Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-09-18
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81 OF August Some of the papers of this civ acknow
ege the receipt OF London papers of the 18th of August by
the same arrival The ship Francis, which has arrived
at this port furnishes also London papers 10 the Sd of Au
gust and Greenock papers 10 the 9TH The following is
summary oil the intelligence they contain:
In the House of Commons, on the "a july f. L. Bul-
wer submitted motion, founded ON the late edings OF
the diet OF the German Conederacy "Tha humble adj
dress be presented his Majesty praying that he might
be gracously pleased TO exercise his influence with the
Gernanic Diet in opposition TO the course il has pursued
in respect TO the liberties and of the German
people"
Lord Palmerston, in replying to Mr. Buwer's remarks
PAID nigh compliment to the research he had dis
played; and admitted that the constitutional states of E
rope were the natural allies OF Great Britain no con-
stutiona Government could show itself Indifferent TO
Their circumstances But he did not think that inference
was called Tor warranted. Mr. Buwer eventually ex-
sion. =" NV
The Bill to abolish the punishment of death for foroorv
passed the House OF Commons on the 3lst of Juy
The Vest India C0ionies.-On the Sd of AUGUST the
House Of Commons having gone into Committee on the
west ndla Relief Bill, Lord Althorp said that the object
ol this Bl was TO carry into effect the promises made by
ms Majesty Government TO those colonies which should
sdoP, the order in eounci-namely, that species
fiscal relief should be granted to them for so doing
1.-The question in this instance was, whether the house
would, or would not, empower His Majestys Govern
men TO carry into effect measures the object of which
was TO dmeloate the condition the slaves i'm the Crown
colonies III the house should do So the charge a ,voud
devove this country carry such measures into effect
would not be very great, and il would be only for limited
time The sum of G57 900 would be required to be given
TO those colonies as the proportion which
His country should contribute 10 the their
internal expenses. Seeing that such general desire ex
sed amongst large body OF persons in this country for
the ameoraton of the condition of the slaves and taking
or granted as indeed many OF the petitions presented
that house from such persons fully warranted him to do so
that they would have objection giving Just compen
saons 10 the planters the losses they would sustain b
the carrying OF such measures into effect felt confident
at he would be ready grant the powers proposed TO be
given TO the Government by this bill.
Alter some opposition, particularly by Mr. Hume the
poposon oil the committee was agreed to, ayes 81,
2O 1t being expressly stated by Lord Ahop that the vote
by no means implied an approval of all the orders in
CouncI; anu that no apprpriaon could be made, until
there was proof that the orders had been acted upon
The Times in speaking of tits debate says
ut viii at least show to the world, that the Parliament
as well the press OF England is alive TO the claims of
general ireedOm,that they equally prepared TO de-
hounce unequvoca oPpresono usupalion every quar-
er-that free states may reckon upon allies wherever
there are British lreemen, and that though the little des-
pots oil the Germanc League may submit greater des
pots in partially suppressing the complaints of their sub
lects the voice OF the latter will find echo in every
British heart and if need be, will command succeur from
every British
PoRrUGAI.The last account of the conflicting armies
is as follows:
The main body of Don Pedros forces under Count Villa
Flor had crossed the Douro and Vouga on the
18th, when they learned that the Mguetc troops amount
ing TO $4,000 men, including 800 cavalry were adj
vancing upon Oporo from Aveo, Count Villa Flor, be-
ing without cavalry did not think it prudent risk bat
tie with river at his back, and, conhdentin the discipline
OF his soldiers, determined retire the Douo
Oporo which he effected in good order Thus Oporo
covered and the Count had his right wing projected by
the Douro and his left by the The Migueles reach
ed Vouga, where they learnt that Don Pedros troops had
rereaed; and flushed with the hope of an easy conquest
despatched 5000 of their number to cross the Douro al
Opoto if posble all cover the road to Co
nbra while the rest made the passage of the the
pass OF Sonza with the intention OF attacking Oporo on
the north OF the Douro Don Pedos troops advanced TO
meet them, and came up with them at Valengo on the
23d when the Miguelites suffered a total defeat
In the time, the 5000 Mgueites made an attempt
to cross the river at oporo, but repused with con-
siderable loss the gun-boas the river making great
havoc among them.
On the 24h, the main body of Don Pedros army again
crossed the Douro, and more proceeding on
their march towards Coimbr, the remnant of the 5000
retreating before him.
IFom the Guardian and Public Iodeerl
In the absence oil intelligence from Portugal by the
customary channels have various eccentric arrivals
from Don Pedro the Liberator, in the shape of TeIe
graphic dispatches from Bayonne, couriers from Vitora
and steamers al Bordeaux According these, the band
OF adventurers were in the high road 10 fortune TO Lis
bon They had driven the dsheartened Royaiss before
them to Aveiro and Coimbra where they were Joined by
various regiments OF troops, by the whole of the Youth
full and enthusiastic students OF the University and bv
reinforcement still more important than all in the RIGHT
Reverend the Archbishop OF Braga at Tie head of GOOD
ly tribe OF Jolly Frdrs SO say liberal cotempoaries
and if their accounts be correct the affairs of Don MIGUEL
must in more senses than one be in desperate condition
Now there certain modes of warfare localized
among civilized communities; and it is considered regu
lar Tor example, in power TO enlist in cause the red
Indian with his tomahawk All the world knows hat
Ea Grey ana LOUIS philippe are the fast allies of Don
Pedro and the offensive alliance would be fair enough If
high parties not shamefaced mcaIy mouhed in
avowng it, But all the worlddoes not know that Don Pc
sprtS from the vastly Deep, and that they come AT his
bidding Yet so is the Archbishop of Brdga whose
junction and presence have been OF such signal 10
the Regent has actually been dead-and buried on sp
clothese two months ago. and the has not as
as yet been filled up by any living man, although Don
Miguel like the Lord High Chancellor of England has
broken down brother 10 provide for Ii about seven
months since the Prior Nor de Christie the Grand Prior of
the Order OF Christ installed in the see of Braod ne
departed this life about two months ago. Don RIgue
might combat mortal foes, but who shall contend against
world of spirits in
Again, the Colleges Of Combra have been shut M for
nearly two years, and only be re-opened next Oc
ober.
There is need TO say place no faith in these re-
ports OF Don Pedro and his progress Comba about 10
miles from Oporo-a good three days march for any
troops IN those roads From Combra Lisbon there are
some 40 miles more, and the invader has not horse i'm
his army, save his personal staff
The London Times Of the 3D. OF August saws
III IS positively reported in certain quarters that ano-
Their Protocol has been added Tuesday to the immense
mass oil eyervarying rreyocabe decisions with Which
the London Conference has enriched the diplomatic his
question On ibis occasion it would appear that they
nave adopted certain suggestions from the projected sp
atons OF the King Of Holland, and that they desire the
concurrence OF the King of Belgium departure from the
rathed treaty oil the Fl articles which they had i'm the
autumn oil last year. gidy required his unconditional adj
herence The chief point in dispute would now appear 10
be what some would call matter of FORM but that form
connected with the most important interests and involving
We most indispensable principles of national honour"
Brussels letter announces the arrival of Leopold i'm
lat city on the evening Of the 2Is with his brother and
nephews They were received they had been al
i'ege ana NaumuF with every demonstration Of JOY at
Is asserted that the King said the officers that were pre-
sented at Lege-"We have been patient very patient
genemcn but the time for cession is past and reIv
on zoo and my bdtdions, which strong and hume