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Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Lisbon on September 15, a revolution completed peacefully with enthusiastic support for King John of the Braganza dynasty, the Catholic religion, and the Cortes, leading to the installation of a provisional government without violence or discord.
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From Antwerp.
Boston, Nov. 21.—By the brig Laurel, Capt. Foster, in 43 days from Antwerp, we have received papers to Oct. 6, from which the following translations have been made.
LISBON, SEPT. 15.
The Revolution Completed.—Cries in favor of King John—of the dynasty of Braganza—the Catholic Religion—and the Cortes—make known our New Constitution. Such are the exclamations which have this day resounded in the Capital, in the midst of transports of the most lively enthusiasm. They have calmed the terrors of the timid Portuguese, and the unanimous wishes of the nation have destroyed the germ of civil discord.
Towards 5 P. M. the regiments of the line of the garrison, having their respective Chiefs at their head, came from their quarters, shouting the sacred vivas that we have mentioned above—and they proceeded to the place Rocio, where arrived successively all the corps of the troops of the line, and the militia ordered for the object, with an innumerable concourse of people of all classes. The Field Marshal, Count de Rezende, was at the head of the troops.
An order was expedited to the most honorable Juiz de Povo (defender of the People) to inform him that the People called for him, and he very soon came in a chaise with his secretary—and the people filled the air with their acclamations, until he entered the Palace of the Governor, where very soon after he was followed by the Count de Rezende.
Soon afterwards were heard the loud calls of the People for the installation of a Provisional Government, to be composed of men of intelligence, probity and patriotism—and after having approved or disapproved of those who were nominated to them, they fixed upon Principal Freire, Count de St. Paio, Count de Rezende, Count de Penafiel, Lt. Gen. Mathias Jose Dias Azedo, and Hermano Braancamp, jun.
Deputies were sent to the Government of Oporto, and to the Army of the North, to acquaint them with the change that had taken place, and to invite them to act in concert with the new government for the good of the nation.
The delirium of emancipation, after a long vassalage, has caused great troubles among other people; but the Portuguese have not been guilty of insulting any individual nor of any equivocal expression. Vive la Majeste, vive la Religion, vive las Cortes, la troupe, la nation were the only words which have eternized this memorable scene.
At night the whole city was illuminated; and the Citizens occupied in congratulating each other.
All was done with so much order, unanimity and readiness, that it appeared to have been arranged for a long time.
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Lisbon
Event Date
Sept. 15
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peaceful completion of revolution with no insults, violence, or civil discord; provisional government installed; city illuminated in celebration.
Event Details
Troops and militia gathered at place Rocio shouting support for King John, Braganza dynasty, Catholic Religion, and Cortes; Juiz de Povo and Count de Rezende joined; people nominated and approved provisional government members; deputies sent to Oporto and Army of the North; event marked by order and unanimity.