17 AUGUST 1833, Page 11

The Duke of WELLINGTON says, that of all the mad

unmilitary things that ever took place, leaving Lisbon uncovered for the purpose of attacking Oporto was the most mad. In all countries, the capital influences more or less other towns, but Lisbon is almost to Portugal what Paris is to France. Besides, the Miguelites have now no other means of obtaining gunpowder than from Spain. The manufactories of the Government are at Perolas, four miles from Lisbon. At Coim- bra, a limited quantity may be made, but not sufficient for any purpose of importance.