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It appears, upon inquiry in an official quarter, that a

small e dition to Lisbon had been resolved upon by our Government, and orders for its immediate departure had been given ; but, after aCabinet Council, instructions were given to delay the sailing and merely to hold the troops in readiness. This change is attributed to the influence of Lord BROUGHAM ; who, having conceived a strong dislike to Don PEDRO, wished to avoid giving so direct a countenance to him as the presence of a British army would afford.