The death of Marshal Prim appears to have resulted from
con- gestion of the brain, caused by the inflammation from his wounds. His physicians were, from the first, aware that no other result was possible ; but concealed their knowledge, and the fatal news -came on the country as a surprise. Serrano instantly called out the troops to provide for the safety of the capital, and the Cortes -voted confidence in the Government ; but there were no disturb- ances, and King Amadeus took the oaths in Congress amidst -warm expressions of approval. A republican insurrection has since broken out, but it appears to be of little importance, and English observers agree that Madrid is, on the whole, well dis- posed to the new King. Marshal Prim had, of course, a grand public funeral, at which King Amadeus is said to have been -visibly affected. It is noted that the King drives with two horses, a distinct break with the etiquettes of the old Court, suggesting that he dislikes, and will not preserve, its cumbrous ceremonial, 'but try to bring it into some accord with modern ideas.
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