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market-place, but were soon dispersed by a regi 

 ment which remained faithful, and in a few 

 hours peace was re-established, and has not since 

 been disturbed. The present governor, Rico- 

 fort, was sent out to succeed the unfortunate 

 Fulgeros. 



The King, affected by the loyalty displayed 

 by the town of Manilla, at a time when the 

 other colonies had thrown off their allegiance, 

 presented it with a portrait of himself, in token 

 of his especial favour. The picture was brought 

 out by the new governor, and received with a 

 degree of veneration which satisfactorily evinced 

 the high value set by the faithful colony on the 

 royal present. It was first deposited in a house 

 in the suburb belonging to the Crown, and then 

 made its entry into the town in grand proces 

 sion, and was carried to the station of hono in- 

 appointed for it in the castle. This important 

 ceremony took place during our residence here, 

 on the 6th of December ; and three days pre 

 viously, the King in effigy had held a court in 

 the suburb. The house was splendidly illumi 

 nated : in front of it stood a piquet of well- 

 dressed soldiers ; sentinels were placed at all the 



