The New York herald., 1871-01-02

1854, through the good ofnces OF Queen Christina,
was sent to the camp OF the allies In the Crimea as
teous gay and gallant, Prim made many friends
among the allied officers and ingratated himself 80
thoroughly in the esteem Of omar Pssaa that that
letter on his departure, made him maxnih-
cent presents and obtained for him from
honor. On his return from the East General Prim
published an Interesting account oi MS military ex-
petence in the Crlmea and elsewhere IN Russia and
Turkey, ana an historical essay ON the Turkish
empire.
his MARRIAGE-MoRE HoNoRs.
In 1885, while on his way from the East he stopped
In Paris, where ne met Mexican lady named
Sonora Echevarra, whom he married soon after.
tions Of a similar sum from her mother and
$1,000 900 from each OF her two uncles. This mar
riage was the great sensation OF the day. 1t was
celebrated under the auspices OF Queen Christina who
was present, and acted as 'Madrna' TO the bride.
At this time Prim represented Barcelona in the
Cortes was In high favor. On the 3lst Of Janu.
ary 1885, he was promoted to the rank OF Lieuten-
ant General, and in 1858 was raised TO the Senate,
where he soon after delivered q remarkable speech
on the Mexican question during the debate on the
THE MOROCCO CAMPAIGN.
In 1859 the war with Morocco broke out and he
left Spain in command of the reserve division OF the
army, consisting Of eight battallons. His exploits
during the campaign were most brilliant In the
action at Castillejos his gallantry was con-
spicnous. The regiment OF Cordova, pressed by
superior forces, having broke and turned 10 flight,
Prim seized It's coors and rushed forward, excaim-
Ing Il take this Dag TO the Moorsln Animated by
his heroism the men rallied reformed their line,
and win Prlm at their head, charged tne Moors MOO
great disorder. For his herOlsm in this battle he
was rewarded with the title OF Marquis de los Cas-
telos and the rank OF Grandee OF spain oil the
First class.
THE MEXICAN EXPEDITION.
The joint Intervention In the affairs OF Mexico
having been determined on by France, England and
Spain, General Prm was sent to Mexico in CON-
mand OF the Spanish contingent Early In 1862 he
his forces to Cuba and renounced the expedition.
Before returning to Spain he paid visit to the
United states and spent couple Of days with Gene.
raj Mcclellan at the headquarters OF the Army Of the
Potomac, where he witnessed grand review OF the
Union forces. On his return TO Spain his course re.
garang Mexico was severely censured by some OF
his countrymen, but II received the fullest sanction
Of the Cortes.
For alleged conspiracy against Senior Mar General
Primwas banshed TO Ovedo, together with General
Contreras, the cavalry leader and others implicated
with him. In 1864 Naryaez recalled him, but
he mad no sooner arrived in Madrid than he is said
TO have joined O'Donnel In the effort made by the
latter to overthrow his rival O'Donnell succeeded
| but gave the cold shoulder to Prm, VINO leagued
himself with Espactero, and threw himself, with al
ms influence IN the The Interests Of the progresistas
cordngly ne put himself at the head OF the insured
tlon Of that year. The army, however, remained
| speedily suppressed. Nothing daunted he renewed
the attempt IN 1867 and was again unsuccessful.
| THE REVOLUTION OF 1868.
Prim having succeeded In making good his escap,
70 France immediately set about preparing for
third attempt. 1t is said, but upon what authority
| We know not, that Napoleon was privy to IN
! schemes. But be that as II may the insurrectOn o
| 1868 crowned with complete success, and unit
his death Prim was the leading spirit IN the pro
yisional government.
CONCLUSION.
In spite OF his slippery political principles Prin
was always popular He possessed all the virtues
OF the Spaniard, and, we must add all the vices
His greatest political strength lay in Catalonia. thu
Galatians regarding him as their particular leader
They were ever ready to follow Prlm wherever III
led them. quite indifferent to the merits Of the cause
he had espoused.