The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-12

searching merchant ships; and it is scarce
ly necessary to observe, that the interests oi
Great-Britain have not been compromised
by any concession of ours in this important
point
Late last night Portuguese officer arrived
al South Audley Street with the long expected
and joyful intelligence OF the safe arrival OF
the Prince Regent OF Portugal at Bahaia, on
the 18th January and after remaining there
about month, had sailed for the Rio de ia
ncira. His royal highness made several cX-
cursons into the surrounding country, and
was present at a great hunting party at each
ezra about Is leagues from Bahaia. The
concourse Of people from the interior was in
credible, and his royal highness, with his
usual a!fabiiity, gave audience to every one.
The remaining persons of the Royal Fa-
mIiy, had arrived at the Rio de Janeiro, with
the rest of the Portuguese and British men
OF WAY, few Of which had entered Pernanl-
bueo III distress.
MAT II.
Some details have just been received from
Spain, which are highly interesting, and
which strongly mark the national feelings.
At Madrid in the Plaza MAYA, 4OOOF
troops were collected, with artillery mount
ed, and every other manifestation Of hostile
designs against the inhabitants. 1t was sta
ted, that this force was successfully resisted
by the populace, and that all ranks of persons
united in publicly proclaiming their indig-
nation at the conduct of these intruders-
When Murat expostulated with the people,
he observed, that his countryrnen appeared
not oinjure, butt protect the Spanish peo-
pie rs friends, he was told that weapons of
war were not necessary for the intercourse oe
friendship, and that the valor Of the Spanish
people, was equal to their own protection
In another place, large body Of French
troops arc said to have been disarmed and
deprived of their cannon the people decla-
ring that, ifthey came as friends, they did not
want cannon, anG if as foes, it was proper
for the Spaniards not TO suffer she;a to have
anv.
A man had been tried according to the
short ceremonies o. martial law, for rob-
berry, and had been found guilty. He was to
undergo mi itary execution the regiment
was drawn up which was to inflict the pun
ishment. ard before he reached the ranks.
he was rescued by the populacc, who CON
Quoted him 70 the commander in chief and
loudly demanded his liberation and pardon.
Mnrat thought fit to cNndescend to the wish
es of the Citizens, and the man was convey
ea away amidst loud accIamations
Meanwhile Catalonia has offered To raise
and maintain 10000 men, for the support
of the new king, and Andalusia so Geo The
SdStllieS nave not initiated the example or
these two Provinces, and in Newcastle the
public opinion does not seem favorable to the
new Monarch. It is feared that Spain will
be convulsed by the partizans os tie sleposed
king and the new king, for every one sees
that the abdication of the former was mea-
sure OF compu sion, not OF choice. indeed it
is reported that he has himself. protested A.
gaInst 1T, and is gone TO Bayonne, to interest
honapartc in his favor. Banaparte the u
supper himself of the crown of one branch of
the Bourbons, viii! thus have a legitimate So
vereign belonging to another branch of the
bonrbons pleading his sou for having usurp-
ed his crown and dignity J!
But it is impossible not to fear and feel
that these disturbances may be detrimental
rather than beneficial to Spain, and that Boz
naparte may take advantage OF them, to- fix
his yoke more firmly upon her neck That
ne will assist her in rendering herself inde-
pendent OF France, it were absurd to sup
pose; thathe viii withdraw his troops be-
cause they are hated by the Spaniards, it
were impossible to believe. Partial success
es indeed, the Spaniards may have had "a
gainst insulated bodies of French troops, but
Irregular and undisciplined vaor can effect
but little against them, when their force is IL
nited and concentrated. We wait with anx-
iety for the full deveiopement Of Bonaparte's
plans and intentions.