The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-06
The Gentlemen Of the Pavement
in Madrid.
Revel in the Palace and Riot
i'm the Streets.
Disgraceful Scenes in the Span
ish Capital.
Tho Young Kings Troubles and
Prospects.

MADRID. June 49, 1871.
1t Is now quarter OF century since the elevation
OF Plus TX. to the Papal chair, when he became
spiritual head Of the Catholic Church. Such On
event. under any circumstances, could not pass un.
observed, and much after the late events IN
Italy and considering the stil existing struggle
tween democracy ana theocracy Here In Spain,
great preparations have been made throughout the
country 10 celebrate the twentyfth anniversary OF
the Pope's election, and assured that 1t was the
intention OF the government to give the Jvte an
Official character by taking part In the religious cere-
monies hoisting the national colors and illumna'-
Ing the public buildings THIS resolution on the part
Of the government was, however completely
knocked OIL the heal by the presentation of the Car
list proposition nnd the disgracofu proceedings that
followed It's discussion. Whether days manifesto
ton was for the sole purpose OF paving tribute of
spect 10 hts Holiness q demonstration against
the government viii leave your readers to judge.
As far RS can see 1t appeared to partakc Of both.
AT on early hour this morning the inhabitants OF
this city were busiy oc 'upied in decorating their
windows drapng their balconies aud hanging out
nags. The church towers pealed forth their merry
chimes, ana the people. decked out in their gayest
and best attire, filed the streets look at the rich
and mulucol0red drape les or the balconies and
little lamps artlsticay arrangei in fest0ons At the
Church OF San Isldro grand ceremonies took place,
in which two bishops, assisted bv a numerous con-
course OF clergy, officiated. The edifce was lit
UP gfo,7lo. and presented most magnificent
aspect. The solemn chant Of the clergy,
mingled with the swelling notes OF the
organ, vlbrated through the spacious
asies and sumptuous chapels, and were echoed
back through on atmosphere pervaded with balmy
incense. The church was crowded. and among the
congregation observed many OF the oldest gran
dees OF SPAN with their Families In the afternoon,
after benedicti0n, procession OF the different con-
fraternltes In which the majority OF the arstocraoy
is enrolled as members was to have left the church
and passed through some OF the principal Streets
but the alarm having been given that the Pdrtfda
de Ia Para 1.-THE ''roughs', to out in force
to annoy and obsruct its progress, it was decided
that the procession should take place inside the
building, which was DONE with closed doors. The
"roughs," thus thwarted In their intended attack,
resolved to suppress their becosO spirit until the
evening. when they gave 1t full Ming. When even
ing was yet spreading her sombrous mantle
over the rejoicing city. and the western sky was still
red with the glare of the glorious sum- that had
already dipped the horizon. lights began to twinkle
with brilliancy from balcony 10 balcony, until the
whole capital OF Madrid appeared from a distance
II the stars Of the armament had descended II ON
their respective positions in the dark vault
heaven to do duty IN this great manifestation he 1t
IN honor Of the Pope or against the government
Large sums had been spent to give Gcidt to the
jubilee; the facadcs OF the palaces OF the grandees
were gorgoously ornamental with the richest OF
tapestries and brilliantly Illuminated among which
remember those OF the Duke &c Alba, Marquises de
Acanices. Portugslete. Monistrol and MiraGores.
ana Count de Ohate The streets. as may be
imagined. were pretty crowded, Tor all were
hhnrr
had gone In the way Of decorating and
Illuminating The tranquility that pre-
vailed was, however, soon disturbed; for the
roughs numbering some four hundred. had split mp
into numerous sections, and commenced an on
slaugh on the houses Of the arstocracy and Others
tearing down the tapestries ana other draperes
from the balconies, putting out the lights and smash
ing windows This unforeseen attack, rs a matter OF
course, created panic, and the promenaders made
q rush for their homes while the police used no en-.
deavors to put stop to the vandalism carried ny
the roughs The greater part II the citizens finding
themselves al Tic mercy or organized bands OF RUIZ
fans, whose Outrages the authorities did not seem
disposed to check, or, to say the least over whom
they appeared TO have no control at once put out
their lights and furled up their drapeues This
evening there was grand concert In the
Royal Palace, at which the Cabinet Ministers,
tile military and civil governors and the Mayor
listening to the classic compositions in the Pa lace
halls the citizens were entertained with diabollc
concert from the rougns, wno accompanied their
discordant shouts aud abomlnabe language with
the smashing Of windows. II ia now midnight. the
streets cleared the bright glare OF light has dis
appeared, and all Ii quiet. have seen several
political men this evening who have informed me
OF their determination to attack the government to-
morrow, In Congress- for the shameful neglect Of
duty the part OF the authorities ami In moi hav
ing taken the proper to protect tho rights
Of the people, and 80 prevent the outrages CON-
m;tted. In my next shall give you an account OF
what passes In the Senate and Congress touching
this matter
Tho Season OF Bail Flights AID Political Re-
beilions--rhs Confending Factioos
Army Question In the Corfes-What II Snid
About Amodsar--Serrnuo aud the Strength
REQUIRED TO Preserve tho Peace Of the
Nation.
MADRID, June IL, 1871.
We are now entering the season chosen for tho
grand bull lights and political rebellions. In the
months OF June, July aad August the same leversh
excitement Is observed both In pulls and people. and
thus 1t Is that leading bull fighters and willy poll.
tcians select these mouths for their exploits Tho
bull In hot weather, requires but little goading TO
make him furious ana blindly rush forward, IN
spite OF couched lance and gliitcrlDg blade held IN
readiness to receive hun. SO with the peoples when
the hot weather sc,s in the sky has the appearance
of molten lcad the parched ground cracks and
an invisible shower Of Ore seems to be
falling from the heavens then 1t IS that the leader
OF faction issues his address, painting in glowing
terms what would be the glory ana prosperity Of
the country undor the government OF hrs party.
Then day is fixed; the excited people arm them.
selves Oil the street,, raise their war shout OF
defiance and rush on to death or victory From
what can hear there are already
TWO OR THREE FACTIONS
In an advanced state Of political fever, but which
viii be tho nrst TO arrive at crisis It Is just now
rather difficult to say. Tue Carists are moving; the
republicans are moving; the Alphonslst and Mont
ropssor parfu ara unouinr and the unyernmanf In