The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-06

f5iSiSia, nlhlaK1, AiCuute, CaQl1, NArtnaXcUa huu
Barcelona we're gnownto &c republicans Tor their
deputies were republicans and had their seats IN
vac Cogtes. Tnese cities contained large population
war for their political ideas. only supeativc polity,
N iach could quiet them ana preserve the coast Of
s being so Of s s ssa gc f
rendered inert and helpless lies At '' the feet Of
offered The Pow era not take advantage and Grip
pie the ever blatant republican politicians. Barli.
caaes inc bareeonese did get up. but they we're new
cades at the best. and stood but i'll under the baye
net charges OF tue regular troops Tarragona had
already preceded barcelona, but the deIsnce was
too coAinsed, hinge biunder, marked likewise by
an assassination aid suDsequent vandalism not 10
be named vita Barcelona AID Saragossa. Sympa.
my at these Mediterranean ports RUS deep aud
strong. No sooner had the golettas and xepeques,
cutters and barcss OF me Barcelonese loft
lenca and their sister maritime cities,
tidings OF the barslcade the clevcrness OF the
lonia IN blaze Of revolntien were eagerly cominu-
nicated colored with their own ignorant versions.
Castallon lermented. but the republican element
WAS too weak 10 repel and the Governor was strong
and mad soldiers IN sufficient numbers to put down
ana iuliy repress turbnlency. Cadlz grumbled, but
the blood SHE'D last December vas too fresh IN tho
memories or all boys and 10 wish 10 repeat 1t
without strong necessity, and unless TIE best repub
lean orators Had Ocen IN their midst 10 breathe tho
flames OF war and 10 excite tnen 10 tho enthusiastic
degree, resurrection was not expected in this quar-
ter Republican orators, were there, but they were
sbs enc psSef het 0Sio tiisJ Soot. iAetf OfEtiOES
were weakest buaconbs buster and spouting.
CadlH succumoed, die not surrender her arms yet
saas no wrks y a TO yna a
streets were dyed Crimson with the blood
Of her citizens last December, was moro
cautious, waited patiently FOR Castelar, to kinde the
iasurrectionary dame. Castelar, did not eonle for he
was noGrse with perorasing aad apostrophizlRg the
eoa Vi war, anu cursing all tyraats IN general aad
lnP!orIlg Sara oS5anases TO don haas aud swear 10
die for the Republic therefore Malaga remained
gaieseenL But Observation-Disclosures OF the Ga, fuy
that naughty sultana Oh the Great Sea-oouia not,
weaa not surrender arms Or i've quiet anti ANU
me asn s was rs ass sc ,u s
was prompt; he called the alcalde popular who
was also Dirntado TO the Cortes CONSTITUENCIES and
teers asked them what they intended to do. Did
snsy propose 70 lsht OF ana IN tae preservation OF
eers replica seemnuy tnv Te aa all w.
ing to aid authority to keep the peace. The City
iatriarsn and fathers withdrew each to their
house.
The night following, after volunteers had been
assembled ut the church OF Santos juanes anu
Loila, Or the SIX EXCHANGE, some OF the most
radical republicans by talking to each other re-
ceived mutual encouragement These, strengthened
by their conpalrets, conyersed with the rest, and
It was soon Iound that the republican volunteers,
1900 strong, well armed, we're all OF one
and the same mind Conferences were held,
ouoy rrsea sHns a ana was
to the Mayor ana Municipal Council to express the
Will OF the volunteers, to inform them that they
should be laid In ruins rather ihan monarcaisaa
should triumph. delegation arrived before the
street. The alcalde replied that he was busy and
could not come just then. The delegation said lie
must come, anu finally az came down, and after his
arrival among them was 80 beset by entreaties ana
prayers that he went with them TO the LoriJa. The
Consequence OF his vsit 10 tho Lora, and or hear
ing the determination Of the volunteers, was that he
agreed TO all they desired. All this took place in
the nigat, ana what all this resulted In was shown
W the change which appeared Ia valencia next
merning,
Day downed, and 10 | valencia was barricadod--
tas Is the heart Of It, rom Plaza de Ia Me cado TO
and coobe stones, RagstoHes CARTS rush ana Es-
Ferto baskets, strong thceench plank aud scaffold
fixtures, with small porthoies lett, through which
bright nlnskets peered iroWnlngiy, and com.
manaed al avenues to the centre OF the city. Re-
publIcans who were not volunteers had been mus
tered and asked whether they would Join tue voun-
teers, to all OF Whicn questions there but few
republicans who did not reply IN the Affirmative, 80
that In sse morning there were about 1900 insur.
gents IN arms. Even by daylight WORK the barn.
caaes WAS not suspended lney were pushed for
ward most msolently, until tnree-foarths OF the
city was surrounded. The balconies oil the houses
were strengthened by mattresses, cushions and
various KINDS OF padding. and Wherever proini-
nent heuse was found commanding lengthy vista
or a street or OF an avenue the house had beea
occupied py strong garrison OF insnrrectonisIs.
The cathedral towers, looming up 10 the height Of
isg feet; Santa Catalina, a strong tower III feet
high; san Lorenzo steeple, 1911; san Nlcoigs, I53:
santos Jdanes, IN the Market lS7 feet high and the
LorJa strong, substantial gothic building l0o feet
hign WIN alI It's wings tufrets battlenens, these
were oil occupied by Che republicans, while
the market building Itself, with It's columns
or free stone, was so strongly defended by
raised breastworks that cannon wOuid navo TO DO
used before 1t could be taken. The Principal also,
tie palace OF the Governor. had been occupied, and
WINDOWS fortified vita SACKS OF bread heavy SOFAS
and armchalrs, behind which were disposed the
Vaenclanos
Fancy may aid the reader in his endeavora to
imagine the iurg or the Captain General when no
ascerainea the staIe OF the city that morning and
found hgw grossly he had been deceived Instant
attack must be made them. DarrIcadel roila
be demolished Instantly. houses must be annhlated
oil insarrectionists must be hung, rusiaded, con.
demned TO galieys for life or sunk Ia the sea. All
these, and what not else; all modes OF death ana
torture must be pracslced; ana such vltuperation,
such unyocaDuioriG iDyectlves, unpronounceaDIe
epthcts the furious. choieric Governor INDUCED
IA, though remarkable, need nos sc recapitua, ed
here.
Hls most sure commands were to attack Instantly
the insurrcctlonlsts, AID what Is here related took
place on the morning OF the 9th mss.
rom columns of attack formed ont or the garrison
OF 900 mon q, the citadel, drawn up aoug the
four principal streets leading 10 the market. For q
fair comparison OF the position OF the market
the market piace-a spacious plaza for Valencia.
The rhumb5 running to each point shall be The
streets rsdiang fiom tho plaza. There being thirty
Two points marked IN acoinpss, 30 there are wenty
Tour streets leading from the plaza This being fair
comparison, therefore the four pracpa streets may
DO compared to The four cardinal points Along these
Streets are .orinea the coIumns OF attack, each
column having two pieces OF artillery The artillery
shall dem dish the Darricades the Infantry shall then
charge and engage the insurrectionlsis ana the
cavairy-a squadron IN ench street-shall gaop up
cut OF stragsiers sabre the obstinate never-sur-
render heroes ana short work must end the matter
Wisely disposed, Loyalty determined; but note with
what results
At seven A. NJ, sth inst, remember urst column
or attack, under Lieutenant Colonel Alfonso Zea
composed OF 900 men OF the three arms marched 10
Gale Nave; second column composed OF two com
palles OF Toledo OF Guarda CIVIL two pieces OF
ARTILLERY and four squadrons OF cavalry, under Major
Rafael MR. marched up Gale del Mar and formed
In Plaza de 10 Congregation; third column, COM
n BrtnpasQf rarf p,n,i
pieces OF artillery, some CIvl Guards, aud cavalry
under Captain Neoot marched up Gale dc Ia Con.
gregaclon; fourth column, composed OF one CON-
pany from Princess regiment one company OF To-
Iedo, one company OF Civil GIards, artillery and
cavalry, under Captain or SFa1 d. Roman Alfonso
proceeded up Gale de Ia Calatrava and Angosta de
la Coinpania. Thus the disposition or the attacking
forces; let US SEQ what fate awaited them.
The frat column, commanded BY Colonel Yea,
passed through Gale Nave past PlAzas dc yilarose
Apaaia dc san Martini and arrived Ut Pelleria vieja
where they opened an animated IRE upon the barri.
cada6, receiving In return most whitening voeys
from houses, roofs aud harrcades Colonel Yea was
shot through the heart so also were two other un-