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I.o' d".-C.--C.--' icinali ci , til OW* • Our iting, Congtitution, attn Katud. lb No. 1,269.—V0t. XIII.] MONDAY, SEPTEMBER : IB, 1840 r PRICE 9. 1 /1. , REVOLUTION IN PORTUGAL. rived, the inoelantations were read in their presence, and it teas universally agreed on to establish a piovisional government, with power to call the Cortes, for these to form a Cen.titution ; this agreenend was sworn to by all, in the following form (No. 3.) The same was published to the people and troi.p., a Ito a elconied the intelligence widt loud and I (Tested shouts of " Lung live King John VI.! Long live the Cortes and Constinition!" In the evening the entliorities attended the Nalitohal Theatre, and %very greeted with the same acclamations. Every thing was coarhicted in the grt a/est harmony and good order. Nut a (hop of blood spilt, nor even a dissenting voice. All appear content, and every thing is going on AR before. The government paper, w high had risen to 27 per cent. discount, is now current at 25, and bids fair to go lower, as our canoe cannot butt prosper. The foreign officers in the Portuguese service were all placed under temporary attest, but treated with the greatest politeness, and paid up to the day. Gen. Blunt is at I'onte de Lima, and two officers have •beet sent to intimate his arrest to him. The oaths of fidelity to the Cortes are pouring in from all the towns and villages in these three provinces. PfIOCLAMATION.—No. t. " Soldiers! Let ore will unite its—let us commence the sal vation of our country. There are no evils which Portugal does not suffer—there are no sufferings which the Portuguese have not borne. The Portuguese. without security for their persons and property, a.k ow support; they wish liberty directed by laws. Yourselves, victims of common evils, hex lost the consi• deration which your bravery and virtue merited. A reform is necessary ; but this reform must be guided by reason and justice, and not by lie entiousness: adhere to under—refrain from tumults and anarchy : we desire a provisioaal government in whisk we may place coMid.nce It shall convene the Cortes, which shall be the organ of the nation. They shall prepare a constitution which may secure our rights. Our good and worthy King, as the lover of his people, who adore him, will bless our labours. Live our good King! live the Cortes ! and, with them, she Constitution. (Signed) " SEPULVKDO, Colonel of No. IR. CABREIRA, I)ieto Artillery. Lieut..Colone: of. No. 6. Major of the AlaiaMilitia." present here; no movement of troop., and tin dependence tin any one. The Regency is allowed till today to aceeps the new constitution. The King is to be respected. They have paid the troupe here. Exeinie hate. The packet is expected to sail every moment for England. P. S.—The lt?gency are certainly going to the Rio. The frigates are to take them, nud the Count Palaiella goes in the Creole packet." Extract of onvtiser private Letter, dated Lisboa, detest 30. " By the enclosed translated documents you will perceive that the standard of Liberty has t ern raised, and the Curies and constitution procluiuted, in the three northern provinces of Portugal. " The hist intelligence of this event reached us on the '2Bth. 'Yesterday our present government issued a prods'. motion, calling the Moo rection ' the horrid crone of rebel hoot attnitht legitimate power and authority,' desiring the people and troops to remain firm to their government, and promising to do now all in their power to muelioriite the condition of the nation. But this proclamation has been treath with very little respect, though it was posted in almost every corner. This moruing the greater part of them were found torn or smeared with dirt, ant even except ing the places where sentinels are always posted. " To-day advice. from Oporto up to the Vlth were re. ceived; every thing remained quiet there, and they ate preparing 01 act on the defensive, if necessary. " it is rumoured that Algarve and Alentejo are ready to proclaim, if they have not already proclaimed, the constitu tion: but we have uo confirmation of this. " There con be tin doubt that we are on the eve of an im portant clian.c God grant that it may happen w ithuut any dieurders being committed. Yours, &c. " Even in Lelia the Constitut.on has been proelainied." " Pardon the want of sign iture to the present; every precaution is necessary while the present order of things continues." The following it an extract of a letter dated " Lisbon, Aug. 2). " The French and Spanish papers will have apprized you of all that has recently taken place in Oporto. The .enclosed proclamation of the Geer inunent is probably the only important docntnent which may not have reached you. It is all vapour. In a few days the COll5lllllllllll will, I have no doubt, be formally and peaceably p3°- claimed in Lisbon "Ott the 2 lilt, at four in the morning, the troops quar tered in Oporto rose, proclaimed a constitution, and appointed an assembly composed of the principal nobility clergy, and heads of the army, with some men of great weight amongst the people. They all swore to 11 151 11tiia the constitutional system; and the people agreeing thereto, they constituted a President acid Vice-President of the Supreme Government of the kingdom. All this was , deem without the least disturbance, anti not a drop of blood was shed either there or at any other place where the constitution has been proclaimed. The first news we heard of it W 11 4 .011 the 28th, and you may well suppose it cansed a great sensation amongst a people already•too ripe for an histirrection accompanied with the least pos sible hope of bettering their condition. They talk of it ' here at present without the least reserve; and thonett they decline taking any steps for the present, they confidently look forward to the success of the northern troops. By this day's post we have advice, that all the towns in the ' provinces of Beira 'fras.cos-Montes, and Minim, have agreed and sworn to the constitution without the least disturbance; and I trust it wile be CRI ritql on in the same pacific manner in all the other province.. The govern ment have done, and still are doing, all in their power to check as notch as possible the revolt of the cities in Estre. madura, Alentejo, and the Algarves; butt the spirit of liberty is too powerful for then. to expect that they can prevent the whole of Portugal from following the steps of their countrymen in the north. "Yesterday afternoon they published a proclamation, calling on the Portuguese to be faitlotil to their King, and by no means to ataist:the rebellion ; promising several things for the good of this city; and refilling to the despatches which a vessel from Rio had brought the day before. 'flue Providencia', as they were pleased to call the regulations contained in these despatches, were not.. thing more than what every person knew before. They • were increasing the duties on foreign wines, oil, and re veral other articles not the prodare of the country, im ported into the ltrasils, and decreasing the ditties on these of. this kingdom. 'flue effect this had out the people you may soon guess, when, after reading the proclamation attentively, without attreiuotion, the greater part of the placards were this morning tutu down, or besmeared with mud. " Amongst other reports, I cannot help noticing a few which you must take as suchlund should there be no truth iu them, you iiiii st citeusegne, as they are collected from different quarters. Some tay that this northern army, after having settled every thing to their desire, ate now on their march to this city, cbgsposed of 10, I:), or 100,000 nun. They intend joinagineir countrymen, and establishing the constitution out a .tirm basis. Some say the Government here intend to rest them, and have paid the troops to this day, With two Amallis in advance, aml have sent two regiments of the lige to dispute a ith the rebela. Time will show this. This / however, I believe? is true—that peer. scut sent orders - for theeregithent sta- Sloped at St. Lila's to curse immediately to Lisbon ; but they e relstedraged J'ltnew no means whereby they can . ardige tffr. Silabort is at this moment es quiet as ever, there is tot the least appeal mice/4 disturbanc, ; and al though commerce is at a stand; and gmbutly takes any active steps (fur every thing is absorbed by care for the esent, aml hope for the future), at ; if still evident to every one that the people wish a chantre;.which, as they say, cannot he for the worse. 'Thu Ott* frigate, is hick arrived here last week to lake the Comit.V.ilineila to lZio de J4111'113, is detained here, and vat iota are the reports a, to her lonise destination. Sumo say that Ilig 'creasers and blott are packing op, to he gone out iite least ilisttmoice taking place 1 but the most It fitly thing•V, that sae (1111 . traits Cur some despatchi s which the Regency are getting ready, Illative to tilt , : disagreeable business.. Ft nut Vlll.ll I can owlet-smolt; it appeals that the revolution tiro:omit • rather stealer than was espected; Wo' say it was to have broken out oil the laktif.Septenther, while others say osa the 141 h, that siplOchary cal the delivery of Portugal Irons the French i t ilantneite most probable account that I have bearills, that Btu plait was iliseuvesed by lite pre - scot Go vernment, sod Ilini consequently the leaden-had uu calico alternative tut to begin immediately. The loathe' tt 41111) Ore on their way to I'oool l homar Shia eseuiog, which is its lea;; , ;Is loony t conscipently on JJUtfday westiay heal mom:thing on the tenth of tti,jeh I can rely. If 311111311 i: nr elleal3llleare lake place, 1 shall address yeti' 1 . 4! Trance, as there is nu on' •r packet in this river * Rot ba uneasy on my owe , 1. The Englodi officers I .llbe army at Oporto were untied not to ititertero, either pr. , Pr ni the Pot to;pe,..e were desirous (11 having all the hot lda themselves." Oroftio, Aug. ry thing having been privately Arymtgedi an the 2.'el instant, beta ego the civil and mile, Ise)* oltillerities, yesterday, at prat 4 a.m., t Cevtle' at the mouth of the 01111TU 811110111144 11, by a lo y al saitite, limn ;lay destined Id giye Qlterty to'l'Ortugel. At lig-bleak the trOi;pc of she title 44 , 41 piod•lthaer allell4, Haul 11111 olfa.ers proceeded to tut .a. a 4 0 ' 1 448Y Coiliscli, which pulite died two proela 1:IAtIMIN 1 No•. $ 4l tll i t t half OW eight they atiarchoit to thy 1.3,03 ' , wit, arc pu.teli teems, Ice. in two of the platilte toil 3 W. tiotottiots, thshop. and uthir arthotiliet having sr- .. . PROCLANIATION.—No. 2. " Soldiers! Oirsifi'eTingsiiallC.4.•:LSC The Country in fetters, and your consideration lost, your sacrifices are in vain. The Por tuguese soldier almost reduced to asking alms. Soldiers ! This tsthe moment—let us fly to the salvation of the country—let us qtly to our own salvation—comrades, follow tae.' Let us go with hifotlicrs in arms to organize a pnoitionii i rgovernment. I.et it call Cie Cortes to make a constitution, fur toe want of which is the origin of all our evils. It is unneeessory to explain them. for each of you feels them. It is in the name, and consecrating our august Sovereign. Don John the Sixth, that the country shall be governed. Our holy religion shall be observed ; as our cflorts are pure and virtuous, God will bless them. The soldiers who compose the brave Portuguese army will hasten to embrace our cause, since it is equally our own. Soldiers ! Force is on our side; we must therefore avoid disorder. if the country owes its salvation to each of us, the nation likewise owes to us its security and tranquillity. Confide in a chief who never taught you but the paths of honour I Soldiers ! you must not measure the meg nitude of the cause by the simplicity of your discourse ; learned men will explain on a future day this tact better than a thousand victories. Let us sanctify this day, and lieneethr.dt let the cry of our hearts be—Live the King, Don John the Sixth ! Live the Portuguese army ! Live the Cortes, and with these the National Constitution. r ":•'" • . CO ' PY OF TIE A.T R.—No. 3. the IlolylGospel obedience to the Provisional Assembly (or the Supreine Government of the kingdom now es. tahlished, and which, in the name of hi; Majesty Don John VI., is to govern till the imtitinion of the Cortes, which it is to con voke fur forming the Portuguese Constitution, .• I swear obedience to these Cortes, and to the Constitution 1114 may form, maintaining she Roman-Catholic religion, and the dynasty of the .1 lost Su:louse of Braganza." Signed hy the following hers of the Provisional Govern ment fur the city of Oporto and the rest of the Kingdom : President—Antonio de Silva Pinto. Vice Przsident—Cantbreiras, Colonel of Artillery. Secretaries—Lon Jose Ferreira Rages, Dun .lo.e de Silva Carvallio, and Don Gomez de Castro. Member for the Ciergy—The Dean of the Cathedral. Member for the Magistracy—Manuel Fernandes Thomas. Member for the Nobility—Cerries, and .Petro Leite. Member for the University—Filer Francisco St. Louis. :Member for ComineV , a—Franiiisoo Jose de Barry& Lin'. .:Slembers for' the province of Min1i0..4040 da Couha Souto Mayon and doze Maria Xavier Asevedo. Members for the province of Trastos Alan tes—Jose Joriquitn de Moira, and Jere Wanuel Itibciro Ferreira e Castro. Members for the province of Asira_Joie de Mello Castro e Ahreu and lioque Itibiiirs?crAbrantes Cielella Dance. LISBON, AUG. ,l.—At laia is revolt has taken place at Apart o—lh vee rivals of tbeilne, anti it 0 of utast . Tile Eaglbh officer, were arrested, .but soon liberated, aitts tieing thanked fir their past cervices, Silyinst that, tithiit was het ween tiiein,elves and the government, th required their aid awl a..tetance no Innger. The coma 'tinted antlioritiet with the Itithiip, have takt a the sysitsitrii of !bent. Last Satitighz the t i ..y lit the s.kfiltslitis, All wit. quiet at Opus The aiivant oil cum , ' Ka; yesterday tit Leira, about til) miles jlaim L.,1nn0.-- N,,i4111X has been chow .11. re:by Ow Re A earey nut the tutting of a viisCiallialluti. *Oa Opds-to prod:tin:moil cninpuiilluts. • Tiie Itegency mar was w.tii dot% the totter rdrist, :mil I lie Oporto milt,: it toed. in . its . pl.ieet eite. ila y Ow pollee writ. very busy us At ficin4 it. No lett , a etc ti,,ned to came ft um lir issut-..Rive ussu•sturatiy ii.• are all in the ski k Tls, eiTuk, they silt, is I I/ take l'altarlta ; before 11,.. usbiost.S.. he isati declines wrsusg i!, her, lto tto I s.atte are sore.ia. tti cas ry utl site at us won't...es vs wets" . II is seven.. it the Spa ntar,ls are at the bfll till') of tits. bu t ines:. .end 'hat tagal will bet - VOW • eruriut I. of llwt cuuutty.. All is ja.rt at Extract of a Letter front Lisbon. dated Aug. 30 " You doubtless must hear from this packet, which goes off express, the late event of the chatege in the government of the provinces north of Oporto, and at that city, whims nas publicly declined and sworn to by all the authorities, military, civil, clerical, sod others, oil lite 2 kit instant.— rhe example has been followed at Coimbra aud Leria, also at Abraiites. from a hence the troops and militia tutees have march, dto jam the COIIIIII , III cause. They ore paid all their arreaa. due In the Royal Gavermnsent, and there seems early reason to Believe 'all the troops bete and in the vicinity aill take'the same part. The Gavel 'Lorin yesterday issued a proclamation, exhorting every one to maintain order and Mith towards the King. Order certainly exists, and ne hope it will prevail I but very lute respect has beets shown to the pros latnatim.." Extract from a Letter frum Falmouth, dated Septenshootl, nine p. m. " The Duke of Kent packet, Laptain Lawrence, is this evening arrived from Lisbon, after a passage of eight pays, and briugs the account of a revolution in Oporto; the procloinatiem is dated the VOili August, acid names General Salveira at the head of the :supleme Provisional Cloven'. meat for establishing the Constitution; the military have declared Ihemselvts in favour of it, and, in conseqweice, all the British officers resigned. The news reached Lisbon em the 281 h of August, and was re, eiveel with a degiee of en. t 1111131:11.111 ; illuminations had taken place at all the different towns between °pinto anti L;sl iiiii ; the Regency at Lisbon ; have also issued a proclamation uod r date of the 29th ult., disapproving of the measures oefoided by the ailialotams Of Open - to, :old have derpate heel the military tic O v um,. Na doubt existed at Lisbon hut that the whole of Ow many would immediately j the revaluttanfas ; and at was ex po, led that the moment the military hid departed, the Les. imaiheis would 1160 declare in favour of the sew too.sbtalutiou. Ail has bath dour w hunt foloodsiled, and the utmost tran quillity prevailed. Despatches go off to toe.ei ament to 'eight by express." An account from Brandenburg!' mentions it as nomething remarkable, that the French General Cantor, to whom Magdeburg was assigned as his placo of abode, left that city on the jlst At e unist, without giving any notice, and had not returnedd on the 11d orSeptember, in the evening. It is thought that be has left Magdeburg with the intention never to return, the which reasoa a very active Commis sary of Police has been sent after him, it being conjectured that Carnot has taken the road to Hal. berstadt. His sun, who has long livA with him, left Magdeburg some weeks ago, but, howc,ir, provide) with a passport. Their going away excites va,ioas conjectures, and people are very curwus to learn the cause. A letter from Baurdeaux, of the Sth I:1St. says, —" A Siamish Cabinet Courier passed through . .teve yesterday, on his way from London. It is presumed that one of the motives of his journey is to give ex planations to the Cabinet of Madrid, relative to the consTrs.tion in the Ilouse of Lords, between Lord Holland and Lord Liverpool, rei:ectine; the relutians between Engiand and anal Dochem de Cases have taken Lord Lor., 4 iorti's co,nur: Wit:a, near t el% ni.,nths certain, at one thousand • t • .