The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-13
tricts Of Barcelona. Tortosa, vich and Madrid and
was elected In the former two places

ar:-"Entrancing eiOquence, electrtfytng phrase
ology fascinating utterances, soui-stirring poetry
Q Tftan's soul within the frail body of man-such
are the characteristics embodied by Emilio Caste
lar" He was born In the city OF Cadiz in 1881, and
his tender years were embttered by tears His
father, an honest workingman, died poor, leaving
to the child but an honored name and mother,
two treasures Of incalculabe worth He pursued
his studies in NOvelda, Alicante and Valencia,
spending his vacations at Cantavieja prov
ince OF Terue, evincing at an early period an all
absorbing love for whatever books came In his
way forgetting all the pleasures proper at his age
Ancient history, arording him youthful visions OF
Plutarch, the Spartan wars and the democracy me-
di@val epoch, fixed his tender mind and implanted
IN his soul his after reverence towards those
heroes and the great deeds Of those republics.
Such was MS infancy. He was but twenty years of
age when he first went to Madrid and student at
the Normal School Of Philosophy.
IN 1854 THE REVOLUTION OF JULY
shook Spain to its foundation, and, at the same
time knded the hopes OF CASTELAR, for he saw, for
broke the chains Of despotlsm. His ear caught afS
then, the magic cry OF liberty amid the thunder
OF cannon, and, with his fiery SOUL he
amph Of the IDEAS sgitating" his lis sn f
astic nature. Perfectly unknown then, his
OF combatants for liberty and hope and faith GER
minated In his heart About the middle Of Sep
tember, IN 1854, there was q meeting convened at
members to the Cortes. Brilliant speeches. were
delivered by leading politicians,
WHEN MODEST YOUTH,
apparently two and twenty, advanced to the rOs-
trum, and In sonorous and penetrating voice ex-
trical his maiden effort carried the assembage by
storm, being frequently interrupted by applause !;
forth his pent-up eoquence, closing his speech, a
perfect frenzy Of applause resounded, and all
Welcomed to life OF usefulness the youth who
popular orator OF the democracy. CASTELAR, had
conquered q reputation in an hour as political
celebrity; 1t was the theme for days afterwards
but when his speech circulated in print his lame
was established, and the choice fell on him
AS CANDIDATE BY THE LIBERAL PARTY
| for one of the Madrid borOugls, along with San
Miguel, Calvo Ascensio and BULGE. He figured sub
sequently in others, essentially democratic, with
Oreuse, Guerra, Cervera and Olavarria. None Of
these nominations were successful, however, from
the extreme youth Of the nominee. He then be-
his articles being perused with avidty establish
ing his reputation as an editor. Soon after he
associated himself with the corps OF La Discussion,
recently started by Rivero, where ne the chief
editor until 1862
WHEN HE STARTED LA DEMocRAcrA
In 1857 he commended for professorship in litera-
ture then vacant in the Central University, which
ne obtained over numerous competitors.
The most striking part, however, OF Castelar's
figured as the editor OF La DenaOcracta, the first
number Of which went forth on the LIST OF January,
events of Spain; the same year, through leading
article in La Dernocrdcid, he defeated the neiarious
soon felt even in colonial matters, and the split
OF his party he carried the majority, preventing
the rupture OF the democratic party-its supremacy
being acknowledged by the Central Committee.
On the occurrence or the disturbances on the 22d
OF June, 1866, the Council Of War sitting in Madrid,
CONDEMNED HIM TO DEATH.
Fortunately he evaded their miniOns and, under
disguise, crossed the frontier into France There
ne remained as contributor to several magazines
until the September revolution, 1868, offering the
return to his native country the Provincial govern
ment reinstated him in his profcssorship. In this
republican ideas among his countrymen, stumping
the country In opposition to the monarchial tell
Of King Amadeus, representative for zaraSoSa.
in which capacity he has rendered valuable services
TO the cause OF the people. He has now received
recipient OF the important trust in the new Cabinet
In this great crisis OF his country.
General Fernando Fernandez dc Cor
doba, Minister OF War.
General Cordoba was born in Buenos Ayres in
1909, his father being general in the Spanish army
on service In that city. His military career COM
menced In Madrid in 1926, and in 1884, on account
OF his courage and discretion shown in tending to
suppress the rebellion he was made colonel and
decorated with several orders In ls43 he ailiated
with the moderate or clerical party In 1S47 he was
made inspector of infantry, but the following year
retired from active service, and was made Captain
CASTLE. In 1854 he took q prominent part in put
ting down the revolution In Madrid. He is consid-
u u
plinarian, and has seen much active service lie is
strong personal friend OF CASTELAR,.
jose Maria Berangcr, Minister OF Ma.
rine.
J. M. Beranger was born in Cadiz in 1920, and en-
tered the coast guard service at early age, and
subsequently entered the navy, where he did good
service. His political life commenced in 1868.
He took very prominent part in the repub-
ncan insurrection at Cadiz short time later, and
In which large number OF efficient men from the
frigate SaragOssa sympathized and took part. This
rising as was similar enc at Ferro, was unsuc-
cessIul He was subsequently appointed. Vice
President OF the Admiralty: He is the representa-
considered on oil hands very talented man.
Pi Margall, Minister OF the Interior.
Pi Margall was born in 1924 in Barcelona; ell
tered that university in 1841 and left 1t In 1s47,
when he went to Madrid Upon his arrival there
he produced his first literary production, entitled
LA Espaha Plntoresca." and became subsequently
a contributor to many leading magazines. In 1851
ne drew upon his head the anathemn OF the clergy
by the publication Of work entitled "HIstoria de
10 Pintura," in which he interwove illusions to
Christian practices dstasteful to the fanatic CathO
lies, and the Prime Minister, Bravo Murillo, then
OF the work. In 1852 he published another book
entitled political Economy" which was also sup
In 1s49 he became a member OF the democratic
party, and took an active part in vari-
Gus intrigues prior to 1854, also taking part
year. The city Of his birth nominated
him to the Cortes In 1854 in opposition to General
Prm, but he was defeated by small majority.
The system OF political persecution following the
aborttve revolutionary attempt In 1866 Ostracised
Pt Margall the police invaded his domicil to ar
rest him, but he eluded their clutches and fed to
Paris. When the downfall Of the Bourbon dynasty
occurred, In 1868, being still in that city, he
NAMED there, deeming the movement premature
for the establishment or his theories Upon his
subsequent election to the Cortes for Barcelona he
was constrained, however, to obey the behests OF
duty and took his seat In the Cortes In 1862 Feb.
ruary s. His personal worth commands the respect
OF friends and foes alike. He was prominent
minority member In the present C0rtes.
The Other Members OF the Cabinet.
With reference to N. salmeron, Minister ofJustice;
f. Salmeron, Minister Of the Colonies; Becerra, Min
lister Of Public Works, and Echegaray Secretary OF
the Treasury space csmpcs US to aludc in the brief