Star.
London, England, 1828-01-14 00:00:00

Am express dispatched by the -Pcittaguete Charge
d'Affaires at Madrid; arrived bete to-day 'with the
official news of the arrival of tlenhfiguel at Pans. , '
JAN. 2.—TcOday At noon, tonformably to the 18th
11:rtieli of Charter, the Royal Sitting for the aiptsi. thit
of ttoll Getwild'Curtes took place' in the'. Holt of the,
Palace of Ajuda. . .
As soon as the Members of the two Chambers had
taken their seats, the President appointed a deputation
of twelve Peers. and twelve Deputies to receive her:
Royal Highness the Infanta, on her entiance into
the Hall. -
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As soon as her Royal Highness was seated, she-de
sired the Peers and Deputies and Secretaries of State to
take their seats, and then delivered thefoilowing speech
from the Throne:
" Worthy - Peers of the Kingdom, Deputies of the
Portuguese Nation— •. . , -.. • „.„. , ,
ss For the thiril time you meatia d;l4 1°4•4".44111i'
the useful labours.which the Charter of the Portuguese
Monarchy has confided in jou: Your .zeal is always
the same. Every day new. lights, the effect of calm
experience, assure an honourable result to your exertions
in the service of the country.
"You ate not ign:mant that muck is still wanting
completely to found and consolidate our political edi-
fice. Ido not doubt that you will now exert the most
prudent diligence to accelerate the great work ; the
time is not long, but prudence and zeal can effect much,
and you have given sufficient proofs that you possessboth.
" The King, my august brother, who was inspired by,
a desire for our happiness to give us in the constitutional
,charter. an indisputable proof of his wisdom and mag-•
nanimity, trusts to you to realize this great enterprise,
which has pictured in his mind the noble title of his.
glory, and the invaluable pledge of the happiness of.
Poi.togal ; and all the world now know how you deserve
this confidence. . ,-•
.
ss My _beloved ,brother, the infant Don Miguel, is
charged by the laws 'and the orders of his Majesty with
the 'Regency of this kingdom ; and, to take possession
of it, left Vienna oo the 6th of last month, arrived at
• Mabeich tor the 9th, at Strasburg on the 16th, and was
'expected at Pans on the 18th, and it is to be presumed
'Nat he Js now. id England. His intention., confotmable
,to those (gibe King, our august Brother, have been
manifested by him; and this event agreeing with the
political views of great nations, added to the measures
of the Government, has : disarmed; the pa:ties, and
eallifesrthesigitsitions.in the country, . which was a ne-
cessiry ' conseqrnce of e4iraordinary circumstances.
The Government of a neighbouring nation, convinced.
of ;be true bonds which_opite the recigocal interests of
the-Peniisola, sincerely opposes. the attempts which
madly. ambitious and restless spirits have not ceased
JO- make.
,I The picture of our finances is not unfavourable to
the public credit of the State, yet an unexpected and
unforeseen event has affected the interests of the nation,
'and especially the inhabitants of this capital. The Go.
verno:ent, however, trusts that by the assistance which
k has afforded, and by the measures which have been
and .will beadoptetl,' the credit of the Bank will be
•sheittly restored. • ,
es We enjoy profound peace with Forcign Powers—a
peace founded on alliances and'on the general interests.
The Government will neglect no means which may
continue to enure the duration of friendship with our
Allies, and the tranquillity of the whole nation. Pursue,
then, the gloi ions career upon which you have entered.
Poitugal looks upon you as the instruments which a.
great King employs to make it happy and flourishing;
the King takes pleasure in the punctuality with which
you answer his wise thoughts. Be assured that his
Majesty will be more and more confirmeckin his opinion
of your zeal and prudence, and that the whole nation
will always look upon you as true friends of the coun-
try. ' I know well that you ask no other reward faithe
inconveniences to which you subject yourselves, and.the
ezettions which you make to serve it. I acknowledge
it, and do not hesitate to declare it ; hut it is certain
.treat for such generous minds, for true Portuguese, the
highest reward is the entire approbation of the Monarch,
and the grateful praise of their fellow-citizens."
Ac the close of this speech the Secretary of State for
the Affairs of the Kingdom said in a loud voice to both
the Chambers—
. " Her Serene Highness the Infanta Regent, in the
name of the King, orders me to declare that the session
of the Chambers for the present.year (1828) is opened."
Upon this her Royal Highness retired, accompanied
by the same deputation ; and at the same time the,
Chambers withdrew, and the persons of both sexes who
bad been permitted to be present on this solemo,ooca-
sion. Salutes were fired in the morning, at noon, and
at sanseta.by all the fortresses, and by the ships of war
in the Tagus.