New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-10
YORK. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 10. 1869.

voLT-DEsPERATE VALoR-AN ASTOUNDING
PROCLAMATION.
MADRID, Oct 21.-The Government has been vic
torous on all SIDES and the Republicans are subdued
if not completely destroyed as party Inc private
history of this party only familiar to those who form
its Central Committee, will explain the wild. desnl-
tory character of the outbreak so untmely so Vold
of any good result and fatal to the advancement
of principles. The Democrats, combining with the
UniOnists and Progressists, aided to dethrone the
Queen, and it was not until Prim in spite OF the
agreement that the new form OF government should
be determined by the Cortes announced IN the col
umns of lie Gaulois Paris paper, that monarchy
had been resolved upon, that split took place in the
Democratic party. Then the ultra-Democrats took
the name of Republicans. and made the platform
which Rivero Martos, and others, refused TO accept
as too radical Tho latter then declared themselves
in favor of Monarchy. Thus the Democracy became
divided into Republicans and Democratic Monarch
lists Rvero used every effort to retain the most
prominent of the Democrats and in some instances
succeeded for his offers of office and other dstlnc-
lions we're too tempting TO be resisted. Inc once
prosecuted, scOTned, and banlshed democracy, inc
utterance of whose name was forbidden under ODon.
nell now took prominent part IN the gOVernmenI
of the country. The masses, however, became, ana
remained Republican. The Republican propaganda
spread rapidly all Spain, and reckless orators
preached the most dangerous doctrines In the name
of the Republic. They urged the duty and obllga-
ton of the Government to provide work and wages
for the people advocated the common right of all
men to land and property and presented other Uto-
plan theories of the sort Many of the Central Com
mttee of Madrid protested against the propagation
of these disastrous IDEAS but they were overrnled
by those who argued that on the eve OF q
vital election, the great object was to swell
the ranks of the new Republican party.
The elections took place. and in spite of the
Government intrigues, seventy-two Repnblcan
deputies were sent TO the COItes' lhahks
to them the Constitution, although objectionable In
many particulars, guaranteed privileges never be-
fore enioyed by Spaniards Socialism ana COminun-
ism in the mean time gained ground ana the RepuD-
can leaders still with the fear of losing followers
mt off undeceiyinQ the masses for more convenient
season, and, with criminal weakness, neglected TO
expel from their clubs and associations those whose
teachings were disgrace TO the cause. Inc hepuO-
lican party, whose principles were, at starting so
pure-whose order and circumspection became pro,
verbal-was converted into receptacle Tor all
the dregs Of society the refuge OF those VINO having
nothing 10 lose, had everything TO gain by the prac
teal application of Socialism. Disorders shortly De-
gan, and the masses. at first so obedent To their
leaders, became insubordlnate ana WIN no preeoh-
certed plan, rose in arms, first at Cadlz then AT
JereZ and afterward at Malaga with no other result
but defeat The Monarchists, at the same time had
subdivided themselves into as many groups as there
were candidates, with apparently no hope OF seCuf-
ing by any means q king for their throne Ihe ITO
gressists seemed inclined for the moment to turn TO
the Republic the only ark OF salvation. while the
Republicans seemed bent on suicide, socialism con-
tinued on the increase IN Andausia. Forty thousand
workmen had struck in Barcelona. PropTletoTs great
and small lived in constant dread, and stu there
seemed to be no alternative but the Republlc. AT
this stage of affairs Gen. PeTrad arrived Of TARA
coma. His public reception there gave rise 10 tue
riot which ended in the cruel murder OF the deputy
Governor. The Government ordered the immediate
dsarming of the volunteers OF that town. barcelona
and Reus pronounced, but were quelled. SaragossA
anticipating the order for disarming her volunteers
revolted and for thirty-twO hours made heroic re-
sistapce The beautiful Moorish city of Valencia
became the last stronghold Of the Republicans. II
held out for eight days against an army oil lOOg
The rebels had raised $40 barricaues; many oil
them admirably constructed, They fought despe-
ratey; but at last after bombardng the city for SIX
hours. the Government captured 1t.
The instruction was without plan or con
cert Towns cities, and villages have risen
at their own instance. The Republican
leaders could not fOreseo events, and were
wholly unprepared for the emergency. But
finding themselves pOweTless TO restrain the masses
formerly under their control, they couragcously
placed themselves at the head Of the different out
breaks in order If possible, 20 turn the movement to
some account They were unsuccessful everywhere,
1t could not be expected otherwise OF movement IN
which there was no communication from place to
place, nor with the Central Committee IN Madrid.
There have been terrible losses of life on both sides
The narrow streets Of SaragOssa and Valencia ran
with blood. Ii is reported that the insurgents of
Valencia have lost COO men. In SaTagOssa, 10 was
difficult 10 calculate the number Of the killed and
wounded as they there still retain the Moorish habit
of Immediately picking up their wounded and con-
ceang them. One young Republican in SaragOSsa,
Overpowered by numbers and ordered TO give
mn his gun. stabbed himself to the heart
with the bayonet, instead Of delivering IL.
A handful of rebels three or four IN number,
with no other arms but their daggers, attacked a
battery, killed and disabled the artillery men,
and took possession Of the pieces. Women poured
boiling oil and scaldng water over the troops from
tbe balconies and at Valencia women and children
fought side by side. with the men at the barbados
The Government has taken advantage Of the sltua-
tion to invest itself with dlctatorial power. The
Constitution is a dead letter. Liberal journals dis
appear daily under this iron rule. All meetings are
prohibited nocturnal visits after midnight, are
again in full vogue One OF the most 9SoundlngpTo-
auctions of this reign terror is the following proca
nation of the Governor Of Ceuta 10 the prisoners IN
that penal town. which, at it's best is considered the
"InfernO' of Spain. 1t is couched in these words
In view OF the frequent quarrels between the prison
ers and the wounds constantly inflicted on each other
during these quarrels, find 1t convenient to command
that:
Art l. After the publication Of this proclamation, box
shall be placed in the court OF each prison, wherein all
arms whatsoever In possession OF the prisoners are 70 be
deposited No coercion the part OF the Keepers ID 10
be exercised during this act.
Art. @ After hour has transpred the box s 20 be
removed, aud from the moment OF It's removal all prls
found in possession Of any kind OF arms even the
smallest OF penknves, will be liable to the penalties I'm
posed IN the following Articles
Art Any prisoner found In possession OF nrearm
or any other weapon or instrument by which, In the
opinion OF competent judges LIE could DC destroyed wi"
Art Should any weapon fire arm be discovered in
brigade where IL could not be ascerained 10 whom II
belonged that brigade is 20 be decimaed, and those
drawn by lot receive 100 blows In the court OF the
Art g. Should prisoner be found with piece OF iron
any other object capable OF woundng another In MS
possession no 10 70 receive 90 paos blows with cudge
In the court OF his prison. ,
1t is rumOred that CASTELAR, and Figueras intend
leaving for France for indefinite length of time.
Their companions this intention and call II
cOwardice. Others believe in standing aside and
waiting until they reorganze the party. The
proclamation Of the Republic in France it IL be-
lieved, will Immediately follow the expected death
of Napoleon and the assistance Of the French can be
safely counted upon for liberty in Spain This is the
course decided upon by the majority of the Federal
Republicans Gen. Prm il reported to be- growing
friend of the Republicans party he once called
the party of the future.
ADMIRAL STEWART.
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