Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1879-02-13
ESPARTERO.


Espartefo, ex-Regent OF Spain, { cunt
Of Luchana and Duke Of Victoria, was
born al Granatula, in La Mancha ecu
dad Real), ia 1892. He was Of humble
origin, his father being a cartwright,
who intended him Tor the ecclesiastical
profession, and sent him, in 1896 TO
the University Of Almagro. On the
French invasion ofSpain IN 1908, young
Espartero entered the Sacred Battalion,
composed OF theological students. AT
the close Of the war, in 1914, he was a
sous-lieutenant in regiment Of infant
fy. In 1925, when the revolution
broke out in Venezuela and Peru he
followed General Pablo Morillo, who
was dispatched TO put down The insur-
rection. With him were other young
men, who subsequently became ceIe-
brated, including Generals Lopez and
Naryaez. His military rise was rapid,
Tor he returned to Spain brigadier-
general. He also went back arich man,
made so BY the spells Of war, and he
added to this wealth by his marriage
with the daughter OF wealthy land
owner. When the Carlist rising took
place 10 1882, he cspoused the cause
of the lnianta Isabella, and soon rose 10
the rank Of Lieutenant-G General In
s,sHnst. 1886, be sayedthc city Of Ma
Ord from capture hy the Carlists. He
became successfully General-Ia-chieI
ol the Army Of the North Viceroy 81
!, axarIe aid Eap.aan. senaraI-s I'll th-
Basque Provinces. Madiid being agak I
threatened by the Caflirts Ii 1887, IN.
won the glory Of having saved the cap
ital second time He was also made
a deputy to the constitutional! Cortes Of
that year, and became the champion OF
the new Constitution. In 1889 be con-
Quoted successful campaign against
the forces OF Don Carlos, resulting ia
his expulsion. For these services Es-
partero was created Grandee of Spain
and Duke Of Vittoria and Of Morello,
shese Aheaess being conferred upon him
by Queen Christina; and he became a
leading and powerful parsonage in the
Government His opposition TO Mar
vaez, which was personal and bitter,
resulted in The resignation Of that min
lister. TheIemaiDing ministers held
their own for time, but when Espar-
zero returned 10 Madrid from another
victorious expedition against the Car
lists, he found himself able to raise an
instruction against the Administration
which compelled Christina 10 resign
the regencpand TO retire to France
Onthe 8thol May lS41 he was appointed
BY the Cortes Regent OF Spain until the
majority Of Isabella. He administered
the government with great force and
skill bufin 1S43 he was driven from
Office by coalition Of Republicans with
the friends of Christina. All SPAN
was again IN ierment. and Espartero,
having been declared q traitor, and
stripped Of all bis honors was compelled
to fly 10 England, where four years he
continued to reside. He was, however,
permitted to return to Spain 10 1S47,
and though he resumed his seat as Sem
aior, he confined to reside quietly at
Logrono until 1854. The tyranny and
immortality of Christina having pro-
poked a popular RISING which drove her
into exile, Espartero was again. called
q. the head Of the Government, and Tor
two years managed the national affairs
He was anpplanted, however, 10 1856
BY O,DonneiI, the chief Of the Christi
mas, and subsequently abstained from
mingIing in pubic business. He had
notllng to do with the instruction
which broke out ia bis behalf in Ma.
dfid, Barcelona and Sargossa. When
The expuIsionoi Queen Isabelaoccurred
in 1868, be gave his. support to the Pro-
yisional Government. Ii 1870 the
crown was offered himby several mem
befs Of ihe Cortes, but be refused it on
account Of his advanced years and want
Of heirs. The character OF Espartero
was very respectable, and bis repnta-
ton for disinterested patriotism dur
ing stormy period stood decidedly
high. His honesty was seldom ques-
toned, his gaIaniry as soldier was
invarlably admitted, and il he was at
Ill deficient, It was in that political tact
whichmight on several occasions have
secured him continuance in power.
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