Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-10-09

a detachment OF Palacio's force which was I'M
der flag of truce, approached the fort, sacked
Omoa, imprisoned all the British subjects,
Quilted the consulates OF America, England,
Spain and Portugal, tore the American nag 10
pieces, and sacked the merchants warehouses
and safes, leaving them perfect wrecks. The
Niobe soon after arrived and demanded sur
render OF the imprisoned foreigners and an
EXPLANATION for the outrage The authorities
were obstinate, and refused TO accede to the
demands OF the commander of the Siobe, when
bombardmcnt followed until flag OF truce
was hoisted The prisoners were then sur
rendered and compensation was guaranteed
A telegram from Madrid, OF the 2sth, says
that the efforts of foreign consuls TO prevent
the bombardment OF Alicante by the In
surecnt men -of-war had failed. The bonn
bardment had opened at five O'Clock on the
morning Of the 27th, and 800 projectiles, some
OF which were filed with petroleum, had
been thrown into the city. There was much
damage, and several edifices were In ruins
A vigorous fire was returned from the forts
and batteries on shore, with eject, Tor at the
end OF seven hours the rebel iron-clads had
slipped their cables and Withdrawn In dam
aged condition.
A Paris special OF the 28th states that ex-
President Theirs had accepted the leadership
Of the party Of the left.
A Berlin dispatch Of the 2Sth announces
the death OF Louise Muhlbach, the celebrated
German novelist.
A London dispatch Of the Goth says that on
that day 963S 900 Of bullion had been with
drawn from the Bank Of England. The d.
rectOrs had, In consequence, advanced the rate
Of discount 10 5 per cent. The election Tor
Lord Mayor Of London bad resulted in the
choice OF Alderman Lusk.
A Madrid dispatch OF the 10th says it is
thought that the failure Of the Insurgents to
capture Alicante would cause the speedy sur
render OF Cartagcna, thus ending the lntransi-
genie insurrcction. The Carlists had met
with series Of damaging reverses in the
North, and discomfort and decentralization per
yadcd their ranks.
A Paris dispatch OF the Goth says that Pere
Hyacinthc had abandoned his clerical garb.
A London telegram Of the Both says the
cholera had made its appearance on board OF
ship arriving at Liverpool.
total casualties resulting from the lombard
ment OF Alicante had been only eleven killed
and thirty wounded. The Army Of the North
had been reinforced with 5000 men. Don
Carlos, as King Of Spain, had Issued postage
stamps bearing his likeness.
London dispatch Of the 1st says that the
death Of Sir Edwin Landseer, the celebrated
painter had just been announced.
A Dresden telegram says the King OF Sax
ony was seriously i'll.
A Madrid dispatch Of the LIST says discussions
In the ranks Of the Carists were increasing.
The leaders, Dorregarry, Roda, and Lizzaraga
had left their commands and arrived at Bay
onnc. Hundreds Of descrters from Cartagena
were coming into the lines. They represent
that decentralization aud characterization with
In the city had increased. A majority OF In
surgents wished to surrender, but were over
awcd by liberated convicts and the more des-
peratc portion Of the volunteers. The news
Of the failure Of the feet at Alicante had
caused panic in the city.