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• •and worthy of the li Mqnarcts avwhose feet it will be laid ; for this end it irilrbe necessary that the President of the Council should prove to us that his policy and his conduct are founded on facts, and not on vague assertions. The President—lt teems to me that you cannot, anticipate a discussion which is not open. The propct of the address is not yet laid before the Chamber frr its examination. At the present moment you will perceive that it would, perhaps, not be proper to agitate be fore the time, a question like that which it is attempt. ed to raise. . I I.Cassimir Perrier said he did not wish to raise a question, but to shew that certain papers cught to be communicated to the Chamber. The following is a list of the pieces, said he, which will enable the Chamber to reply to the King's speech. After some further discussion, in which M. B. Constant took part, the ['resident's proposal to meet in the bureaus was put, and car ried almost unanimously. Fiwal THE CoURIER IRAN Ara OW SATURDAY. The majority of the Chamber of Deputies refused to-da) to hear a Deputy, who wished to speak to it upon a subject which engages every body's attention, and to which the most important interests of France ate attached. Undoubtedly the Chamber had a right, to do so. But the public has also a right to know the efforts which some of the Deputies it has chosen make to obtain from the Ministry the ioformation which pub lic opinion requires. We shall therefore lay before our readers the series of questions which M. Casimir Per rier intended to make from the tribune, and which he' has been so good as to communicate to our Journal. In order to understand this paragraph of the speech from the Throne— , . Troubles have recently broken out in a part of the Peninsula ; I shall unite my efforts to those of my Allies to put an end to them, and prevent their consequences,"—the Hon. Member intended to ask the Minister to lay upon the table of the Chamber 1. The declaration made by England en the late troubles which have bteken out in Portugal, which was communicated to France, as well as to all the great Powers of the Continent. 2. The documents which shew that the Spanish Authorities ordered to disarm the Portuguese refugees have co-operated in the entrance of these same refugees into the territory of PortugaL 3. Copy of the invitation made by the French Government to that of Spain, to induce it to respect its engagements with England, as well as the answers and promises of Spain. 4. The ultimatum of France, or the last Note presented to the Spanish Government, before orders were given to the French Am bassador to withdraw. FROM !HS JOURNit I DES /MI% PARIS, Dye 22 •_ • _ The Bordeaux Journals of the 19th speak vaguely of the occupation of Oporto by the Portuguese insure gents under Silveira. The Indicateur has some doubts of this event, which the Memorial positively asserts, and pretends that the Constitutional Generals, Claudino and Correa de M 110, are now wandering on the banks of the Douro, pursued by the peasants, who have taken from them 200 waggons. lIA M BURG H, DEMISE% IS. (Another Paper v says the 10th.) It is affirmed that a great Power has transmitted, through its Ambassadors, a circular note to the other European Powers of the first rank, in which it makes them acquainted with the manner in which it views the attempts of Silveira and the other Portuguese malcontents. It invites them, at the same time, frankly to declare their opinion on the subject. It is added, that the Power in question has not concealed in its now that the suspicious conduct of Spain, with re spect t) Portugal, might induce it to lend assistance to its old Ally, not to take part in its internal discords, but only to enable a legitimate Government recog. nized by all the European Powers, except one, to re pel an attack which, according to all appearance, must have been favoured by foreigners ; and that, far from desiring to kindle war on the Continent by this step, it wi3hes the other Powers to offer their good offices to prevent it: and in this case the declaration above asked seems the most suitable means. FRIINCH FUNDS.-••••Pals, Die. 2:S.—Five per Cents. 991. 55c. 60c. 50c. 45c. Three per Cents. 681. 80c. 70c. 60e. 75c. 50c. Bank Stock, 2,060 f. Remo de Naples, 74f. 741. sc. 74f. sc. 74f. Rentes d'Espagne, 11. 11.111. 11. Royal Spanish Loan, 52, 52i. Rennes perpetuelle d'Espagne, Five per Cents. 42i. Haytian Loan, 695 E 6951. Exchange on London, one month, 25f. 40c. three months, 25f. 45c.—Cours Alfuthentigue. PORTUGAL. Official Copy of the Report made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, to the Chamber, on the 4th instant. SENHORES AND DEPUTIES.Or THE NATION have . already twice had the honour of submitting to this Chamber, in secret Committees, some brief information . respecting the state of our existing relations with the principal Powers of Europe. I shall now, in the present public Sitting, not only repeat what I stated on the two former occasions, but shall give to this equally important and delicate subject all the developement in my power. Sennortes—lf the business intrusted to my care re. coined, fur the public welfare, to be kept for some time a profound secret, a time has, however, come, in which mystery is not only unnecessary, but would be criminal : accordingly, I exerted every effort to keep the secret as long as secrecy appeared to me necessary, but not a moment beyond that period, to the limit of which I sincerely believe we are now arrived. On the 3d of August, when the Infanta Regent was pleased to call me to her councils, and to intrust the Foreign Department to my direction, Portugal was placed in extremely difficult circumstances. The oaths had just been taken to the Constitutional Charter; but that morument of wisdom and source of felicity wlich we had recently received from our immortal Sovereign Don Pedro IV. was hated by a neighbouring nation, ill understood by nearly all the rest, except by Great Bri tain, which has for ages rejoiced at our prosperity, and which has always been our firmest support in misfortune. If, however, the great Powers were, for a time, un decided with respect to us, their indecision was not of long duration. The French Government soon cknow led ge the legitimacy and wise policy of our institu tions, and we have received through the worthy repre sentative of His Most Christian Majesty in this Court, r-peated assurances of the friendly disposition of that Government. The Emperor of Russia, whose virtues and wisdom are well known throughout all Europe, was pleased in an audience which he granted to the Portuguese Minister, to state to him, that he had always reco.ouzed the legitimacy of our institutions, and that he felt the greatest inter estin the prosperity of Pus tugal. The instructions which t h e Russian Government gave to its Charge d'Affaires at this Court, and which have been must faithfully observed, leave nothing to be desired. • From Austria what more could be wished for, after the counsels which his Majesty the Emperor has given to that Prince, tnr whom the august founder of our Charter has destined the hand of his daughter, our august Queen ? Prussia follows precisely the some course as her Allies. • Before explaining the statrof our relations with Spain, I thought it necessary to give this slight sketch of our situation with respect to the great Powers of Europe.-'. If I have not spoken more particularly of Great Britain, it is becauc thatgreat and generous Power is so united with us, that at every step I shall be uhder the necessity of referring to what she has done, and what she pro poses to do, in our favour. Had we even no other Ally, we should have nothing to fear. In the month of July, as soon as preparations were made for taking the oaths to the Constitutional Char ter, the intrigues on the part of Spain increased, and the desertions from Portugal commenced. The Portu guese deserters having been not only received, but highly entertained, in Spain, challenged their comrades to commit the same crime. Some Portuguese who had been elevated to honours and eminent posts, served as emissaries to Spain, by inviting the soldiers to desert, attacking the legitimacy of Don Pedro IV. and endea vouring to persuade the ignorant population that the Constitution was hostile to the Throne and the Altar. How degenerate are such malignant Portuguese. It became, then, my first duty, on entering into office, to give positive orders (as will be seen by the annexed dispatch) to our Charge d'Affairs at the Court of Ma drid, to require from his Catholic Majesty the fulfil ment of the treaties existing between Portugal and Spain. However, when the orders which I had forwarded in the name of the Infanta Regent arrived at Madrid, the Charge d'Affaires had already declared that he would not swear to the Constitutional Charter. Consequently, those orders remained without that prompt execution which they ought to have Obtained. I cannot refrain from observing, that the criminal conduct of this Charge d'Affaires has had much influence in producing the unfortunate course which our relations with Spain have taken. Under those circumstances, the Infanta Regent resolved that the Count de Villa Real should go so Ma drid in the character of Eavoy Extraordinary and Mi nister Plenipotentiary, to carry into effect the orders which the late Charge d'Affaires had left unexecute,d. But what was the astonishment of the Government, when it was learned that the Count de Villa Real was not received by the Court of Madrid? This fact alone would be sufficient to justify a rupture with that Court. The Government, however, being aware that the Cabi• net of Madrid was governed by a faction, and wishing, besides, to give a proof of the moderation of its prin. ciples and of its earnest desire to proceed in harmony with its Allies, by following their advice to act with the greatest prudence, orders were given to the Minister who had been nominated, that he should merely direct his attention to the fulfilment of the treaties, or at least to the delivery of effects plundered- and carried into Spain by the Portuguese deserters, and to the removal of the said deserters from the frontier, and their disper sion. These thing we were, by the treaties, not only entitled to require, but we might also have insisted on the men being delivered up as deserters, and guilty of high treason. It would seem that the Spanish Government could not have been expected to hesitate a moment in doing justice to our reclamations ; but such was not the case, notwithstanding the zealous co-operation which we received from the English Government, which took part in our interest as if they had been its own. Here I may, as a Portuguese,be permitted to express my gratitude to the august onarch who presides over the destinies of Great Britain, to his enlightened Ministers, to the British Minister at the Court of Madrid, and more poi ticulatly to my Right Hon. and most respectable friend,' Sir William A'Court, to whom the interests of Portugal are as dear as if it were his native land. A considerable time elapsed without any concession being obtained from the Spanish Government, notwith standing repeated premises made to the Count de Villa Real, who continued to reside in Madrid without any ,recognized character, to the English Minister, and to the other representatives of the great Powers who con stantly recommended caution to the Portuguese Go vernment,—a counsel which, from a conviction of its propriety, has hitherto been rigidly followed. At length, in consequence of urgent persuasions, his'' Catholic Majesty's Minister for Foreign Affairs, de clared that the necessary orders were dispatched for the delivery of the effects carried off by the deserters, that those deserters would soon be dispersed, that the in famous Viscount de Canellas would be ordered to leave Spain, &c. But were those orders issued ? I know not. Were they executed ? Certainly not. The Captains Ge neral who were to execute the orders never received them. Would it be believed possible for the perfidy and immorality of a Government to reach this height ? Let us now see what the Portuguese rebels were in the mean time doing with the consent of the Spanish authorities. Part of them endeavoured, by all the means in their power, to harass and seduce the popula tion on our frontiers ; others concerted plans for attack ing Portugal; others assembling in great numbers took oaths against their legitimate Sovereign, and against the fundamental laws of the Portuguese Monarchy ; going even so far as to proclaim foreign Princes as having right to the Crown of Portugal. So degenerate were these monsters ! Yet all this was countenanced by the Spanish Authorities ! All counselled by the Spanish Government! 'tersliory, will avail itself of that permission with circum spection, b* will not hesitate a moinerit when that measure appears necessary for the salvation of the State. I have now to an'sfouirce to the; Chambjer, that Pot - • tugal, being attacked and exposed to stall further at tacks by a great force r I have applied to the English Government in virtue of the'stiptilutions in our treaties for the necessary force to aid us against our enemies. I again repeat, that we may and ought to place the ful lest coufidence in our faithful and ancient Ally. I fear I have trespassed greatlron the patienta of the Chamber; but I still do think myself at liberty to con clude, without stating the causes to which I principally attribute the conduct of the Spanish Government. 1. To the instigations of the Portuguese Rebels, chiefly the Vis count de Canellas, the Marquis de Chaves, the Viscount de Mon tealegre. Magessi, &c. &c. 2. To the Apostolic Junta, which has long governed the Spanish Cabinet. This Apostolic Junta, whose ramifications extend into Portugal, is composed of men who conceal, under the mask of reli. gion and royalism, the most horrible crimes. This infamous Junta is, without doubt, the greatest pest of modern society, and ought to be regarded as the most formidable enemy of the throne, the altar, and of civilisation. 3. To the Marquis de Moustier, the French Ambassador at Madrid, whose conduct greatly embarrassed our negotiations. It is necessary not to cOnfound this diplomatist with the Govern , ment which he represents, from which, as I have already stated, we have received the strongest assurances of friendship; and I en tertain, as lam bound ;o do, every confidence in its sincerity. I must, however, repeat, that the Marquis de Mousier, from his unwillingness to obey the instructions received from his Govern• went, has been exceedingly prejudicial to the cause of Portugal, and has defeated all the good inentions of his Most Christian Ma jesty towards us. I must no longer tax the attention of the Chamber; but as the Chamber wishes to be exactly informed of the state df our relations with Spain, I shall lay before it all the correspondence with the mission at Madrid, and all other documents which may in any way tend Ito elucidate the question. May my efforts be useful to the country, and. may I always de serve the name of Portuguese—the only glory which I am ambitious. THE EVENING STAR. LON DON. • MONDAY, DECEMBER 25,1826. CIIIWITMAS DAY—CLOSI HOLIDAY. CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK. This is a holiday in the City, the Bank, Stock Exchange, and Foreign market being dosed; and the Coffee Houses are very thinly attended. We have received this morning, by Express, the Paris Papers of Saturday, and the Dale of yesterday's , date. In the Moniteur of the former day, there are advice: from Madrid as late as the 18th inst. in which it is announced, that a body of Portuguese rebels who had entered the Province of Alenteje, had been defeated, and driven bzck into Spain. We learn, however, from the same source, that they immediately repassed the frontiers ; and we need not adduce a more glaring proof of the bad faith of the Spanish Authorities. It is said, though we hope the rumour is not true, that another band of rebels has occupied Braga and Coimbra, both on the high road to Lisbon. Should the report, how ever, receive the fullest confirmation, we should really ' see nothing in it capable of exciting any extraordinary deisacc of alarm. The Govertuncnt, it is sow placed beyond any doubt, is true to its duties, and possesses all the firmness necessary to their punctual discharge.— It is ascertained that the two Chambers are animated by sentiments equally patriotic; and it is not under such circumstances that a nation will betray:its honour and rights, and fall prostrate before so contemptible an enemy as the present. In the meantime we are glad to see that the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance have been induced to resume their im portant functions; for the surmises, which had prompted them to resign, were not warranted by their past conduct, whilst their resumption of office, at such a ctisis as the present, may be cited as an irrefragable proof of their patriotic feelings. How ever, the standard of England will be soon unfurled on the banks of the Tagus; and at the sight of it rebel lion will grow pale, and retrace its steps more rapidly, than it has hitherto advanced. We trust there is not a single Englishman, so base of feeling, Of of so perverse a mind, asto imagine that the very sight of our warriors will not be sufficient to put down this servile war: In the meantime, we rejoice at the new proofs which these Papers afford, of the concurrence of the Frenoh Government with ours, on the subject of the affairs of Portugal. The Address of the Chamber of Peers, where it adverts to this most important subject, is in perfect unison with the view taken of it by the Minister of Foreign Affairs ; whilst the allusions in both to the military renown of France, are equally harmless. Indeed, these allusions might have been as well spared, The moment for lifting the mask at last arrived...- for the nation• has no inclination to make the slightest While the Spanish Government was still making pro- sacrifice in any quarrel such as could arise out of mises that the arms of the deserters should be delivered the family compact between France and Spain. up, those very arms, and others besides, were put into the hands of Portuguese rebels, who attacked Portu- French energies, if they had a free vent, would take gal on different points. I cannot describe so horrible a a very' different direction ; and it *would be well transaction without being oppressed with grief, and filled to i mpress t hi s trut h upon t h e d om i nant party in with indignation. May this be the on ly - example of that country at this most eventful juncture. Thel Portuguese disloyalty, and would that history could persons who compose it, are proverbially hot-headed, conceal from our posterity so disgraceful a deed ! improvident and rash, and require, therefore, to As soon as her Royal Highness the Infanta Regent I was informed of the inroad of the Portuguese rebels be frequently warned. A war, lighted up in conformity she immediately gave me orders to transmit a note t 8 witlyheir principles, would soon leave them to carry the Spanish Ambassador, intimating that his functions it on alone; and, unless they are tired of their good were suspended until the Cabinet of Madrid should fortune, and anxious to encounter exile, disgrace, and give a clear and satisfactory explanation respecting the poverty again, they will carefully avoid it. They aggression which had been committed. Two couriers were immediately dispatched to Madrid, with orders to should recollect too, that by concurring, or pretendi ng our Charge d'Affaires at that Court to demand not only to concur with this country, they may procure a respite instant satisfaction, but the recognition of the present for the Spanish branch of the Bourbons; whereas, Government of Portugal within 48 hours. were they mad enough to countenance it in its iniquitous If the Spanish Government does not satisfy us, not conduct toward Portugal, they could not with all their with words, hut with acts, it will not be doubted that _ enorts save that Power from the penal consequences its intention is to continue to make war upon us. I say to continue, because what has already been done is a of its perfidy, whilst they mi g h t d raw d own ruin real commencement of war; but if it should happen upon their own heads. It is not the least of their that the war is continued, and we should require aid, good fortune, that the affairs of France are confided we have a faithful and powerful Ally, who will come at this time to discreet hands ; for a Ministry, con with the greatest promptitude to our succour;—Eng- sit . tuteet upon the true legitimate principle, would land will not delay a moment in supporting us. The Government, which is already authorized by the two inevitably be the means of destroying; root and ,Chambers to admit foreign troops into the Portuguese. branch, the present system in S I amp, together with all its adherents whereas, the pt udent policy of Viutt.e, may avert fox a time, if not wholly prevent, that ca. ta.trophe. We have received the Austrian Observer to the 12th,and Brussels Papers to the 23d. We learn by the former that the differences between the Diet of Hungary and th e Austrian Government, on the subject of the contribu tions to be furnished by that kingdom, have be til atranged to the satisfaction of the Diet. This gratifying intelligence was communicated to the Estates, is a Sitting of the two Chambers, united by the Archduke FERDINAND, en the sth inst. and e ll received with the loudest demonstrations of joy, Austria, seeing herself free from this cause of in: ternal • ansietz, will be able to prosecute her in. retests abroad with the greater energy ; and as the best understanding subsists at this moment be. tween her Government and ours, the effect of their: conjoint efforts in behalf of Portugal, which is united to Austria by recent family, as well as ancient political. • . . ties, may be easily imagined. The Brussels Papers are chiefly occupied with the pro , ciedings of the two Chambers, and these are withour any interest for the geneial Reader. We are happy to loom, that the King of PRUSSIA was going on at the date of the last accounts, as well as could be expected. Several files of American Papers have arrived. The Commercial Advertiser of the 27th of Novemberion tains the following.: • It is ni.t generally understood," says the Phila delphia Gazette, " that British vessels, which may enter the Ports of the United States, after the first of comber next, from any of the ports included in the late Order in Council, will be liable to be confiscated." Jamaica Papers have been received to the 22d of October ; but they contain no marine or political intel ligence. An affair of honour took place, at Kingston, on the 14th instant, between J. STAMP, Esq. Member of the Assembly, and Mr. BRUCE ; but Mr. BRUCE con sented to retract the word coward, and the business terminated. THE KING. WINDSOR. Dzczmum !4. The unfavourable state of the weather for the last three days, has prevented his MAJTATY from taking his usual exercise. Yesterday the Duke of Doss= arrived at the Royal Lodge, on a visit to his MA/EITY. This forenoon his Mantrn accompanied by the Duke of Donn and the members of his household, attended Divirre Service at the New Chapel Royal. The Rev. the Dean of SALISBURY officiated: His MA/MY continues in cheerful spirits, and good health. This forenoon her Royal Highness Princess AUGUSTA had Divine Service performed at Frogmore Ledge. THE ITALIAN OPERA. The Opera bad a tolerably numerous attendance on Saturday night. La restate continues to be played, and without any altar}. don In Its cast, sithough,with an effect far superior to that of its arst very Imperfect representation. In justice to its Composer, bow. ever, it must oat be supposed that his work has been at all pre. rented to the English public in the style which its merits deserve. An Opera of Pacuu's is promised next week, in which &mum, the serious bass, who made so great a reputation with us a few years ago, is to appear. Ds Meatus is also to come out for the statue, in a good comic part. Rumours of a most Meting nature, relative to the health of the Duke of Yost, Were in general circulation on Satur day evening; we copy, therefore, with great pleasure, the followiag article from the " Court Circular" in contradiction of those ruinourik " The Duke of Yost was: engaged during the whole of Saha% day, in transacting military business as Commander-in-Chief, till a late hour in the evening, after which his Royal Highness enjoyed a most excellent night's repose. Yesterday the Boyd Duke received a visit from the Duke of Sums." The French Ambassador transacted business yester- day at the Secretary of State's Office for Foreign Affairs. Mr. WYNN transacted business yesterday at the Fa reign Office. Mr. DRAFFEN, the King's Messenger, was sent off on Saturday night, from the office of the Secretary of State for the Colonial Department, with dispatches for Malta, containing, it was • understood, the appointment of Major General Hoe. FREDISICE CAVENDISH PONSONSY, C.B. to be Lieutenant GoVernor of the Island of Malta. Eatl I - IA RROWBY left town on Friday for his seat, Sandal Hall, Staffordshire. The Duke of WELLINGTON, Lord Him., and Loyd Leer:soca, have been visiting the Marquis of AsoLasty, at hie seat in Staffordshire. A military consultation took place, in coast quence of the recent events In Spain and Portugal. The Duke of BUCKINGUAM has been for some days laid up by a fit of the gout, which at one time bad attacked his stomach, but be is noW recovering. Independent of his high talents, the unimpeachable integrity, the amenity of manners, ant high moral worth of tho CHANESLLON of the EXCNIQUZR, would render his retirement front office a serious calamity to the country. Nearly the whole of the troops destined for Portugal have sailed; and the wind having continued fair ever since their departure, they will probably have /cached their destination in two se three days from this time. , A letter from an Officer at Madras, states the follow. Ins distribution of the British troops upon that establishment, since the return of the first division from Rangoon :—Theitoyals, from Madras to Bangalore; 13th Light Dragoons, from Bangalore to Ariat ; 30th Regiment, from Hyderabad to Madras ; 41st Rtgi. meat, from Madras to Bellery head Quarters ; five companies of 46th Regiment, from Cannanore to Hyderabad ; five,companies 46th Regiment from Bellery to Hyderabad; 64th Regimeat, front Madras to Cannanore; 48th Regiment remain at Trixhinopoley; 119th Regiment it is said, to Belguire, if they do not g o. borne. CORK EIACTiON, Dec. 18.—Mr. HUTCHINSON, 512 ; Mr. CALLAGHAN, NM I Majority for Mr. Cattsaffax,l6 ! .7-Several smart skirmishes took place between the mobs in the stcsets, but no injury to any extent has occurred. i i more A country Clergyman, who, on Sundays, s more in . debted to his manuscript than to his memory, called pnesremoni- Duly at a cottage, whilst its possessor — a pious parameter—was engaged (a daily exercise) in perusing a paragraph °Nie s w r it:nrs of se inspired prophet. " Weel, John," familiarly 'fpquired :he clerical visitant, " what's this you are about ?" "1- l astipropheq• ing„" was the prompt reply. " Prophesying !" exclaimed . t . ee astounded Divine, " I doubt you are only reading itrophecy. -- " Wed," argued the religious rustic, " gif reading a preachin' be preaching, is na' reading a prophecy prophesying?"'' CIIIIISTMAS EvE.—la Ireland, the ancint custom of trying charms, to see whO shall bec . 6lfie 'One's Mule spouse, is still kept up with great spirit on this ei,ii the charms are much the same as those immortalised by Bvata,.in his inimitable "Halloween," which festival is celebrated by the Irish, also, With quite : as much de• votional ceremony as by the Scotch. Earl GROSVENOR'S PICTURE GALLERIES.—The r e magnificent galleries are now approaching toward( completion ; the exterior is finished, and will form one wing . lifte spltrtdid stone mansion, which is to be 250 feet in length froutiut towards /ii'd• Part. , , 1 , F