The Sun.
London, England, 1833-09-23 00:00:00

LISBON PAPERS.

(From the Times.)
When we inserted in our last the important intel-
ligence received from Portugal, we had not time to
make any extracts from the Lisbon Papers, but
though the descriptions of the battle of the sth,
given by our Correspondents, are ample and inte-
resting, we think it right to add the following ac-
count, from the Chronica Constitutional, which, in
consequence of its appearing in that journal, acquires
the stamp of authority, and must be regarded as the
first official report or summary bulletin of the action.
It may here be mentioned, that, according to some
private letters, the Spanish Ambassador has so com-
pletely associated himself with Bourmont and Clouet
in the attacks on the Portuguese capital, as to ap•
pear more in the character of a Miguelite General
than a diplomatist. Avoiding the Court of the
lawful Sovereign of Portugal, he repairs to the
head-quarters of rebel Generals, and openly takes
part in the ci% il war which is ravaging that unhappy
country. This is a direct interference on the part of
Spain which ought to be immediately checked by
England and France. It would warrant reprisals
by Don Pedro, and he is not without the means of
striking a blow which would be seriously felt by
Ferdinand and the Absolutists.

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The following is the bulletin published in the
Chronica of the 7th instant :
LISBON, SEPT. 6.—Yesterday, at half-past five
in the morning, the enemy in force, to the extent of
between 11,000 and 12,000 men, made an attack
on some points of the centre of our line. The rebel
force advanced in six columns, two of which, headed
by a great number of sharp-shooters, advanced in
the direction of the Arco do Cego ; but the fire of
our batteries changed this part of the enemy's plan,
and obliged him to make a flank movement upon his
right. These columns being then united with the
other four, which were destined for the attack on
our centre, the whole charged our positions of San
Sebastiao da Pedreira and Campolide. The incom-
plete state of our fortifications was supplied by the
courage of our brave soldiers, and the rebels, in both
of the two attacks which they made, were repulsed
with very considerable loss.
Our regular troops conducted themselves with
that bravery and steady coolness by which they have
always been so highly distinguished throughout the
whole of the determined struggle of legitimacy
against perjury, and of patriotism against despotism.
The citizen soldiers, though less experienced in
war, displayed a valour truly admirable, combined
with the most perfect goodwill to the service, and
in the brilliant defence which was every where
made they rivalled their brave companions in arms.
Their gallant deportment was warmly applauded by
the old soldiers, and in the operations which may
hereafter be undertaken, the liberating army will be
able to bring into the field new and valiant corps,
animated by the most decided love of country.
During the remainder of the day the rebels did not
renew their attack on any point, but they occupied
a wall in front of the Quinta do Seabra, where they
confined themselves to maintaining, chiefly under.
cover, a very brisk fire. They were dislodged from
this position as soon as orders to that effect were
given by our commanders, and by eeven o'clock in
the evening ;he enemy had retired to the distance
of a quarter of a league. It was not necessary for
any part of our reserve to be brought into action,
and not two-thirds of the troops which garrisoned
the posts were engaged. Yesterday and to-day
many deserters have come in, and from them we
learn that the Miguelite Generals relied on a reac-
tion in the capital, aided by which they hoped to ob-
tain an advantage over the Queen's troops. These
deserters also state the loss of the enemy at from
2,000 to 2,400 men, which is consistent with an
approximate estimate on the proportion of 400 dead
left close to our positions, where we have also found
a great number of horses which had been killed in
the action, and also a French General, who com-
manded the enemy's cavalry. As soon as we receive
circumstantial reports of the deeds performed on this
brilliant day, we shall hasten to communicate them
to the public, which has shown so anxious an inte-
rest in the glory of the arms that defend the cause
of justice and the Queen.
Meanwhile it is but justice to observe that to
this spectacle of valour and patriotism was added
another, less brilliant indeed, but not therefore less
worthy of being made known to the nation. A num-
ber of Ministers of the altar, conducted by the
worthy Priests of the parishes of this city, humanely
conveyed the wounded from the field of battle to
the military hospital, and ministered to them all the
aids of religion and charity. This spectacle, unfor-
tunately too seldom exhibited in Portugal, and so
different from the example which has been most
shamefully set by many pseudo Ministers of a God
peace, crowns the patriotism of all the defenders of
this illustrious city, by consecrating, with the divine
succours of religion, the patriotic efforts of the brave
men who shed their blood in the fulfilment of the
obligation of their oath.
While these scenes of valour and patriotism were
passing in the trenches, the most perfect tranquil-
lity and the greatest enthusiasm reigned within the
city. Good order was nowhere in the slightest
degree interrupted. All the factories, shops, and
public offices carried on their transactions in the re-
gular course of business. During the whole of this
glorious day no act any way hostile to individual
security or public order occurred. To the honour
of the inhabitants and emigrants resident in the
capital, it must be stated that this tranquillity was
due far more to the confidence which they placed
in the brave troops who defended them, and the
spirit of patriotism by which they were themselves
animated, than to the peal of the authorities, who on
their part displayed, during the whole action, the
greatest energy and activity, and the most laudable
interest in the preservation of public order. Glori-
ous is the day of which all citizens cart say—" The
safety of the country was in danger, we did our duty
arid the country was saved."
LtenoN, SEPT. 6.—When the Senhor Don Pedro
resolved to go to the island of Terceira, to put
himself at the head of the Portuguese emigrants,
and heroically undertake the liberation of Portugal
from the yoke of tyranny, which even now in some
places still oppresses it, the different Cabinets
trembled, without excepting the liberal ones. They
all knew that Don Pedro was firm in his principles,
and that no obstacle would make him waver in so
generous an enterprise : they were afraid that the
liberating army under his orders would become pro-
pagandist in principle, which many abhorred, and all
were afraid of : in this perplexity, and this fear,
every Cabinet, according to its own method, en-
deavoured to throw obstacles in the way of so mag-
nanimous a resolution. However, Don Pedro pro-
ceeded in a mariner becoming his noble, frank, and
generous character, in the beginning and in the pro-
gress of his expedition, so as to quiet the fears of
-the sincere, and to disarm of their mischief the
designs of such as covered sinister and tortuous
projects. For this purpose he issued his manifesto,
which, from the great publicity given to it, and the
principles it displayed, announced to all Governments
and all people the purity of his intention, the good
faith of his projects, and the generosity of his
heart. By this manifesto has Senhor Don Pedro, from
the moment of its publication until now, regulated in
every respect his political conduct most religiously,
and by his decree of the 15th ult. he has accom-
plished the fulfilment of all his promises contained
in the said manifesto, by ordering the convocation of
the Chambers, and the deputies of the nation, to
come authorized to decide upon the two important
matters which offer the greatest interest in the ap-
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