10 JULY 1847, Page 2

The Portuguese war is finally concluded. The Junta has agreed

to the terms recommended by England. In reviewing the progress of the contest, it is quite evident that the superior morals and the superior ability lay with the Junta. While the Court at Lisbon was torn by dissension and irresolute, the Junta was firm and united ; the Junta governed the territory which it possessed— Lisbon was always on the verge of anarchy; the Junta was gain- ing ground in the field ; and in fact, but for the intervening powers, the Junta would have dictated the terms. Even in sur- rendering, the Junta has gained something—the guarantee of the three Powers for the good faith of the Lisbon Government.