Star.
London, England, 1828-04-21 00:00:00

L1S:BON.

PRIVATE LETTERS, DATED APRIL 9.
There is talk here of some•difference having arisen
between the Cabinets of St. James's and of the Tuileries.
in consequence of the latter having shown a wish of
sending out an armament to take possessiOn of Egypt.'
Some persons do not hesitate to anticipate a speedy
rupture—for all the efforts of England. will not prevent
her being implicated in the commencing conflict;
perhaps, therefore, the sooner she girds on the sword,
and shows a determination far battle, the more easy
will be her diplomatic victories. A cause of poll-
deal d.fference exists here, in the two fortresses at
the entrance of the Tagus being occupied by the
'English marines. As the British troops have left
Portogal, it may be doubted whether it be in accord.
ance with the -prnciples of non-interference to retain
them. The British merchants are apprehensive of them
speedy surrender, and they begin to cr y woe! woe! woe!
to themselves, their families, and property.. It may be
called idle fears which lead the British residents to Oar,
suds frightful pictures of the future ; but.pastexperierice
may contribute to make theirs wise. Since the departure
of the British army, Don Miguel and his party are ap-'
patently conciliating and kind. Their wotdabasre Oat-
' appearance, bat many here doubt them, for their act..
are not easily reconciled with them.. . . : •
Monday last the most extraordinary Gael& which.
has been seen for some time in Portugal, made ininp:
pearanee ; for, contrary to all precedent, itroot of the
' time of the debates of. the Cortes, Contained" nothing
but internal news. The first part of it stated that his
Highness the Infant Regent had issued -orders for
.aa-
swers to be given to all the addresses sent in to hint as'
,4:•isitous in consequence of his return. This is in reality.
an encouragement to others to come forward. The nest
part consisted of the dismission of nineteen Juips, or
Magistrates resembling those paid by the Corporations
'in England, and the appointment of others in their
(born. Tnis act tenders the subjugation of Portugal
Ito the will of Don -Miguel complete, for no mats can
expect either grace or favour at the hands of the newly
appointed, unless he becomes the slave of the riling
power. -The removal of the. Officers from the
Regiment follows. The army is therefore whpliy:ac,
the mercy of the Infant.
'Monday afternoon there was a Leeee helds:at. the
Palace of the Ajuda, at which the diplomatic corps,
and the courtiers of all classes, assisted. Sir F. L inib,
the English Ambassador, was present, and was treated
with marked distinction. Several persons oho have'
been accustomed to attend at those exhibitions have:
assured me that it was the thinnest one which they had
ever seen, for the only remarkable Portuguese present
were the newly appointed Officers. Nine of the grand:
equipages of former days were seen in the Palace-yard.'
A remarkable cirenmstance occurred in the servant of
she Conde de Porto Santo crying out, " Success to the
Charter and to Don Pedro!" He was instantly assailed
and beaten by the mob, and afterwards taken to prison
by the police for having excited a disturbance.
For tome days past report has been busy in speaking
of the English Ambassador's departure: it is spoken of
now as being consequent on the departure of the Marquis
of Palnsella from the embassy in London. In the pro-
vinces all is as yet tranquil. The Gazelle of those. two
last days encoerages the people to address Don Miguel.
This morning it states the arrest of the Editors of the
Imparcial and Berbalela of Oporto, for being implicated
in the republican tumults of last July.
The Government paper money is now 23& per cent. dis.

ELVAS, Aritit. 14.
All is perfectly quiet here. The Gazette, announcing
the entire embarkation of the British troops, has.caused
great joy in one party and despondence in the .other.
Our Governor still remains, sod it is generally thought
here that he will not be removed ; some say his having
been Aid-de•Camp to the Duke of Wellington is We
cause of this Brigadier Binto de Franca, commanding
the Sd Cavalry, and Major Caldeiro, of the same regi-
ment, have obtained leave of absence. Thin are also
sacramentos from seventy-six other Officers in this pro-
vince for leave for twelve months, to visit, it is supposed,
the Brazils.

Trade is at a complete stagnation in Spain. Money
is very scarce, but provisions plentiful. The crops are
in a very forward state, and. never more promising. As
well as serving the grain, the late .very heavy rains will
be of infinite service to the olive, by cleaning the trees'
after pruning. and giving nourishment to the roots.—
The crops of peas and beans are almost unprecedented.
The first peas that were in the marketwere sold at what
they call the enormous price of 50 rs. per lb. which
housekeepers observed were too dear for any but Priors
and Catnigos.
This day a part of the 2d Regiment turned oat, and
proceeded to the house of the acting Go/diner (Colonel