The Express.
London, England, 1847-05-13 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

THIS DAY, Four o'Clock.
At a court of directors, held yesterday at the Best
India House, Major-General Sir John Hunter Littler,
8.C.8., was appointed a provisional member of the
council of India.

We have news from Lisbon to the 30th nit., received
by way of Spain, from which we learn that, through
the intervention of Great Britain, the civil war which
has so long afflicted Portugal was about being brought
to a close. The intervention proposed by England
had been at length accepted, in all its integrity, by her
Majesty Donna Maria, and signed on the 28th of April
by the queen and Sir H. Seymour; and on
the following day Colonel Wylde sailed,
in the Polyphemus steamer, to St- Übes, there
to communicate the arrangement which bad
been concluded to 8a da Bandeira, and thence to
to Oporto, in order that its confirmation by the
riMeiied might be obtained. On the whole, there is every
reason to hope that matters were on the eve of a sa-
tisfactory arrangement ; unless, indeed, the Junta at
Oporto should exhibit an unexpected perverseness, or
the rapid advance of Schwalbeck's force from Es-
tremoz should bring on a collision with the insur-
gents, notwithstanding the suspension of hostilities to
which Sada Bandeira had agreed. In either of these
events, there world be unsatisfactory delays pending
the fresh arrangements, which would of course be
rendered necemary.
The following letter appeared in the Daily News
of this morning:
LISBON, APRIL 30.
I bane now to announce the termination of the nevi&
lions which have been going on hers for the iranquilisatiaa
of this country, in the unqualified acceptance by Deana

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paddler whisk he* hew so long ruder eredieneita, and
Arm& the asepplease it which a Ames of adniatry was
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leaned actarmy.
The Queue ha esmeatei to gnat a ral amnesty,
tetthetet nog euesellea wbalever. The tack upon which the 4he
hie atistehy spat wee, the emisavour of some persons
R:eiliZtli. in the exclusion of nod P°lettiof tih'eeset.hiel
st aldiaßeelite from the amnesty. This, however, has A,
bees emoulait b the Amara et Sir 11. Seymour, who
&Marla aid WWI se pryer t • eletity or to alter the terms I
Mal Idilielle oftsTl6o:l erica • the abrogation
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ewchallichrierin theby
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rit' which Donna Maria reigns; the immediate (Telco-
=ei the Corte.; the restoration of the guarantees, the
of pesos' and of the press ; the formation of a
filidery equipment of moderate persons who have not been
yeeeeteally motive is the inaurrection, end whose characters
lan te
country. that the constitution will be adhered to in
of the That all °Mem promotions,
railik...W.tltles conferred during the recent struggle,
ilidi be emeelled, and considered r never having been
pasted oestietent. That the pusses transported to the
Meat of Africa, and all other persons who bare been com-
piled to quit the country by political muss, shall imme-
diately be at liberty to return. And, lastly, the British
government, in concert with its other allies of the quadruple
treaty, engages, upon the consent of the Queen to these pro-
posidms being obtained, immediately to take measures for
putting an end to the civil war.
The consent of Donna Maria t• the above terms (which
for the sake of perspicuity I have reiterated, having in a
former letter stated them) was signified formally and in
writing yesterday afternoon to Sir 11. Seymour, who im-
mediately comnasissed Col. W)lde to proceed to the head-
quarters of the Vismant Sc du Bandeira, in order to corn-
imisiosto the het te that general. The crisis, however, was
nemealort, awl entered more imminently hazardous in
earequesee it the sudden apparition of the two other com-
missioner from the court of Madrid, respecting whose mis-
sies and its immediate results I was able to give so full an
account in my last letter.
It is not within my province to offer any comments
upon this most extraordinary and untoward interference;
but the frets I am perfectly competent to record, sat
they appear to be, according to tho heat in
that the court of Spain, porsalatititortf:::lll=
deceptive policy which has of kr rimed its pees,
needing, derived we acatersaier thew lath a belief that
bees
a sudden normal et a hotly at have (4,000 sem)
in sileiblialesee tl="Ader°4:6l:l
dkta lambed basis the caddy at
was to aereet dr 'Mat three ugh he should
eusatuutcatet. * t e Britith alai** at lithos and the

General-irChisiTid the insurgent forces set St. tfbes ; the
Illimaish government lending itself to this peeerdhe by the
deepatels, in emend with Colonel Fitch, of the Marquis of
lepana, whose bet:ructions and despatehes were foe.
gisailes of those entrusted to the English messenger. The
dries even of the Spanish commissioner may be cited as one
011ie curious features of the proceeding, he being a furious
°artist, wholly opposed to the Progresista, and even the
Moderado party. When the nature of Colonel Fitch's
mission became knows to Sir H. Seymour, his excellency
naturally conceived the greatest alarm lest the negotiation
which be was conducting with (as now is obvious) so much
skill and perseverance should be utterly marred and brought
to a close. Hence sprang the sudden and peremptory sum-
mew to Colonel Fitch. which I mentioned in my last, and
which, fortunately, by the prompt attention paid to it, wholly
obviated all the threatened danger. It only remains now to
observe what retaliation will be practised upon the Spanish
ministry for the ruse which they so successfully played off
upon our envoy at Madrid.
Colonel Wylde repaired in the Polyphemus to St. Übes
early this morning for the purism.) of communicating the
final decision of Donna Maria's government respecting Lord
Palmerston's propositions to the Viscount de SI, whose con-
sent to the temporary cessation of operations I mentioned, but
who can only act in this matter under the orders of the Junta
of Oporto, to whom the result of the negotiations here will
be immediately communicated, probably by Colonel Wylde
in person. What arrangements will take place on the south
side of the Tagus I cannot of course say; but I understand
from the contents of a letter of the 29th, from the Viscount sa
that Vinhaee (the Queen's General) will be required to fall
back from the positions which he occupies, and that on the
slightest appearance of military movements taking place in
an part of the kingdom, the forces under S 1 da Bandeira
be at immediate liberty to make an attack.
Whilst the queen was holding a levee yesterday, at the
Name of the liecemidades, whereat the greater portion of
the military officers now in the capital were present, the oc-
casion being the anniversary of the constitutional charter, a
movement took place which might have been attended with
the most serious consequences, but for the promptness,
courage, and energy of the authorities of the capital
and of the soldiery (mostly volunteers and civilian, em-
bodied for its defence) now in Lisbon. The movement
had long been concerted, and its intended promoters had
been earnestly enjoined by those to whom they in confidence
imparted their designs, not to endanger the tranquillity of
the city or the lives of persons by making any insurrectionary
attempt. They, however, were not to be dissaaded ; and
yesterday, about three o'clock in the afternoon, a body of
them went to the Limoeiro (a prison wherein convicts as well
as political prisoners are confined) and demanded the
diate release of those detained there. The guard either
proved false to its trait or else was overpowered, and the
eoneequence was, the outpouring into the narrow streets of
that neighbourhood of upwards of 800 persons (some
say 1,200) of every description of character, from the
condemned murderer up to the most innocent political
rktenu. The guards at the different public establishments
end stations in the neighbourhood Immediately beat to
arms. The avenues and streets were inverted and guarded,
and in lees than half an hour the whole of that side of the
city on which the Limoeiro stands (the emit of the Black
Horse-square) was taken military possession of by the na•
tional battalmos, the municipal guard, and the civic
volunteer corps. I was returning at the time from Rabin's,
along the street by the river side, in company with some naval
officers when we observed the guard at the Fuodacion
(a ern; of arsenal to the east of the corn-market)
turn out, load and fix bayonets, and proceed at • double
quick pace in the direction which we were pursuing: pre-
sently some miserable looking wretches came down an alley
in front of them, some with bundles, others with their
bedding tied up carrying it on their heads, all evidently weak
and emaciated; they were Nome of the
.prisoners who had
escaped, and the people in the streets panted them out to
the guard as such without hesitation. They were instantly
arrested and marched between the two ranks ; one, an old
and evidently hall' tarved wretch,did not get on quite so fist
as his captors wished, end the rearmost of the soldiers
struck him ea the back of the head so violently as
to prostrate him on the stones without sense or motion. He
was compelled again to rise, and all bloody and disfigured he
staggered on, I beteg. every instant fearful that the tragedy
would end, as it had in too many cases in the upper streets,
by a thrust of a bayonet. The violence in this case was
quite uncalled for; but none of the bystanders manifested
the slightest sympathy. The windows of the houses were all
crowded with women, observing what was going on, but in
other respects there was nothing remarkable to be seen.
The movement, which was equally ill-timed and unn
had no other result than that of releasing indiscri=at;
thieves and murderers, together with those shut up for poli-
tical came, by the police. The Canopus, which commands
Black Horse-square, was under arms during part of the
time, the men being at quarter', and the tompious of the
telspea-deck guns being out. Others of the vessels-of-war in
the river were also ready to land their men, in case of need,
but it was soon perceived that the excellent order and praise-
worthy promptness of the authorities and the soldiery (few
of them being regulars) sufficed to maintain the tranquil-
lity.of the city, and the alarm ceased. The numbers that
perished during the movement are variously stated from six
or seven to 90 or 100. lam disposed to think that 50 or 60
persons were slain, a sufficiently serious calamity, and one
which is entirely to be ascribed to the folly and wickedness
of the promoters of the affair.
Dunog the height of the alarm caused by the release of
the prisoners, the Duchess of Saldanha took refuge at the
home of Sir H. Seymour, requesting his protection, which
his excellency immediately end most generously accorded.
The duchess, who is our countrywoman, was escorted to the
Maglish embassy by an armed soldier, who, bayonet fixed,
mounted on the feetbosrd behind her carriage.
The peace of Lithos is now entirely restored. It will be
observed that I him wit hedenlbsd to give great praise to the
soldiery and penes authorities, hr their prompt interference
towards the reeMenelem d maw. lam sorry to be com-
pelled to whir fhb rudiment, by stating that the case of
brutal end tersely, winch I have narrated as a
with.% wee emnleMd in miry part of the city, and many
were Mid who were quite inoffensive. He.

In some parts of Belgium, say the Belgian papers
received this morning of yesterday's date, the growing
cropsof rapeasedpresentecl a most " ravishing" appear-
ance, and for many years the plants had not been so
strong and loaded with flowers. The flowering, however,
was rather late, but would, it was conoeived, inflict no
injury. The rye was next in the order of import-
ance, and gave the most promising prospects of a
good harvest. Wheat was in a less favourable state,
and somewhat attacked with rust, which, however,
began to disappear. The crops are, however likely to
suffer somewhat by the want of manures, which the
small farmers were not able to procure for want of
money. The potato planting was finished, and, to
avant the thefts which were common, the farmers
the rakes over the lands planted, and
levelled it, so that the potatoes would be difficult to
find.

COMITANTINOPLB, APRIL 27.
d'Oestisolf, the Ramie minister, has at length
ressiesi de Z hduas trees authorising him to
news& Mr. Wellesley la the Porte to ob-
aim frees the Omsk goverment the eat originally
demeadlei 6r the insult Rims te the Teem own. These
=hleMadman stroogly 6e esedastt set only of M.
t else of King Otis him/4 sad give an entire
approval te the policy which from the beglaskag of the shun-
defaming( between the two governments had been adopted
by the Parte. On the 25th inst. M. d'Omihself seat espies
of these despatches to the Russian envoy at Atlas., sad Mr.
Welhrisy wrote, by the same steamer, to Sir Edmund Lyoes,
to= to Mot the line of conduct which he thought it
advisable tar Wes to adopt, now that the cabinet of
Pelersten Istleielly declared their intentions.
By the Pimsis lad Oriental Company's steamer, which
arrived here on the 19th inst., Mr. Wellesley received do-

NEWCASTLE, MAT 11.—With tke exception of yeeterdsy,
the weather, since this day so'neight, has been (void and un-
social, with much rain, which, considering the backward
state of vegetation and the high price of provisions, is indeed
• serious matter. At oar market this morning we had a
moderate show of Wheat from the growers; and, being with-
out any arrivals coastwise, the trade opened with muck
excitement, and • good extent of bunnies was done, ex-
granary, at a rise of fully es. per quarter over Saturday,
the best farmers' red making 100 s. ; and superior foreign
red, 102 s. per ty.; extra Dentsic commanding 1044. per qr.
Oar millers ratted Flour to-day to 76e. per auk, being an
advance of 7s. per tack over Saturday's prices. Norfolk
households, of approved marks, were sold early in the morn-
ing at 70n., but, as the day advanced, higher terms were
generally demanded, which had the 'Beet of checking busi-
ness. Rye, scarce and much wanted, anything choice being
now worth 82e. per qr. Barley, about 2.5. higher, which ad-
vance, however, is reluctantly complied with. Malt made in
season obtains 82s. per qr. Upon Beans and Peas we must
again raise our quotations, the latter being now held at 704.
Oats tending upwards, with, however, very little offering.
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PLYMOUTH, MAY 11.—The market was mach ueited
this morning, and Lumen asked 120 s. per qr. for Wheat—
some was sold u high u 112 s. Barley, 58s. to 60e. Fine
Flour 295. per sack. The supplies continue very small. The
weather is fine, warm, and favourable for vegetation, and
the young Wheats look generally well.

SALISBURY, MAY 11.—Wheat was in large supply, and
dont al 251. per load ler beat samples; 211. to 241. 10s. good
samples; and from 201. to 221. for very moderate ditto.
Flour has risen from Gls. and 68a. to 70s. and 725, per bag of
2801 b.. Barley was from 3s. to 41. per qr. dearer, and rather
learn. Olos were scarce, and dearer by 2s. to 3.. per qr.
Beans and Peas also were up 2s. to 4•. Rye in deraar.d ;
70s. per qr. offered. Winter Tares, 6s. per bushel ; spring
ditto, Ba. to 81. 6d.

Dttniarr, MAT 11.—We have parsed a somewhat excited
market, and it is difficult to name prices with precision. We
must, however, advance our quotations for Wheat 2g., and
fur Oats, 6d. prr barrel; Oatmeal, 64. to Is. per cwt., and
American Flour, 2.. to 3.. per barrel. The following was
the currency: Wheat, per 280th., red, 46i. to 50.. • white,
48s. to 535. Oats, per 196 lb., 22a. to 254. 6d. Ilakey, per
224160., GS.. to 275. Oatmeal, per cwt., 255. to 274. Flour,
per cwt., wends, 25.. to 265, American Flour, per barrel,
445. to 46e. Indian Corn, per 4801 b., 695. to 62e.
' grain
of 6d.

PRIVATE. lIPSINP-Sie.
PETMONS.—TIy Mr. M. Pu from 757 rote-payers of Mon-
Muster, in favour of :helth of foirns MACArLAT, 111•11
Eihnhuratt, In favour of the itegisination, tic. (Soothed) BOL—Mr.
Marron, from Monmouth ; Mr. P .nom from Leicestorohir• ; Mr.
nvorroaulPiliumv, from Northamptonshire, la Armour of the Teasel
Eight Ea—Lard J. from London, In lora of the Maims
of the Fa.Rajoh of S2tt Ira. Mr. Is:m.llEl.ON smd Mr. Bonner, how
medical practitioners and others, in favour of the Waal Helliefis-
tioa MIL —Mr. HUMP. from Tore, for the idieraficia of the Poor
Removal Act—tad Mosrrr, from occupiers of 'midi honer' la
London, complaining of the oper-tion of Um window-tax, and for
relief.

SECOND READlNG.—Watarford, Wexford, Wicklow, and Dublin
Railway (repeal of set) Bill.
REPORCS.—Birmingham and 0 %ford Junction, and Birmingham,
Wolverhampton and Dudley lt.tilways Amalgamation; nuittra
Llyniri and Porth Caw! and Lipari Valley Railways Amalgamation;
Eastern Cotentin. Railway (Hertford to Illtchin) • Great Northern
Railway (Hertford. llatfleld, and i•L Alban's bran•!); IJynel Valley
Railway Extensice London Sewage Chemical Mantua; Swansea
Valley itidlway ; Rills.
REPORTS ODNSlDlRED.—Birkenhead Commissioner. Dock ACM
Amendment (eonatrue•ioo of new docks and alteration of culvert);
Birkenhead flock Company and lb rculaineum Doak Cmnpany Amal-
g1.01Sti0111; Dunfennline and Copar Courthousea •, Bills.
THIRD READING..-Bolton Improvement BBL
NOTKEi OF MOTlON.—Bianixousa Auf n 0110115, AC., RAI,
♦ Ibia--Sle F. Taciorn, on wiestion of *math ring the report
this bill, to more that It be considired that day Ail TO110111; alto that
the evidemati taken before the committee be hurl on the Wale.
PUBLIC BUSINFSS.
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PETTIIO343.—By Mr. Bromnit, several pelitinna in favour of the
Redacts= and PreeePution Prevention Bill. - Mr. HAIM% from •
place not beard; Sr R. Isous, from the Royal College of Nurgeom
against the Median! Registration 1411; Mr. 113 petition.
from Liverpool, Manchester, ghefßeld, Birmingham, aced principal
town. In Inland and itotland, In favonr of the hill—die J. Urea-
-1110101.. from Br. Leonard's, Exeter, against the Health of Towns Bill.
COMMITTEE.—Toons Improvement C1....s Bill.
ATTENDANCE ON CONIMITTEES ON WEDNES-