The New York herald., 1870-07-23
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY JULY 2s ls7o-TRIPLE

OF men presented themselves before tho
edihce and grossly insurcd It's members.
Inc Insults were retaliated, and q rather serious
fired, the result or when that several person
were wounded. The authorities happily interlered.
and qu1et. at late hour, was restored ana the
casino closed. SeL0r Cruz Ochoa. the most promi-
nent OF the Carllst Dep ties, was made prisoner,
aud taken the nj sht before the Jez de Ia pax
or magistrate, wno on heariJg his explanations,
supporlel b, wi nesses. AT once set MN at loerty
Tue following morning q commission fiom the
members OF the Carlst casino held an interview
with Sehor Riyero, TO hear from his own ps II
II were legal Tor them TO continue neir session IN
Inferior repeI % IN se Thoy then asked
him Il they could do so Without fear OF being mo-
Tested and attacked as they had been on the pre-
vious evening. Rivero expressing his dlspleasure
at the interference with their legitimate rights on
the night before soemnly promised that he would
take every necessary measure to prevent repetl-
ton OF the aggresslOns or which they complained
In consequence OF the securities onercd by the Midi
lster oil the Interior the club resolved TO hold Its
At an early hour the place was surrounded by
body OF armed roushs, who inSulIed and attacked
all that attempted to enter the edifcc, ana this they
did with the greatest impunlty and without any In
ter .erence on the part OF the police. The street
gradually became flied with persons Of all classes.
Conditions ana opinions. The attacks on the Car
lists were retalated, and general confusion fol-
lowed. There were great many wounded seven
midst OF The turmoil carriage stopped and It's two
occupants got down. Several voices were heard 10
cry out, "Cruz Ochoa Alter him. alter him ~ anu
general rush was made for the carriage, winch
was at once surrounded by the mob Tue gentle
men, finding themselves thus attacked by the crowd,
aller much dificulty regained their seats and
drove OH, followed by the mob which kept up with
them bowling like PACK OF wolves. Afer passing
at q rapid pace through several streets they were
0vertaKen aud the carriage stopped. they were or
dered to get out. which they refused to do, vainy
assuring their assaiants tnat they were not Carsts
A shower OF blows Immediately followed, the car
riage door was opened and Its occupants dragged
out BY the inurlated pursners, After receiving sey
and took to their heels, again pursued by the mob
One OF the fugityes, covered with blood and
wounds, managed TO get shelter In a house. The
mob, more cnraged than ever continued their pur-
suit after the other nying victim. who they thought
was Cruz Ochoa, and overlook him In the "Calle de
Ia Rena," called since the revolution Scale de
Prlm.n Here comm enced the horrible work OF mu-
tilation. A succession Of blows from heavy clubs
aud sticks soon brought their victim to the ground
and his assaants, worse than savages ana Ike
tigers that having once drawn blood delight TO tear
their prey to pieces tramped the head face and
chest or the unfortunate man till he converted
into an indescribable, nnshapen mass OF mangled
flesh and blood. Not satisfied with this, the blood.
thirsty savages drew their drks and knives, aud
commenced their horrible WORK OF stabbng ana
cutting the body. Now, as to who the victim really
was.
Strange TO say ne WAS neither the Deputy
Cruz OchOa, nor even q Carlist, but lberal-a
liberal Of the radical party. The victim horribly
of considerable merit and al that time an einploye
IN the Department OF State. Not long ago young
AZcarraga was second secretary In the Spanish lie.
cation at Washington, In which city his aIlable and
gentlemanly conduct procured him a numerous cir
Gle OF cherished friends, who. feel assured, Will
mourn the untimey and tragic end OF the young and
talented Spanish secretary. At the inquest on the
body, notwithstanding its horribly mangled state
upwards OF hundred wounds were counted. Cruz
Ochoa the Carlist Deputy who happens TO be one Of
the members OF the permanent Committee OF Con-
gress, at once mad the matter brought before the
government.
An edict has been published by the Civil Governor
but, like all other c0sds de Espddd. has come too
late.
In consequence OF this terrible event ten news.
papers OF the absOlutist party have stopped their
publication.