The Arkansas advocate., 1832-10-10

F1 I cd, and the Count had his right wing protected by the Douro, and his left by the sea. The Miguelites reached Yoa- ga, where they learnt that Don Pedro's troopshad retreated; and, flushed with the hope of an easy conquest, despatch ed 5000 of their number to cross the Douro at Oporto, if possible, or at all events to cover the road to Coimbra, while the rest made the passage of the river at the pass of Souza, with the in- tention of attacking oporto, on the north ofthe Douro. Don Pedro's troops advanced to meet them, and came up with them at Valongo onthe 23d, when the Misuelites suffered total defeat.
 In the mean time, the 5000 Miguel ties made an attempt to cross the river at Oporto, but were repulsed with con siderable loss. the gun-boats .on the river making great havoc among them.
 On the 9th, the main body of Don Pedro's army again crossed the Douro, and were once more proceeding on their march towards Coimbra, the remnant of the 5000 retreatng before him.
 GERMANY.
 A Frankfort date of the 26th July. states that the most intense anxiety and apprehension continued to increase and prevail, ,in consequence ofthe decrees of the Diet. particularly that prohibiting the circulation political writings with out the consent of the government.
 !" That Hanover should be the first, and hitherto the only State. io pro- mulgate the obnoxious resolutions, has created most unfavorable impression.
 < In Wurtcmburg the greatest excite ment prevails; profestations, reqaisi- lions for assembling the Chambers, poui in from all sides: ore address to the King requires him to give categorical declaration, whether it be his intention to violate the constitution, in submit ting to the mandate of the Dict, or not"
 HOLLAND .49sD BELGFU.H.
 \ Brussels letter announces the arri- val of Leopold inthat city on the eve. hing of the Fist, with his brother and nephews. They were received as they had been at Iiege and Namur, with every demonstration of ioy.
 If asserted that the King said 10 the officers that were presented at Licge- ' We have been patient, very patient, gentlemen; but the time for conces- slons is past; and I rely on God and my battalions, which are strong and numerous, 10 defend the cause of Bel giun, and its rights
 On another occasion, according 10 the Liege papers of this day, the King said, Tn the presence of several persons. that he retained hope that the affairs oi Belgium might terminate shortly. and Tn pacific manner; "but," he added. < the period of concessions is passcd.- Belgium has exhausted every sacrifice. If new ones are required, we shall appeal to God and our army"
 These words led to the belief that if will not be long before war breaks out and that the Belgians will be the ag- gressors, ifsalisf'ctionis not giventhem shortly by the conference.
 There are persons who think that the marriage of the King will again be de- iayed. What contributes to strength en this beliefs, that the publication Of the bans of marriage, which, according to the code of Napoleon, must precede ten days at least the solemnization of the nuptials. has not yet been made at the Marie of Brussels.
 The London Times of the I'd, says. It is positively reported, ia certain quarters, that another Protocol has been added, on Tuesday, 10 the i'm mense mass of ever varying "irrevoca- ble , decisions with which the London Conference has enriched the diplomatic history of Europe within the last IS months on the Belgic question. On this occasion, it would appear. that they have adopted certain suggestions from the projected stipulations of the King of Holland, and that they desire the con cnrrence of the King of Belgium in de parture from the ratified treaty of the 24 articles, 10 which they had, in the autumn of last year, rigidly required his unconditional adherence.
 The chief pointin dispute would now appear to be what some would call a matter of form, but that form connect. ed with some of the most important in- terests, and involving the most indis- penslbie principles of national honor.