The New York herald., 1871-01-07

Marshal SerranO.
1t is almost supernuous to say anything about the
first President OF the Council OF Ministers appointed
by the new King OF Spain Marshal Serrano was born
In Cadiz the 10th OF November, 1sl0 and. ENTER
ing the army at any early age, distinguished him
self during the war Of independence. AT tae start
OF his public he devoted himself to the inte
rests OF the Queen Mother and in 1s43 aided in
the overthrow OF Espar.ero. After the restora-
ton OF Christina he became an ally Of Mar
vaez in attempting TO drive 0ozaga from
power. Soon after the marriage OF Queen Isabella
he became SO influential that 1t was publicly charged
that she was his mistress; and although he fought
bravely against public Odium, and succeeded In
overthrowlng the Duke OF Soromaya. he was finally
compelled to yield. Serrano then became liberal,
and In 1850 was appointed Captain General OF Gre
NADIA. In 1854 he was exiled from Spain, having
been implicated In the Saragossa insurrection. He
soon returned, however. and made Captain
General OF New CASTLE. In this position he aided
the coup d'etat OF Marshal O'Donnen IN 1855. The
following year he was sent to Paris as Ambas-
sador from 1859 to 1861 was Director and Colonel
General OF Artillery, and In 1865 was Captain General
Of Madrid Fo u brief time in 1865 he acted as
President OF the Spanish Senate. He aided IN the
conspiracy which overtnrew Queen Isabella in 1868,
and soon after was chosen Regent OF Spain, which
position he held until King Amadeus arrived. The
title OF Marshal Serrano is Duke de la Tore.
Don Cristinos Mnrtos.
This gentleman-the new Minister OF Foreign Al
fars-was formerly a lawyer, and used TO belong to
the extreme wing OF the liberal party, but is now
monarchist. He has been President Of the Cortes.
Before the revolution OF 1868 he and Rivero were
generally considered to belong to the republican
party, but after the revolution they and their follow
refused to sit In the Cortes with the men who,
under the leadership OF CASTELAR, and Flguera s. pro-
claimed themselves publicly as republicans. He and
RiverO established new party, called democratic
monarchiss" He is about thirty eight years OF age
and has already been Minister OF Foreign Affairs
under the Cabinet presided over by General Prim
In November and December, 1869. He undertook to
promote the candidature of the Duke of Genoa for
the throne OF Spain, which was favored by General
Prm, but 1t failed through the ntrigues OF parties
who opposed this and managed TO frighten the
mother Of the Duke OF Genoa into a re-
fusal OF her consent, upon which MarLos
resigned, but has ever since sided with
the candidature of some Italian prince.
Since mis- resignation as Minister OF Foreign Affairs
lie has distinguished himself on several occasions in
the Cores particularly by his opinions on the ques
tions OF religious liberty and separation OF Church
from State. which he has strenuously advocated.
He is evidently man Of the most advanced liberal
IDEAS although 1t appears that by the peculiarly OF
his manners he has not hitherto attained very
wide popularity. He will be very strong sup
porter or the present dynasty as his reputation as
statesman 10 set upon the success OF the present
King OF Spain. During the reign OF Isabella he was,
IKE many other patriots, exied from Spain.
Rear Admiral BernnGcr,
the new Minister or Marine is an old navy officer,
who took part in the overthrow OF the Bourbon dy
nasty. He Is about fifty years OF age He has not
been mixed up with politics. but understands the
of hfS dpDartment He took in several
naval engagements in the war between Spain aud
Chile.
Don Praxedes N. Snsnsa.
This gentleman was Minister Of the Interior after
the overthrow OF Isabella, and Minister of Foreign
Affairs during the whole of 1870 under Prlm. He
is an advanced liberal and was exied during
the reign OF Isabella. He took prominent
part in all the events OF the last year. which cumi-
mated in the present between France aud Prus-
sta He advocated the cunddature OF the Prince OF
Hohenzollern. Don Sagasta is an engineer by pro-
fesson.
Don Juan Ulloa,
new M0ister OF Justice. Is an Old politician He
began his career as journalist, and belongs to the
unionist party, of which General O'Donnell for
merly the Chief He Is a constitutional monarchlst
serrano at present looked upon as the leader OF
this party. Ulloa is man Of great abilities,
ceent writer and speaker. During the latter years
or the reign OF Isabella he was Spanish Minister to
Italy. For some time after the dethronement OF
Isabella he and his party were considered sup
porters OF the candidature Of the Duke Of Mont
pensler, but he will be a stanch supporter OF
Amadeus and has great influence with his party
Don Francisco AynIa,
the new Minister OF the Colonies is the well known
poet and dramatic author. He is very liberal man,
and threw himself heart and soul into the move
ment OF 1868, which resulted in the overthrow OF
| Isabella. Immediately after the revolution he was
appointed Minister OF the Colonies but resigned his
portfolio. after few months account OF changes
In the Ministry. He cannot be considered as a lead
| ing politician.
Don ZOriilu.
We know nothing OF Don Gorilla the new Minister
| OF Public Works, unless he be Don Jose Zorria y
Moral, the Spanish poet born at yalladolid in Feb
ruary, 1877. and distinguished for his poems, he
| nay NOT be tue man. however r.