The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-04-26
NO. 100.

corners Of the streets, and have possession
OF tbe city. It IS variousiy reported that
serrano has been imprisoned or fed the
LosDoN, April 25.-DiSpatcbes received in
London from Madrid state that the latter city
has been greatly agitated dnring the past
teW DAYS. A rising was expected Wednes-
day night, anI the theatres and shops were
all closed. During the day of "Wednesday
the, permanent committee of the Assembl,
neid Iession, at which all the members OF
the Government except President Fl.
Sue'.as and Scnor Ply Margall, the Minis
tec of the Interior and acting President du-
ling the temporary retirement of Figueras,
| were present. A long. discussion upon the
sftuaglon took place. Senor CASTELAR,, Mn.
Htef OF Foreign Affairs, and Senior saline
|, ron, Minister OF Justice, n,ade speeches, in
which they admitted that the aspect OF
| affairs In the city was grave. They stated,
| however, that the depredations Of the Gail.
lists. bad been checked, discipline was re-
stored in the army, and the Government was
| OF opinion that 1t was not necessary 10 again
| convoke the Assembly or postpone the elec-
lions for members of the constituent Cortes.
Senor CASTELAR, finally asked for an adjourn
ment OF twelve hours, which the committee
| refused.
The members of the Government then re-
tired to deliberate upon the course they
| would take, but did not retu,n during the
| afternoon.
Eleven battalions Of volunteers composed
OF Monlrchists revoted and fred upon Gen
eral Contreras, WHO escaped, but four other
persons were killed and several wounded.
The agitation increased as night came on
and shots were fired in various quarters Of
the city. \ number of volunteers broke
into the hall of Congress where the perma
nent committee was in session, and the COM
mittce sought safety in fight.
Marshal Serrano and i number of his poll
tlcal friends, fearing the wrath of the mob,
prudently hid themselves.
On Thursday a Government decree ap.
peared dissolvlng the permanent committee.
and the city became more tranquil.
| Lcutenant-General Soic=ts has been ap.
! pointed Captain-General of Madrid, to sue.
ceed General PaYiu, who rendered bis rcslg
nation.
LATER TIE REPORTED ESTABLISHMENT OF TIE
| COMMUNE.
LONDON, April PA dispatch from Pari.
says the Commune has been established In
Madrid, but no confirmation of tue state
ment has as yet been received here.
MADRID, April 25.--A formidable demon
stration will soon be made by the Fedora
Republicans in this city.
BrigaGier- General padioS has recaptured
4 large amount Of property taken by the
Carist chicf Saballos.
The ,iourneymen masons Of Barcelona are
on strike and to-day formed a procession
which passed through the principal street
OF the city. Many other workingmcn hav,
been compelled to join in the strike.
Austria.
THE CHOLERA REPORTED AT VIENNA.
New YORK, April 25.--The Herald Vi
emma special dated to-day says "rweDt.
cases of sporadic cholera were brought to th
hospital Yesterday. Five proved fatal. Al
ctfJrt is being made to conceal the appear
ance Of the disease in the city"
| France.
GRAVE APPREHENsIoSs OF CIVIL WAR.
New YORK, April 25.-The WortdS Lon
don special says: Tho grayest appreher
Sons exist in the highest circles in Paris {
immediate civil war. The MonarchiStS ar
determined to Gust Thicrs at any cost.
England.
LONDON. April 25.-Owing to the trouble
condition of Spain great many families al
: leaving the country. The steamers arrivin
here and at French ports are crowded wit
refugees.