The Sun.
London, England, 1832-11-13 00:00:00

PORTUGAL.

OPORTO, SATURDAY NIGHT, NOV. 3.

We have now a variety of modes of communication,
when, as to intelligence, we have in fact nothing to com-
municate. The account which I sent on Thursday rela-
tive to the arrival of Don Miguel at Valongo, though dis-
credited here, turns out to be correct. He did arrive
there, and it is doubtful whether he does not remain, al-
though his destination I believe to be Braga. The great
object of his presence, the grand reward to his faithful
army, that of reviewing them, has not as yet been be-
stowed, and the villa of Mr. Allen, an English merchant,
has been selected as most fitting to receive the Monarch.
Before he commences operations, he deems it prudent to
commit his sister, of whose devotion be is doubtful, to the
pious care of the fanatics of Braga, and then perhaps we
may expect an attack. Of this, however, very considerable
doubts are entertertained. Every day both men and offi-
cers come over, and the accession of force upon the part
of Don Pedro will en st likely lead to the adoption of a
plan spoken of here as that about to be followed, namely.
the withdrawal of the army to Braga, Guimaraens, and
Penafiel, with the compulsory removal of the peasantry
from this neiOlitourhood, in the hope that the Em-
peror's resources may he exit .usted. These are the
speculations indulged in here, but I do not think it
possible that Miguel will give up for the winter without
another blow. He has been enabled to get 15 chasse-
marees with guns and stores into Figueira, and the weather
continues so fine that their transport will be compara-
tively easy as far as Aveiro, from whence, by the lake and
river of Ovar, they can come within a few miles of this
city. On Thursday a French galliot arrived with ISO
men from Ostend, all old soldier, who will, I presume,
be incorporated with the French battalion. So far as re-
gards experience, this reinforcement must be, in the event
of immediate operations, more valuable than that of some
of the British lately arrived, who have never until now
been on service, but who, I have no doubt, will, in a short
time, with strict discipline, make good troops. Some
misunderstanding occurred relative to their officers and
pay, but I learn that all has been satisfactorily arranged,
and that every thing is likely to go on smoothly. The
British are, I understand, to be divided into three bat-
talions, one under the command of Major Shaw, another
under Colonel Williams, and the third under Major
Sadler. Yesterday the troops upon the whole line were
under arms, and a sortie was spoken of as being intended.
Towards the Fez and Lordello there was some skirmishing,
but it is said that the real object was Villa Nova, the gun and
mortar batteries from which are a perpetual annoyance. The
enemy, however, were everywhere on the alert and nothing
was done, save that the Emperor reviewed the right divi-
sion commanded by Col. Schwalbach, which, if the reported
s trtie had been c irried into effect, would have been thecorps
engaged, lying as it does upon the right of the line,
and close to that part of the river that must be crossed in
order to sweep Miguel's force from Villa Nova. Boats
are, it is said, in preparation at Villa do Conde, to run
along the coast and interrupt the fishermen in their occu-
pation ; this attempt will, however, be frustrated, as a
vessel has been despatched which will prevent Don Miguel's
friends from attaining their object. I have before men-
tioned that all the fishermen, and every one connected
with the sea, are decided friends of Don Pedro, the pri-
mum mobile interest being concerned, and their industry
being now rewarded without the tremendous drawback,.
in the shape of tithes and duties hitherto extorted front
them. _ .

I had almost forgotten the only document of any im-
portance which has appeared here,—the proclamation of
Don Miguel from Coimbra, offering pardon, pension, and
reward to all those who might desert from Don Pedro. I
enclose it, as well as the article of the Chronica which
prefaces it. As to the policy of giving it publicity, I
pretend not to be a judge, but it is certainly not so unwi,e
to do this as to insert such a proclamation as that for the
prevention of desertion from this side about three weeks

MONDAY MORNING, NOV. 5.

The Soho steamer having been detained, in consequence
of the arrival of the Pike yesterday morning with the
mail, I bring up my accounts to the last moment. The
people here are in high spirits on account of the news
brought by her of a new loan having been contracted, the
vrcceeds of which they anticipate will secure the success
of their expedition. The Wellington transport, with 50 men,
several officers, and 86 horses, also arrived yesterday; and
these will prove a most valuable accession. Colonel Bacon
came in this ship, and from the quality of the men and
officers he has brought (all old soldiers), his arrival must
be looked upon as an event highly favourable. Don Pe-
dro's cause never wore so promising an appearance as at
present, and the chance of an attack from Don Miguel
becomes every day more problematical. Two hundred
horses more are expected, and when they arrive there will
be a cavalry corps of near 500 men. Reports of vario.is
descriptions, and favourable or unfavourable according to
the tempers and interests of those who fabricate them, are
in abundance.

La•t night we were promised a bombardment of the
Serra and the city, which was to last for the space of
boors, and Don Miguel was to come from Braga, with
every man he could muster, and force his way in here on
Wednesday. The first part of the story has been verified
as Miguel's entry will be—that is to say, not a shell at all
was thrown in list night, the first on which there has
been any cessation for weeks. Proclamations have, it is
said, been issued, commanding the population of Villa
Nova to withdraw a league into the country, in order
that they 'night not interfere with the construction of
batteries. This I take to be nonsense, as the inhabitants
could not he any hindrance; hut that we may expect
greater annoyance than hitherto from that quarter there
can be little doubt, from the shameful negligence which
permitted the cbasse-marees from Lisbon to get into
Figueira. It is said each of them had two, and some
three, heavy guns on board, besides ammunition ; and,
if this be true, unless a sortie from here delivers Villa
Nova, when they arrive we shall be rendered very un-
comfortable.
I do not believe the enemy will retire to Braga, as I saw
them yesterday busily engaged in building and thatching
huts along their lines.

OPORTO, Nov. 5.

Don Miguel has been in our neighbourhood with his
sisters. He was on Friday last at Valongo, but is now
gone to Braga. The troops of the line have all withdrawn
to Valongo and its vicinity, to prevent their deserting to
us, the militia and guerillas interposing now between the
former and our lines. Indeed, by all accounts, the troops
are greatly disaff:cted to Dan Miguel, and are even heard
to utter their threats aloud. Din Miguel is becoming
unpopular in the towns, a letter from the interior stating
that he was very badly received at Coimbra. On the
other hand, our force is daily increasing ; even yester-
day we received a supply of horses, rfficers, men, clothing,
&c., by the Lord Wellington, and every day our force is
swelled by deserters who arrive to join M. A rumour is
spread here that the Fort of St. Julian was taken posses.
Rion of by the English, and it is generally believed from.
the respectable quarter we have received it. We expect
no attack on the town, which is considered here as a great
misfortune, as it could not but be attended with a signal
defeat. All well and in high spirits.

DON MIGUEL'S ORDER OF THE DAY.
(From the Chronica Constitucion,l.)
_ .

Orowro, Nov. I.—The Order of the Day addressed to
the enemy's army, a copy of which we subjoin, is a fur-
ther proof of the blindness Lnd folly of the usurped Go-
vernment. Who except one entirely deprived of judgment,
could hope the very men who are every moment giving
to an admiring world the most brilliant proofs of invin-
cible valour would be seducA by promises of disgraceful
re,t arils made by a despot,—that they would bsrter for
vile lucre the noble cause, in favour of which they are
making so many generous sacrifices ?
The publication of the document to which we refer must
render its authors still more tletestabe; but were they ca-
pable of receiving instruction, they would discover in that
publication the degree of confidence which the legitimate
Government
places in the firmness and patriotism of the
Constitutional army.
Taking the opposite rule, the Usurper endeavours to
maintain the troops and the people who obey him in total
ignorance of the acts of the legitimate Government, of the
events which daily occur, and of the measures adopted for
the benefit of the nation.
Hence it follows that on our part there is the appearance
of frankness, confidence, and the assurance of justice ; on
the part of the Usurper, fear, the inseparable companion
of great crimes, and the inquietude and distrust which al-
ways torment the authors of such crimes. What else can
be the motive of the unwearied efforts Of our enemies to
conceal the truth from She people, and to substitute for it
mean deceptions and shameful calumnies? Let them pub-
lish our official documents as we do theirs.