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down the river, in which case, there is no possibility of over-
taking a steamer.
It can hardly be supposed that a Carlist vessel of war would
put herself so much in the power of the Queen of Spain's al-
lies as to enter the port of Lisbon, except in a case of the ut-
most distress, to save the lives of the crew on beard, which
does not appear to be the object of the magnificent steamer,
which attracted the notice of all the foreign condottieris hero,
some of whom were desirous of selling or letting themselves,
body and soul, to his Highness Ali Mehemet Pacha for a good
price ; and others were actually under a contract with Don Car-
los. But the respect due and shown to the British flag may
have encouraged her to try the experiment.

(FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.)
LISBON, SEPT. 27.

On Wednesday last, the 24th of September, at half-past
two o'clock, P. M., his Imperial Majesty Don Pedro, Duke of
Braganza, died at the Palace of Quelur, six miles from Lis-
bon. No doubt various characters will he drawn of a Prince
who, for the last two years, has played so distinguished a part
in the struggle for the Crown of Portugal, by abler pens than
mine. I shall content myself by saying, that those who have
road Colonel Hodges and Captain Mims's accountof him, will
be able to form a pretty accurate judgment of his manners and
qualities. He bad the good fortune to live long enough to see
his daughter (I hope safely) seated on the throne, and, it must
be admitted, principally by his own personal exertion.
It is admitted that Don Pedro had not that cool and steady
judgment which would have enabled him to command an army ;
but his personal courage, suavity of manners, and the facility
with which he was able to reconcile contending parties, gave
him a high degree of credit and consideration amongst those
who had immediate intercourse with him. He was the first
Prince, either of Spain or Portugal, who introduced any thing
like sociable and gentlemanly manners andhabits. Before his
time every member of the Royal Family dined alone, and
seldom axed a knife and fork. Forhis innovations he was much
disliked by all the old servants at the palaces, whom he used
to call savages. He retained his faculties to the last, and in
great pain and suffering made many domestic and other ar-
rangements for the Queen's government. Within a few hours
of his death he desired to be dressed in the uniform of Colonel
of his regiment, the heroic sth Cacadores, in which he breathed
his last, without making'any observation on the subject. With this
anecdote the army are delighted. He has directed his heart to be
embalmed and sent to Oporto. His body is to be placed near
his father, in the church of St. Vicente. The funeral takes
place this night, and some fears are entertained that some dis-
turbance may occur. The new Ministry, formed by the Duke
of Palmella, and at the head of which he is placed, gives
general satisfaction. The Noble Duke, whom to please the old
Ministry it has of late been the custom to misrepresent, is un-
questionably the ablest statesman in Portugal. Should he be
fortunate enough to retain the confidence and approbation of
the Queen, in spite of every vile intrigue that is certain to be
set at work against him, he will heal the wounds which the
country has suffered during the civil war. Much benefit is
expected to arise from placing the gallant and excellent Duke
of Terceira at the head of the war department. He enjoys
the full confidence of the country. Freire and Carvalho are
retained for the present, but they must submit to a rigorous
investigation of all their transactions, or the Deputies will not
be satisfied.
It is to be regretted that the Marquis Saldanha does not
take a part in the new Administration. Perhaps he may be
Commander-in-Chief of the army. Reports say that he Is
ill
be at the head of a strong opposition to the new Ministry.
The death of Don Pedro gave fresh hopes to the Miguelites
and friars. Several friars have been killed in the streets in
the soldiers. A Miguelite baker was killed yesterday by his
neighbours. Not a single instance has yet occurred of the
perpetrators being brought to justice, though well known.
The Duke of Leuchtenberg is now. daily expected in Lisbon,
to marry the Queen. The Duchess of Braganza is said to be
very ill from the fatigue and anxiety of attending Don Pedro
during his illness. Until the arrival of her brother, neither
she nor the Queen have a single male relative to advise with,
or for their protection. Don Pedro has bequeathed his sword,
which he wore during the siege of Oporto, to the Duke of
Leuchtenberg, to be presented to him on his arrival. It is
reported he is in England. Probably he will not meet with a
very cordial reception. The Portuguese have odd notions
about the introduction of foreign Princes, and are not very
friendly to them.

(From the Gazeta of Sept. 22.)
ASSUMPTION OF THE CROWN BY THE QUEEN.
Donna Maria the Second, by the grace of God Queen of
Portugal and the Alga-ves, and their dominions; we make
known to all our sub;ects that the General Cortes have decreed
that my august Father, the Duke of Braganza, Regent of
these kingdoms; has consented, and it is our pleasure to accept
and adopt the following law :
Single article.—Her Faithful Majesty the Queen Reg-
nant the Senhora Donna Maria 11. is found and declared cf
age to enter immediately into the exercise of the powers, which
by the Charter belong to her.
We command, therefore, all the authorities to whom the
knowledge and execution of the law in question belongs that
they fulfil and cause it to be fulfilled, and that they take mea-
sures foi all that appertains to it. The Secretary of State
of the kingdom to cause that law to be printed, published, and
circulated.
Given at the Palace of QueTHE QUEEN.Iuz, the 19th of September, 1834.
With the Rubric and Guard,
BENTE PEREIRA DO CARMO.

DONNA MARIA TO HER FATHER.
" Most High and Potent Prince and Lord, Don Pedro
d'Alcantara, Duke of Braganza, my very well-beloved, re-
spected, and esteemed father :
" I, Donna Maria, by the Grace of God Queen of Portugal,
the Algarves, and its dominions, salute your Imperial Majesty
as one whom above all others I love and esteem. Wishing to
give your Imperial Majesty a public proof of the ardent love,
respect and gratitude which I feel for the august person of
your Imperial Majesty, as well as a most cherished daughter,
as a Queen of Portugal, who, to the distinguished valour and
brilliant heroism of your Imperial Majesty, owe the restitution
of my usurped throne—an enterprise so glorious, that, in
order to effect it, and benefit the Portuguese nation by restor-
ing to it its institutions and liberties, your Imperial Majesty
did not hesitate to expose your life by endangering your pre-
cious health; wishing, then, to discharge this double debt of
gratitude to your Imperial Majesty, I offer to you the decora-
tion of grand cross of the ancient and very noble order of the
Tower and Sword of Valour, Loyalty, and Merit, which I beg
your Imperial Majesty to be pleased to accept as the offering
of my filial love.
" Most High and Potent Prince and Lord Don Pedro d'Al-
cantara, Duke of Braganza, my much-loved, cherished, and
esteemed father, may our Lord take the person of your Impe-
rial Majesty into his holy keeping.
" Written in the Palace of Queluz on the 20th Sept., 1834.
by your Imperial Majesty's sincere, devoted, and grateful
daughter, " THE QUEEN.
(Signed) " BENTE PEREIRA DO CARMO."

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(From the Gazeta of the 24th.)
"BULLETIN OF THE PALACE.
" The Minster Plenipotentiary :of her Catholic Majesty,
Don Perez de C,,stro, presented to his Imperial Majesty the
Duke of Braganza, on he part of the Queen-Regent of Spain.
the expression of interest .c7hich her Catholic Majesty took in
the health of his Imperial Majesty, and the sincere wishes which
she professed for his recovery."
The following is the bulletin of the death of Don Pedro
from the Official Gazette of the 25th of September :