19 AUGUST 1837, Page 14

POSTSCRIPT.

SATURDAY.

Affairs in Spain are in a most unsatisfactory state—unsatisfactory, that is, if the existing government be worth preserving. The Carlists have approached within three leagues of the capital, into which the inhabitants of the surrounding country fly for protection. Madrid has been declared to be in a state of siege, and ESPARTERO summoned to take the command of the troops for its defence. His advanced guard entered Madrid on the 11th. Don CARLOS has made his way to Segovia, having completely outwitted and outstripped the Queen's Generals. His troops occupy the Royal Palace of La Granja. It is stated that he has lately officered his army with experienced soldiers from Germany and France, and that there is little doubt of his speedily obtaining possession of the throne. There arc contradictory accounts of the state of public feeling in Madrid. According to one statement, the inhabitants are enthusiastic in the cause of the Queen ; but it is also said, on the other hand, that the National Guards are sulky, and refuse to work at the fortifications.