The Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal/Volume 1/Number 5
His Honour the Lieutenant Governor has thought proper
in the Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal, signed
communications made to those persons to whom they may
BY COMMAND OF HIS HONOUR THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
to direct, that all public communications, which may appear
with any Official Signature, are to be considered as Official
relate.
PETER BROWN, COLONIAL SECRETARY
NEW SERIES
GOVERNMENT NOTICE.
Colonial Secretary's Office
Perth, January 31st. 1833.
Notice is hereby given that the undermentioned individuals have applied at this Office for permission to leave the Colony by the Brig "Cornwallis", viz.
- George Thomas Darby,
- William Henry Hills,
- Samuel Howden,
- Peter O'Neil,
- John Chipper,—Per Thistle
- By His Honor's Command
- PETER BROWN
- Colonial Secretary.
- PETER BROWN
- By His Honor's Command
GOVERNMENT NOTICE.
Colonial Secretary's Office
Perth, February 1st. 1833.
His Honor the Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to direct to be notified, that a bill is about to be submitted to the consideration of the Legislative Council, "for regulating the weights and measures of the Colony."
- By his Honor's Command
- Peter Brown,
- Colonial Secretary.
- Peter Brown,
- By his Honor's Command
GOVERNMENT NOTICE.
Colonial Secretary's Office
Perth, February 1st. 1833.
His Honor the Lieutenant Governor directs it to be notified that arrangements have been made, for publishing all Official notifications, connected with the public Service, in the Gazette and Perth Advertiser.
The heads of the several Departments will be pleased to observe that it will be necessary to transmit to the Colonial Secretary by 3 o'clock of each Friday whatever is intended for publication in the same week.
- By His Honor's Command
- Peter Brown
- Colonial Secretary
- Peter Brown
- By His Honor's Command
GOVERNMENT NOTICE.
Colonial Secretary's Office
Perth, January 31st. 1833.
His Honor the Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to direct the publication of the general objects of the following bill, now under the consideration of the legislative Council.
- By His Honor's Command
- Peter Brown,
- Colonial Secretary.
- Peter Brown,
- By His Honor's Command
"A bill to enforce and regulate the performances of quarantine in certain cases in Western Australia."
It is proposed that the performance of quarantine in certain cases in the Colony of Western Australia, shall be duly enforced and regulated, to prevent the introduction, or spread within the said Colony, of any infectious disorder, highly dangerous to the health of His Majesty's Subjects.
That Vessels with their Crews, Passengers and Cargoes, arriving from any place declared by a Government Proclamation, to be infected, or dangerous, shall be liable to Quarantine.
That the time, manner, and place of performing quarantine, shall be directed by a Government Proclamation, and that until quarantine be performed, no person or thing shall leave the ship,
That the Governor with the advice of Executive Council, may have the power to issue special orders relative to any vessel arriving under suspicious circumstances although from a Port not proclaimed as infected, to shorten the time in particular cases, and that all such extraordinary orders, shall have the same force and effect as Government Proclamations relative to Quarantine.
That all Masters of vessels to give the Pilot or other person, conducting them into Port, a true account of Port of departure and of Ports touched at during the voyage, of the health of Crew and Passengers, and cases of death if any, under penalty of any sum not exceeding £100; if the vessel shall have come from a Port proclaimed as infected, the Pilot shall give notice thereof to the Master, under penalty of any sum not exceeding £100. And immediately after such notice the Master shall hoist a prescribed signal, and shall continue such signal until Quarantine be completed under a penalty of any sum not exceeding £100.
That Pilots wilfully conveying Vessels subject to quarantine, to the wrong Place, shall be subject to a Penalty of any sum not exceeding £200.
That on arrival at the Quarantine Station, the Master shall deliver to the proper Officer, his Bill of Health, Manifests Log Book, and Journal; under the Penalty of any sum not exceeding £100.
That the Masters of Vessels liable to quarantine, quitting or suffering any other person to quit such Vessel, before completion of Quarantine; or neglecting or refusing to convey their Vessel to the quarantine Station within convenient time, shall be subject to a Penalty of any sum not exceeding £400.
That any other persons quitting such Vessel before the completion of Quarantine shall be subject to Imprisonment for 6 months, and Penalty of any sum not exceeding £300. and may be forced back to the Vessel.
That Constables or any other person may seize persons quitting vessels subject to Quarantine, before quarantine be completed, and convey them before a Justice of the Peace, who may confine them and take other necessary steps at discretion.
That the Governor may prohibit by Proclamation all Persons from entering the limits of any quarantine Station; and Persons disobeying any such Proclamation, to forfeit any sum not exceeding £200.
That Quarantine Officers guilty of any wilful Breach or neglect of Duty, shall be subject to a penalty of any sum not exceeding £200. and for deserting from their duty or wilfully permitting Persons or Things to leave a Lazaret or Vessel subject to quarantine, or granting false Certificates of Performance of Quarantine shall be deemed guilty of Felony, and wilfully damaging goods under Quarantine to forfeit any sum not exceeding £100. and Costs of suit.
That as soon as any Vessel shall have performed quarantine, the proper Officer shall grant a Certificate of such performance.
That upon such Certificate being approved, and allowed by the Governor with the Advice of the Council, such Vessel to be free from all further restraint.
That Cargoes shall be taken out and aired in such places and manner as the Governor with the Advice of the Council shall order That Forging or uttering knowing the same to be forged, any Certificate directed by this Act, or any future quarantine Order of the Governor shall be made Felony.
That persons landing or unshipping for the purpose of landing any part of the Cargo of the Vessel subject to quarantine or receiving the same when landed, shall be subject to a Penalty of any sum not exceeding £500.
That Persons clandestinely Conveying any Articles from such Vessel, subject to a Penalty of any sum not exceeding £100.
That the Penalties imposed by this Act shall be recoverable by summary conviction before two Justices, and if Penalty awarded be not paid with- in three days after conviction and order, the same may be raised by Distress and Sale. If not sufficient effects, the party convicted shall be subjected to Imprisonment for any term not exceeding 12 months.
That all Forfeiture and Penalties imposed under this Act shall be payable two-thirds thereof to the party informing, and the remainder to the use of His Majesty, his Heirs, and Successors.
That in case any person shall feel himself aggrieved by any Judgment or Conviction made under this Act, such person may appeal to the Court of Quarter Sessions.
That the answers and statements of Masters of Vessels to Pilots, shall be received as evidence for certain purposes in Information or other Proceedings.
PERTH HOTEL
L. Mayo, begs leave to return thanks to his friends for their patronage during his continuance in business, and to inform them that having renewed his License, and made a considerable addition to his sleeping apartments, he is now enabled to furnish further accommodation to his visitors.
⁂ Dinners, Lunches, &c on the shortest notice.
A Bagatalle board within, and an excellent Skittle Ground immediately adjacent.
Stabling Provided
Perth, 25th. January 1833.
FOR SALE
At the Stores of the undersigned.
Strong Scotch Ale, Pale Ale, and Lon don double brown Stout in wood and bottle, Brandy, Rum, Hollands, Port, Madeira, Sherry, Claret, and other wines. Sugars, of all qualities,—Tobacco, Segars, Vinegar, Pickles, Chocolate, Raisins, Starch, Blue, Gentlemens Boots, Coats, Waistcoats, and Trowsers, Ladies Bonnets and Scarfs. Writing Paper, &c &c. &c. Masts, Topmasts, Yards, Chain Cable and Anchor for a Ship of 500 tons, the hulk of the Ship Rockingham. Also to be let, or sold, a fine boat of 12 tons, and 3 neat Cottages near the Cantonment.
- William Lamb
Fremantle January 30th. 1833.
FOR SALE
That valuable Perth Allotment L. No. 39, next to the one occupied by Mr. Mews, Apply to
- William Lamb
- Fremantle.
- William Lamb
NOTICE
The Public are hereby cautioned, that a notice which appeared in the Perth Gazette on Saturday last, signed by Daniel Scott, and stating that the Jolly Rambler Cutter, would sail for Sydney, was inserted without authority from the majority of the owners, Messrs Gresswell and Harris, who hereby intimate that the said vessel is not to proceed to Sydney, and caution the Public not to embark Cargo, or take passages in the said Vessel for that Port.
- pas:W. Nairn Clark,
- Solicitor
Fremantle January 28th 1832.
To be Let, yearly or for a term not exceeding 5 years, a small compact Farm in a populous neighbourhood on the River Canning, having about 20 Acres of Land in cultivation, 5 of which together with a meadow of about 12 Acres substantially fenced; a small dwelling house, capacious outhouses, and a good garden.
There are on the premises about 30 load of good manure, and nearly the whole of the straw from the last season's crops.
For further particulars, apply to, the Editor of this Paper, or to the Proprietor on the Premises.
FOR LAUNCESTON.
TO SAIL IN THE COURSE OF NEXT WEEK
THE THISTLE, Captain Liddle.-All applications for Freight or Passage, to be addressed to Mr. S. G. Henty, on board, or to Steel's Hotel, Fremantle.
January 28th, 1833.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
Arrival the 27 Ultimo. The Cygnet, Captain John Rolls from London; left Portsmouth the 19th Sept., Cabin Passengers,-Mr. and Mrs. Harris, and six children;-Messrs Barnard Clarkson, Lenox Bussell, two Miss Bussell's, Mrs. Luke Leake, Miss Kingham, Mr. Shenton, Mr. Robert Souper.
Steerage-Messrs. John Hardey, Charles Clarkson, Edward Sears, Mr. and Mrs. Kingsford, and daughter, Messrs. George Coldstock, Edward Hodgson, H. C. Harris, George Gladman, William Walker, Edward Powel, George Lagenby, E. Mc Noe, and two children.
Servants to Mr Harris, Meloy, Swine, Ann Hunt, Servants to Mr. Bussell, Phobe Bower, Emma Mould.
Vessels lying in Gages Roads.-The Cornwallis-The Thistle-The Jolly Rambler, and Cygnet.
IMPORTS, PER CYGNET, FROM LONDON
For R. Wake-10 bags Nails, 1 hogshead, 4 cases sundries,-63rd Regiment-2 bales and 1 case,-Lieutenant Gregory 1 box,-Captain Currie 1 case of hats,-J. Watson,-2 chests of sundries. R Wells,-10,000 bricks, 1 box,-W. Lamb-6 hhds Ale,-Mrs. Boyd,-1 box, and 1 parcel. Mrs Ridley,-3 trunks, 3 cases, and 1 bale,-G. F. Moore-4 boxes, and 2 bales,-E. Lingard,-11 cases and 1 bale,-Mr. Coucher.-1 case, J. Middleton,-1 case,-Captain Stirling-1 box books,-L. and W. Samson,-1 case clothes, Captain Stirling-19 Tierces of brown stout,: 5 do. Ale-J. Parsons 1 cask,-B. W. Bland,-1 case J. B. Wittenoom 1 box,-Messrs Trimmers-1 box G. Cheyne.-2 boxes-J. Chipper-1 cask and 1 chest-W. Tanner,-1 case. G. F.-4 boxes, 1 Washing Machine, 1 case. G. Spyers,-1 Churn J. Hardey,-5 cases and 1 bale, 1 hhd. brandy, J. Kingsford passenger,-64 packages sundries. W. Bickley,-2 cases, and 2 casks powder.-2 chests of drawers, 2 dining tables, 2. card ditto, 10 chairs.- W. Tanner 3 packages Merchandize. J. Middleton,-2 puncheons Rum. Captain Currie 1 box. Not known who for,—1 box. Partridge 1 case. Thomas Dent,—l box.- John Rolls, the Captain-4 hhds. and 13 tierces. 1 puncheon brandy 1 Geneva, 1 case sundries. G. Shenton, passenger—1 keg shot, and barrel of powder, J. G Bussel,-6 casks, 12 cases. A Hillmam Esq. 1box. A Stone Esq.-1 box. W Ledgard,-1 case sundries. Mr. Morrell,-1 case. J. Bussell,—3 barrels pork, 3 tierces beef, 2 boats. Captain Currie, 2 hhds. ale.-2 cases, 1 tierce of Merchandize. James Woodward Turner, Port Augusta,- 3 casks, 3 cases sundries, 6¼ barrels gunpowder, 8 cases sun- dries, 2 tierces, 6 Jars, 1 box biscuit. H. G. Smith 1 case of Apparel. G. Layman,-1 chest. W Tanner, Esq.-2 cases. Mr.Dring,-1 case Merchan dize. G. F. M.-50 barrells. Mr. L. Leake, 20hhds beer, 10 casks bottled ditto. G. Elliot 1 case of Merchandize. J. Thompson I box &c. G. Elliott—2 cases Pickles. E. Sears, passenger—3 sacks seeds. G. Leake, Esq.-6 puncheons Rum, 7 hhds, 6 brandy, 3 Geneva, 12 casks beer. James Solomon,-6 barrels Pitch, 6 Tar, 3 casks Whiting, 6 kegs Red Lead, 5 cases sundries, 1 cask ditto. W. Habgood, 120 casks Cement, 2 cases Merchandize, 3 casks and 4 kegs ditto, 3 cases, 3 Trunks, 1 cask. J. Littleton,-1 case. R. H. Bland, Esq.-1 box. J. Harris passenger-172 Packages.
No. 2.
The travelling sheep of Spain, are called Trashumantes, and the stationary flocks, Estantes. The fleece of the former is much finer than the latter, arising as was for many years supposed, from the driving, and the peculiar treatment to which they are subject. It has however been pretty well ascertained lately, that the superior fineness of the wool, is not caused by the driving &c, but from their having, originally been taken exclusively, from the better piles, or Cavana's, such as the Paular, and the Negrete, and their being, in consequence, a better wooled sheep, than the Estantes However this may be, I do not pretend to decide, but one fact by it is established, that the driving immense flocks of sheep, over vast tracts of alternate poor and rich herbage, does not deteriorate the value of the fleece.
To me, this circumstance, in this country, appears to be one of very considerable importance because as I observed in my last communication, if, a great proportion of the Spanish flocks, are kept in this way, there is every reason to believe, that even in the poorest districts, over the Darling Range, many thousands of sheep, may be bred, and reard to profit and advantage.
In the low countries of Spain, the pasturage begins to wither from the increasing heats of the sun in April and May, and then the travelling flocks commence their march by tribes, towards the Mountains, along the broad green roads alluded to, in my last letter, The shepherds and the extra persons are partly armed, and the dogs in close, and careful attendance, the latter, not so much for keeping the sheep together, as in other countries, but for keeping off the wolves, which are occasionally very daring in their attacks. Tame wethers, with bells round their necks, lead the way, these are generally great pets of the Shepherds, who feed them with pieces of bread, and from their general use, and attachment, they allow them to live, to a very advanced age. At the foot of the Mountains of Leon, and Estremadura, vast establishments are formed for their reception, called Esquileos. Here the sheep are put into sweating houses, called Sudederos, because the Spanish shepherds think that the fleece is shorn easier, and more perfectly after such an operation.
After the process of washing, sweating, and sheering, the Cavana again moves forward by tribes, at the average rate of four miles per day, according to the herbage they find. In October the elevated ranges of Leon &c, begin to feel the effects of the frosts, and then the Cavana, again descends by slow, and short marches, into the plains, having traversed a distance of several hundred miles. It must not however be supposed, that these flocks have wandered about, during these five months in search of food, without order or regularity, on the contrary, the movement of each has been directed by the laws of the Mesta, and it would be as impossible for the different brigades of a well organized army, to press upon each other on a march, as that the several tribes of a Spanish Cavana, should be inconvenienced in the same way. As the supply of herbage is known, so is the number of each flock prescribed, and the cast sheep, and weakly lambs, annually destroyed.
The country, through which the travelling sheep days, is generally well water'd but every district is not so, and where this is the case, art has been called in, to assist the deficiencies of nature, reservoirs have been formed, and ponds banked up, which are all kept in order by the regulations, and laws of the Mesta.
The mutton generally eaten by the better class of Spaniards, is from the stationary flocks, or Estantes and strange to say, from importations, from the Barbary coast. Mutton, and lamb from its abundance is not valued much in Spain, merely because, as in other countries, whatever can be had at a small cost, is generally considered valueless.
In 1812 I remember that our good dinner or supper for four persons, and half a dozen dogs, was often amply paid for by a single dollar, and this to, when the Country was occupied by the French and English armies.
I will not extend this communication farther, but these recollections lead me to hope, that in process of time, large flocks of travelling sheep, may, and will be kept over the Darling Range. That near to the sources of the Swan, and the Canning rivers, where of course the water is perfectly fresh, sheep, washing establishments may be formed and houses built, for the shearing, sorting, and packing the wool. The expence of these would be comparatively small, whilst the advantages to the flock masters and the Colony, would be incalculably great. The season for shearing would be, when most probably, there would be the least food, and water, over the mountains. After shearing, and when the culld sheep, and lambs, are sorted either for the home farms, or the market, the flocks would again ascend the hills, having gained additional strength by the charge of food, and climate, by this periodical visit, and after having borne upon their backs, to the water communication with the sea, their annual, and increasing tribute of wealth, to their enterprizing owners.
These observations Mr. Editor, will I hope draw the attention of some person, who has the time, and who may feel the inclination to lay be- fore the Public, some plan for the formation of a joint stock Sheep Company.
Having, since writing these letters, visited the the Country round about Mount Bakewell, over the Darling range, and examined it carefully, with reference to its value, as a sheep pastured district. I have no hesitation in saying, that such a company must succeed, if its plans be arranged with care, and spirit.
I will now leave the subject for the present, with the hope, that, if such a company be established, the shares may be available to all classes of the community, and that their amount may be as low even, as ten pounds each. This will give to every industrious man, who has a few pounds to approriate, the means of making a future provision for his family, and it will give to all, and particularly to the younger members of the community, an inclination for a pastural life, in that part of this Country, which it is so desireable to occupy, with an honest, industrious population.
Denis Collins, the sailor, who was charged with intending the death of the King, by throwing at him a stone, was tried at Abingdon Assizes, and found guilty; sentence of death was accordingly passed, The Jury within half an hour after the trial, desired that a petition might be drawn up for them to sign, beseeching His Majesty to spare his life. A respite was sent by the Secretary of State for the Home Department.
Sir Walter Scott. All hope of a recovery is abandoned, He continues in a very feeble state of body, and is now unable to recognise his attendants.
Sir Walter Stirling died on Sunday, at his apartments in Albany, at the age of 74. He was formerly the Chief Partner in the eminent Banking firm of Hodsoll and Stirling, in the Strand, and a member of the Royal Society and other institutions. He was created a Baronet under Pitt's administration in 1800, and by his Marriage with Susannah, sole daughter and heiress of George Trenchard Goodenough Esq., has left issue by her Walter George, the present Baronet, and three daughters.
We call the attention of our Readers to the Government Notice, conveying the general objects of two bills under the consideration of the Legislative Council. The adoption of this plan, namely giving publicity to Legislative Acts in embryo, we are convinced will be hailed with great satisfaction. TO CORRESPONDENTS
We have already given "A Settler again" ample opportunity, for displaying his abilities; we have therefore no room for his second communication on the same subject.
"Scrutators" / "Posers" for the Colonial Secretary must have been intented for another quarter; we should have thought it needless to have informed any person, that the Colonial Secretary is merely the organ of the Government.
THE
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN
JOURNAL.
The Extracts we have made from the English Journals up to the 17th Sept. 1832; have occupied so much of our Space, that we are reluctantly compelled to forego making any remarks upon the reports which have been circulated at home respecting this Colony; we feel no little pleasure however in stating that the opinions prevalent at present are highly favourable The insurances effected by the Cygnet were done at 50s.
August 16th.
PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT-It having been announced that his Majesty would this day prorogue the parliament in person, the usual preparations were made for his reception.
His Majesty's arrival was announced by a salute of 21 guns. At 10 minutes past 2 o clock the King entered the house, in an Admiral's uniform, wearing his robes of state and crown, and preceeded by all the great officers of state, with their respective insignia. The King appeared in excellent health. The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod (Sir Augustus Clifford) having summoned the attendance of the Commons.
The SPEAKER, accompanied by a numerous body of members, appeared at the bar, and addressed his Majesty as follows:—
"May it please your Majesty,—We, your Majesty's faithful Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, attend your Majesty at the close of a laborious and most important session. Your Majesty was graciously pleased, at the commencement of the session, to recommend to our careful consideration the estimates for the current year, and Sire, it is with sincere gratification that we have found ourselves enabled to accomplish your Majesty's paternal wish by a great reduction in their amount. But, Sire, it would ill become me, at this moment, to attempt to enumerate all the various measures, however important and necessary in themselves yet of usual sessional recurrence, which have come before us. This session, Sire, has been peculiarly marked by matters most difficult in themselves,-most pressing in their immediate emergency,-and yet lasting in their effects upon the highest interests of the country. Among these measures I would advert to your Majesty's injunction upon us, that we should deliberate on the present state of Ireland with reference particularly to the payment of tithes in that country.-Sire, we have deeply deliberated on that painful and difficult subject, and we have passed a bill which we hope may afford the necessary protection of their lega claims to the Established Church, and which we hope, also, may form the basis of fixture measures calculated to remove the present causes of complaint.-But, Sire, of all the questions that which has most engaged our time and attention,-paramount to all, from the earnestness with which it was called for, from the difficulties and intricacies with which it was embarrassed, from the great change it was productive of, and from the lasting effects it was to produce,-of all the measures we have had to shape, to contend with, and to complete the most prominent has been the great measure of the reform in the Commons House of Parliament.-Sire, it is not within the range of mortal intellect, at once to embody and bring to maturity of perfection so vast a scheme.-But, sire, we have laboured with incessant assiduity, with honesty of purpose, and we hope the results may prove, security to the state, and contentment to the country. Sire, I dare not longer address your Majesty than to present our last bill of supply, entitled 'An act to supply a sum out of the consolidated fund and the supplies of ways and means to the service of the year 1832, and to appropriate the supplies granted in this session of parliament,' to which, with all humility, we pray your Majesty's royal assent."
His Majesty then proceeded to read the following speech, in a firm and audible tone of voice:—
"My Lords and Gentlemen,-The state of the public business now enabling me to release you from a further attendance in parliament, I cannot take leave of you without expressing the satisfaction with which I have observed your diligence and zeal in the discharge of your duties during a session of extraordinary labour and duration. The matters which you have had under your consideration have been of the first importance; and the laws in particular which have been passed for reforming the representation of the people have occupied, as was unavoidable, the greatest portion of your time and attention. In recommending this subject to your consideration, it was my object, by removing the causes of just complaint, to restore general confidence in the legislature, and to give additional security to the settled institutions of the state. This object will, I trust, be found to have been accomplished. I have still to lament the continuance of disturbances in Ireland, notwithstanding the vigilance and energy displayed by my government there in the measures which it has taken to repress them. The laws which have been passed in conformity with my recommendation at the beginning of the session, with respect to the collection of tithes, are well calculated to lay the foundation of a new system, to the completion of which the attention of parliament when it again assembles, will of course be directed. To this necessary work my best assistance will be given, by enforcing the execution of the laws, and by promoting the prosperity of a country blessed by Divine Providence with so many natural advantages. As conducive to this subject, I must express the satisfaction which I have felt at the measures adopted for extending generally to my people in that kingdom the benefits of education. I continue to receive the most friendly assurances from all foreign powers; and though I am not yet enabled to announce to you the final arrangement of the questions which have been so long depending between Holland and Belgium, and though, unhappily, the contest in Portugal between the princess of the house of Braganza still continues, I look with confidence, through the intimate union which subsists between me and my allies, to the preservation of the general peace.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons,-I thank you for the supplies which you have granted me; and it is a great satisfaction to me to find, notwithstanding the large deductions from the revenue, occasioned by the repeal of some of the taxes which pressed most heavily on my people, that you have been enabled, by the exercise of a well-considered economy in all departments of the state, to provide for the service of the year without any addition to the public burdens.
My Lords and Gentlemen,-I recommend to you during the recess the most careful attention to the preservation of the public peace, and to the maintenance of the authority of the law in your respective countries. I trust that the advantages enjoyed by all my subjects under our free constitution will be duly appreciated and cherished; that relief from any real causes of complaint will be sought only through legitimate channels; that all irregular and illegal proceedings will be discountenanced and resisted; and that the establishment of internal tranquility and order will prove that the measures which I have sanctioned, have not been fruitless in promoting the security of the state, and the content and welfare of my people."
The LORD CHANCELLOR then, by command of his Majesty, said-"My lords and gentlemen, it is his Majestys royal will and pleasure that this parliament be prorogued to Tuesday, the 16th day of October next, to be then here holden; and this parliament is accordingly prorogued to Tuesday, the 16th day of October next. -His Majesty then withdrew, accompanied in the manner he had entered the house, and shortly afterwards returned in state to St. James's Palace.
The Paris morning and evening papers of Wednesday are almost wholly occupied with the development of the views of their respective parties preparatory to the opening of the Chambers. The laws of exception against the Press were spoken of in Paris as intended to be proposed by Ministers immediately after the opening of the Sessions. M. Dupin's friends have commenced canvassing in his favour of the Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies. M. Laffitte's friends were about to do the same. It was reported in Paris that the Duchess de Berri has been arrested near Bordeaux, but the report appears to have attracted little notice, and to have been generally disbelieved. The accounts from Switzerland state that the inquiry into the late conspiracy at Berne was going on, and confirmed the existence of a complete re-actionary plot, The Committee of Seven were under arrest and an investigation was about to take place. I was still believed in Paris that the settlement of the Dutch and Belgic question will be delayed. No new facts respecting La Vendee had reached Paris, beyond the accounts of partial murders and outrages committed by the Chouans. Some apprehensions of rioting were caused in Paris on Monday and Tuesday by the expressed determination of some workmen to destroy machinery lately introduced into the manufacture of stained paper. The funds fell on Monday owing to this circumstance, and to the continued provisional state of the Ministry.
The Journals and private Letters from Oporto and Lisbon bring down the current history of Portuguese occurreuces at these several points of interest to the date of the 5th. inst. Their contents, however, apply more to what is in preparation than to any thing that has occurred, for in point of fact, but little change had taken place in the actual relations of the belligerents since preceding notices of them. Oporto is now described to be, in consequence of the great industry of Don Pedro, all but impregnable; its garrison numbers about 12,000 men. The Miguhtes are very near to it, in force about 20,000. Some skirmishing had taken place, the advantages of which are variously claimed on both sides, but hitherto no serious assault has been threatened upon that commercial capital. It is said that Miguel intends to place himself at the head of his troops, and it is admitted upon all hands that otherwise they are too spiritless to attempt any taing decisive. Some pieces of heavy cannon had already arrived before the place, for the purpose, it was supposed, of covering final attack At Lisbon, an unfortunate farrier, charged with "seducing" men to join the party of Don Pedro has been put to death; and three or four other parsons, against whom charges equally vague were brought, would, it was feared, be added to the already large number of immolations upon the altar of tyranny. The people of the wine country were manifesting a friendly disposition to the constitutional cause, and important adhesions from that quarter were confidently expected. Whilst the affairs of Portuguese liberty are presented under this aspect from abroad, nothing is left undone to give them a buoyant and assuring impulse at home.
An East Indian an of 1200 tons was purchased on Wednesday for the service of Don Pedro, and will carry 64 guns. She will leave the River in a few days. A vessel, also having on board a considerable number of horses, left the Port of London on her way to Oporto, having been proceded by others which conveyed about 360 volunteers, most of them soldiers who had fought in Port gal and Spain, and about to be followed by a larger number. Accoutrements, arms, ammunition, &c. have likewise been remitted in the London Merchant, the Britomart, and other vessels; while from Brest, Cherbourg, and other ports of France, men, horses, and arms are embarking for Oporto, so that by the middle of October next, Don Pedro will have a force of 14,000 regular troops, 6,000 volunteers, and from 500 to 600 horse, with a most efficient train of artillery. The rainy season, which will shortly commence in Portugal, will enable his boats to navigate the Douro up to a considerable distance, and with this addition of force he will be able to assume the offensive, and sweep the whole northern part of that river of all the Miguelites who now occupy it. It is understood also that the money actually remitted from this country to Oporto since the 1st. of August amounts to 40,000l and that by the end of the present month it will exceed 80,000l. Congreve rockets have been sent out, as well for the use of the Navy as to be used against the Miguelite cavalry upon land. With all these important aids a satisfactory account of the result of the wellmen intentions of Don Pedro to give liberty to Portugal may be anticipated.
Lisbon Papers to the 30th ult. are received,— They consist of mere exaggerated statements of the embarrassment of the invading force, and the prosperous aspect of Miguel s affairs. By more authentic accounts from the Portuguese capital, we learn that Regoas, who now commands the Miguelite army, is enforced at Valongo, and requires the aid of two or three regiments, and additional artillery before he can venture to attack Oporto. A part of this demand, it is said, has been complied; but the difficulties of the Usurper in respect to finances render an immediate attention to such requisitions extremely embarrassing. Nothing in fact, can adequately describe the gloomy and ferocious nature of the existing tyranny at Lisbon. No sort of pause or consideration takes place where suspicion prevails; and we are told that a suspected blacksmith was summarily decapitated, and his head placed over his own door. It also appears that the authorized presses are sending forth placards supposed to be the production of the most furious of the priesthood, in which indiscriminate execution and massacre are inculcated as sacred duties in the event of the success of Don Pedro. The financial difficulties which Miguel encounters at present will be redoubled when the fruits of the present harvest shall have been exhausted; and in this way mere delay will fight the battle of Donna Maria. The Portuguese squadron is refiting, with a view of once more endeavouring to break up the resumed block- ade of Sartorius. There seems to have been no movement of consequence on the part of the forces of Don Pedro.
Oporto, Sept. 4-Things appear more favourable than when I wrote last; the town is remarkably well fortified: I don't think it is possible for the Miguelites to rout us out. The Revenge has gone in, by order of Admiral Parker, to get redress for the insults offered to the British residents in Lisbon.
Falmouth, Sept. 10-The Hermes steamer arrived to-day from Lisbon and Oporto, having left the latter place on the 6th inst. A contest between the forces of Don Pedro and Miguel is expected shortly to take place. Don Miguel has 18,000 men on the north and 3,000 men on the south side of the Douro, commanded by General Gasper Texeira, and Santa Martha. General Povoas has been taking the benefit of the hot baths; he was returning to join the army with several long 24 pounders, from which it is supposed Don Miguel intends to besiege Oporto. Don Pedro is making very preparation to repel the attack. His army continues in high spirits, and they are very confident that success will ultimately crown their efforts. It is reported at Oporto that 3,000 men, consisting of Polish refugees and Portuguese emigrants, had left France to join the constitutional army, and that Don Pedro's cavalry was to be augmented with 400 horse, of which he stands in great need. The two armies may with propriety be compared to two boys quarrelling: Don Miguel, being the strongest, talks very largely, and threatens to visit his smaller opponent with a severe castigation, but has not the courage to put his threats in force; and Don Pedro has not at present the strength to punish the insolence of his haughty and swaggering foe; he has, however, the spirit to defend himself in case of his being attacked; so that different causes prevent either of them commencing the action-the one a shameful want of courage, the other a lack of sufficient strength. Admiral Sartorius was cruizing off Lisbon with two frigates, one brig, and two steamers with the intention of inducing Don Miguel's squadron to put to sea, and bring them to an action; the naval force of the latter consists of the Don John 74. Princess Royal 54. Sybille 26, Isabella, 24. Audz 20. Tagus 20. and Providence 16, a corvette and brig of 18 guns each, and a corvette and two brigs of 14 guns each. A part of Admiral Sartorius's squadron was cruizing off Oporto, and was joined by another brig on the 17th. "A very fine corvette of 28 guns (originally intended for Don Miguel was lying in the harbour ready for sea; 300 seamen were hourly expected to join her. All sorts of provisions at Oporto are now very plenty, and with the exception of bread, exceedingly cheap.
Lisbon, Sept. 4-Admiral Sartorius has communicated to the foreign Consuls here that the entry of the neutral vessels, not laden with warlike stores, will be permitted by the squadron under his command; but it is not known whether this government will allow any further entries.
St. Ubes., Aug. 30.-Several vessels have called off here, and some have got over the Bar without pilots, but none have been allowed to enter the port.
The following are extracts from the Oporto and lisbon Papers received this day:
Oporto, Aug. 25. Eight o'clock a.m.-The rebels, since the 22nd, had approached Oporto in three directions, viz: by the road of Formiga, that of Vallongo, and that of S. Cosme. To-day the head of the column which had approached by La Formiga attempted a connoissance towards Agoa-ardente and Los Congregados, and the sharpshoot- ers on both sides commenced a firing, which was of short duration. Two shots from a howitzer of the battery of Agoa-ardente, and three well-direct- ed from the battery of Los Congregados, falling among the columns of their reserve, determined them quickly to abandon their purpose and to re- treat, leaving three horses dead and a few men, and taking with them some carts with wounded, besides others who accompanied them on foot. We had one soldier wounded. Sufficient praise cannot be given to the coolness and bravery with which our soldiers behaved, and by which they showed the enemy what kind of reception awaited them if they dared to advance.
This journal contains a proclamation to the soldiers of Don Miguel, inviting them to desert from the banners of usurper, and to join the army of the Queen.
The Chronical contains decrees, recompensing the 5th battalion of Cacadores and Volunteers of Donna Maria 11., for their bravery and good conduct both in Terceira and since in Portugual; also a decree giving 152 insignia of the order of the Tower and Sword to the soldiers of the liberating army, for their exploits in the battle of the 23d July at Ponte Ferrcira.
Oporto, Aug. 29.-Yesterday, at four o'clock in the afternoon, Joaquim Ribeira, a soldier of the 1st company of the first battalion of the 3d regi ment of Infantry, condemed to death by a court-martial, for having attempted to seduce some soldiers to desert, was executed according to his sentence. This is the first sentence of death that his Imperial Majesty, acting as Regent in the name of the Queen, has confirmed and allowed to be executed.
Aug. 31.-A decree, dated (Aug. 20) decides that every citizen who, without having a legitimate excuse, shall refuse to serve any public office to which he is legally appointed, shall be forced.
Sept. 1.-Sailors of the men of war of her Most faithful Majesty having been met in all parts of the city without any reason authorising them to be on shore, which can only happen from the neglect of discipline by the Commanders of the said ships, his imperial Majesty hopes that he shall not be obliged a second time to cause the Commanders of the ships of war to be reminded that it is their principal duty to preserve discipline on board, and that they alone are answerable for all neglect of orders by those under them.
No communication by means of boats between ships anchored in Douro and the shore is to be allowed after sunset.
The Lisbon Gazettes, from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4 both inclusive, contain no other dispatches from the army.
Lisbon, August 31.-By the mails this week we have letters from which we make the following extracts:—
Volongo, August 23.-All our troops are within three quarters of a league of Oporto. It is impossible to describe the enthusiasm, or I might rather call it the rage of the soldiers against the rebels, who are in a most unhappy situation. As soon as our troops approached Oporto, that city was in the greatest alarm that can be conceived. To-day a French sergeant and two soldiers have come over, and eleven Portuguese, who beg to be allowed to join our ranks.
Coimbra, Aug. 25.-We hear that with the devision beyond the Douro there are 6,000 or 7,000 guerillas, well armed, and that all of them, as well as the troops, are impatient to attack the rebels.
Penafiel, Aug. 18.-Our advanced posts are within a short distance of Oporto. The rebels in that city remained in arms since the 15th; the scarcity of flour is much felt, millet flour having sold at 1440rs. per Alqueire. All the families who are able to do so continue to fly from the city, which is a scene of disorder, confusion, terror, and imprisonments; and it often happens that persons arrested die, on entering the prisons, of the blows that they have received on the way.
Emigration.-The following vessels sailed from this port, for America, during March, having on board the number of passengers enumerated:- Caledonia, 60; Cosmo, 165; Superb, 200; and Cambridge, 209; for new York. Alicia, 70; Canton, 30; and Emerald, 130; for Philadelphia, Airthry Castle, 200; Concord, 150; David, 50; Superior, 37; and Ariadne, 66, for Qubec, total 1,358.-Bristol Mercury.
Several able young men respectably connected have just left Faversham as emigrants to America.
A select vestry on the subject of emigration is called in Brighton, for Friday.
From Eltham, Kent, two Families have left for London, to take their departure for New York; for which place vessels with emigrants sail on the 10th and 25th instant, and will continue to depart twice a month regularly during the season. It is remarkable that the greater part of those emigrating from this place and near Maidstone, whence seventy have lately left for America, are persons with a small independence, and that no assistance can induce the paupers to quit their country. The passage money to New York is £6. for Adults, and half the sum for children.
Saturday the ship Manfield, Captain Stainback, left the St. Katharine's Dock with 150 passengers on board, for Hobart Town and Launceston, Van Diemen's Land. The Emigrants are chiefly persons who have moved in a respectable sphere of life and the vessel is well provided with live stock of all kinds, The Governor Halkett sailed from the London Dock for the same Colony with upwards of 100 passengers; in addition to which, there are 12 vessels fitting out in the St. Katharine and London Docks for Van Diemen's Land and New South Wales. Two ships, each containing 190 females under 21 years of age, sent out at the expence of Government, left Woolwich last week for Hobart Town and Sydney. Three American ships sailed for the United States from the Port of London last week with 300 Emigrants on board, principally from the metropolis. The rage for emigration has done much good for the shipping interests.-Times
Export of English Women.-The Princess Royal, Captain Young, sailed from Deptford on Thursday morning, for Hobart Town, Van Diemen s Land, and has taken out from 200 to 300 females, widows and spinsters, 4 clergymen (we have not heard of what order), one surgeon, and assistants. Not the least curious part of this "new system" of export is, that a "friend" (an old tea-dealer) is stated to be the shipper. This is a new discovery, and no doubt will not only be safer but much more prolific than the "old mines," even the "Real del Monte," which were discovered in 1825.
We seriously advise a few more of the "old tea dealers" who have worked out the "tea-mine" to go and do likewise.
We hear there are hundreds and hundreds more to be sent from other ports of England and Ireland.
There are commissioners appointed for this "new work," and in order to entice our fair countrywomen to emigrate, they give a bounty of £8 to each, from the age of 18 to 30 years, so that old England will still have the privilege of retaining the old ladies and children; and all this is going on in every port of the kingdom, whilst our brave and gallant duke proclaims to the world that no reform is wanted in England.
We sincerely wish he had witnessed, as we did, this heart-rending scene of parting between fathers, mothers and brothers of these young women!
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