New-York tribune., 1873-05-14
THE CIVIL WAR IN SPAIN.
IN SEARCH OF CARLIsrs.


yrrrORiA AND ITS ENvIRONs-COsAIUNICATTNG WITH
CARIIsT AIcALDE-CHARACTER OF THE INsUR-
GENT TROOPS.
lFRox THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF TIE TRIBUNE.
VTTToRIA, April 14.-On the day after my
arrival az vitora (he 12th) having heard that
garay with 1900 Carsts, in the neghborhood, and
that the railway had been cut determined TO accom-
pany the trOops-about volunteers and 80 regulars
that we're escort the train which about to start
for Asasua with passengers and wormen. had taken
rstcass ticket, but the French stOkers, who
exceedingly obiang and polite, allowed us-myself
and two other correspOndents-pace on the engine,
where, with good cigars, a brilliant sun, and ex-
hilarating breeze, enjoyed the delectable pros
pect around, recOunting past adventures to each
other. and, by way Of a little extra excitement,
fighting Carlist battles DER After proceeding at
a snalIs pace for half hour came 10 spot where
the rails had been removed and put out Of sight Here
the little alghted and gayly trotted 70 the front,
the officer nice young gentleman Of engineers, follow
ing in rear with dreamy countenance, looking very
much II he I'm realms OF fancy instead OF the
rough reality Of hntstones, which this unhappy
railway After having had the happiness reassuring
some blaokeyed Dulcineas in hrsteass carriage who
were kind enough 70 appearance of fear for
the occasion, we remounted the engine and resumed
our slow advance. Another half hour brought
us to the village OF Algeria, heap Of farm
houses, lying about 700 yards from the railroad and
here sped the chapel chriS, about 30 in number,
formed in line in the middle Of the street We halted
again, the soldiers allghed and the officers for there
was also a captain OF volunteers whose sword nearly
tripped him up twice, advanced with
CARDS OF control 20 individual whose face might have
been accounted intelligent but for the mpenetrable air
stupidity which he also clever enough TO feign.
His humble demeanor dsarmed morally, the afore
said Warriors who being convinced by him, despite
the evidence Of their eyes, that there were no
Carlsts in Algeria. resumed that look OF fOoshness
which thought seemed natural TO them than that
Of proud conduerors. The Spanish soldier, however, s
very intelligent and not be easily deceived by the
stolid Alcalde Of Alegria-for the peasant was
other-and all the men demanded in loud and angry
voices that the spy should be arrested Indeed at
tine began TO fear for the rash mans life but the vol
captain extrcated him from the difficulty by
sending him 20 the village, which he had left quarter
Of an hour before TO ascertain whether he had been
mistaken The moment he gone 70 my utter amaze
ment, and amid loud murmurs from the men, the order
was given TO continue the journey and the Carlist band
was left behind 10 themselves in tearing up the
rails.
IL took us three hours and half reach Asasua, and
one hour to return leave your readers TO make their
own comments That evening" on returning to Yttora,
met the Carlist individual 70 whom l had letters Of
Recommendation, at a eaH and innocenty enough spoke
TO him openly. He informed me- however that it would
not be watched and requested 20 be at the window
Of my hotel next morning at 10 O'clock when he would
pass slowly along the street. then 10 follow him
about 20 yards behind and having carefully noted the
house he should enter to enter also about 10 min
utes afterward. Always seeking adventures, was
delighted with this opportunity OF having one,
and next day 1 followed his instructions to
che letter. was introduced to another Carlst
AGENT who received with much pOiteness and cOrdi
a air
to give you description Of these men, and another
a priest which might compromise their safety. may
say this much OF the man Of God" that never have
seen face possessing such marked expression OF n-
tegence daring and decision The open, massive fore
head the quick restless penetrating eye the hrm lips,
the powerful frame all denoted the man Injured TO dan
gers and fauSues. They gave me Information OF the
numbers and movements Of the troops which discov-
ered afterward the general himself was ignorant Of
Ny object had been 10 join Dorregaray's band OF
which [ will speak anon; but was given 70 under
stand pretty plainly that D0rregaray did not want any
foreign correspondents with linn unless they could aid
him materially; that rs 70 say, In obtaining arms. On
hearing this abandoned a the idea OF joining the
Carsts the present and am now waiting 10 near the
whereabouts OF NOuvilas in order 10 JON his column.
In my next letter. will give you detailed account Of
the maneuyers he Carsts and the troops during the
last three days; which do not hesitate 10
say ended dsgraceiuy for the Spanish command
ers for during the whole OF last night, Dorre garay
with 5000 men, OF whom only about 1000 are armed,
and those badly has been resting within hours
walk from Yittora. A corps OF l.5OO men, with
artillery and cavalry under Brgader 5acedo was fol-
lowing him on side, while the General here could
have attacked him in front with 1OO0 good troops but
nothing Was DONE and DOrregaray again free bird
At this rate will continue till dOOmsday The
civil Governor who evidently annoyed at the inca
pacity Of his military brethren, assured me that Carm
mad no chance OF ultimate In this agreed with
him; but I told him should not be OF that opinion
they were well armed. Eight thousand Carllsts in the
Basque Provinces have completely Oaifed hitherto, p
battaions of troops with good mountain artillery and
cavalry which is qualified by the civil Governor here
fearful in It's bravery.