Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-02-17
Minister Sickles COngratulates the Pres
ident of the New Republic-The
Latter's Reply.
Amnesty Granted TO all Republican In.
surgents = Havana Authorities
Yield Obedience TO the
New Power.
Victor Emanuel Receives the Late Kin 6
With Open Arms-The Ex-Queen
Seriously Ill.
The New Government Resolved Not TO
Part with Cuba-Thiers has Not
Recognized the Spanish
Republic.

HIEDSu IlALl dS lOl1OH6s L ulcll1Alb ~ III
order from my Government, | salute
your EXcellency upon the establishment
of the Republic of Spain. The wisdom
and dignity with which the change wa
effected IS happy auspiee of a glorious
future for Spain. The United States
occupying large tract of the continent
civilized by Spanish faith and valor
cannot contemplate unmOved the spec
tacle of the Empire of Ferdinand anC
Isabella transformed into a republic
The American people rejoice to Sc.
Spain initiating their example, and es
tablishing prosperity and power upon {
solid foundation. In expressing to you
Excellency the fervent good wishes O
President Grant, and recognizing you
authority, l accomplish most agrea.
ble duty-my mission to this no
bleand glorious country" :.
Senior Figueras, in reply to Minister
Sickles, said his grave responsibility
would overwhelm him were it not fol
such moments as the present, when the
Minister so eloquently conveys the 70.
bust voice of the American people in
blessing and acelaiming the advent ol
the republic, which moderation and en-
ergy have achieved and prudence will
preserve. If the United States is in
debted to Spain for the discovery of the
American continent, Spain is indebted
to the United States for the foundation
of a bew social order. Spain will re-
member the worthy example set her by
the United States.
SenOr Figueras concluded his speech
with the following words: 1--WE hold, in
the new world, an integral portion OF
territory, destined, under the Spanish
flag, to serve as q connecting link be.
tween the two continents. In order that
the Antilles may accomplish that mis-.
sion, and realize our civilizing objects
we rely on Spanish energy and the
strength of Spanish institutions"
MADRID, February 16.-The Assem-.
bly, yesterday sanctioned amnesty to al
Republican insurgents and offenders
against the laws and regulations of the
press.
SenOr s. SalmerOn, Minister of Colo
nies, read an official telegram from the
authorities at Havana, giving in theiI
adhesion to the republic. The Assem-
bly, thereupOn resolved that it heard the
announcement with Joy.
A debate on the reforms in Porto Rico
will take place Monday.
1t is officially announced that General
Paira has been appointed commander
in-chief of the army in the north, in
place of General Moriones, who has been
recalled and detailed to his former post
as director of cavalry. Disturbances at
Malaga We're suppressed without blood
shed, and the city continues tranquil.
SenOr Orens will probably be chosen
Dro-f.Iap,f ,f IfOr,.,.s1 .Cf -
Government. A steamer has been sent
to Minorica to bring home the Republi-
can prisoners. 1t is believed that admi-
raj ltete and Senor Sagusta will leave
Spain. Senior Castellan's house was IL
Illuminated Saturday night, and the min
lister was4erenaded. He made an elo-
quent speech which was received with
great enthusiasm.
LISBON, February l6.-The Govern
ment has asked the Cortes to call out a
number of good men ON the reserve, to
act as an army of observation ON the
frontier.
Senior Gorilla has arrived in Portugal.
1t is stated that Victor Emanuel being
to his sons abdicatiOn, at first
refused to consent to the return of
Amadeus to Italy, but sent word yester-
day that on reflection he hau relented,
and would be glad to receive his son
again.
The Ex-Queen of Spain is worse. Her
is confined to her bed.
The Italian fleetis hourly expected TO
arrive in the Tagus.
The British squadron in the Tagus has
been placed at the disposal of the ex-
King.
The students peacefully paraded the
streets Of Coimbea yesterday, in honor
of the establishment Of the Spanish Re-
public.
The men-of-war Cirion and Sagius
have been dispatched to Loonsa with
reinforcements.
PARIS, February I6.-Senor Castilian
has sent dispatch to the Spanish resi-
dents of Paris which clearly intimates
that the new Government is resolved
not to part with Cuba, and to keep the
Spanish flag on that portion of American
territory as a pledge of perpetual union
between the Old and New World. As
the manifesto of Senior Cas-
lillian to foreign Powers has
not yet reached Paris, President ThieIs
has not recognized the Spanish Repub-
lie. Barcelona has hOisted the flag of
the Federative Republic. The authori-
ties and troops maintain order in the
city. 1t is apprehended that the ques-
ton of the FedeTative Republic will
give rise to serious complications. The
peasants in Andalusia are elamoring for
a division of property.
HAVANA, February 16.-The news Of
the abdication of King Amadeus, and
the proclamation Of the Spanish Repub-
lie, was published this afternoon. it
had the immediate effect of unsettlirg
business, and of advancing the premi-
um for gold to twenty-three per cent.
There were no sellers. General Cebal-
los viii issue a proclamation on the new
of political affairs, declaring
that everything will remain as hitherto
Cuba's relations with Spain,
and that he, as well as other Spanish
will obey whatever government
has been constituted in Spain. The
most intense excitement exists among
the people. The city, however, is tram
gull, and as yet there are no indica-
tons of disturbances.
Senior Olivarez, political Secretary,
sailed for Spain to-day, to confer with
the Government.
Thousands of circulars were distrib-
uted yesterday, containing a picture
volunteers shooting q man
in theI back. They were addressed by
the lOyalists to the robbers of the pub
lie treasury. The circular demands
the punishment, as traitors, of
the employees and merchants who are
engaged in smuggling, and calls upon
the people to guard against the intrigues
Of a few smugglers who are endeavoring
TO induce the Intendante to relax
his vigilance. The document fur
ther says that the financial sit
uation is bad, as it is necessary that
much of the paper now in circulation
should be withdrawn, substituting gold
therefor. The remedy, it concludes, for
the evils pointed out, is a simple one; it
is but necessary to shoot those guilty of
fraud upon the Treasury, irrespective OF
color or condition of the person Offend
ing, and invokes General Ceballos to
apply a remedy if he intends to deserve
the well opinion of his country. Gem
eral Ceballos has issued his expected
proclamation, enjoining obedience to
tue government proclaimed by the
Cortes. The proclamation concludes
with the publication of the names of
The new government of Spain, and a
telegram from the Minister for the Col
)nies states that Havana continues tram
gull. The idea of Republic does not
please the majority of slave owners.
They do not make any demonstrations,
but are evidently disappointed. Busi-
ness is suspended.
At Washington Saturday the Treas
lry issued seven million of new five per
cents to the syndicate, upon receipt of
of deposit of an equal amount