Star.
London, England, 1830-09-14 00:00:00

MADRID, SEPT. 2.

Strong symptoms of a dissolution of the Government begin to appear.
In Lucena (Andalusia) the Royalist Volunteers, aided by a great num-
ber of the populace, have di*anned the Resguardo (Preventive Service
meo,) and killed two of them, their object being to smuggle in a great
quantity of goods. In Cordova a similar occurrence has taken place ;
but with the addition of Commandant Chacon, at the head of the
Resguardo, foot and horse, of Seville, having been disarmed and driven
out of the city. These events have alarmed the Government, not only
on account of the injury which the revenue will sustain, but also on ac-
count of the example which they hold out of insubordination. Last night
two extraordinary expresses reached the Government offices—one from
Galicia, and the other front Extremadura—both despatched by

the respective Captains-General, who demand troops to prevent
the disturbances which are daily expected, as a necessary con-
sequence of the great excitement into which the public mind has
been thrown by the proceedings in Paris, but more particularly
by the revolutionary movements in Portugal. I have just
been informed that a Royal Order has been communicated to the Council
of State and the Council of Ministers, to consider whether the asotnext
is not arrived to grant the concessions promised by the King, in his
Decree dated Valencia, May 14, 1814, when he first destroyed the Con-
stitution of the Cortes. In Granada, the Chief of the Police, in con-
junction with the Captain General (Campana,) has prevented the distri-
bution of the Gooerassest Gaulle, printed at Madrid, because it
contains a brief and very partial account of the late events in the French
capital. Even this unfaithful account of the French Revolution,
wrested from the Spanish Government by necessity, is considered by the
authorities of the provinces as a sufficient stimulant to cause an explo-
sion of the already bursting spirit of the Liberals.—Private Letter.

LISBON, AUGUST 28.

The four captured vessels having been liberated, as stated in my last,
one of them, the St. Helena East India Company's packet, left this port
on the 24th instant, but without her register, which was not given up.
The other three still remained to overhaul their cargoes, &c. In order top
adjust matters in respect of loss and damage. The Galatea frigate re.
maimed also, with the intention of accompanying them home. Their
registers, however, not being forthcoming, notwithstanding repeated and
urgent demands, the Galatea set sail without them yesterday morning.
What can be the motive of the Government in withholding these docu-
ments, so necessary for the vessels, anti so useless to themselves, it is
difficult to conjecture. The excuse, at first, was, that they were pinned
to other papers, and could not be immediately procured : since which It
has been reported that they were retained until the question, still
pending, of the lawfulness of the capture, should be decided : but,
as the ships themselves were already given up, this question, one would
'appose, could only regard the conduct of the Captain of the Diana,
the frigate which took them. This frigate lies at anchor, with her masts
sad yards struck, while the Captain and Officers have been sent on
shore, in disgrace; for well may the Portuguese Government feel the
dilemma into which this unfortunate Captain has driven them. The
Prime Minister told the Captain, at an examination upon the affair,
that his conduct (as if he had exceeded his commission) had done
more serious injury to the Government of his country, than if be had
given up his ship to the people of Terceira: but, notwithstanding
the deep sense of the evil thus expressed, they still increase it by de-
lay—so blind, or so divided among themselves, are these rulers, or
so obstinate the master whom they serve ! Distrust and suspicion
universally prevail. The 4th Rifle Corps, stationed at Belem, have bad
their arms taken from them, and three or four of the Officers have been
arrested ; while other imprisonments still coatinue to take place of private
persons, who have been too free in expressing their sentiments upon the
present aspect of affairs, especially in regard to the recent changes in
France. Upon the latter subject the Gaut& still observes a
strict silence. It was reported yesterday that a French vessel about to
sail was detained by order of the Government, in consequence of her de.
termination to leave the port under the tri-coloured flag. It was reported
also that the French Vice Consul had been imprisoned, but since lib&
Med. It is also asserted that orders have been issued to the Governors
of the forts et the mouth of the Tagus to oppose the entrance of any ves.
eel that should make the attempt under the tricoloured flag. I mentioned
fa my last the circumstance of a Spanish Gent. having been imprisoned
at the Caldu, by Don Miguel, because it appeared that he bad not de.
asestrated sufficient personal respect to his Majesty when the latter
Were the room. This gentleman, though born in Spain, is of British
parents, and consequently a British subject. It seems he was at the

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Caldes for the benefit of his health, being rheumatic, and had just been
taking his bath; he rose when the Sing entered, although from near.
dghtedness he did not well distinguish him, and from feebleness sat
down again sooner than was suitable with respect due to Royalty. For
this be was thrown, as it is reported, into a damp prison in the neigh.
botuitood, where his health suffered materially during ten days that he
was there, and then removed to the Castle in Lisbon, where he still
attains. There have been some vague rumours of disturbances in the
provinces. It is more particularly stated that the prisons of Lamer
and Braga have been broken open by the populace, and the prisoners
liberated, the greater part of whom having committed several depreda.
dons, tied to the mountains, to the number of about eight hundred;
several others have been again taken, and returned to prison. Discount
upon Government paper 31 :I.—Private Letter.

BONN OX THE RHINE, SEPT. 7•

The Prussian frontiers are now covered with soldiers. It is said tots
the intention of her Government to place 60,000 troops along her boun-
daries. It has ever been her policy to guard her frontiers by a strong
force, and by this policy—long prevented by the jealousy of neighbour-
ing States—the late revolutionary movements at Aix-la-Chapelle have
created an apparent necessity.
The imperious Proclamation of General Boatel—from Coblens—
you have no doubt seen, and of its tone and temper you will judge.
Here, and along the Rhine, it has excited the greatest dissatisfaction.

An Autumn excursion to the Rhine has of late years formed the
agreeable relaxation of our countrymen ; and however much patriotism
may regret it, yet we must admit that few scenes in nature equal in
picturesque and solemn beauty the succession of views which crowd
upon you between this part of the river and Mayence. To dwell upon
their attractiveness is, however, the province of the tourist:—and its
Gothic castles—those spectres of the feudal times—have been sung by
many a bard, great and small. The Muse of Byron has celebrated Dra-
choyfek ; and Mr. Praed's Pegasus—a tolerable climber—has struggled
up the mountain which sustains its "castled crag" with the sure-footedness
of a Welsh pony. Within the last week, however, the Rhine, with all its
charms, has borne few voyagers from, and vast numbers to, England.
The cause of this desertion you will readily divine; and, though per-
ceptible before the unceremonious reception of the Prince of Orange in
Brussels, yet that circumstance has undoubtedly created a deep im-
pression upon the English mind abroad; and, in consequence, the boats
from lUayenee downwards have been crowded with " longer* aft&
England.—Prielaie Letter.