Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-06-24

and to strengthen the blockade Of Patras, and Lee
panto, under Admiral Sach,uris; second decree. |
orders part OF them TO 20 10 Dlagonctre, 10 e |
placed at the disposal OF Gen. Church. for the block
AIDE OF Prevesa.
"BERLIN, MAY, 6.
'Our paper currency has fallen olay per cent,
In consequence 60 the warlke news"
From the London SUM-
As war proceeds in the East OF Europe events
Of painful interest thickcn in the West; the hope
oil bigory aud absolutisn--Don Miguel-has at
length assumed the title OF King of Portugal, as
wiii be seen by the following express received
from Paris
From The Monteur of Sunday.1
Paris, May l0.-A telegrsrhic despatch from
Bayonne, dated May 10. announces,
"That Don Miguel had been proclaimed King
without any opposition at Combr,, Averno, Sc
tuoai .liiairanca, Viana, and many other towns.
Lisbon is tranquil, and Oporto very calm on the
18th OF April
1.-The present intentions are im,nedi to con-
woke the three Orders.''
We believe, we are certain, that, in case the In
| FAINT should really cause himself to be proclaimed
absolute King, his Msjesty's Minister, who is ac-
credited only to the Prince Regent, was imnedi-
| ately to cease his functions
" hat course our Ambassador will pursue i'm this
dilemma we cannot pretend tossy; but judging from
I the spirited conduct OF Sir Frederick Lamb we
| have no doubt that he will act with decision and
promptitude worthy OF the Monarch he has the
/ honor to represent Itappears rather singular that
! at the very moment when Don Miguel is proc lain.
ing himself King, that the Emperor Don Pedro
| should have transmitted decree, ab6icating the
hrone OF Portugal in favor oil his aughter Don.
ma Maria H., the future wife of Don Miguei.-rhis
act coming at such period, renders the affiir still
more perpexing for if Miguel finds that the Courts
OIL Europe are decidedly hostile to his sole assump-
| ton OF power which he could only hold in trust
for his vile, he can satisfy their scruples by ap-
Pearing TO act in her name while he really orders
| things IN his own way What prospect for Portu-
| gal:
The following is Don Pedro's Decree:-
s'DECREE.
| RIO DE JANEIRO, March g.
"The period having arrived which l fixed for
the completion my abdication OF lhs crown of
Portugal, according TO my Decree of the Sd Nav,
icZo, and IT being necessary to give the Portu-
guese nation, always jealous of its independence,
an indubitable proof my desire OF its being per-
petualiy separated from Brazil (of which have
the distinct glory and pride of being Sovereignty so
as to make even the idea of their being reunited
| impracticabie.
''i am pleased, of my free aud spontaneous will,
after having pondered on this most important bust
ness, to ORDER as by this my Royal decree do or
der, that the kingdom OF Portugal be henceforw ard
| governedin the name my dearly beloved daugh-
! ter Donna Maria H., already its Queen, accord
ing to the Constitutional Charter by me authorize
ell and given, ordered to be sworn, declaring.
moreover, most expressly, that have no fur
! Their claim or right whatever, to the Portuguese
/ crow.
| "The Infant Don Miguel, my much beloved Sc
esteemed orother, Regent of the Kingdoms OF Por-
tusai aud Aigrave. and my Lieutenant is charged
with the execution and publication Of the pre- sent
decree. -
6 Palace of Boa Vista, on the 81 day of March,
1922 with the signature OF his Majesty the King.
Our Brazilian Sguadron-Eytract Of a lei
ter from gentleman attached 10 the squadron un-
der Com BIddie, TO his friend in this CITY, dated
Rio DE JANEIRo, March 1 5.
l. On the 24th ult. we arrived at the River where
we found all our friends son board the Macedonian
well.
The next day, politics begun to run very high
between tn" Commodore and the Brazilian author
iues' on 'hore, iii consequen nee of the atters in
slsiing that the ship James Birckhead ust arriv-
ed) should come into the harbor, and give the H.
suai Blockade Bond, which, when we lef, here
last, was supposed 10 have been done away with
ana Is now done away with. The Brazil Admiral
also sent for Captain Curtis, OF the Birckhead and
deprived him otthe Register of the Ship. Threats
having been given OF taking the Ship by force in
70 the harbor, our gallant little Commodore sent
Lieut.. Bigelow and sufficient number of sailors
auu marines, TO repei any attempt by boats, while
the boston was directed TO move under way be-
| tween the Admiral and the Ship, as the latter was
In the act OF dropping out under the gus of the
Macedonian. The operation was very handsome.
y performed, in full view of the population of
Aiounte tideo who hai nearly all assembled fin.
the expected battle; and the three ships anchored
III line, IN the roads, prepared for the ne west fash
ION the Brazilans might De pleased 10 set for us
Between ninety and one hundred sailors and ma
rlneS were detached to the Birckheai, which with
her armament, would have been 10 iuconsderabje
accession to side i'll OF an attempt TO car
ry their threats into execu ion. We all expected
brush, notwithstanding the contemplation, Spin
ION we entertain OF the courage Of the Brazilian
Alter a week, matters were adjusted
In the French Chamber Of Deputies, Nav 18th,
there was very interesting de bate on the Loan OF
eighty millions, which the Minister Of Foreign
Affairs made speech, shelving the necessity nl
ms measure on account OF the important no1iiica
1ons which have occurred in the foreign relation.
ana dwelt particularly on the war between Rus
sia ana turkey, observing that the respective sit
udtion OF the three Powers, with respect to fur
Key, now requires some mutual explanations on
the mode OF executing the Treaty which is com.
mon to them all. &c All that we are allowed 10
say at this moment is, that the allies of the King
declare that they are resolved, like him, to keep
their engagements and to attain the objects laid
down by the Treaty of 9th July. ". Bignon OPP
posed tile loan which he considered unne cessary-
ne considered the notion, that Turkey wa in dan
ger Oh being overthrow by Russia, as cxsggsr-
d'ed. The Minister oil Marine in reply declared
ina, rance was not directed, as had been nsIn.i-
dled. Oy any influence coming from The banks oil
the names or OF the Neva-but, said he, % Eu-
rope Is not at peace; il therefore our duty 10
ahdoie france to appear in the attitude which be
comes 1t, II it is TO interfere in the struggle" The
discussion was not terminated.