The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-26
SPAIN IN A FERMENT.
4 STRONG COMBINATION TO RESTORE
THE BOURBON DYNASTY.
Washington's Birthday Abroad-The
Spanish Republio-Its Perils and
Prospects - Cabinet Disngreements-
Army Resignntions-Assemb Discus
sions-The New Spanish Cabinet.

TAhlS ccoIuaiy Aos
Minister Washburne entertained the dplo-
matte corps at dinner last evening. Chief
among the guests were Count Won Arnlm, the
German ambassador; Lord Lyons, British am
bassador; senor 0lozaga, representative OF
Spain: Prince Orloff, ambassador of the
Czar; Chevalier Nigra, minister OF Italy, and
Count Remuaat, French minister oil foreign af-
fairs The American flag was hoisted OF oil
the foreign legations. President Theirs is
slightly i0dlsposed, and was compelled TO be
absent from the dinner given by Mr.; Wash
burne to the diplomatic corps, at which 1t was
expected he would be guest
The usual Slate dinner was given at the
executive residences In this city yesterday.
President Thlers was absent, and the Marquis
de Remnsat presided, after stating that Presi.
dent Theirs was suffering from an attack OF
catarrh. Mesdames Thers, Dosne and La
Marquise de Remusat were present. No toasls
were given and no epeecnes made. Dinner
was followed by q reception, which was the
most brilliant OF the season. All American
residents and visitors OF note attended. Many
houses occupied by Americans were decorated
with flags. Avenue L'Gmperatrice was
blockaded by carriages OF visitors late Into the
night. The facade of the Washington Club
was illuminated.
THE DAY AT MADRID.
MADRID, February %.
General Sickles, the American minister,
gave a reception last night, which was at
Tended by Senior CASTELAR,, the leading diplo-
mats aud men of letters In the city, and sew
eral representatives oil the Spanish nobility.
The receptlon was succeeded by ball given
to the diplomatic corps, which lasted until
four o'clock this morning. The politicians
present at the festivities discussed the State
of Spain with the American minister, who
recommended vigilance, prudence, energy
and patriotism. The present. hs SAID, was
critical moment. He considered 1t unwise to
allow The people to bear arms until they nad
received military organ'zaIion. Tne people
appeared to know their rights. They must as
soon as possible learn their duties as cltzens.
The happiness and prosperity OF the country.
AGITATION AT BARCELONA.
MADRID, February %.
It is officially announced that there has
been some agil alton al Barcelona. The Cap
tain General, during his temporary absence,
lett the second officer In command OF the gar
rison. The temporary commander, snpposlng
that the officers of the municipal government
were In the interest oil the AlphoDBlst party,
assumed entire control Of The municipality,
suspendlng the functions OF the civil officers,
and establishing substantial condition OF
martial law. The troops of the garrison were
jorlly OF the men were ln sympathy With the
people, who Were unwilling 10 submit 10 the
measures of the military commander. Under
orders from Madrid The officer abandoned MIS-
interference with the municipality, and qniel
was restored without disturbance of serious
nature. The authorities throughout Gaia! a!onla
and other sections OF the country have relt-
Grated their notices OF adhesion 10 The gov
ernmpnt of the republic. The report that The
red g " was displayed at Barcelona or else
where Is denied. The statement that French
communist leaders have entered Spain Is de-
clared untrue. The idea of federal republic,
conservative in its general policy. Is said 10
be gaining ground In all porliens OF the coun-
try.
CRISIS APPREHENDED.
The impartial Announces that the ministry
have before them for immediate consideration
aud decision questions OF the gravest import
ance, The settlement of which will Involve O
ministerial crisis. 1t may be that the crisis
will be averted with the loss 10 the govern-
ment of the services of General De Cordove,
minister of war; but 1t IL thought probable
that all the ministers who adhere 10 the Radi-
cal party will resign.
ThIrly-tHo colonels and forty lieutenant.
colonels of the regular army have resigned
shelr commissions. The designations have
been accepted.
Separate meetings Of the Republican and
Radical deputies In the Assembly were held
yesterday, followed by council Of the minis.
try, 10 solve the ministerial crisis. The sub
Irct vas subsequently, considered OF sitting
OF Lhe Assembly In The evening.
1t is probable that these deliberations Will
result In the formation Of q cabinet wholly
Republican. Resolutions were adopted by
the Assembly indicating its preference for a
homogeneous ministry.
THE SPANISH ASSEMBLY.
Nicholas SalmproD, minleter OF justice, has
prepared and will shortly present to the AS
sembly bill for the total abolition of capital
punishment.
In the Assembly. S.nor CASTELAR,, minister oil
foreign affairs, and Echegrray.. minister OF
finance, made statements with reference to the
condition OF the republic, tending to allay ap.
prehenaous concerning The movements Of
the Carlsts and the course OF reactionary par.
tisans.
The ministry presented q proposal to apply
ten millions reals from the War fund ior the
purchase of improved small arms. They also
declared that the government. will punish
with severity all excuses on the part OF those
who persist in insurreCtional violence.
The discussion OF the bill for the abolition oil
slavery In Porto Rico was continued, but no
progress was made.
THE NEW SPANISH CABINET.
MADRID, February 25.
The Cortes have elected the following cab.
lnet: FIgueras, preiident OF the council;
CASTELAR,, minister OF stale; Salmeron, minister
of iuslice: tPeymarga, minister Of The Interior;
hcosta, minister OF war; Orcro, minister OF
finance; Chao, minister Of public WORKS;
Ferna. minister OF the colonies. After the
new mInstry had taken their seats, Figneras
declared there would De no change whatever
In the programme OF the government.
DON CARLOS IN NAVARRO.
PARIS. February %.
The Union announces that Don Carlos has
entered Navarro, accompanied by Dorregary,
and goes to Catalonia, where Sebaiio and
Tristany await him.
NEW COMPLICATION.
LONDON, February "a.
An agreement has bren entered lnlo oe-
tween The adherenls of PHILIPPE Louis DOr-
leans. Duke de MunIpr and the dt nasty
adherenLs of The ex Queen Isabella II TO place
Prince Alphonzo, the tx.Queen's son, on Tue
throne of Spain, the DuK. de Montpensler To
pe commissioner and act as regent OF the
kingdom during The minority oil the Prince;
Queen Isabella accepts the programme, ana
Iwo important parties, therefore, WILL act TO-
petber in the present Spanish crisls. The
compact provides also that Prince AlpnonZo
shall marry the youngest daughter OF Mont
pensler.
PARIS. February %.
The Compte de- Chambord has written q
letter 10 Bishop Dupanloup declining to
make a compromiae with the Orleans princes.
M Ho,nt nnhoIds the Hereditary principle,