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London, England, 1808-10-15 00:00:00

PORTUGUESE PAPERS.

LISBON, SEPTEMBER I.
GYZETTA DE LISBOA,

THE EDITORS TO THE PUBLIC.
The Public has doubtless observed the Impartiality with which
the Lisbon Gazette was conducted, until the epoch of the entrance
of the French army into this capital; but when the circumstances
are considered under which the entrance of that army took place,
which, while it pretended to come for the firotiction of the coun-
tr immediately began to oppress it, the change of tone which
this Gazette was compelled to assume is not very wonderful.
That change of tone first became more particularly evident on
the arrival of the French General of Police, P. LA Gain:. That
Magistrate took upon himself the superintendence of the Gazette,
and not only assumed the office of Censor, but even that of Edi-
tor, particularly with regard to the LISBON article.
Hence resulted that exti aordinary alteration which every thing
under that head exhibited, from the 14th of April•to the 24th of
Atignst ; for LAGARDE, who was a worthy instrument of the
artful and perfidious plans of his Goiernment, introduced into
that article all the falsehoods, caluntniest and misrepreientations,
which appeared calculated to A: the opinion of the Portuguese,
according to his views, In order also to serve his put-Poses of im-
position, he changed the days of publication of the Gazette.
[All the articles which were written by his own hand still re-
mail in our possession.]
New, however, when by the especial favour of PROVIDENCE
a sigrefl victory has been obtained by the aid of the British arms
over the French' army, and the remainder of the enemy's troops
are consequently withdrawn, this scourge has ceased, and we are
restored to the mild government of his Royal Highness, our law-
ful and most amiable Sovereign, the Public may expect that we
shall proceed in the management of this Gazette with that pru-
dence which circumstances may require.
This day, the following Proclamation was published
here i

PROCLAMATION,
ST LILLITINANT.GINZIAL HOPE, COMMANDING TRI TROOPS
OF NIS BRITANNIC ILAJLIITY, 101 TIII INULDIATt
TV AND TRANQUILLITY Or LISBON.
of Lisbon,
" Your cour.try is rescued, and you are restored to freedom :
yournittiapil flag is flying in every quarter of the kingdom, and
his Excellency the General in Chief of the British army is anxious
to establish your Civil Government upon the same footing in which
it as left by your belnyed Prince, when, assisted by the constant
friends of his pqnson and histbrone, he escaped from his most in-
sidious enemies'. •Vkithout losing a moment, we are endeavouring
t 3 l tins measures and to' substitute a Civi Government to the
Miltary; to accomplish.which, however, some days will be re-
quisite. In order, then, that the evil disposed (if such there be)
may nqt (*overt true liberty into unbridled licentiousness, and in
order'to-'avoid, in the present crisis, the terrible consequences of
snch disorder, it belongs to the Commander in Chief, and to those
to whom be has immediately delegated the superintendence of the
public tranquillity of this city, to watch with all vigilance over its
peace and quiet, and to give security to the persons and property
of its loyal and worthy inhabitants. To obtain this desirable end
it will be necessary, for a short time, to maintain strong guards,
piquets, and pauoles, in various directions, in order to seize snit
take into custody every person who shall attempt to disturb the
public peace.
" You may rejoice, Inhabitants of Lisbon ! You have greet
cause for gladness; and yoar English friends, participating in
your sentiments, rejoice equally with you. Never let it be per-
mitted, however, that the evil disposed should thereby have an
opportunity of promoting insurrection or confusion. But let
them beware of such a design ! The most vigorous and effective
means are prepared for suppressing any attempt of this nature,
and all who may be guilty shall be punished according to mill-
ti.ty lass in the moat prompt, rigorous, and exemplary manner ;
and for the purpose of removing every temptation to interrupt
the peace of the city, I prohibit, under the present circumstances,
the entering the city with arms, and the wearing them In the
streets. All inns and taverns where wine or spirituous liquors are
sold in small quantities, are, for the same reason, required to be
shut up at six in the evening, and not to open before sun-rise,
under the pain of imprisonment to the dealers, and forfeiture Of
their liquors.
" Finally, I invite all persons who possess any authority or in-
Buence whatever, and whether included or not in the body of the
Magistracy, and more particularly the Holy Ministers of Reli-
gion, to assist the Military Power, in preserving the tranqullity
of the capital, until the much wished for object of seeing the
Constituted Civil Authorities in the exercise sf their functions
be obtained.—Goo save the Prince Regent ! Viva ! Viva ! •
(Signed) "J. Hors, Lieutenant-General."
LISBON, SEPT. 17.

No sooner was it known that there had arrived at
Fignetra a grand expedition sent to the succour of Por-
tugal, by his Britannic Majesty, our ancient and faith-
ful ally, than the inhabitants of Lisbon conceived
s:rcng hopes orseeing themselves soon delivered from
the yoke of the French, who, under the pretext of pre-i
tended protection, had been so oppressive and insup-
portable. These hopes were iacreased when they
were informed of the victories gained over the French;
the first on the 17th of August, at Roliffa and Co-
lumbina, one league from Obidos, the enemy on that
day being commanded by General Delaborde, and
the second on the 21st, at Vimiera, where Junot com-
manded in person. These hopes were still greater
when, on the evening of the 23d, they saw the return
of the same Junot, after a very considerable loss,
which•obliged him to ask a capitulation. These hopes
were at last perfected when they saw, on the 2d inst.
several transports belonging to the English expedi-
tion begin to enter our port, the British flag waving
on the forts of St. Julien and Bogio, and afterwards
the entrance of other transports, and of the squadron
Which protected them. At last the English troops
approached the environs of Lisbon, and the report
was circulated that the above mentioned transports
were destined to carry off what remained of the French
trocps. In effect, these began to embark ois,4he 10th
instant, and were all on board the transports on the
morning of the 15th!
At this time arrived here various English regi-
ments, from which, on the morning of the 45th, wete
detached guards and piquets to maintain tranquillity
in all the squares and public places of this capital.'
At mid-day the Portuguese flag was displayed onthe
castle of St. George, the steeples of the churches, and
other parts of the city,. this much desired ces-emony