SPANISH REFUGEES.—A paragraph has gone the round of the jour-
nals, stating that three hundred more victims of the policy of FERDI- NAND and his worthy nephew have arrived in London in the utmost destitution. These unfortunate men are the remains of the Spaniards that sought shelter in Portugal two or three years ago. They were at first kindly received by the Princess Regent; but on Nilo-el:is assum- ing the reins of power, they were crammed into prison-ships in the Tagus, where they remained in the most dreadful state of privation, until the other day, when in his tender mercy he banished them from Portugal. Although they have exchanged personal restraint for personal freedom by seeking refuge in England, their condition is yet truly deplo- rable, and awakens the most lively sympathy, especially when we take into consideration the increasing severity of the weather. They are poorly clad, fed Heaven only knows how, and they sleep in the streets ! The English Government has refused them any relief, as it already contributes largely to similar charities, and cannot consent to increase the public burdens. We do not blame the Government, yet we do hope something will be done, and that speedily, to relieve distress which passes all ordinary example.
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