The National Register. — London, England, 1820-09-17 00:00:00

/ ! % u - tyt• Ilationai t ep l iLt-; 0_ _ ;LOW Our Sing, eetuitttution, and . No. 1,265.—V0L. XIII.] REVOLUTION IN PORTUGAL. The following is an extract of a letter dated " Lisbon, Aug. 2 1 ). "The French and Spanish papers will have apprised you of all that has recently taken place in Oporto. The enclosed proclamation of the Government is probably the only important document which may not have reached you. It is all vapour. In a few days the constitution will, I lave no doubt, be formally and peaceably pro claimed in Lisbon. "On the 24th, at four in the morning, the troops quar tered in Oporto rose, proclaimed • constitution, and appointed an assembly composed of the principal nobility crgy, and heads of the army. with some men of great weight amongst the people. They all swore to maintain the constitutional system ; and the e eople agreeing thereto, they constituted a President and Vice-President of the Supreme Government of the kingdom. All this was done without the least disturbance, and not a drop of blood was shed either there or at any other place where the constitutiou has been proclaimed. The first news we heard of it was on the 28th, and you may well suppose it caused • great sensation amongst a people already too ripe for an iusurrection accompanied with the least pos sible hope of bettering their condition They talk of it here at present without the least ; and though 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 wens in tho provinces of Beira Tras-os-Montes, and Minim, have agreed and sworn to the constitution without the least disturbance; and I trust it will be carried on to the same pacific manner lu all the other provinces. The govern ment have done, and still are doing, all in their power to chick as mach as possible the revolt of the cities in Estre =adore, Aleutejo, and the Algarve@ ; but the spirit of liberty is too powerful for them 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 faithful to their King, and by no means to assistithe rebellion; promising 1 things for the good of this city; and referring to the despatches which a vessel from Rio had brought the day before. The Providencia*, as they were pleased to call the regulations contained in these despatches, were no thing more than what every person knew before. They were increasing the duties on foreign wines, oil, and se veral other articles notlase produce of the country. int. ported into the Brazils, and decreasing the duties on fitOSC of this kingdom. The effect this had on the people you may soon guess, when, after reading the proclamation attentively, without any emotion, the greater part of tho placards were this morning torn down, or besmeared with and. " Amongst other reports, I cannot help noticing a few which you must take as such; and should there be no truth in them, you must excuse me, as they are collected from different quarters. Sonic say that lids- northern army, after having settled every thing to their desire, are now on their march to this city, composed of 10, 13, or iKt,OOO men. They intend joining their countrymen, and establishing the constitution on a firm basis. Some say the Government here intend to resist them, and have paid the troops to this day, with two months in advance, and have seat two regiments of the line to dispute with the rebels. Time will show this. This, however, I believe is true—that government sent orders fur the regiment sta tioned at St. Übe's to ensue immediately to Lislion; but they refused, and I know no means whereby they can oblige them. Lisbon is at this moment Al quiet as ever; there is not the least appearance of disturbance ; and al though commerce is at a stand, and nobody takes any active steps (tor every thing is absorbed by care tOr the present, and hope fir the future), it is still evident to every one that the people wish a change, which, as they sari co 11111 l I be for the worse. Create frigate, which arrived liege last week to take the Count Palinella to Rio sir Janeiro, is detained here, and various are she reports as to her future destination. Some say that the Treasury and Mint are packiug up, to be gone on the least disturbance taking place ; but the most likely thing is, that she only , waits for sonic despatches which the Regency are getting ready, relative lu this disagreeable business. From what 1 can understand, it appears that the leyelution broke out rattier sooner than was expected: some say it was to have broken out on the Ist of September, while whets say on the Vitt,, the anniversary of the delver ry of Portugal from the French ; but tile most probable accomet that I have heard is, that the plan was discovered by the present Go vernment, sod that consequently the leaflets bail no other altertietive lint to begin immediately. The nerthein army are on their way to teach Ilioniar this evening, which is 32 leagues hence t consequently on Saturday we nisy heal something on the truth of which 1 can rely. It any thing of consequence take place, I shall address you iiiiough Preece. as there is no other packet iii this river. Pray do not be uneasy on my account. The English officers in the army at Oporto ouzo desired net to interfere, either pen Or cos.. 311 the Poo ugliese were desirous of having all the hyllallr to 1111:1114eiv(..." Groat o, Ave. 11. i.—hurry thing having been privately arranged, on the 23d instant, bet veil the civil •ittl tart' rnthorilies , yesterday, at hail past 4 a.m , the Castle at the month of the Duero annousieril, by a loyal salute, the day destined to give liberty to Portugal. At day-break the troops of the lisle and a•~etn bled nnder arm, add she officers procredesl so I . l.rni.a military co 1111 l 11, u hieli published two proclamations (Nos. I and 2); t holf post right they march, d to the Prole Nova, ape o uited !Woos( lei , in jaunt of the Imbibe hall the Goveiuots, and other aothotitic. haviug ar- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1820 rived, the . proclamations wan read in their prese nce , an d it was ..i versally agreed on to establish a provhional government, with power to call the Conn, for these to form a Constitution; this agreemeut was sworn to by all, in the following form (No. 3.) The same was published .to the people and troops, who welcomed the intelligence anti loud and repeated it ota of "Long live Ki ng J o h n Vt.! Long live the Cort e 14 Constitution!" In the b t. evening the authorities a dad the National Theatre, and were greeted with the Caine acclamations. Every thing was conducted in the greaten harmony and good order. Not a drop of blood spilt, nor even a dinenting voice. All nispear content,, and every thing is going on as before. The government paper, wash+ bad risen to 27 per cent. discount, is now.careent at U, and bids fair to go lower, as our cense cannot but prosper. The foreign officers in the Portnguese service were all placed under temperer/ arrest, but treated with the greatest politeness, and paid up to the day. Gan. Blunt is at Poole de Lima, midi,* officers have been seat to intimate his arrest to Wens The oaths of fidelity, to the Cortex are pouring to ham all the towns and villagesin these three provinces. ....... PROCLAMATION: No. I. " Soldiers! Let one will unite us—let us commence the sal vation of our country. There are no evils which Portugal does not suffer—there are no sulfa ringo which the Portuguese have not borne. The Portuguese. without soctaily for their persons sad property. ask our support; they wish liberty directed by laws. Yourselves, victims of maroon evils, have lest the mud deration which your bravery and virtue merited. A reform is necessary ; but this reflorm roust be guided by reason ant: hake, and not by liennieumess: adhere to ceder —preftein nom hiratiks and anarchy : we desire $ pesv government in which we may place confidence. It abdU convene the Corte., which shall be the organ of the nation. Vier shall prepare a ametitution which may secure oar rights. On! good and worthy King, as the lover of hie people, wito rielernbino, will bless our labours. Live our good King I five the Cone and. with them, the Constitution. (Signed) " SZPIILVXDO. Colonel of No. la. " CABRIMIA, Ditto Artillery. Lieut.-Colonel ot, Net. d. Major of the Maia Militia." PROCLAKATION.—No. " Soldiers ! Our suffering shell °nee. The country in fetters, and your consideration lost, youlsenerifices are in vain. The Por tuguese soldier almost reduced masking elms. Soldiers ! This is the moment—let us fly mike salvation of the country—let us fly to our own salvation , follow me. Let us go with our brothers in arms to or a provisional government. Let hull the Comes to make a constitution, fee the want of which is the or gain of all our evils. It le unnecessary so explain them, for each of you feels them. It lain the name and eensecratiog our august Sovereign, Don John the Sixth. th ati the country sifall be governed. Our holy religion shall be observed; as our 'abets are pure and virtuous, God will bless them. The soldiers who compose the brow Portuguese army will hasten to embrace our cause, since it is equally our own. Soldiers! Force is on oar side ; we must therefore avoid disordet. If the country owes its salvation to each of us, the :lades likewise owes to us its security and tranquillity. Confide in a chief who never taught you but the paths of honour 1 Soldiers! you must not measure the mag nitude of the cause by the simplicity of your discourse ; learned men will explain on a future day this fact better than a thousand victories. Let us sanctify this (lay, and herimfoeth let the cry of our hearts be—l.ive the King, Don John the Sixth ! Live the Portuguese army ! Live the Cones, and with these the National Constitution. COPY OF THE OATH.—N o. 3. " I swear by the Holy Gospel obedience to the Provisional Assembly for the Supreme Government of the kingdom now es tablished, and which, in the name of his Majesty Don John VI., is to govern till the inditution of the Corte.:,, which it is to con. yoke for forming the Portuguese Constitution. " I swear obedience je these Cones, and to the Constitution they may form, maimaining the Roman-Catholic religion, and the dynasty of the Most Serene House of Bragansa." Signed by the Mllowing Members of the Provisional Govern ment for the city of Oporto and the rest of the Kingdom . President—Antonio tie Silva Pinto. Vice President—.Cambeeires, Colonel of Artillery. Secretaries—Lou Jon Ferreira Borges, Don Jose de Silva Carvalho, and fFin Comex de Casco. Member for the Clergy—The Dean of the Cathedral. Member for the Magistracy—Manuel Fernandes Thomas. Member Mr the Nobility—Cerrito, and Petro l.citc. Member for the Unlieriilty:—..Fria; Enactor° st. Louis. Member for Commerce— Francisco Jose de Barris Lima. Members for the province of Miuho—Joao da Conha Stmt.) Mayon and Joie Maria Xavier Marred°. Members for the province of Tractor Montes--JoreJoaquim de Moira. and Jeze Wanted Itibeire Ferreira e Castro. Alt:tubers for the province of Beira-.lone de Me.lo Castro e Abrcu and Roque Ribeiro d'Abrantes Castello Branco. lasnoir, Ava. 31.—At lose a revolt has taken place at Oporto—there regituents of the line, and two of militia.— The Eugliah oft cers were Emetic', but boon libe..med, after beim( thanked fur their past licorice*, tayiog that, us this affair Mi..l hetwren thtomelves And the government, the, required their aid nAd assistance no longer. The vniastituted authorities with the Bishop, S,&c., base takes the motto required of them. Lost Settitiday was the dof of the explosion. All vins'quiet at Oporto. The &Ovum-Ed Guard was yesterdoy at town, about tit) milt... from 1.vh.0(.. Nothine has hero dmw here by lior litegri.cy but the issuiu4 of,. proelatnatows. The Oporto 'Proclamation ras a spirited cnonpos.l inn. The Ite..,;eilev fine war loin down the other night, end the Oiins to oolostolooted iu its place. Yriom day She pollee weir very lousy in dolor's% it. No burros new• alloooeol so einne form tne rut-other yesteld.ts , tooosequeolly ure :01 ill the d.ek. ereoP, Ihry s.s , .• 1.0 Like Roliotella ; loefole the. Ousters,' he had derioe•.l .:olog on her. Thine trognoes are prepa.o.g, supposed to omov oil the K rAroot y at 411.111130.1 . 11 if o a. l p nsrd 111 , . Spa. wards Are at III.: Mr: torn of it, , , hos.ines , o, two Yoriii44l will Drtwur a piot111(e of iaat cuuut. j. ..‘ lz , 14u la, ttr+ [PRICE 9id. present here; no moveineut of troop*, and no dependence an any ore. The Regency is allowed tiU today to accept the seer constitution. The King is to be respected. They have paid the troops here. Excuse haste. The packet is expected to sail every moment for Ragland. P. S.---The Regency are certainly going to the RM. The ftigateeare to take them, and the Count Palmetto goes 4 the Creek packet." Retract of rueothor private Letter, dated Lisboa, Ragout SO: " By the estelosed translated &mimeses you will perceives that the standard of Liberty has bees raised, and the Cortes itad constitution proclaimed, is the threo nortbera provinces of Portugal. " The first intelligence of this event reached es on the 28th. elf esterday oar present government issued a ;node motion, calling the lusurrectiou ' the horrid crime of rebel. Cron against legitimate power and aseheirity; deletes' the people and troops to remain firm to their government, and promising to do now all in their power to ameliorate the condition of the maths'.. Bat this proclaaaatiaa has bee* treated with very tittle respect, though it was ported in ahnest every corner. This morn sag the greater part of them were foand tore or smeared with dirt, wt even except ing ttie places where sentinels are always Posted. a To-day advice!' from Oporto up to the 2111 a were re volved; every thing remained quiet there,, aid they ais preparing to act ou the defensive, if Deemer,. le is reassured that Algarve and A lentejo ep needy to proclaims, it tbey have OM already proelaimedal ciaostits hoe,: bet toe lave no coutirmation of this. e, Tiler, can be no doubt that we are on the eve of aa portapt ;Mae is God great that it may happen without any .asee f heitig eonsiwitted. a You'll, the. a . Been la Berta thoCesestitatioa has been proelaisted." " Paid°n die wart afeigosteee to the reetteit every preemie* ji Neeilorriiiitivilispresept ceder tit things coatimeht.a - en jot • . • • ltagroti of a Littlerfroms Larra..ll.ll Jraf.Sl a, You deaden assoffisear frost this poehet, Which goes aft' repro's, the late MUM of the change its the 'overrate:at of the proviaces north of Oporto, fuel at that cily, ethic'. was publlely declared aged swum to by all the authorities, diyiliclerical, sad ethers, on the Stith hiatus.— rbe example hen bees fathomed at Coimbra and Leria, also at Alsrantra, hem whence the troops and militia forces have marched to Jain the common came. They are paid all their arrest/ duchy the Royal Government, and there seems every reasmoto believe all the Croups here and in the 'kinky wilt takeethe same part.. The Government yesterday issued a proclamation exhartfarg every one to maintain ord er an d faith towards the Kiug. Older certainly exists, and we hope it wilt prevail; bat very little respect has been shown to the piotiainatioa." Extract from e Lottcr front Falaundfli, dated seplettek4B, reins p. on. " The Duo of Knit packet, Captain Lawrence, is this evening arrived from Lisbon, after a passage of eight pays, and briop the account of a revolution in Oporto the proclamation is dated the 20th August, end names Greend Salveira at the head of the Supreme Provisional Govern mcnt for establishing the Constitution; the military base declared themselves in favour (Wit, and, in ematequence all the British officers resigned. The news reached Lisb on on the 2Sth of Avesta, and was re, cited with a degree of en thusiasm; illuminations had taken plaice at all the different towns between Oporto and ; the Regency at Lisboa; have also issued a proclamation uudtr date of the 29th ult., disapproving of the 'manses adopted by the inhabit/tuts of °pinto, and have despatched the military to Oporto. No donht existed at LiAniii but chat the whole of the army would immediately jam thV revolutionist.; and it was ea peeled that the moment the military hod departed. the Lis hoidens would also declare in favour of the new constitution. All has been dour nil hula Woodshed, and mite utmost print. quillily prevailed. Dispatches go of to Government to night by express." An account from Brandeuburgh mentions it as something remarkable, that the French General Galn, to whom Magdeburg was assigned as his place of abode, left that city un the 31st August, without giving any notice, and had not returned on the 2d of September, in the evening. It is thou g ht that he has left M ag d e b urg w i t h the intention never to return, fur which reason a very active Commis sary of Police has boon sent after him, it being conjectured that Carnot has taken the road to Hal berstadt. His son, who has long lived with him, left Magdeburg some weeks ago, but, however, provided with a passport. Their going away excitea vat ious conjectures, and people are very curious to learn the cause. A letter from Bourdeaux, of the Bth inst. says, —" A Spanish Cabinet Courier passed through her 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 convers akin in the Ilotve of 1")41s, betwcsii L o . d Holland :old bird Liv 4 rpod, res,pectiog the relations bet•reen England and Spun." The Iliac and l)dchess de Caze:, tak. o Lord Loo,;(ord's Cobtary Villa, near Hirro.v-(al-the. li ii, hy twelve months certa.r., s. th.)l2l4ad gittac.i•. e , • L i r; I . S \ r - rY ' :r - st • `.t%