Year: 1871


public events which have transpired in Spain and
the Spanish capital, the landing and reception of
the new King and the consequences OF the assassi-
nation of General Prm.


RECEPTION OF THE KING


proceed to transmit his letter. by cable telegram,
"a eTtestso, to New York.


The HERALD writer, dating on the 3Oth OF Deem
bcr says:-His Majesty King Amadeus landed
at Cartagena yesterday, amid display Of
much popular enthusiasm. The men of the army
and navy were particularly jubilant. Admiral
Topete, as has been already reported, welcomed
him personally In the name OF the people, the
authorities and both branches OF the service, ana
the 'hurrahs," or ptpaS. were loud and protracel,
and again and again renewed.


The King paid q hasty visit-only very hasty
one-to the government arsenals ana some few
other immediate points OF interest


He then returned on board the Spanish irigate
aids and SUITE the members OF the Cortes Commission
who were deputed by the Parliament congratulate
him on his accession to the throne, with the re-
malnder Of large party OF nondescript hangers-on
both Of the Court and the public Offices.


When they were again on board OF the war vessel
the sovereign ana officers ana guests breakfasted in
the state cabin.


King Amadeus dsembarked again in the evening,
and was received again with enthusiastic cheers
particularly by the soldiers.


The King refreshed himself by rest during few
hours in Cartagena


At eight O'Clock the same evening his Majesty left
for the town OF Albaceta, a place which has been
distinguished almost from time immemoral for its
manufacture OF the stlleto.


In consequence OF the occurrence OF the recent
tragic and terrible outrage on General PIlm the pro-
gramme Of the remainder of the route from Albaceta
to Madrid had undergone change, and the King
travelled towards the capital according to the drec.
ton indicated IN the revised paper.


rRIM's MURDER-HIs WOUNDS AND DEATH.


To return to the subject OF the assassination OF
General Prm, his death wounds and the city scenes
have to report the following special lnforma-
tion:-


The publication OF the medical and surgical tes-
tmony which was taken in the case In the pages Of
the doctors therein contained, create much wonder
that General Prm did not die sooner after
the receipt OF his. INJURIES There were
six gunshot wounds In his left arm and
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OF the arm and the shoulder blade. The injured
member was operated on surgically, as you have
been told.


Within thirty-six hours after the operations fever
ish symptoms set in rapidly and with very great
severity. His entire system sympathized with this
action. The Inflammation was transposed TO his
brain. Congestion OF that organ ensued.


Had Prim been man Of great, :: even somewhat
greater, physical stamina he might have possibly
recovered, but the necessary probing and sounding
Of the doctors came on person worn out to
great degree in his health in consequence Of
his public anXietes during the past few months
indeed, upon man who had enfeebed himself by
the unremitting and unsparing work which was





which he consclentiously performed.


He thus indirectly, as 1t were, hastened his own
death.


HIS MEMORY HONoRED BY THE NATION.


Substantial public honors have been already ac-
corded to the illustrious widow. the Sonora Doha
Prlm.


government decree which has been Issued con.
fers on herself and her female heirs the Spanish
title OF Duchess Prim, the honor to be received by
her and in its transmission to the Others free
from all the public taxes which attach to titles
taken or granted to Grandees Of spain


Tne Council Of Ministers has also agreed and
directs that the Sonora Doha Prim shall continue to
enjoy all the life honors and emoluments OF Captain
General Of the Spanish army, and that her son,
Juanitaas he is always playfully called-a bright,
mischievous little fellow OF twelve years OF age.
shall succeed to his deceased fathers title OF Mar
quis de los Castegos only to find 1t elevated to
dukedom at his maturity.


PUBLIC SAFETY.


or the measures of public security which were
debated after the assassination Of Prim l can
say that bill suspending the personal liberty Of tnk
people Of Madrid ana its environs was determined on
at by the government on the commission of the
deed OF blosd-indeed, the very next morning.
measure of this character actually prepared and
drafted by the Committee OF Public Safety Of the
Cortes, but yesterday the idea was abandoned and
the report of the committee Withdrawn.


Having the city OF Madrid already converted into
great camp, and the more dangerous or disloyal
portion OF the troops disarmed, the executive felt
that Its hands were strengthened sufficiently with
out having any farther extra powers conferred on
them by the Parliament.


The continued surrender OF their arms by the
mlitamen or members OF the Volunteer National
Gnarl most nrohahlY saved the capiial from the