The finances of the country were in great confusion, a military insurrection broke out in the North at Braga, the Ministry resigned, and a new Ministry came into office in August.

On the 18th August, the Duke of Terceira, followed by many persons of distinction, joined the insurgents, and, establishing himself at Mafra, advanced upon Lisbon with the Chartist troops, issuing a proclamation of provisional regency.

A Convention was eventually signed, and the Cortes proceeded to discuss measures of Constitutional Reform.] [Pageheading: RECEPTION AT BRIGHTON] _Viscount Melbourne to Queen Victoria._ _6th October 1837._ Lord Melbourne presents his humble duty to your Majesty, and in acknowledging your Majesty's gracious communication, of yesterday returns his thanks for the very lively account which your Majesty has given of the journey and the entrance into Brighton.

Lord Melbourne entirely partakes in the wish your Majesty has been graciously pleased to express that he had been there to witness the scene; but your Majesty will at once perceive that it was better that he was not, as in that case Lord Melbourne would have been accused of an attempt to take a political advantage of the general enthusiasm and to mix himself and the Government with your Majesty's personal popularity.
Lord Melbourne fears that for some time your Majesty will find yourself somewhat incommoded by the desire, which naturally prevails amongst all ranks and classes, to obtain an opportunity of seeing your Majesty....
_The King of the Belgians to Queen Victoria._ LAEKEN, _9th October 1837._ ...

I have also told Stockmar to try to settle something for _regular_ safe communication; in quiet times like the present, one a week would be sufficient.