The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-31
Diplomatic Coincidence, Cabinet Reorganization
and Alarm for the New King.
HIS MAJESTY ON THE COAST.
TelesasMs 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.


the murderous attempt which has Just been made on
the life OF General prim In the Spanish capital
describe the situation which existed before and
a!lsF NJ commission q tas assassin assa:
5rEclAL HISTORY OF THE oRfME 1Sh RS GoNsE.
QUENcEs.
The HERALD correspondent In Madrid writes by
telegraph, under date OF the Goth OF December
thus The most intense excitement prevailed
throughout the city last night in consequence of the
circulation OF q report to the eject that Marshal
Prim had been assasslnated while journeying IN the
streets on his way from the Bureau OF the Ministry
or War to his home.
1t was at first stated that the Marshal Duke or
Tetuan had been killed
Immense crowds Of people gathered in the streets
Immediately. strong force OF military soldiers
OF the line III garrison, was called out for the main.
tenance of order. as well as the repression OF any
fresh symptoms OF revolutionary consequences, In
many Instances there were heard expressions OF
satisfaction on the part or the revolutionary ele-
ment at the accomplishment they then believed
it-of the deed. The sentiment found pretty free
utterance, indeed, among the people.
HOW HE WAS SHOT AND THE WOUNDS.
After making due inquiry found that the Marshal
Duke (Prtm) was still alive. He had been wounded
'ony wounded they said-in the shoulder and one
OF his hands by charge of small shot, which was
evidently fired from smooth bore gun or old fash.
Toned Spanish towing piece.
the wounds are not dangerous. It is thought
that the liberation OF one OF the fingers WILL how
ever. necessitate the amputation OF that member
CONSEQUENCES or THE cRIME-DEscENr ON THE
HAUNTs or THE AssAssINs.
In short time after the attempt at murder q
descent was made by the police on three places In
the city which are known to afford shelter to ana
secretly harbor bands OF "rcds' and republicans
Five arrests were made OF parties said TO be imp-
Gated in the conspiracy and act.
singular fact presents ITSELF however In the
truth that although it was twilight, scarcely dusk at
the time Of the occurrence, made In the
street, although the attempt was directed against
Prim ut the corner OF plaza. where large number
OF citizens and several soldiers were gathered
REGrCIDE CONSPIRACY.
To-day Goth inst.) have received official informa
ton which assures me that papers which have al
ready been seized by the police go to show the ex-
istence OF an extensive conspiracy, which IL OF a
very alarming character here In our midst. The
members are sworn, pledged to each other by OATH
to extermlnate by assassination all 'spublic enc
mics OIL the republic" the definition OF the "enemyu
personal prejudice OF the associates themselves.
IL is believed that the question or the murder or
General Prim was duly debated at meeting or the
members Of this secret body. The project OF the
attempt was opposed. It Is said by the dele
gates on che ground that nothing should be attempt
In that way until after the arrival OF the Duke of
Aosta, as king, In Madrid.
The advocates OF 'slmmedlate actiQnr prevailed,
however. in the end, and lois were duly drawn for
the selection OF thres persons to do the deed OF
blood-that Is, Of persons to undertake the Killing OF
Prm.
PROOFS
The members OF The Ministry OF War are. IL Is said
IN actual possession or proof whca Identities the
assassins. but they have not yet succeeded making
an arrest.
The conspiracy Is certainly OF q most extensive |
and formidable character. ana the plots OF the
spirators nave been well laid for eecng the work.
can observe some expression OF indignation to- |
day. the evening advances, against the attempted
crime, but also observe that generally among the |
masses OF the working people, there remains feel
ing OF sullen indifference which Is rapidly affecting
the whole OF the middle class population.
ON THE ALERT AT THE WAR oFFICE-REvoLUrIoN |
TO BE "STAMPED QUIZ
Great activity prevails at the War ONCE. THIS is |
evident from the fact that special courers have been
despatched to Barcelona and other points of Spain,
with reference to their duty in the existing CON
dton OF affairs.
NATIvISr POLITICAL UNION
Rumors prevail to the effect that a union has |
been effected between the Carlist ana republican /
parties against the "common enemy the "foregn"
king.
ALARMING FOR THE NEW MONARCH.
The Ministry contemplates changing the pro-
gramme OF the route of entry OF the King to Madrid,
Of this attempt the life of Prim, in order
to bane the conspirators should any further assas-
sination attempts be entertained by them.
GOVERNMENTAL CONGRATULATIONS TO PRiM.
Major General sickles, United States Minister, with
the other members OF the foreign diplomatic body
serving in Madrid waited General Prm to-day
ana congratulated him his providentlal escape
from death.
Prim in the Hands Of the Surgeons-Seven
Bullets Extracted from His Peraon-Two
Fingers Amputated.
MADRID. Dec. 3d. 1870.
General Prim is rapidly progressing towards re-
.coVeiy from his wounds.
Seven of the eight bullets Embedded IN his shoulder
have been extracted ana his condition Is comfort
are
He has, however suffered the loss OF two fingers.
Likely to Rctire-nns Had Enough Of Oeice.
LoNnoN Dec. 80, 1870.
Advices from Madrid state that General prim has
announced his Determination resign In person TO
King Amadeus and plead desire TO retire to pri-
vate life.
Pur.am entnry Coincidence and Confidence.
MADRID, Dec. 80, 1870.
The Cortes have adopted resolution expressive
or horror At the ATTEMPT 70 assasslnate General