There were some unpleasant reports in circulation in the begin-
ning of the week, both in Paris and London, respecting Portu- guese affairs. It was said that a revolution, either Miguelite or Ultra-Liberal, had occurred in Lisbon : but the arrival, on Thurslay, of a vessel from that city, put an end to all sinister rumours and forebodings. The affairs of the country were pro- ceeding tranquilly and prosperously. Preliminary measures were in proeress for a sale of Church property, which is to commence about the end of June. The whole amount of the property at the disposal of the Finance Minister is put down at 14,500,000t. ; and it is not believed to be overrated. Very considerable sums belong- ing to English, French, and American capitalists, but principally English, have been forwarded to Lisbon for investment in Por- tuguese landed property. The Chamber of Deputies, after two secret sittings, have named a select number of their body to wait upon Donna MARIA and intimate their wish that she should be married again as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made. This seems to be pressing the affair quite as early as decorum or regard for the young wilow's feelings would permit.
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