The Sun. — 1835-01-31 (London, England)

LEUCHTENBERG. A programme of the procession was published, which differed in no material part from the order for the marriage of the QUEEN by proxy on the Ist of December. On the 15th a disgraceful quarrel occurred between Major-General Sir J. M. DOYLE and BrigadierGeneral BACON, which formed the subject of much conversation in Lisbon. The old dissensions between these officers, which lay dormant for several Months past, by reason of the express command of the late Emperor Don PEDRO, broke out afresh, in conse-0,...--,ce of Sir JOHN MILLEY DOYLE having made some eim.res against General BACON and Colonel SHA w, in a pet: lion which was referred by the Minister of War to th-6 tllhambers. his so provoked Brigadier-General BACON, tLat onstneeting Sir J. M. DOYLE, he struck him with a stick. The following is Major-General DOYLE'S account of the t,...-^nsaction, as stated in his letter to Brigadier-General GA:..!A Los°, which we here insert :  " Lisbon, Jan. 15.  " Most Excellent Sir,—l beg leave to report the following circumstance, which occurred this day at 2f p. In. in the Rua Arsenal, near to the door of Mr. Goold, apothecary. " I was quietly riding by the above-named gentleman's house, unaccompanied, when I was met by Brigadier-General Bacon, who approached me and made use of the following language:—" So, you damned infernal old scoundrel, you are still making recrementos about me?' I replied, General Bacon, I have nothing to do with you; I shall make what recrementos I like, without consulting you, and I am determined the law shall take its course;' with this General Bacon immediately raised his hand, having it in an immense black Brazilwood stick, with which he attempted to break my head, and which blow, having only a small whip in my hand, I luckily parried, but my hat was knocked off, and the blow fell on my arm, which is much bruised. Of course, after this ruffian-like proceeding, I raised my whip, and endeavoured to use it, but its small size, when compared with General Bacon's murderous weapon, gave him the advantage. I called the Arsenal Guard to assist me, but they not obeying the call, General Bacon galloped off. " I have now to request that your Excellency will give the necessary directions, in order that the proper authorities may be aware of this proceeding, and the requisite steps taken to prevent its recurrence, and that Brigadier-General Bacon may be instantly placed under arrest, and brought to a public trial for this act so contrary to the laws, both civil and military, in all civilized countries. I am, &c., " J. M. DO YLE, Major-General. " His Excellency Brigadier-General Gama Lobo, &c." -  In order to afford all parties a fair opportunity of being heard, we give Brigadier-General BACON'S account of :he affair, being the substance of a letter written by him to the Times' correspondent at Lisbon : _ _ _  - - " Some fqur months since I mot Sir J. M., and told him, in presence of many people, that ic he dared to make any more use of my name, my promise to the Emperor not to flog him mild be cancelled, and that I would take an opportunity of flogging him publicly. Last Saturday I heard from good authority that lie had 'presented a petition to the Cortes demanding a court-martial on me. Yesterday was the first time I met him, close to the Arsenal, on horseback. I rode up to him, and reminded him of my promise, and I then hit him over the back ; he attempted to return it with a brassmounted whip which he had, as was natural enough.. After giving him what I considered sufficient punishment, I knocked his: hat off, and himself on to his horse's neck. He then dismounted, and called for the guard, and I rode off and left him. I have waited at home for him until this minute (three o'clock), and as he has not called me out, I conclude he means to submit tamely to his disgrace. I send you this, that you may know the truth. Many people were present ; but as he is in the habit of inventing so many lies, it is well you should know the case' as it took place—i. e., if you require it. " Yours as ever, " A.