The Express.
London, England, 1847-01-18 00:00:00

NEWS FROM PORTUGAL.

By the Madrid steamer, arrived at Southampton
this morning, we have received tLe following com-
munication from Lisbon :

LISBON, Jas. 11th.
Events have been entirely devoid of interest at this
capital since the departure of the Achille. No intelligence
calculated to rouse curioeity or any stronger feeling has
transpired respecting the movements of Saldanha's army,
which, as I stated in • postscript to my last, entered
Coimbra on the sth inst. The Marshall remained in that
city until the Bth (according to the DiarM), when he
again put his for* in motion, with the determination of
marching on Oporto, to which point now are fast con-
centrating al the disposable belligerents on each side, and
where, within the next fortnight, the fate of the campaign
will in all probability be settled. There have been, as usual,
many rumours afloat with respect to the intentions of the
Septembrists ' but as they are purposely spread in order
to deceive, I shall abstain from detailing them merely
observing that the reported fusion of the Junta of Oporto
with the Miguelitea has been seriously credited in the
highest quarters, and that this junction has created no less
indignation than it has alarm for the success of the Queen's
arms. Haring entered upon this subje t at some
length in my last communication I abstain from
saying anything more until I have had an oppor-
tunity of learning personally what the facts are,
and flow there 5t strong. mum to believe, this alliance has
taken place, of ascertaining the exact grounds on which it
is based, and the conditions respectively entered into. For
this purpose I sin about to proceed to Oporto, whence my
nest letter will be addressed to yon.
With respect to Saldanha's intentions, it is necessary to
observe, that much reliance must not be placed in the
letters which have reached Lisbon from his head quarters.
The Duke, knowing from experience, that means are'
always found to worm out the intelligence, however
secret or confidential it may be, which he transmits to the
Capital, very wisely keeps his own counsel, an t
leans the ministers in the dark as to his projects until
they are either accomplished or have failed. During the
last movement of his force from Cartaxe, the court
and the ministers were for three days without any
distinct information from the army, and the alarm
that was felt very distinctly betrayed itself by the order
sent on the 20th ult. to 'floral Mesquite to march his
division from Alhandra within the lines. The same

circumstances characterize Saldanha's present march;
and although it is very confidently asserted that letters
have arrived stating his move to be by the route
of Vine, in order to asoid the pass of the Vongn,twhere it
was reported a stand would be made, my impression is that
he will not make so circuitous a march, out will proceed
direct by the lower road, and cross the Vong t at Aveiro.
In the meantime:the stay which the army made at Coimbra
has afforded the Septembrkts the opportunity of making
every preparation for the defence of Oporto, and
it is at present the general expectation that they will contest
this, their last stake with energy and determination. Some
of the letters from Sal lanha's head-quarters state that it his
intention to assault the city, giving timely notice to such
of the inhabitants (English and neutrals) as may desire
to avoid the danger of war, in order to give theca an
opportunity of placing themselves in a place of safety.
I have also heard that a gratuity of sine moidore (not 111
paper, it is to be hoped) is offered to every private who
volunteers to form the storming party, and every volunteer
officer is to be proiroted one grade. These, however, are
mere gossiping rumours, which constitute the staple of
Lisbon conversation. What, however, unfortunately is
not mere talk, are the complaints daily made of increased
I and incr fusing rigour on the part of the palice and the civil
governor of Lisbon, towards those who are suspected of dis-
affection to the acting government. The arrests amount now
to upwards 700 persons. and amongst these ore many ladies
of rank and family. The state of society amidst these arbi-
trary and unconstitutional acts may be more readily con-
ceived than described.

Our accounts from Oporto are to the 13th instant.
Des Antas entered that city on the 3rd, and was fol-
lowed by the remnant of his army on the 7th. The
number of regular troops did not muster above a
thousand, and altogether under arms in Oporto were
between 12,000 and 13,000. Great exertions were
making to resist an attack on the !town. Viana de-
clared for the Queen, and the rebels were deserting
the country, and concentrating in Oporto. Most of
the leaders of the insurgents were there already, and
among the number were Gen. Barad do Almagem and
Conde da Tiapa. The Miguelites were fast joining
them.

It is stated from Cologne, that negotiations are in
progress between the governments of France and
Holland, for the modification of the commercial treaty
of 1840, which, it appears, after an experience of six
years, has not been found to answer the expectations
formed of it. It is understood also, that a treaty of
commerce is still under discussion between Holland
and the Zollverein.

......
The loan proposed to be raised by the Austrian go-
vernment, so long reported, would seem to be on the
point of completion. It is announced that the 40
millions of florins would be raised in a 5 per cent.
stock, to be issued at 108.

ARRIVAL OF HER MAJESTY AT BUCKINGHAM
PaLacii.—Her Majesty, accompanied by his Royal High-
ness Prince Albert and the Princess Royal, arrived at ten
minutes to 1 o'clock at the Paddington terminus of the
Great Western Railway. The Royal party travelled by
special train from Slough station. The distance was per-
formed in about 30 minutes. Mr. Gooch, the super-
intendent of locomotives to the company was on the engine.
Mr. De Nay and other officers of the company attended.
On arriving at Paddington, where the royal carriages and a
detachment of the 12th Light Dragoons (Lancers) were
in waiting, her Majesty and suite proceeded to Buckingham
Palace, where the royal party arrived at a quarter past one.
The cortege consisted of four carriages, each drawn by four
horses. Her Majesty will hold a privy council at three
o'clock, at which the speech to be delivered on the opening
of parliament will be submitted.