The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-20
Prompt and Efficient Defence by
the Court Attendants.
One Of the Assassins Killed and
the Others Captured.
Metropolitan Excitement and Civic Congratu.
latiOnS at the Palace.
SKETCHES OF THE YOUTHFUL MONARCHISTS.
IELEGRaMS TO the new YORK HERALD.


Majesty Amadeus and his wife Maria Victoria, the
King and Queen Of the spaniards.
THE DARK MOMENT AND DEADLY DEED.
About the hour Of midnight last night, as
the King and Queen were returning from the
Palace Garden to the Palace, five men, conveniently
posted in Arna street, here in the city, fired upon
the carriage In which they were seated.
The King and queen escaped without injury.
PROMPT AND EFFICIENT AvENaEMENT.
The attendants in waiting, and those having
charge of the royal party, acted promptly and
vigorously in their defence.
One OF the assassns was killed immediately, and
the remaining four captured and held as prisoners
CITY EXCITEMENT AND CIVIC SYMPATHY WITH THE
CROWN.
e.. The news OF the occurren ce spread quickly
through the metropolis, and the people, calling to
mind the sad fate OF Prim, were deeply and uni
versally excited.
The utmost Indignation was and still is expressed
against the agents and actors In the cowardly
deed. The tranquility of the city remains undis-
turbed, Notwithstanding the fact that when
the first accounts Of the affair were freely circu-
lated there was considerable agitation.
Crowds gathered in the neighborhood where the
attack had been made, and at the hour of four
O'Clock In the morning to-day almost the entire
population OF Madrid was fastening through the
streets TO the scene.
sELF-RELIANT AND TRUSTING.
King Amadeus and the Queen retained their
sefposscssion during the first brief interval of
On in Tho OnnN ntc in vvhj
their servants held the short but decisive conhi CT
with the murderers.
LOYAL CONGRATULATIONS AT THE PALACE.
When quiet was restored at the dreadful point Of
attack the royal party proceeded TO the Palace,
where they now, as this despatch is forwarded to
the HERALD, receiving the members OF the Ministry,
the civil and military authorities of the city; and
Populations from the people at large are congratu-
latng them on their safe return. The people. of
every Glass; are enthusiastic in their rejoicing at
the failure of the assassns' assault.
AMADEUS UNDErERREp.
His Majesty the King will visit Santandcr tomor
row, in pursuance Of determination taken by him
prior to the commission OF the great outrage
against him.
Neutrality-suspicious. the Altar and In
the Strects-Judfcial Investigation.
MADRID, July Ie-Evening.
Their Majesties the King and Queen assisted at
re Destne In the Royal Chapel to-day The King
subsequently walked through the streets, and was
cheered with enthusiasm by the people,
All classes are fastening to show their loyalty to
and sympathy for the dynasty.
The crowd to-day attempted to take the assassins
out Of jail and shoot them, but strong force Of
police prevented the act
JUDICIAL INVESTIGATION
judicial inquiry Is actively progressing into the
nj nf tha Nod atipr
There is doubt that all connected with the crime
will be dealt with according 70 the utmost rigor of
the law.
Amadeus Appearance and Personal
Bearing In the Streets Of Madrid.
An English writer, dating In Madrid few weeks
SINCE describes the personal appearance and bear
Ing Of King Amadeus, during one Of his every day
street tours through the Spanish capital in the fol-
lowing words :-'T have just returned from walk
through the Gale Alcala down the Prado, and had
the good fortune to King Amadeus three or four
times. He was alone only groom in the royal livery,
crimson and gold, following at some twenty yards
distance. Amadeus looked every inch king. and
even If had been the hottest OF Carlists do not
think could have avoided lifting my hat to him,
when, at waking pace, he rode there alone
where, calm collected and courteous any one
might have hreI at him at threc yards dis:
cSra not as him. and
young fellow he is.too good for. his degen.
crate nation, and felt pleasure when heard
people say, rs UdIie?ate' che is braveD hope
not too brave. am pleased to say his re-
Ception was, II not exactly enthusiastic, perfectly
corte0us, and even warm; and out OF, say 100
people, at least eighty saluted him, and he never
missed returning the courtesy To the public he
just lifted his hat; to any carriage with ladies' he
saluted, keeping uncovered several seconds and to
any soldier or officer who happened TO pass, he
saluted with an air of Camardore. He is finished
Iorseman. and rides his thoroughbred like an Eng
1shman, but with very long military stirrups, and
OF course military ride. The Prado full OF car
Tiagcs and riders-thc horses generally poor, the
women generally pretty
Sketches OF King Amadeus and Queen
Maria Victoria.
The King Of the Spaniarls was born on the Scth
Of May, in the year 1s45. His wife, Queen Maria
Victoria daughter OF Charles Emmanuel, Prince
Cisterna. and Louise Caroline Ghislaine, was born
IN the 9Th o. August, 1s47. very young couple !;
but they have already witnessed life events Of
most remarkable character.