Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-11-05

were perfectly at liberty TO do so, but they must
consider, in that event. that they were without
the protection Of the British Government; and
the tacit assistance given to the Constitutonaiists
was changed to strict neutrality.
Prev iously to the attack of the 5th, the mer.
chants applied to the Admiral to land the marines
to protect the Custom House, but this was not
complied with.
| Oporto is left in the command Of General
Stubs; Captain Napier was stlll-in the Tagus,
with the principal part of his squadron retiihg.
| Some little inconvenience was felt at Lisbon
in consequence Of Bourmont having cut of the
supply of water from the acqueduct, but as the
| whole of the south Of the Tagus was open, sup.
| ply was obtained without much difficulty When
the Echo left Lisbon, the British force on the sta
ton were, the Asia, flag ship, Captain Rich
ards; the Talavera. Captain Chetham; the Done.
gal, Captain Fanshawe; the Stag. Captain Lock
yer; the Belvidera, Captain Saunders; the Sa-
wage, 10, Lieutenant Loney; and the Viper,
schooner, Lieutenant James. The Leveret,
Lieutenant Lapidse. was at ST. Ubes.
There is no doubt as to the Echo having
brought intelligence of the propositions of BOur.
mont for a capituation, on the llth. which were
believed to have been rejected BY Don Pedro
Still there is some uncertainty as to the actual
facts Of the case. The Falmouth Packet, 10 q
second edition. states, that after the rejection Of
the proposed conditions by Don Pedro, by the
advice of Lord William Russell, 1t was believed
that the articles of cap,tuiation were actually
signed; and when the Echo left the Tagus, flags
were flying, and other testimonials of public re-
jOicing were manifest. And yet. on the other
hand, letter from before Lisbon of the lsth. ap
pears still to anticipate another attack. We
quote the following.
" We are in daily expectation Of an attack
from the Misuelites, who are in force before the
city, but ! am pretty certain they will get
soud licking, as the lines are now made so very
strong. They lost great many men on the first
attack, and could not get IN, although the weak
est part Of the position was attempted. Every
days delay on their parts equal to 500 men to
Pedro; deserters are contlnuaily coming in.
verify believe they never would have got the
troops from before Oporto, had they not been de-
ceived by Miguel, in saying that there was an
American fleet outside to assist them, and that
st. Julian, the key Of the Tagus, was in their
possession; and moreover, the deserters say they
were led to suppose they would have been able TO
march into Lisbon without opposition. surprising
it to be defended only by National Guard But
| what was General Ciouet's surprise when he found
FRANCE.
Paris papers Of the 2lst announce The arrival
of our Minister, Mr. Livingston, In that city.
1t was computed that the removal Of the Obe-
lisk from rhebes to Paris, which IS now prosecu-
ting. will cost two million and half of francs
Great improvements were in progress in the
city Of Paris, both the building OF warehouses,
for use. and the erection Of arches for embel
lishment The works at the 'rriumphial Arch,
Barrere 'Etoile, were going with great activity.
] A Royal OrdOnnsuce was signed on the Goth
for increasing the artillery from eleven to four.
! teen regiments. This however is not regarded as
any aarlike indication.
| Paris, Sept. Colts quite certain that there
has been a serious alteration between Louis
Pniip aud VI de Broglie, on the subject of a
! diplomatic correspondence carried on by the King
without the participation of the Department of
Foreign Affairs NJ de BrogIie has even tender.
ed his resignation, but he has been retained by
the solicitations ofseveral Members, one of whom
was NJ Guizot, who considered this act as the
signal for the dissolution Of the Doctinalre Min
istrv.
SPAIN.
Madrid dates of the llth, received at Paris,
announce that the King, whose daily airings
had been suspended, by the advice Of his ply
| SlClanSs ndU 80 idT TeCOSertu he ID resume lUeW'
His complaint is now SAID to be the sciatica a.
The cholera was still raging at Seville, more
especially among the lower classes. A letter from
Madrid says:-
g. This scourge has made its appearance at
Cordova, Grenada. Malaga, and several other
places. 1t is said that It also prevails at Estra-
madura. The coach f.om Seville has been stop.
ped at three leagues from the capital and the pas
sengers pst under quarantine for twelve days
Political news nov occupies but little attention,
whilst every body speaks Of the terrible maady
which is at our gates. It's even said that one case
OF cholera has occurred hospital at Madrid,b but
this Is doubtful. We are assured fiat the Court
aud the Government will quit the capital on theap.
pearance Of the disease. The garrison will be en-
/ encamped near Madrid, and the people left to do
as we'll as they can"
A Iazaretto had been established within four
leagues Of Madrid.
Grimes and tragical events are said to be null
tipEing throughout the kingdom to, an alarming
extent. Details are given Of the most shocking