Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-07-17
GIBRALTAK PAPERS,


GIBRALTAR PAPERS. /.
BALTIMORE, July 8.-By an arrival at an
eastern port, the editors of the American
have received complete Gle of the Gibraltar
Chronicle from the middle of April to The
Goth May inclusive. These papers furnisl, a
few addiil"nai particulars relative la the late
revolutionary movement at Lisbon.
The report that the Kings sun the Infan,-
Don Miguel, had sailed for England. IN oflic,-
ally stated in the Lisbon Gazetie. The Prime.
sailed in the Perola frigaie I; and il is added
that the anniversary Of the Kings birth day
was cslehi ated both on the river and in III.
city With every demonstration of attachment.
His majesty received the congratulations of
the Court and the Diplomatic Bndy ON board
the British ship Windsor Castle, and AT night
the city of Lisbon was brilliantly illuminated d.
On this OCCASION, the King conferred severa
marks OF distinction on the members Of the
Diplomatic Body, and on the officers of the
British and French ships Of war in the Tagus.
Among the favors enumerated, we observe
that medal, with the Kings portrait set in
diamonds, was presented TO the American
| Minister, General Dearborn; the title Of Count
OF Bemposta, on Baron Hyde de Neuyis, the
title Of Count Of Monta on the Duke OF Villa
hernnusa, and Count Of Casilhas ON Sir Ed
ward Thornton (besides which, Sir Edward
was presented with some crown lands for the
| terms of three lives, Sc.
The corps composing the Garrisons of
Lisbon, Beiem and Acantara, repeated. in
loyal addresses, on the 10th, nth and 18th
May, their oath never tn obey any other COM
mands than his Maj-sty's.
On the first of those days the King ordered
all officers TO rejoin their corps, who had
left them in consequence ofthe lare proceed
inss ;-and the Military Governor Of Estra-
lnadura to submit, for his Majesty's approba-
ton, the names Of seven General officers who
we're to form Board for the purpose OF ascrr
tanning what officers belonged To Secret
Societies. and professed principles inimical to
the existing order Of things, in order that they
might be dismissed FROM service.
On the 18th May the lnfante Don Miguel
addressed "A letter Z" his father, in which he
asked forgiveness Of the errors INTO which hs
had been betrayed by want of experience
and reflection. Apprenticeship that his presence
might afford pretence TO ilt-mentioned men
for renewing attempts and intrigues alien from
The pure sentiments Of fidelity which he en-
tertainpd towards the King, he asked for per
mission To travel awhile in Europe. His letter
concludes with an avowal that he shall ever
hr ready 10 shed the last drop Of blood in tes-
timony of his fathfuIness.
In letter, dated the same day on board the
ship Windsor castle, the King granted the per-
mission required.
In the accounts therefore, received respecting
the Cause of the revolutionary movement i'm
Lisbon, we do not recOIect to have seen the
following, which are assigned by Prince Miguel
as the mOtivcsfor has conduct on the OCCASION
Ihey are detailed in two prociamations add
dressed by him III the army and nation on the
20 h April:
s. The first Of these motives aas wish to
defeat the treacheruus projects nfihe Freema-
sons IN the Kingdom, who intended To- make
an end of the reigning House Of Bragauz,
projects rhich were likewise entertained and
encouraged by the very Authorizes whose
dufyft was Ia oppose their execution, and by
set Of Traitors who held the King in state
of bondagr. The Prince also ailides 20 the
misconduct of the late Administration under
which every branch Of the public service was
neglected, and every class Of tho Community
suffered. And, in conclusion. he ANNOUNCES
his determination not to sheath his sword I'M
Ill he has effectually provided Tor the security
OF the King, the Royal Family and the Nation,
and ensured the triumph of keligion--the sole
end nf his noble undertaking"
In ibe Gibraltar Chronicle Of the ath il is
stated that the competent Authorities in
Spain have been directed to carry into. effect
two late Royal Orders for raising 81, 900 men
without loss Of time, in order 10 keep up thu
force required for the security Of the kingdom,
and other important and urgent purposes !;
as, in consequence of the breaking up Of the
Constitutional Armies, and of the licences
granted in the corps Of all arms, upwards Of
100000 men 1.-THE Permanent Army, Militia !,
and levies m ude in the last days Of the Re
volu'icnary, Government, have recently been 4
restored to their homes, the Rehs and work
SHIPS"