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In Arragon and Catalonia the Cat - lists appear to have gained

sonic advantages. ESPARTERO has declined a conflict with CA- RRERA, and retreated. The retrograde movement was annOrinced. by CABRERA in a " general order" to his troops, couched in the language of bravado.

it is said that the Ministry, though excessively unpopular; will contrive to Secure a majority in the next Cortes.