The Sun.
London, England, 1834-02-10 00:00:00

NEWS FROM PORTUGAL

LISBON, FEB. I.—The success which has happily at
tended the arms of her Most Faithful Majesty during the
monih which has expired, must have left little or nothing
on which the Usurper anti his partisans can now rest their
hopes. Faro, Marvao, Leiria, Lagos, Torres Novas, and
Pernes have in rapid succession witnessed the triumphs of
freedom over the forces end evil machinations of the despot.
At this moment it is questionable whether Santarem itself
he in possession of Miguel, or if it be, how many hours he
will be able to hold it. On every side victory has crowned
the brave exertions of the Constitutional troops, without
one instance of a doubtful result, anti for the most part
teainst superior numerical forces. On the morning of
the 3d of January, at four o'clock, Colonel Barao de
Stares marched out of Faro, with 400 infantry and 60
cavalry, and being joined by 300 more of infantry at Al-
hart, he proceeded against the enemy at Bitavista, and by
ten o'clock was master of the field. The loss of Oa
enemy was 180 men, killed and wounded, three pieces of
artillery, with all their baggage, including ammunition,
provisions, &c., for 1.500 m. n ; the loss of the Consti u-
tionaists wee four officers and nineteen caeca (ores, of wla7ch
latter two are since dead. The enemy teas a'tove 1,000
strong, under the command of a Guerilla Chief named
, Camacho, among rshose papers were found a letter from
tread-quarters, urging the necessity of keeping up the
hopes anti spirits of his people, by assuring thein that the
English Government bad consented to send out a squadron
to bloekade Lisbon, upon condition of holding Madeira in
possession for ten years, and various other matters equally
unfounded.
On the 6th of January, the Miguelites at Portalegre
marched out in a body of about 2,000 men against Mar-
ear, ; they were repulsed with great bravery, and pursued
in their flight by a body of cavalry, which completely cut
to pieces the battalion call-d that of the Is'es, who heat
come with Don Pedro from the Azores, and afterwards
deserted. Seme accounts state that they were pursued to
Castello de Vide, and that their loss in killed and wounded
amounted to nearly 1,500 men.
Despatches from General Count de Saldanha announce
that on the 15th of January he entered Leiria, took entire
possession of the place, with all the enemy's baggage, and
in such a way that the victory could not be more com-
plete. The Governor of the town anti about 15 other
officers were t aken prisoners, besides 107 petty officers
and men. The girt ison of the pl ace consisted of about
1,500, and as the rout was so complete, the number of
prisoners may be thought small, but the reason is, the
slaughter was so great. The men could not be restrained ;
they remembered the brutal massacre of their imprisoned
friends at Alcacer, and they amply revenged it. The
enemy were pursued in their flight towards Coimbra,
which city not above 80 or 90 reached. The road was
strewed with their dead bodies.
Oa the 18th of the same month the Miguelites were
again beaten at Lagos, with great loss in killed and
wounded. This is the second time that the troops of
Lagos have signalised themselves against an enemy supe-
rior in force to themselves, while the want of a small
body of cavalry has prevented their making their victory
final.
The effect of these continual triumphs of the Consti•
tutional arms, joined with the misery arising from disease
and privation amongst the numerous population of San-
tarem, must have brought Miguel and his followers at
length to some sense of their danger. On the 22d of
January, at seven o'clock in the evening, a person arrived
in Lisbon and sought one of the servants of the Palace, to
whom Le delivered a le ter addressed to him, under an
assurance from toe latter that he should be safe. This
letter contained another addressed to " his Imperial Ma
jesty Don Pe iro d'Alcantara, any brother" (this is the
Portuguese manner). Den Pedro was at this time with
his a-my. The servant af. er some hesitation agreed to
keep the letter till his Imperial Majesty should return ; on
which occasion he delive,efl the letter, recounting the
manner in wnich he had received it. It was sealed with
black wax, on which were impressed the Royal arms.
Dun Pedro seeing it was from his brother, said to the
servant, " Take the letter, seek the bearer of it, and de
liver it to him, in order that he may convey it to my
brother, with where I do not desire to treat, and from
whom I will not receive any correspondence. In giving
tire letter take a receipt from the barer, in which he de-
clares that he receives the same letter which he brought
with such a superscriptien; and if you do not meet wits,
him, seek means to send th s l-tter to the hands of my
brother, who little knows me, and who dares to measure
my honour by his own cowardice and unworthiness."
On the 25th January General Saldanha took Torre.
Novas, with exceeding loss to the en-my; their famous
cavalry of Chaves, an which they muc a prided themselves
for their fidelity and bravery, were completely annihilated;
a captain of the regiment, with 78 of his men, were taken
prisoners; the number of horses was uncertain, but 72
were collected when the despatch was written. The Ge-
neral assures us that, however singular it may appear, not
one of his own men was wounded.
On the 30th of January, General Saldanha was attacked
at Perties by the Miguelites from Santarem, in a body
amounting to 4,000 men, while at the same time another
attempt was made upon the Duke of Terceira's forces, at
Porte d'Asseca These attempts were alike unsuccessful.
In that upon Saldanha, they lost about 800 prisoners,
besides an immense number of killed and wounded. We
have not yet full particulars of these engagements, but
report says the loss to the enemy is dreadful. Dan Pedro
went up yesterday morning to the army.

(From the Lisbon Papers.)

LISBON, JAN 22.—His Imperial Majesty the Duke of
Bragsnzt, accompanied by the Minister of War, set ow
this mornitiz, at n►ne o'clock, for the army before Santarem.
LISBON, JAN. 23.—His Imperial Majesty arrived at
Cartaxo on the 22d, at three in the afternoon. This
morning, at eleven, he was reviewing the troops of the

Queen.
The Portuguese schooner, Escudella, in the service of
the Government, from Faro, has brought word that on
the 3d of this month, 700 men of the garrison cf Faro
made a sally, and attacked the rebels to the number of
above 1,000 near Bo 'vista. The Miguelites were com-
pletely routed, losing three pieces of cannon, some ammu-
nition and baggage, and about 100 men killed, wounded,
and prisoners.-
LISBON, JAN. 24.—Her Most Faithful Majesty Donna
Maria It., is rasher indisposed with a cold.
The Duke of Breganza arrived to-day from Cartaxo, on
his return from the at my, by which he was received with
the greatest enthusiasm, as well as by the inhabitants of
all the country through which he passed on his road.
His Majesty was highly satisfi-d with the discipline and
good appearance of the army, and with the judgment
with which the positions ut the several volunteers were

chosen.
JAN. 27.—We have no news from the territorial
authorities, nor anything of importance from the army
before Santarem, but it is confirmed that the situation of
the rebels in that town is desperate.
The accounts from Lagos, of the 17th and 18th of
January, are as favourabl- as can be wished. The Go-
vernor and garrison of that place, by their firmness and
valour, maintain the honour of the invincible liberating
army to hich they belong.
His Imperial Majesty received this morning the Minister
of War, who brought him the satisfactory official intelli-
gence that the army of operations, commanded by Count
Saldanha, had entered Torres Novas on the 26eu, beating
and rowing the whole of the enemy's force stationed there,
killing or taking prisoners all that ventured to resist, very
few of the enemy having been able to save themselves by
precipitate flight. We took 78 prisoners and 72 horses,
completely equipped, belonging to the cavalry of Chaves.
JAN. 28,.—We are happy to announce to our readers
the official accounts from Torres Novas, as well as th,
arrival of an official despatch from Faro, of sth January,
relating a new victory obtained by the garrison over the
rebels, in their camp at Boavista. Two more victories
adorn the triumph of legitimate liberty, and of its noble

defenders.
The Count de Saltianha has, with his usual valour and
talent,-struck another blow, disastrous to the Usurper.
The best support of treason is annihilated. The cavalry
of Chaves, which the rebels considered as the palladium o!
.he usurpation, no longer exists. This vie ory, that al
Faro, that at Lagos, which we mentioned before, the scat
Alemtejo, Egrernadura, awl almost the whole of OR
most important part of Alinho, announces the speedy stud
tragical end of the usurpation. The perfidious enetnie,
of the country are ruined, but the clemency of him who

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JAN. 29.—We know from unquestionable authori,y
that the reverse at Torres Novas has made an immen,•
impression at Santarem, where the chiefs of the usurpation
fear on the part of the soldiers, a terrible proof of their being
undeceived. It was reported to-day that there was every
indication of their intending to abandon Santarem. We
do not give this news as certain, hut it is very probable,
because the left wing of our army having cut off all nal
sources from the north, must have reduced them to an
insupportable siege, from the immediate consequences of
which nothing can save them but retreat towards the south.
Jaw 31.—His Majesty, being informed yesterday night
that there was a battle between the loyal troops and terrols,
immediately sent to the army his Aideole-camp and the
Camm ander-in-chief of the Artillery ; and this mornituzi
at seven o'clock, accompanied by the Minister of Wars
set out for the liberating army. A little past norm his.
Excellency the Minister of Justice came to inform OW
Duchess of Braeanza of a new victory gained over the
re'.els in Pernes Vallada anal the Pont d'Assees.
At six in the evening official news was brought to her
Imperial Majesty that tl,e rebels had suffered a complete
defeat yesterday, having left in our hands 800 prisoners,
13 officers, four pairs of colours, &c.

(OFFICIAL.)
Most illustrious Sir,-1 have the honour to acquaint
you, for the information of his Imperhil Majesiy, the
Duke of Brair.anza, that the enemy today made a allow
of attacking me position, and, to ficilitate this ohj cto
landed some infantry and cavalry at Vallada, endeavouring'
at the same time to intimidate me, by threatening to cut
off my communication with Lisbon; but I immediately
i.rdered Brigadier Nepomuc-no de Mace to to ,;.bserve
motions of the enemy's line, and if possible to dia:se.nt
in order to give me time to push a force to the si..e
threatened. The enemy no Kotler saw our cavalry than
they gave up their project, and began their retreat, un-
happily in time to embark, under cover of sotne pieces of
artillery placed on the south bank of t::e Taus; me n-
time some shot were fired ,it the Ponte d'Asseea, hut thn
enemy appeared in such small numbers, that it was not
necessary to employ any force to repulse them; only the
picquets fired a f•w musket shot.
At three in the afternoon I heard a heavy cantionasde
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the direction of the road from Pernes to Santarem, and
immediately thought it miebt proceed from the attack
made on the enemy by the Conde de S,ldanha. 'was'
not mistaken, for at half-past four C•iptain Jervis arriv"-,'%
at my head-quarters, sent by the Count de Sal.lanha
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inform me that he had attacked the enemy's force, which
he observed on the wing of his force in the 'fore der
Bispo ; that he compelled the enemy to a shameful flight,
taking above 800 prisoners, 13 officers, and four pair of
colours, and that the Count de Saldanba himself was at
the bridge of Val de Lobos, half a league from Santarem.
—God preserve your Excellency.
Quinta de Riheira, Jan. 30, 1834.
(Signed) The Duke DE TERCEIRA.
To his Excellency Senhor Agostinho Jose Feeire.
—Lisbon Chronica, to Feb. 1. inclusive.

(From the Supplement to the Lisbon Chronica
Constitucional.)

LissoN, JAN. 31.—We are informed, on unquestion-
able authority, that the liberating army has gained a new
and signal victory over the enemy. We have not yet
received the official account, but we expect it every mo-
ment. Our object at present is to endeavour to satisfy
the public anxiety, by muting, though in a few word,
what we know to be true on this important matter.
Yesterday afternoon, near Pernes, Goint S thianha was
attacked by a body of the enemy, of about 4,000 strong,
which our men briskly repelled, and utterly destroyed the
force. We took more than a thousand prisoners, and
amongst them one whole battalion of regiment No. 17,
-even pieces of artillery, and some standards. In the
meantime the Duke of Terceira, who had been attacked
in a position on the bridge of Asseca, but unsuccessfully,
and with a considerable loss to the Mien-14es, despatched
a body of the cavalry-to chastise the 1,700 of the enemy
which had marched from the southern to the northern
part of the Tejo. By this movement the whole of the
force was dispersed; those of them that escaped plunged
into the river, where the greater number perished.
The enemy, routed at every point by our valiant troop.,
were seen in perfect confusion. We now consider this
army as entirely extinct.
(From the Chronica Constitucional of Lisbon, Jan. 29.)