.
The troops were bIleted on the Inhabitants who are
compelled to find and make comfortable all the
soldiers they are unfortunate enough to have as
signed them. This Is not grateful task for many.
The rich and poor fare alike. None but foreigners
flying their iags are exempt from this oner0us and
unpleasant duty. It is not only unpleasant but ex.
pensive The soldiers have all sorts OF wants, which
must be administered to- They must have their wine
aguadiente and their cigars or cigarettes. and they
which Is expensive and 0dious Martial law prevails
and there Is no way OF getting out Of the scrape.
So the people are by no means delighted with the
During the revolution the city was entirely free
from criminal acts or from excuses OF any kind,
III.
every barricade placards bearing the legend sDeath
to Robbers were prominent. The order In that
sense was perfect No one was fnsulted, harmed
Ill-treated. Private property was secure and the
domestic hearth was undsturbed. am sorry to say
that this good example was not followed BY the sol
ment were perfectly lawless An entire block on the
Gale de Aduana was broken into and robbed. The
pillage was general Furniture and everything that
could be carried away were stolen The houses are
perfect wrecks. One gentleman lost $4,000 In
money, jewery and plate. Since then robberies are
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wealthy gentleman was entered, IA his absence. by
a party of soldiers, who pillaged the establish
ment and outraged mis- wife and daughter. Some Of
the Spanish regiments are made up OF the worst ma
terial possible TO be found, and the present time
golden harvest for them. On the other hand during
the days Of fighting the volunteers detected two OF
the released prisoners In shop at their old tricks.
They were seized. marched to place behind the
Cathedral and shot within less than forty minutes
after their arrest. There was no more thieving on
the people, side thereafter.
since SUNDAY the people have begun to return to
their houses. More than 90 900 had left the city after
the armlstce began. They are now il0ckng back and
shops are beginning TO open again. though business
seems to be very dull Most OF the Darrlcades; OF
down, and laborers are engaged in laying down the
pavement again. The streets are filled with the In
habitants and soldiers and they really present the
appearance usually observed some religious hol-
day. Workmen are engaged In repairing the City
Hail. which has been greatly dcfacei by mllskct and
cannon balls Indeed, the entire square called
the Plaza Juan de Dos shows Thousand lndca-
tons OF the severity Of the fight The glass In all the
marked and pitted with shot, and here and there
YOU may see the gaping wound made by .
cannon BAN on this square and on the
the principal injuries as the lighting was GENERALLY
buildings will require great expenditure to fully
repair and many OF the marks will be seen for years
to come.
The gunboat Swatara, Commander Blake. arrived
from Gibraltar on Saturday to attend to American
interests. Fortunately all hal gone well, thanks to
who Is really the person entitled to the honor ef set
ting the trouble and saving great many lives.
There were quite number OF American and English
tourists here whom he cared for and passed out to
ships In the harbor where they found place OF
safety. The English parties united in signing .
VERY handsome ,es OF ms ,n val
in safe retreat. On all sides the
Consul has won golden opinions. The gene
tion are equally warm in their Acknowledgements OF
hts invaluable services IN bringing TO close the
bloody combat. He has performed his duty well,
and Is deserving OF all praise
Admiral Mendez Nunez, late commanding the
Spanish Pacific squadron, returned today. Great
preparations had been made to give him splendid
reception, but the recent troubles prevented the
authorities from carrying out the plan. The rccep-
ton however was very gratifying TO the Admiral,
rendered him tomorrow.
The telegraph lines are still down. and have been
unable 70 send any kilograms. hope the wires will
be In order tomorrow.
Twenty-seven leaders OF the revolution have been
arrested and thrown into prison. They will be tired
by court martial and suffer Punishment. The Gen.
eral-inChief promised that no lives should be taken
II the arms were surrendered, and may therefore
reasonably hope that no executions will take place.
All the editors and writers for La Repubiicn Epderut
have been arrested and are In prison. The soldiers
are searching for other leaders OF the late movement
but many OF them In safe quarters and will es-
cape. The American Consul is overrun with applica-
tons from persons engaged In the revolution for an
asylum OF course he is compelled to decline to en-
tend the required aid. for reasons that will be obvi
Gus TO all. There are five American vessels in port
loading for the United States.
A Bourbon Appeal TO the Provisional Govern
ment-Salvc for Monfpcnsicr.
The following letter from the Infanie Don Henry
Of Bourbon. brother-In-law OF Queen Isabella OF