The National Register.
London, England, 1821-05-13 00:00:00

SUNDAY, MAY 13, 1821.

The Prince, accompanied by two lieutenants,
mounted on horseback to proceed to St.Cheistoplier's
to obtain sanction of the King, which wiei '' medi-
sof
ately accorded. The King gave his .. ' , and
the Prince returned full speed to the p Ro :io,
where he was almost stifled by the joy of the people
who pressed round him. - Having reAlcentled the
platform, he announced The appointment of a new
• ministry, which was redeived with unanimous viva:.
Shortly after the members allhilkie new administra-
tion waited on the Prince; and M. J. da Costa
Quintella, who was named first minister, in passing
along, was hailed joyously by the people, who caused
him to enter the theatre.
At nine the Prince again appeared on the plat.
form, accompanied by the Bishop, and the new mi-
nisters, and took the oath of adhesion on the Gospel,
in the name of the King. All the ministers fol-
lowed his example. At this scene, which became
more striking from the cheerful demeanour of the
Prince, the people and soldiers became animated by
the highest transports of joy, and embraced each
other like brothers.
At 11 the Kin; arrived at the theatre, and was
drawn in his carriage by the white population to the
castle. Shortly afterwards the whole of the Royal
Family appeared at the balcony. All the garrison
then defiled, and took the oath to the constitution;
after which the Prince advanced, and exclaimed
aloud, " All that we have done was by my father's
order.' The whole thin retired to share the joy
they felt with their families and friends.
FEB. 28.—Yesterday Use whole of the navy took
the oath to the constitution. Advises were de-
spatched for Bahia, and for Pernambuco the same
day, and this morning for Monte Video. A sub-
scription of 42 milreas has been raised fur the troops.
The choice of the ministers has been generally ap-
proved, having fallen on men of known probity and
real. The bank has mimed its payments in specie.
The Gazette of this day, which I send you, re-
lutes to all the facts in its accustomed manner, with
submission to the royal authority• All credit is given
to the King. ,The decree is dated the 24th, but
that is an antedate, assumed to save his delicacy.—
It seems certain that a portable printing press was
conveyed to the. theatre, . from which it Iva,: issued.
The mode of ration used by the Gazette is far from
having given satisfaction to the people.
Mantel 4.—The discontent which I foresaw, in
consequence of the Gazette of the :'Bth ult. having
become general, it has been attempted to apply a
remedy to it Ly the publication of a supplement.—
All is tranquil, and every our dyes re.,uaied his usual
occupation.
caZETTE OF RIO DE JANEIRO.
Fan. 9t; —Dee nee.— I laving exerted all pos ible
care to render the conatitution established in Lisbon
suitable to the people of Brasil, and having disco-
vered that the greatest good which I can do for my
people is fOrthwith to approve the atoresaid consti-
tution, and it being my whole study, as has been
constantly manifest, to procure for them all com-
fort and happiness. Ido from this moment heartily
approve and sanction the constitution established in
Portugal and do hereby receive it it into my king-
dom of Brasil and all the other dominions of my
clown. Sly Ministers and Secretaries of State, to
whom this decree is directed, will make it duty
known, by despatching the proper orders tu the tri-
Lanais and governors of provinces.
Dated Palace of Rio& Jeteho. Feb. :it, 'Vt.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE•ItIO DE J ANEW° GAZETTE.
1V E4N csnAY, Fmc. 221.—T he heroic deeds of the
brave Portuguese nation aim so well known through-
out the universe, that. ..a detaijed enumeration of
them would serve no tither purpose than to excite
distrust : it was sufficient, therefore, merely to an.
nuance the successes--equally properoua and rapid
—of the ever-memorable 26th of February, which ,
will render our history illustrious. Brazil echoed
the voice of our brothers in Portugal; and the noble
fire of patriotism, iutlaming the generous breasts of
the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro, burst through all
obstacles, and displayed it self every where with the
greatest enthusiasm The people, actuated by the
desire of seeing their situation ameliorated, ambition
of the glory of regenhaiting their country, but nut
able by themselves alone to effect so great a work. '
called to their assistance those who more thaa once
have succoured theta in time of need, and found in
their firmness, co.:rage, and honour, the help nhivh
they required. •

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Pairs M.

We have judged it necessary to insert s second
time in this supplement the relation of circumstances
already minutely described ; and we cannot conclude
without giving all the praise in our power to the
firmness and enthusiasm of the people of Rio de
Janeiro. to the valour and subordination the
troops equally distinguished for their bravery and
discipline ; and above ull, to the magnatiruity of a
generous Prince, who, protecting the cause of
justice, unites with the constitutional principles or
his subjects the paternal sentiments of the best of
Sovereigns.

FRENCH PAPERS.

Pants, MAY G.—At the last court held by the
King, all the Princesses, including the Duchess of
Berry, were present. When the Duke Cases pre-
sented himself in his turn pay his duty to his Ma- •
jesty, the Duchess of Berry, on hearing his name
announced by the gentleman in waiting, uttered a
shriek of horror. Monsieur, who was by her side,
astonished and alarmed at her conduct, begged her
to tranquilize her spirits and control her temper.—
In spite of his remonstrances, she continued to show
strong symptoms of mental agitation, and began to
appear seriously indisposed. All the family sur-
rounded her to hide her situation from the King,
who would have been highly offended at her beha-
viour. Al they could say or do was useless: she
expressed a wish to leave the room, and Monsieur
took her by the arm and led her out. The Ducheta
then exclaimed—" You may do what you like, my
dear father; but I must tell you, nothing on earth
can oblige me to be in the mule room with the
murderer of my husband." She shut herself up tor
the rest of the day in her own room ; and though
previously invited to dine with the King she sent a
letter of excuse on account of sudden indisposition
nor did she tell an untruth, for she was seriously ill.
This strange and absurd behaviour shows to what a
degree the mind of the Duchess has been poisoned
by the interested intriguers of the ultra-Royalist
party, who all the while are Isughiug in their sleeve
ut the credulity of their dupe, and are hugging
themselves to find that a calumny tot) gross to im.
pose on an infant has the good finaune to pass cur-
rent in a quarter where it might do much injury to
the great object of their hatred.
The following passage from a private letter to a
French editor, was struck out by the censors:—
" The King of Naples has, it seems, at length
consented to go back to his states. He bas lingered
a long time in the Tuscan and Papal territories, and
his delay has given rise to many conjectures. It is
said that he is very much displeased with the con-
duct of the Prince of Calabria, and that the adoption
of some measure of rigour respecting him is con-
tem plat ed '
The distribution of provisions in celebration of the
birth-day of the Duke of Bourdeaux was abundant.
Eighteen thousand pounds of sweetmeats, from Ver-
dun, were thrown amongst the people in theCitamp
Elysees; besides bread, wine, and saussges, 37,500
patties were given to as many poor families on the
preceding day; each cost th,: Lily half-a-crown,
though their price at the pastry-cook's is only 15d.
So much fur cotrupt influence.

The revolution which has taken place at Rio
Janeiro, the seat of the Brazilian Government, was
accornplisacd without the shedding of blood. The
condeet of the King of Portugal on the occasion has
insured him the love and veneration cif his subjects,
as he issaed a tlecree on the 9.-t:h of February,
declaring that he would from that moment heartily
approve and sanction the constitution established at
Portugal, and receive it in his 11.1p.ty's Kingdom
of the Brazils anal all the other dominions of his
Crown. Such being the fact it is hot probable that
the Holy Alliance will meddle with the revolution
of Portugal
I.lr advises from Patras of the .th ult. the Turks
were bombarding it, and between 300 and 400
houses were then destroyed.

The Ault-lam Obses ver of the 26th
tite fillowiai intelligence
eeivt;tl front La b.nh, under the date
instant, suzpends ail arrangements pret
rez.peetim, the passage of the IrtusAan
tined tar Italy. We learn that the arm:
same time stationed oil the frontiers of
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HOUSE OF LORDS.
mous os si-, MAY 7.
The royal assent was given by commission to the Rank
bill, the frisk Starch __ ',Lt.
of England Cash Payments
bill, and the African Company's bill.
The commissioners were, the Lord Chancellor, the Mar-
tinis 01 Winchester, and the Earl of Shaftesbury.
The honge then adjourned.
TUESDAY. MAY 8.
(iNANTS IN It cv cnsion.—The Earl of GROSYF.NOR
oh-et sed dint lie had often brought before the house the im •
poi mitt sot* ct of sinecures, butt unfortunately without pre-
mising not beneficial effect. Ile still mouldered tbe quest 11.11
um. of great magnitude and could riot durerefore •reirii M
formed design he had long foreil of inducing Parham, a <A
abolish reversionary grants, which, in his apteAurn o as
weigh slush in the scale of economy. The noble earl tli u
moved an humble address to Iris Majesty, requesting n retort'
of all rho grants in reversiuo made during um last yeriff-
Ordered.
l'unt.lo Ecoxouv.—Earl (1120SVENOR said be ti
de.irou, before the lonise adjourned, of expressing a kw
ruh-ervations on the subject of a motion of w holt notice filid
been given by a noble earl (Darnley) iesosr i nig retluctio;
WI the public expenditure. It wits his 1iak,.1..... had .iiit
the que•fon been taken u;r by the noble earl, to bring it
harm,. the Lord., and is 11,u the noble earl hrouslit it out, be
blllllllll give his supped Ili it.
The hills ort the table us ere then forwarded in their res•
per !ive stages, aud the home adjou I insl.
WIDNLSDAY, MAY 9.
The Margnis of LANsDOtt N presented a petition
from the merchants of the City of London, praying for a
more favourable arratioemeut of the limber duties. The
petition Was read, ;end laid on the Lille.
The Scotch Hereditary 11.0:V1111e Hill was committed.
The other hills on their lordship's table were forwarded
in their stages, and the house adjourned.
THURSDAY. MAY 111.
NERIPOITNIMAND.—EarI DARNLEY, seeing the noble
secretary for the colonies in his place, expressed a wish to hear
some explanation with respect to a petition presented a few days
a:so front St. John, Newfoundland. The petition contained a
a statement of injustice, for which the individual had no redrws.
Earl BA'fIiURST adverted to the circumstances stated by
the petitioners, and admitted that some grievances existed which
required a remedy. The colony of Newfoundland had long
been considered by his Majesty's government in the most favour-
able point of view, and every endeavour made to extend to the
inhabitants the advantages of the British Constitution. Instruc-
tions had been sent out to reniedy due cause of complaint. His
Misiesty's ~I inisters were disposed to do every thing foe the be•
lintit of that colony.
The Marquis of LANSDOWN postponed until to-morrow
senniglit, the second reatlin4 of the gaol ties bill, ;mil another
bill relating to the criminal law of lowland. Tilis arrangement
was made in consequence of the absence of a nolde and learned
lord, who was in the country.
The Earl of (7ARNARVON rose on the order of the day, to
more the second reading of the Grampound Voters Disfran-
chisement Bill. The noble earl said, he was not disposed, im-
portant as the subject was, to address the House at any length,
bscause lie conceited their lordships had recognized the principles
of the bill by the arrangement which took place when it crow up
front tire Cornmons. (ln a former day that House had some to
a sort of pledge, that if the Commons sent up such a bill as that
upon their table, to entertain it, provided evidence clearly made
out the justice of the measure. Under those circumstances, the
noble earl considered it necessary to bring evidence as to the
briber,which occurred at the election of ISIS and IM2. At the
first of these elections, it was proved a witness of the name of
Moore had an interview with Sir Manasseh Lopez, and that he
received 20001. for the purpose of advancing to SO voters, in the
Borough of Grampound, 501. each. Fifty voters out of 6i) re.
ceived that mini. The money was advanced in the shape of a
loan, secured by notes of hand. If they withdrew their votes
they forfeited the money. Mu. Hunt, one of the agents, upon
his oath, could not deny that he gave those loans, and there
could be no doubt the transaction was bribery. It', indeed, any
doubt could by possibillity exist, it was removed by the decision
of the Court of King's Benck, in which Sir Manasseh Lopez
himself had been found gully of bribery. Out of 110 voters 42
voted corruptly. It was also proved that another agent under•
took to procure a majority of totes for seven hundred pounds.
At the election another circumstance occurred, which would not
fail to make a strong impression on the House:—one of the
candidates, Mr. Teed, tendered the bribery oath, and the conse.
coulee was that a riot ensued. The feeling among the voters
was so strong, that Mr. Teed was told, if' lie persisted in ad-
ministering that oath, murder datild ensue. Surely this was
enough to bring home bribery to the voters. In the election of
1812, money was given to the wives of the voters. Twenty-five
received sums of money. The Bill on the table provided a
remedy for these abuses, by transferring the elective tranchise of
these voters, so susceptible of bribery, to more popular boroughs.
lie could for one, safely make up his mind to give to popular
boroughs the right of election, which in corrupt boroughs had
been abused. He trusted there would be a disposition to transfer
the elective franchise of Grampound. The noble lord concluded
by observing that he should make no admendmeat in the bill,
but rely on what the Commons had thought proper to do with
regard to its enacunents.
The LORD CHANCELLOR said, he rose for the purpose of
declaring what was his intention with respect to the bill. The
noble earl appeared to conclude, that the House had agreed to
Clue principle of the bill. lie knew of no such agreement. On
his own account he could say he haul never agreed to the princi-
ple. On the contrary, if the question was put, he should .ay
not content. It was his intention to oppose it, and he considered
himself at liberty to express that opposition to the utmost extent.
'foe Earl of WESTMORLAND considered the bill one
which color, not in strict justice pass. '1 he corps rwion of Grant-
pound consisted of two bodies. One was a body of magistrates,
the other an infaior hotly. The magisterial bssly consisted of
ten persons, and would Clue House say eight magistrates ought to
be deprived of their eltsctivs franchise, because two had acted
corruptly. The nible earl contoriled that such a bill could not
The Earl of LIVERPOOL gas_ his support to the bill.
The Marquis of I.ANhItOW N also woke in favour of it.
The bill Wall then read a second thee and committed fur Mon-
day.—Adjourned.