The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-29
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN NEW YORK
Proceedings of Congress
NEWS FROM ABROAD.


PROGRESS OF THE INSURRECTION.
Madrid, April 27.--The Carlists have
cut the telegraph wires at many points in
the provinces infested by them. The con-
sequence is that but few dispatches relative
to the insurrection have been receiv ed here
this morning. A band of insurgents at
tackled the railway station in the town of
Tolsona, province of Lerida, yesterday,
but they were speedily repulsed.
DON CARLOS NOT YET IN SPANISH
TERRITORY.
MADRID, April 29.-It is stated here not
withstanding rumors to the contrary, that
Don Carlos has not yet entered Spain.
This statement is official authority.
Italy.
Naples, April 27.-The eruption con-
tinues with dreadful violence. The lava
has already reached Sabastiano, and threat
ems other towns. The explosions of the
volcano are constantly heard in this city.
The CONSERVATION among the inhabitants
of the villages and towns which are threat
ened with danger increases. 1t is reassert-
ed that many tourists were surrounded by
the lava and perished. King Victor
Emmanuel has sent aid to persons who
have beeen compelled to flee their homes
and encamp in the fields.
THE vESUvIUS ERUPTION-THE FIRES
sLACKENTNG-NEw CKATERS OPEN
ING-THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF LAND
OVERWHELMED, &C., &C.
Naples, April 29.-Thc fires of Vesuvi-
us are slackening. A new crater opened
near Learsegna, but with every fresh OPEN
Il = t,n,,
to abate. Yesterday the entire mountain
was concealed from sight by the smoke
which settled around it.
This morning the heavens were darkened
by dense clouds of smoke and ashes, and a
strong wind carried the cinders and old
scaria as far as Scafate and Palermo. Pre-
caution was taken to flood the government
powder magazine at Scafate. The volume
of the stream of lava near San Sebastian is
16 feet deep, and the village is still in dan.
ger of destruction. Thousands of acres o.
cultivated lands have been overwhelmed
by ashes and lava, and vineyards and farms
are buried out of sight. The loss OF lift
must have been heavy, but it is impossible
to ascertain the number of victims.
England.
London, April pa dispatch from
Paris to the Times says that Don Carlos is
not in SPAN, but that the government
both that country and France know exact
ly where he is.
Paris, April 29.-An official decree ha
been issued warning all Frenchmen agains
participating in the insurrectionary move
ment in ..Spain, and providing heavy penal
| t;ac for yiolatiopc nf the dacrPA
Colonel Charette, formerly of the Papa
service, has engaged to keep the Pontitics
troops now i'll France from taking up arm
for either side in the struggle.
r Mexico.
FIGHTING NEAR MATAMORAS.
, Matamoras, April 2s.-The revolution
, ary army, said to be $500 strong, wit
, nine pieces of artillery, is close on the cit.
Fighting has been going on all day betwee
q the advance guards and General Cortina
u cavalry. A number Of prisoners ha'
!, been brought in. General Cavallis issue
an order to-day allowing merchants fan
lilies and non-combatants to leave the cit
Since daylight the road to Brownsvi
:, has been filled with the inhabitant
i with their furniture and effects, see
II ing shelter on the American side. III
u National Guard has been placed on t
T. fortfications, and residents of all nationa
ic ties have been enrolled to patrol the stree
t The fighting force on the Notifications "
% % amount to 1000 men, with 500 patrols
lg keep order within the city proper. Fem
ID and houses outside the Qualifications hs
u been burning all day. and the country
miles around is being cleared to prev,
IN the enemy from obtaining shelter. j
10 10 bombardment is expected to commence
y morrow.