The New York herald., 1873-08-05
The Effect of Cabrinetty's Defeat and
Death in Barcelona.
BLASPHEMY AND SOCIALISM
A Graphic Picture of the Distracted Con-
dition of Spain.
THE GOVERNMENT P0WERLESS.
PRArs DE Lu,sASEs. JuIv -. 1877:

enough to have satisfied the most Unsuitable soul
thrstng for adventure. Don Quixote himself
wouli have been content, and the grumblings of his
trusty squire, Sancho Panza, have attained their
uttermost elimination, had they accompanied us on
marches and in battles since the Sd of July.
In fact, there Is only of men, not being
Carsts who would or could endure the hardshps,
fatigues and dangers OF this campaign, and they
are the
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE HERALD.
Alter we-that is Sabas and Don Afonso-had
been attacked by Cabrinetty just before Prats de
Llusanes and had succeeded in driving him into
the town. we made forced march the same night
to San Jaime de FrOntanza--a march which was
construed by the troops into precipitate retreat
The fact was however, that our movement into
the mountains was occasioned by our knowledge
that Colonel Vega was advancing in
rear from Vich, while a second body OF troops
had lett Manresa the day before. 1t is
no joke having to march six leagues up
hill and down hill after having sustained q combat
for nearly four hours. Still the movement was ne
cessary, and succeeded in bafiing the troops com.
pletey, inasmuch as after having gained a signal
advantage, they expected US to have been tver-
confident and that we should await the result of
their combinations. But a man must get up very
early, indeed. to catch Saballs even winking; he
allows himself no rest and none to those who are
with him. 1t has always been matter OF surprise
TO me how Dona Blanca could support the fatigues
Imposed upon her. But there she was, always
dressed in her vioet-colored riding habit. hussar.
like jacket OF the same color trimmed with fur, the
white boina coquettishly placed on the side OF her
head. looking as bright as the rosy dawn which
greeted her every morning.
For the next two days we kept entirely in the
mountains; but on the evening Of the 9th. having
heard that the republican detachment IN San
Quirse de Besora had forsaken the place. leaving
only eighty men behind. Saoalls determined to
take possession OF IT, After having camped out in
the mountains. north Of San ouirse, we started at
one O'Clock in the morning, and surrounded the
place by halfpast two. The garrison after having
been summoned to surrender, and seeing that there
was no chance OF escaping capitulated at once.
They were dsarmed and set at liberty, alter which
we proceeded TO more agreeable operation, that
OF preparing breakfast. In the afternoon at about
three O'Clock, it appears that Saballs received in
formation that Colonel Vega had advanced from
Vch, where he had received reiniorcements, and
was within an hours distance OF San Quirse
Sabals, wishing to spare the place the horrors of
bombardment and battle in the streets, withdrew
his forces and took up position north OF Montes-
quin. This your correspondent only heard OF after
wards for the first notice he had Of the withdrawal
was tremendous shouting, firing and shrieking.
Utterly worn out by the fatigue OF the last tort
night during which our marches averaged twelve
hours each. had laid myself down on the bed in q
room at the back OF o long, rambling house, from
which had excluded all intruders by boiling ant
barring the door in such manner as to shut ou
all ordinary noise. Springing now 10 my feet
looked out Of the window and saw a sight | shall
not soon forget. The Carlists had left the town
and Vega was entering with his column and three
- rlI,.,
the exception OF three four families, is essen
TALLY Carlist; hence the volunteers--to whom the
Carlists grant no quarters-were determined tc
Improve the occasion, and, assisted by consider
able number Of the regular troops themselves
charged upon che inofensNe population with
bay0nets fixed,
MAsSACRING EVERY ONE
they met, With bursting into the houses ike so
many incarnate fiends. As may be supposed, felt
somewhat uneasy as 10 my own ultimate fate but,
fortunately or myself the house was in belonged
TO one OF the iew liberals in the place, and with
whom had already had a short friendly coniab u.
tion 10 the course OF which he had conhdentially
informed me that ne was great admirer OF "Lo5
Estados Unidosn adding, however ut the same
time, that the present Spanish government was
Gel Pctroieo NADIA mas petroleum and nothing
mcre). To him. therefore, all my hopes OF saliva
ton turned, and 1t was with feelings OF unmitgated
delight that heard HIM knocking at the door and
crying out "Senor Americana come with me: the
Colone! VIII be here directly' | at once opened
the door and descended with my host into the
'Dcst room" the windows OF which looked ont
upon the chief street. Albeit liberal and known
for his republican opinions, my host was pale and
trembling, and on my Observing that he at least
had nothing TO fear, he remarked "No, not from
the of1cers and the men who obey them; but this
column is
A BAND OF ROBBERS AND ISCESDI.hIEs
Listenw At that moment heart-rending shrtSs
burst from the house opposite, the large glass
doors opening out into the balcony were torn open
half dozen soldiers appeared dragging out the
unfortunate owner OF the house, rope was
fastened round his neck and the other end afixet
to the iron rail OF the balcony. At first thought
they were going to throw him over and hang him
but the diabocal brutes did not think OF such OIL
act OF mercy. No. Leaving the rope about three
feet play, they seized his two daughters and VIC
lated them then and there, one after the other be
fore his very eyes, leaving their unfortunate vic
Tins worse than lifeless An old woman rushing
from the house-most probably the mother, anC
crying for assistance-was followed by one OF the
brave volunteers, who telled her to the grount
with the butt end OF his musket and literall,
smashed her skull with repeated blows. sicken
ing at the sight turned away. Almost at tn,
same moment clattering OF troops resoundet
through the street and Colonel de lie Vega dis
mounted at the door. Within few seconds ht
entered the room, ushered in BY my host, who a.
once introduced me TO him. without any pream
Die he said 10 me, II see you are disgusted 1t Is
not TO be compared to mine. You are stranger
You cannot iee what do at seeing my own coun.
trymen transformed into
n'HUMAN BRUTEs.
81 almost feel inclined to denounce yo as having
been with the oariists, 30 that you should not be
.abls 70 recount the stroctIeS that 6SJn hNs nesn