The Sun.
London, England, 1841-02-11 00:00:00

PORTUGAL.

LISBON, Fen. I.—The Bill of the Regulamento for the
free navigation of the River Douro, which has of late oc-
cupied so much public atte ition, was passed without any
alteration in the Senate on Tuesday last, the 26th ult.,
notwithstanding 23 Members only were present; and on
the following day, it having received the Royal assent, the
Count de Almoster, son of the Marquis de Saldanha, left
on that evening at seven o'clock express for Madrid. From
this circumstance it is now generally believed that the
pending census belli will be amicably set At rest ; yet the
warlike preparations by land and sea actively continue.
141 pieces of artillery are now planted on the Lisbon lines.
Oa the 26th ult. the 6th battalion of infantry embarked
in the Porto steamer for Oporto, and the 27th en route for
Peniche ; on the subsequent day a park of. artillery for
Coimbra, and the 26th Foot (which had come up from
Cascaes) for Campo Major. On the preceding Tuesday,
the Bth Infantry marched into this garrison from St. Übes.
In a few days it is said that other regiments will leave
the capital for various parts of the kingdom.
The citizens seem to evince a great dislike to take up
arms, consequently, comparatively few have presented
themselves, more especially in the provinces, where, in
some places the inhabitants have not only used every means
of resistance, but actually rescued the recruits from strong
escorts. The magistrate of Villa Verde was, a few days
since, while in the act of capturing a youth, wounded
with a poniard ; and upwards of 200 predial adults have
taken refuge in Spain.
My predict' on that the Minister of Finance, M. Florido
Rodrigues Pereira Ferraz, would resign shortly after pre-
senting to the Chamber of Deputies his several projects,
more particularly that to resuscitate the so recently abo-
lished Foraes, or ground rent, thereby endeavouring to
establish a sort of feudal system, has been realised.
His Excellency on Wednesday last tendered his
resignation, which was accepted by her Majesty the
Queen; and the Senator and Honorary Secretary of State
for Marine, M. Antonio Gorc lives de Miranda, has
been appcinted in his stead, who in the Legisla-
tive Assembly, on Saturday, in making a declaration of
his political creed, stated, that under the present circum-
stances of the country, he had accepted office solely from
patriotic considerations, being no friend to new imposts,
averse to loans, and a staunch advocate for the most rigid
economy. _ _

The Debates in the Chamber of Deputies have been
exclusively dedicated to the answer of the Speech from
the Throne, which is still under discussion ; the policy of
Ministers has been vehemently censured, and bitter recri-
minations exchanged. Four species of opposition may be
now said to exist in this Chamber—namely, Setembrists,
12 ; Doctrinaires, 5 ; Ultra Chartists, about 8 ; and the
Eventuals, as M. Gorjao termed them in the last session,
to which he professed to belong, from his want of confi-
dence in the rulers of the State. In the Senate the Speech
has been disposed of, and the address presented to her
Majesty the Queen.

The Governor of Mozambique, Brigadier Joaquim Pe-
reica Merinho, having, it is said, exceeded his instructions,
has been exonerated from that post: bis successor is not
yet named.
The Count de Bomfim, as Minister at War, and Count
de Avilez, as Military Commandant of Estremadura,
passed in review yesterday in the Praca do Corninercio,
the first and second National Commercial Battalions, the
first Queen's Volunteers, and National Cavalry, amounting
to 1,200 infantry, and 50 horse.

Exchange upon London at 30 days, 63 pence per milre

BANKRUPTCY COURT.-FEB. 10

KEASLEY; BROTHERS', BANKRUPTCY.-TIIE OYEAT FAILURE

IN TUE TANNING TRADE.
This was the day named for the choice of assignees and
the proof of debts against the estate of these bankrupts,
whose failure, announced the week before last, occasioned
among the Catholic community nearly as much astonish-
ment as the stoppage of Wright's banking concern, inas-
much as they were supposed to be inexhaustibly wealthy,
whilst their dealings in the tanning trade were of such an
extensive nature as to place them at its head. The Court
was very crowded, and the majority of proofs tendered
were upon bills of exchange. The elder partner is under-
stood to have projected and established the Tablet news-
paper, and it was also mentioned among the creditors that
this day twelvemonth the bankrupts roasted a bullock at
Bermondsey (where they carried on business) in honour of
her Majesty's nuptials.
11r. Teed appeared as counsel for the petitioning cre-
ditor, and Mr. Lane as solicitor to the Sat.
Two proofs were admitted on checks given by the bank-
rupts for goods supplied, which ohecks were not tendered
to their bankers in time for effects.
Mr. Commissioner FONIiLANQTJE said they might be al-
lowed subject to further consideration. A case on the
point is now under the consideration of the Court of Com-
mon Pleas, and until that had been decided the proofs
could not absolutely be allowed.
Mr. Wright, as the executor of the late Mr. Warren,
sought to prove for the sum of 4,0201. upon several bills
of exchange which, it appeared, the deceased had dis-
counted for Keasley, Brothers. No notice of dishonour
had been given, as they were, at the request of the drawers
held over. Keasley, Brothers, were the drawers,
and Mr. William Keasley, of Park-square, the acceptor,
and as they were acknowledged to be accommodation bills
as between the drawers and the acceptor, the object of
notice of dishonour was done away with.
Mr. Commissioner FONBLANQUE said, it must stand over
for the investigation of the assignees.
Mr. Teed then called the attention of the Court to the
proof of Mr. Robert Warren, which was for the sum of
nearly 20,0001 upon bills of exchange which he had dis-
counted for the bankrupts. In the proof, doubtless, would
be brought forward the subject of some property, which the
claimant said belonged to him, although it remained in the
possession of the bankrupts up to the time of the fiat, and
thence must pass to their assignees. His proof of this was
the " sold note" of the property, some cork, timber, &c.,
which he held, but the bankrupts had dealt with it as their
own, for they had since actually sold some part of it.
Mr. Warren—Then they have committed a depredation
upon my property.
Mr. Commissioner FONIII.ANQUE-The assignees, I sup-
pose, will contend that it was in the order and disposition
of the bankrupts, and therefore belongs to the estate.
Mr. Teed.—But to this proof, which was an enormous
amount, the strong object was the discounting of the bills,
which averaged the rate of 15 and 21 per cent. Now,
there were 60 of these bills, and what with the extent of
the claims, and the multiplicity of the transactions, he
thought the Court would afford time for its investigation,
and therefore, for tho present, postpone its admission.
After considerable discussion the proof at length was
admitted for 19,6001 , to be increased, it was understood,
to the extent of the value of the property, if the assignees
considered it the creditors', and decreased should he re-
ceive it.
After the other minor questions were disposed of, Mr.
William Boutcher, of the New Leather Warehouse, Ber-
mondsey, in the county of Surrey, leather factor, and Mr.
William Mortimorc, of St. Mary-Axe, Leadenhall-street,
leather factor, were chosen the essignees.
The total proofs admitted to-day were about 57,0001.
The liabilities and debts are variously estimated at from
100,000/. to 200,000/.
The proceedings occupied the Court till a late hour.

On Wednesday, the 10th inst., a General As
eembly of the Academicians of the Royal Academy of
Ails was held at their apartments in 'Trafalgar-square,
when Philip Hardwick, David Roberts, and John James
Chalon, EsqrF., were duly elected Royal Academicians in
the room of William dilton, Esq , Sir Jeffry Wyatvill©,
and Thomas Danidl, Esq., deceased.

We have again received complaints of the great
delay and inconvenience experienced by passengers at
Calais. Both the mil and passengers are constantly de-
layed, by the Post-office authorities at Calais neglecting
to keep a steamer in readiness fur the arrival of the mail.--
Times.

Bell's Life in London of Feb. 14, will give the
fullest and most correct account of the contest between
Caia and Adams. Bell's Life of Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 have
both been reprinted, and may yet be had. Price of Bell's
Life sd.

DEATH OF SIR WILLIAM JOHNSTONE,
BAttr.—Died at his residence, 32, Bryanston-square,
W]lliarn Johnstone, Bart., in the 76th year of his age, of
Gilford Ir,land. He was d,seerded
from the louse of Ant.ad ale and succeeded his fitLcr, the
late Sir Richard Johnstone, the 23d of April, 179.5. Sir
William dying without issue, the Baronetzy heoomocestinct.