The Sun.
London, England, 1839-02-12 00:00:00

PORTUGAL.

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By the arrival of the Tagys steamer at Falmouth ,
have Lisbon papers to the 6th inst. inclusive. On the
the Chamber of Deputies received the following draugu!ws
of an Address, in answer to the Speech from the Thro
at the opening of the Constitutional Cortes. It was sup'
posed that the debate would continue for three or four
days. The Address is signed by the Members of the COI"
mitten who drew it up, and has the merit of being c°11:
oeived in a liberal and decided spirit. The Tagus bring'
no other news of any moment from Portugal.
ADDRESS OF THE CIIAMBER OF DEPUTIES.
‘' Seahora,—The Chamber of Deputies highly appreciate the °.
tisfaction with which your Majesty views the first meeting of the
National Representation, agreeably to the political Constitution o',
1838.

" 'Die birth of the Infante Don Luiz was, without doubt, a tile's'
ing bestowed by Providence to secure the happiness of these
doms, and the title of Duke of Oporto, which his Royal Highne'
received as the legacy of his brave and illustrious grandfather, con-
necting him from his infancy with the history of our militarY eS-
, ploits, and the great sacrifices we have made in the cause of liberty;
also gives the most flattering hopes to all Portuguese, that the run:,
Infante will one day become an ornament to our arms and an Ode
defender of our constitutional rights.
" The assurances of friendship from the Foreign Powers, in alli-
ance with Portugal is a matter of the greatest satisfaction to
tthee
Chamber. The diplomatic relations recently established with h
Greek nation is above all things flattering to their mutual polittcs
feelings, and will yield, if properly cultivated, great advantages to
both countries.
" The Chamber, as interpretcr of the religious sentiments, and of
the
the profound respect which all Portuguese entertain towards
visible Head of the Church, joins in congratulations with It,
Majesty upon the confidence which is
expressed that before 10
our connexions with the Holy See, will be re-established; but in.%
affair of such moment we should take care that our religious er
go hand in hand with the prerogatives of your Majesty's throne, a"-
the interests of the people.
" The traffic in slaves is without doubt a disgrace in the eYa-
A Of
the civilized world, and the Chamber will be willing to agree todaol
negotiations that may be entered into for its extinction, Prnl,ilial
the liberty of commerce, the dignity of our
flag, and our o.w--
„„
interests, are not lost sight of.
" The Chamber, aware of the political consequences of the which is devastating Spain, is desirous that, as soon as cireeiio
stances may permit, Portuguese arms shall again go forth to r.,5,, ca
the cause of the Constitutional Throne of Isabel JI ,
in acont7ibe
with the stipulations of existing treaties and the
tranquillity of
kingdom.
The war which is laying waste the two southern districts ts
matter of the most painful reflection to the Chamber, and berbe well acquainted with the brave and unbending character of
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forces that have been employed there, it is afflicting to conclude.tPo
this important matter has not met with that care and attention eine.
it merits from the Government. The Chamber will use even'
gence to improve the state of public safety.
that
" The Chamber will examine all the proposed law-, be.
may be brought before it by your Majesty's Ministers-uS
ther they treat of improving the organization of the ratio tof
branches of public service on the Continent, or the Governtne%cb
our Colonial possessions, and in those matters they will take such
measures as their knowledge
" The Chamber will also take into its most serious considerst:
the returns in which the different Administrative branch!' af.s
and experience may point out to tb.
bound to furnish tatements of the occurrences and judicial
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this time forward it considers itself to possess the power of 'l 8
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fying to your Majesty that the circumstances of the nation retPl4o,
Government at once firm and diligent in the execution of the
and loyal and tolerant in its political principles.
On the production of the estimates which may be fresentv.-,th A
Chamber will provide for the public expenses with that economy
which is the duty of all governments, and which from the ciro,—..
stances of the country become imperative. Debt/
" The communication that the greater part of the Deferred
which weighed so heavily on the most important branches ofto th the
e
revenue of the nation, is redeemed, is particularly gratifying
fob
Chamber; and convinced that the flattering prospect' w„ore
the national finances, hold out for the future is in a great ine."os of
owing to this circumstance, it will no longer provide the mean
payment by this ruinous system, unless convinced that the abs"ures.
failure of other means should warrant the adoption of such Meas„„fi,
" The Chamber acknowledges with great satisfaction the can
Bence with which the creditors of the internal consolidated dehvoit,
inspired by the vote of the assistance of the Board of Public C'_„re
by virtue of which it has been enabled to discharge the greateirof:o
of its obligations, and guided by such salutary experience, it vi o,ber
every endeavour that similar advantages shall be extended °
lie
creditors, whose claims in justice, and for the benefit of the P"
sery ice, merit every attention.
" The Chamber awaits the proposal which your P`sois-
Government has to lay before it respecting the mode °f_ owe
fying the obligations of the foreign debt, in order to e%tion
them with the requisite care, and all their wisdom and Patr's
such s
will be exercised in determining this important question in
„talc
manner that the national honour shall remain intact, and the P'
credit be maintained.
" The Chamber cannot disguise from your Majesty the ProfouPd of
grief with which it is penetrated upon seeing the infringeni7lthe
the constitutional provisions, and the principal guarantee'
der the
representative system trampled upon by the decrees which
_, by
continuation of the receipt of taxes, which have not been rot ""
the Cortes.

" JOSE CACTANO DE CAMPOS. S.
" JOSE ESTEVAO COELHO DE MA G A LIIA`"
" MANDEL ANTONIO DE VASCONCELLOS.
" LIONEL TAVARES CABRAL.
" JO.l QUIM ANTONIO DE MAGALHAES•
" Dalt of the Committee, Jan. 28, 1839."
The report of the Finance Minister on the state of his deparwent
exhibits a deficiency of 220,0001.
Exchange on London at 30 days' sight, 56 ponce Per
Discount on ex-paper money, 48 per cent.
The Tagus left Gibraltar on the 2d inst., having bee" de
tWebe here 24 hours, in expectation of the packet from Malta, with
rndian mails, which however did not arrive.
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