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London, England, 1846-10-19 00:00:00

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" Given at the Palace this 10t1r
(Countersigned) " JAVIEI
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" FOREIGN• OFFICE.-ROYAL DECREN.

" Desirous of giving a public testimony of my royal
esteem to Count Bresson, Peer of France, and Ambassa-
dor Extraordinary of the King of the French, near my
person; and of perpetuating in his family the memory
of the marriage of my beloved sister Donna Luisa Fer-
nunda, for the part he has taken in it as Plenipotentiary,
I hereby grant to his son, my godson, Francois Paul
Ferdinand Philippe de Bresson, the rank of Grandee of
Spain of the First Class, trce of lanzas and medics anatas,
with the title of Duke of Santa Isabel, for himself, his
sons and successors in his house, male and female, born
in lay,. ful wedlock.

" Given at the Palace this 10th day of October, 1846.
(Countersigned) " JAVIER DE ISTURITZ,
Minister of State."

Mary anxious eyes have been looking to the Gazette
for some days past, in the hope of seeing a decree of
amnesty there; or of mercy and pardon for those who are
pining in dungeons, or eating the bitter bread of exile—
but in vain. As yet not a word of hope is spoken.
But what are the sighs of the exile, or the prolonged
woes of the captive, in comparison with M. Bresson's
child ! The wound of the country must be healed ;
the hearts of an oppressed, an outraged, and a deceived
people must leap with joy at learning that an infant of
10 months old—the infant of the French Ambassador—
is created a Duke, and a Grandee of Spain of the First
Class! The " eternal enemies of order," those who
deplore the degradation of their native land, must be
ununreasonable,ble, indeed, if they do not bail with exultation
this additional sign of a "new era of peace, order, and
happiness." When the patriot Isturitz pronounced from
the tribune of the Cortes those words from her Majesty's
message, he must surely have thought of M. Bresson's
child.

The public buildings, and a few private houses,
amongst which the most remarkable was that of the
Marquis of Miraflores, were illuminated last night.
There was a display of fireworks, which the Queen and
Royal Family beheld from the gardens of the Retiro.
There are some faint rumours of a change in the
Ministry. Pavia is spoken of as likely to succeed Sanz
in the War Department. lie was Captain-General of
Navarre when Don Francisco was in Pampeluna with
his regiment. Orlando is spoken of for the Finances,
and Egana for Grace and Justice. Pavia is a worthy
pupil of the Baron de Meer, to whom he was formerly
aide-de-camp. his opinions are more or less those of
his patron. Egana's absolutism is well known. It is
the opinion of many persons that before many months
ha'e passed over a completely absolute system—absolute
in form, as it is now in fact—a ill be established in Spain,
unless indeed some extraordinary events take place.
The news of the revolution in Portugal was confirmed
by to-day's post. The Herald() publishes a supplement
expressly for the occasion. Its anticipations are high.
" We cherish the hope," it says, " that very soon the
Count Thomar will be by the side of the illustrious Mar-
quis of Saldanha at the foot of the throne of his Queen,
to enlighten her with his counsels, and sustain it with
his decision ; to protect it against misfortunes like the
past, with his wisdom and experience. If this hope be
realised, tranquillity will soon be re-established in Por-
tugal, and we shall have a motive the less to be unquiet
respecting our own situation ; as—once established on
solid and durable bases, the Conservative Governments
in France, Spain, and Portugal,—we shall be able to
present a formidable continental barrier to those who
would desire to introduce in the bosom of our country
the germ of those disorders that would destroy our
peace, our prosperity, and our wealth."
A grand levee was held at the palace to-day. The at-
tendance of grandees, military, civil, and ecclesiastical
authorities, and foreign Ministers, amongst the latter of
whom was Mr. Bulwer, was good.
A number of persons are to receive titles; amongst
them are said to be Senor Castro y Orozco, President of
the Deputies; Donoso Cortes, the Queen's private se-
cretary ; Ariola, Fagoago, Carriquirri, Moreno, and
others. Some of the officers of the household are to be
created Grandees of Spain. The lady of General Nar-
vaez has been appointed one of the Ladies of Honour to
the Queen.
Gold Snuff-boxes have been presented to Arana, In-
troducer of Ambassadors, and other minor personages,
by the Duke de Montpensier.
Owing to the festivities, the Bourse remains closed
for the next three days. M.

PROCLAMATION OF THE QUEEN
OF PORTUGAL.
(TRANSLATION.)
Portuguese,—The cries which from all sides daily
reached my throne filled my heart with the most
pungent grief, and my thoughts and cares of every mo-
ment were devoted to the restoration of public prospe-
rity, so violently shaken.
Expressions of severity never issued from my lips, for
that feeling is incompatible with the sentiments of ma-
ternal love which I nourish towards my subjects ; but
at length, seeing the abyss into which the course of
events was hurry ing the throne of my ancestors, the
institutions founded by my father, and with the welfare
and even the very existence of this nation, worthy of a
better fate, I have resolved to set a term to so many
calamities by interposing myself between that abyss and
triumphant disorder.
For this purpose, I have summoned to my councils
men who, I hope, will aid me in accomplishing the ar-
duous task imposed upon me by my love for the noble
people whom Providence has confided to my direction.
The instructions which I considered I ought to give them
are comprised in few words, and these I do not hesitate
to repeat, feeling well assured that they will find an
echo in every generous and faithful heart.
It is not within the reach of human power to efface
great events from the annals of nations. Whether jus-
tified on principle or merely admitted as facts, they
must be recognised, and when they have attained an
important magnitude, their consequences must be
respected.
Such was the popular movement which originated in
the Minho, and which, altered and perverted, was re-
peated in other parts of the kingdom. The change
which I have now made in the Administration, there-
fore, does not signify a reaction against that popular
movement, but only against the excesses to which it sub-
sequently led.
All that the people called for was the repeal of the
tributary system and of the sanatory laws, as also the
dismissal of the Ministers to whom they ascribed the sup-
posed vexations produced by those laws. Those conces-
sions were made and will be maintained.
But the people could not wish that the code of their
rights and liberties—that the talisman (sic) of a hundred
fights—that the constitutional charter should be involved
in the proscription; and so far were they from harbour-
ing such a desire, that, even in the very height of the
movement, they constantly invoked and bailed the
charter; and grateful, indeed, is this circumstance to my
heart, which would have been severely pained to see
ungratefully torn the sacred covenant that binds me to
my people, and trodden under foot the greatest and best
work of my lamented father, which he bound to the ex-
istence of my dynasty, and the name of which was united
to mine in the mouths of those brave men who fell in
battle to leave a legacy of liberty to this land.
The author of the charter himself recognised in it the
exigencies of time and experience; and time and expe-
rience have in fact shown that some of its provisions
need revisal and alteration. I reject, however, au excess
of authority which does not belong to me, nor will I by
a simgle decree alter the fundamental law of the mo-
narchy. I shall, therefore, order my Ministers to pro-
mote that revision, but by the method which the charter
itself prescribes.
With full confidence in the virtues of the Portuguese
people, I hope to see them rallying round my throne to
aid me in consolidating the great work in which we are
engaged.
The day when I shall see the Portuguese family lay-
ing aside all former hatred and uniting, never again to
be separated, will be to me the most glorious and
memorable of my life. The whole secret of this de-
sideratum lies in the realisation of two great words—
justice and duty.
Let the empire of morality be proclaimed as the chief
thing necessary; let principles which claim respect be no
longer the sport of ambition ; let approved merit be the
only title to preference ; let the most strict economy be
established in every branch of the public service ; let all
party distinctions cease ; let the faith of legal contracts
be respected ; and no doubt a brighter day will dawn
upon this heaven-favoured soil.
It is my intention to send without delay to the several
provinces, as my commissioners, persons who are
zealous for the good of the nation for the purpose of
collecting the complaints and representations of the
people, in order that, taking them into mature consi-
deration, I may remedy such evils as may be discovered,
and which my solicitude may not have been able to pre-
♦ent.
Finally,—it being my most earnest desire to repress
all excesses, I wish it to be known that. the inflexible
rigour opi-
nions,rigour of justice will fall,
upon all those who, whatever may h
to substitute the empire of terror
shall attempt
there will be no occa-
sionwithout distinction of persons,x
for that of morality. I trust that
that, having once more sacrificed myself to the good
son!
sub.ects,
I shall find in their loyalty and affection,
to carry into effect this my fixed determination ;
andt yin thej blessings of Providence, the only reward
which I desire for my exertions.
Palace of Belem, Oct. 6, 1846.
(Signed)
THE QUEEN.
MARQUIS DE SALDANIIA.
VISCOVNT OLIVEIRA.
DON MANUEL DE PORTUGAL.
JOE JACINTO VALENTE FARINHO.

DRnnY-LANE THEATRE.—This house continues to
be crowded night after night, to witness the charming
performance of Madame Bishop. There is no chance of
obtaining either a good private-box, or good seats in the
dress circle, unless application be made some days before•
hand. There has been no such decided hit since the
memorable days of Madame Malibran.
Lord John Russell will leave town on Thursday
next, to join the distinguished circle to assemble .that
day at the Marquis of balisbury's, to meet the Queen
and her illustrious Consort.

FATAL OCCURRENCE ON TIM DivEn.—Yesterday
afternoan a party of children were proceeding up the
river in a small pleasure boat, in the charge of a water-
man, when a lad fell overboard whilst attempting to reac
some article out of the river. Every exertion was n. ad
to save the poor little fellow, but w►thout the slighte st
success. The occurrence h:„,ppened a short distance abo
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