The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-02-28

! the new regime. The city and country, with
the exception Of the districts where the Carlist
bands are present, continue tranquil. Anna
deus and the members of the family met with
the most respectful consideration at the rail-
way stations on their way to the Portuguese
frontier. The cavalry, it is said has pro-
nounced in favor of n monarchy, with Prince
Asturias. the son of ex-Queen Isabella FOR
king. while the infantry favors republic
Agents are at work in Portugal with view
TO start republican movement.
The flag of the new Spanish Republic is to
be violet white and red.
A union between Spain and Portugal il Sc
riously talked OF.
Germany. it is said, will Immediately recog-
nize the Spanish Republic.
Spain will shortly issue a decree abolishing
all titles and decorations.
The Vienna Exposition building is completed,
and goods are arriving.
Spanish items A bill abolishing capital
punishment has been introduced i'll the Ma
tonal Assembly. The Royal Guard has been
suppressed The establishment of the Repub-
lie has been celebrated in Madrid by grand
illumination the streets we're crowded, but
there was no dscord. Advices from the
provinces report tranquility everywhere, save
in the districts disturbed by the Carlists. IL Is
said that the army is opposed to the Republic,
and favors a monarchy, but il divided in Its
choice for Il ruler between the Duke Mont
pensier and the ex-Queen Isabella. Among
the measures contemplated by the Ministry
| A. nd and
the appointment of Judges for life Minister
Sickles has formally congratulated President
Figueras Oh the establishment of the Republic,
and the dignity with which 1t WAS made.
Barcelona has hosted the flag of the Republic.
The peasants of Audalusia are clamoring for a
division Of property Catalonian workingmen
are demanding arms for the people, the re-
lease of military conscripts, municipal self
government, shorterh hours of work. and higher
wages.
News of the abdication of Amadeus caused
the most intense excitement in Havana. Bust
ness was wholly suspended, merchants refus
ing to sell exchange. The idea of Republic
does not please the shareholders.
A Paris telegram says France viii attempt to
compel Spain TO sell Cuba and thatthe United
States had offered $500, 600 francs payable in
two years, but Spain refused.
report comes from Berlin that Bismarck's
continued indsposition is owing to a number
of poisoned letters he has received He is so
troubled with dizziness that he scarcely leaves
the house. and his wife, who always reads cor
respondence with him. is suffering from an UNI
accountable feebleness.
1t is stated that 100000, the entire
amount of the new Erie railroad loan, was ne
gotiated in London i'll single day.
The Portuguese Government organs officially
deny that there is any movement in that coun-
try for the establishment of Republic.
Fires.
FEB. l1.-On Staten Island, n. Y. ; loss,
80, 600. e.. AT Greenville, Washington county,
n. Y. loss 100000. Evansville, Ind; loss,
200.
FEB. 12.-At Orangeyille, Canada; loss,
$40, 600. Pottsville, Pa. loss, $4,000.
Goderch, Canada loss $50, 600. e. Titusville,
Pa: loss $4,000.
FEB. ia school-house at Sherrill's Mound,
Dubuque comfy Iowa, was burned loss,
5000. AT Tyson Pa, Rays steam tannery
was destroyed; loss, $4,000
FEB. 14.-At Baltimore, Ind; loss, 1000.
At New York loss, 100000. -. st. Louis,
Mo-; loss, $50, OOO Cohoes, N. Y, loss,
$4,000.