Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1821-01-23
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
PROGRESS OF THE PORTUGUESE REV
M JTTI0N

OLUTION.
Extract Of letter from PernGmbuco,
dated 29th November.
g About the middle Of this month, the
commanding officer of the troops stationed
in the neighborhood Of Borrito, small
village OF huts to the northward of Per-
nambuco, received letter desiring him
to send a battalion Of regular troops to-
assist in queIling an Instruction Of Matu-
las (peasants) who had taken and fortified
very strong place on the side Of a large
mountain of rocks, and had powder and
ammunition to defend themselves with.
The principal part Of those men were la
borers Of Mandiica, and cotton planters 4
aud on account of dis!iking to serve 10 the
militia repaired to the above place, where
a great number Of deserters from the troops
had for some time been concealed, amongst
them was Priest, who deceived the peo-
pie with the image of Saint, and carri-
ed his imposture so far as TO make them
believe the image spoke to him. He held
meetings every night, telling them the
time had arrived for them to be free, and
persuaded them to give battle 10 case they
should be attacked by the kings troops.
Meu, women, aud boys not .en years old
prepared to die aud not surreader. In|
consequence Of this information the cap
tain general Of Pernambuco ordered two
batlalions Of Cdttid0res, one battalion of
militia, and several companies Of artillery,
to march under the command Of Marshal
Salaza. They attacked the aforemen-
toned place, and severe engagement
ensued, in which the troops from PerDam-
buco lost about 80 men in killed and
wounded (; amongst whom were colonel
aud two officers. The Matulas were de-
teated with the loss Of 80 killed and wound
ed, and accompanied by their wives and
children were taken and brought to Per-
namhnco.
On the Goth Nov. conspiracy was
discovered against the life Of the captain
general, and on the very night in which
it was to be carried into execution, eight
of the principal persons engaged were
seized and confined in irons; they have
since confessed their intention was TO Sc
cure the governor, aud put the richest
merchants 10 Pernambuco under heavy |
contributions for money, aud to send de-
puties to Lisbon, approving of the reyo-
luton there.
G Among the conspirators were two
commanders Of battalions, Major Sa' aud
1t. Col. Caramire, both of whom had
received many favors from bis excelIency
the Governor. There is also Colonel
Morals, an officer iu the militia, dismiss
ed from the service some time since. The
faithful Battalion No. 2, Of Agarvi, who
fought in most Of the battles in Portugal
and Spain against the French, is now
under arms at the generals house with
several pieces Of artillery. Major Sa' is |
at present confined ID irons on board the |
Portuguese brig of war Mariasefrim, aud
is expected to be brought ashore in short |
time, for the purpose Of standing bis trial |
Postscript, Sd Dec" We have Just |
heard from Rio, that King John has fall.
en- into the views Of bis subjects in Portu-
gal, and agreed to sanction Constitution
for his dominions, similar to that Of the
Spanish--lhis has diiEused much JOY and
mutual congratulations 10 this place."
From the Norfolk Beacon Of Jan. 10.
TWO DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND.
At late hour last night, Capt. Bald
win Of the Tobacco Plant, politely fur
q. 81 r 4 Z. r Il 80