The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-11 00:00:00

PORTUGAL.

PORTSMOUTII, WEDNESDAY NIGHT.—By the arrival
of her Majesty's steam• frigate Cyclops, Captain Lapidge,
which came up to Spithead this evening about eight
o'clock, in eight days from Lisbon, having communicated
with Oporto, we have news frosa the above quarter to
the Ist inst., being eight days later.
At the above date the Queen's troops still invested
Smitarem, Das Antas's force being about 3,000 strong.
Lisbon was perfectly tranquil, as was Oporto, at which
place the Cyclops touched on the 2d. Both cities were
being put in a state of defence as well as the means and
appliances at command would admit of.
No operations of any kind had taken place since the
last advice:.

The latest news from the north is, that a Miguelite
general, Macdonnell, had collected a force of 3,000 well-
armed men at Braga, having declared for Don Miguel,
which declaration was received by the people with every
demonstration of rejoicing. _

On the morning of the-2d the outward-bound packet,
having communicated with Oporto, was proceeding on
to Lisbon when the Cyclops exchanged numbers with
her. _

Vice-Admiral Sir William Parker's
.squadron in the
Tagus when the Cyclops left consisted of the flag-ship
Hibernia, 100, Captim Richards; the Trafalgar, 120.
Captain Nott; the Canopus, 84, Captain Moresby; the
Rodney, 92, Captain Collier; the Albion, 90, Captain
Lickyer; and the Superb, 80, under the temporary com-
mand of Captain Stephens, Captain Corry having comc
home on leave in the Cyclops. The Vanguard, 80, Capt.
Willes, was on the south coast of Spain.
The America, 50, Captain the Hon. John Gordon, was
at Corunna.
The Gladiator steam-frigate, Captain Robb, was at
Oporto.
The Scourge steam-sloop, Commander Caffin, wat,

entering the Tagus as the Cyclops was leaving.
The Cyclops had strong adverse winds all the passage
home, never having hoisted a sail. She brought a mat
from Lisbon and Oporto, and dispatches for the Foreign-
office and the Admiralty.
The following officers promoted in the late brevet
came home in the Cyclops:—Csmmander White, of the
Canopus, promoted to the rank of captain; Lieutenants
Cumming and Hadaway, of the Albion; and Harvey, of
the Hibernia, promoted to the rank of commanders.
Mates—Ridge, of the Albion; Darrell, of the Rodney;
Phipps, 'of the Rattler; Balfour, of the Hibernia, pro
rooted to the rank of lieutenants. Also, Assistant-
surgeon Domville, promoted to the rank of surgeon,
from the Hibernia; and other officers.

BRUSSELS AND DUTCH PAPERS.
TUE HAGUE, DEC. B.—Yesterday the 7th of Decem- '
ber being the anniversary of his Alajesty's birthday, it
was celebrated as usual by the inhabitants of this city,
but the joy which the return of the day generally in-
spires was damped by a report of his Majesty's indispo-
sition. Overflowing congregations filled all the churches,
and never perhaps were more fervent prayers offered up
than on this occasion for the preservation of the life of a
sovereign so justly dear to his subjects. We are happy,
however, to state that his Majesty's indisposition is by
no means of an alarming character, and did not prevent
him from dining yesterday with his family as usual.
The raw and the unfavourable weather which prevailed
all day yesterday, rendered it necessary to countermand
the grand review of the troops of the garrison, but on
the evening in spite of the rain great crowds repaired to
the environs of the palace, which was splendidly illumi-
nated with gas. The public. offices and hotels of the Fo
reign Ambassadors, and a great number of private:houses,
were handsomely illuminated. On the occasion of his 4
birthday, his Majesty has made numerous appointments
and promotions.
THIE HAGUE, DEC. 4.—Baron de Bussiere, the new
French Ambassador to the Court of the Netherlands,
who at rived here yesterday, had a private audience to-
day of his Majesty, to deliver his credentials. His
Excellency Baron Fagel, Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands to the Court
of the King of the French, arrived here yesterday, from
Paris.
TFIE HAGUE, DEC. 6.—We learn that the celebrated
English chemist, James T. W. Johnston, will have the
honour, on Friday and Saturday evenings, at half-past
seven o'clock, to deliver lectures on the Delengetu.
The lecturer intends to choose for his subject agricul-
tural chemistry. It is hoped that :.11 persons who take
an interest if, the promotion of agriculture will not fail
to take advantage of these lectures.
With respect to the occurrences at Cracnw, it is in-
teresting to recollect the remarkable language of the
Northern Courts at the conferences in London, where
the Belgian question was treated of, and which are re-
corded on the 19th protest, dated the 19th February.
According to the principles of public law, treaties do
not bear their force, whatever may be the changes
which take place in the internal organization.—Dutch
Papers, Dec. 8.
BRUSSELS, DEC. 7.—The Chamber of Representatives
continued, and closed to .day the discussion of the budget
of the Ways and Means.
At the opening of the sitting the Minister of Finance
presented two projects of law, the first for exempting the
sugar and heet-root exported from the excise-duty, the
second for prolonging indefinitely the law which exempts
from the same duties salt intended for agricultural
purposes.
M. Bouckere delivered his report on the budget of th(
department of the Interior, which will be distributed on
Friday evening, and the budget discussed on. Saturday
. .

Since the measure adopted' by the Brussels police

hinder beggars from entering the capital, the number of
these unfortunate people arrested in other places of the
district, as well as in the streets of the city, has consi-
derably decreased. As for the legality of this measure,
which some persons have doubted, it is evid,att that the
police may, and ought to, take measures to prevent indi-
viduals from coming into our city who do FO with the
fixed design of following the trade of mendicity, as to
which it seems rather to have acted within the limits of
its duties than to have exceeded them.
The snow which fell yeste-day, all the morning, has
greatly impeded the inhabitants who desired to visit the
opening of the exhibition, which contains nearly a
thousand articles. Among the paintings there is a
splendid Velasquez, representing the "Adoration of the
Shepherds."—Brussels Papers, Dec. 8.
DUTCH FUNDS.—AmsTERDAN, DEC. 8.
Money. Bills
Actual Debt, 234 per Cent •• •••• •• . 5914 594 k
Ditto, 3 per Cent ••••••.••• .• •• • • • • 71% 71%
Ditto, 4 per ..................92!4• 92 92%
Amort Syndic, 31A per Cent ••••• • • • • • 88 88%
Commercial Company, 4% per Cent 175 176
East India Loan, 4 per Cent ••••• • • • • •
• Exchange on London, at sight ........12 05
Two months. • • • • • • • • •• • • 18
On Hamburgh, at sight •• • . 35
Two months. ••••••• • •• •• •• 35 05
On Paris • •••••• • • • • • •
Twomouths. ••••••.• • • • • ••
—Dutch Papers. Dec. 9.
PRUSSIAN FUNDS.—BERLIN, DEC. 5.
Bills. Money.
St.Schuld Sch., 31/2 per Cent . ...... 93 92%
Pruss. English Bonds, 1830, 4 per Cent ••.• • •
Foreign Exchanges • - • • • ...... ........
Exchange on London, £1 Sterling, 3 Months.
BELGIAN FUNDS.—Baussms, Dm 2.
Actual Debt, 214 per Cent ••••.•• • • • •• . •
Rothschild's Loan, Five per Cent •• • • ....
Loan of Thirty Millions, Four per Cent ••
Ditto Three per Cent. ••••••••• • • • • • • • •
Ditto Thirty-seven Millions, ditto ••• • • •
Ditto, ditto,lB4o ••••• • • • • • 99%
Ditto,ditto,lBl2. ••• • •
Ditto, 1844. •••••••• • . • • • .. •... •.• 97%
Ditto, 1836.. • • • • ......... ...... .
Ditto, 1838 .• .. • • • •• • •
Ditto of the City, 1832 .. • • •.. • • •••••• • • • • • • 10a 10n}6
Ditto, 1843 •••••• • • • • • • 98%
Bank of Belgium . • .• • • ••• •. • 925
—Brussels Papers, Dec. 1.
AUSTRIAN FUNDS.—VIENNA, DEC. 1.
5 per Cent. Metalliques. • •
4 per Cent. d1tto•• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 99%
3 per Cent. ditto• •••••••••••• • •• •• •• •• •• 72
Loan, 1834 .• •••• • • • • ........... ..... 156
Ditto, 1839 •• • • ••• • • • •••• •• •• • •• •• • • 120%
Bank Shares ••• • • • ••• • •
Esterhazy's Loan • • • • ••
RAILWAYS.
The Northern, or Ferdinand .• .• .• - • 17514
Vienna—Milan .• .•••• • • • •
Leghorn ••••• • • • • • ........... .
Sienna ..... ......... 74
•
•
Pesth Bridge.. • • ...• • • • • " • •
Apennines •.•••••• • • • • • • •"
—Allgemeine Zeitung, Dec. 4.

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Martin,
the Mr. George Robins'
length completed. 5 Villa,ii‘sirennefurn is
the great Brighton lllptlhioaliteerer, in a style that places it
far beyond any rival candidate. leis just let, for a period
of six months, to a gentleman of Consideration, who will
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have the benefit of its first occupS
ation.
near trou , with its eastel-
The Lypiatt estate,
lated mansion, ancient chapel, beautiful domain of 230
acres,
and valuable manorial rights, which was
offered to public sale by Mr. Robins in the summer, has
just been disposed of to J. E. Dorington, Esq., of the
House of Commons. Few estates possess more natural
beauties or greater historical interest. It was at Lypiatt
Park, the seat of Sir J. Throckmorton, it is recorded
the gunpowder plot was projected; indeed, the chamber
Ns here the meetings were held is still preserved, and
during the wars of the Parliament the mansion sustained
a siege, and was nearly destroyed. The property is
considered one of the most attractive in Gloucestershire,
and its p•Aition and natural charsns render it a peculiarly
important and delightful estate for a residence.
LATER FROM RIO DE JANEIRO.—The Kate, arrived
in the English Channel, has brought advices from Rio
to the 13th of October. There is no political intelli-
gence by this arrival. Freights to England 505., and
the rate of exchange 28. A French ship had been lost
on the coast.

DUTCH POTATOES.—The latest returns of arrivals
from the continent show the importation of nearly :300
tons weight of potatoes in one day. OF these, 100 tons
were form France, 112 tons from Normandy, and a
cargo comprising 80 tons from Flushing, the production
of Holland.
Mr. Ex-Sheriff Laurie has issued an address to the
electors of the borough of Pontefract, offering himself as
a candidate at the next general election, in the room of
Lord Poltington, who has announced his intention to
withdraw from Parliament. _ _

The Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne are
eutertaining a select circle of 'friends at Bowood Park,
Wilt 4. The E9rl and Countess of Shelburne, when the
last letters were received, wert still at Rome, and, ac-
cording to their intentionF, do not contemplate to return
to this country before March.