The Sun.
London, England, 1823-07-14 00:00:00

THE BRAZILS.

MYNA Attie IL—Bahia still continues so
closely besieged by the Brazilians that no sort of supplies can
bo obtained front the country. The Port, however, since the
sailing of the Portuguese Fleet, can •be entered with more safety
from capture by the fleet under the command of Lord Cochrane ;
but few supplies can be immediately, procured by this means,
as the whole line of coast, except Bahia and Monte Video,
are in the -romplete possession of the Brazilians. A few
days since the Civil and Military Governors of this place
were deprived of their offices, and imprisoned by the mili-
tary, power. Arrears of wages was the cause. General
Madeira, Commander in Chief of the Portuguese forces,
then assumed the direction of the Government, and declared
himself Generalissimo of all the Brazils, agreeably to dormant
instructions which he held in his possession from the Court of
Portugal. The European troops are well clothed, but badly
fed ; and I am informed there are upwards of IMO men in
the different hospitals. The uncertain state of affairs renders
it highly imprudent for any of our squadron to remain on
shore during the night. The CoMmodore (Sir Thos. Hardy),
and all the officers of the squadron, are constantly on board
their ships; for we hourly expFct that a general attack will
be made on the town. Skirmishes between the belligerent
parties take place almost every morning; and the gun-boats
Are frequently engaged. The conduct of Sir 'Thomas Hardy
is regulated by 0 commercial policy, best adapted to secure
i the mercantileinterests of Great Britain. Ills popularity,
amongst all classes, will go far to obtain this desirable ob-
ject, notwithstanding the varied and conflicting rtiovements of
affairs.
The Packet has this nuenent anchored, and she is off imme-
diately. The Ply sailed for Rio a few days sioce, anti thence
round Cape Horn.
16111 A May 2- 9.-it is the prevalent opinion here, that the
contest will he shortly decided. This opinion is ibunded on facts
which plainly indicate that the old Government is nearly ex-
hausted. • Desertions to the enemy are now become frequent
among the troops.. The Portuguese merchant vessels are
victualling and 'storms with expedition ; and, it is said, that
every description of 1 ortuguese property will be embarked on
board therhottgether with the litropean troops, and all other
person* whif may wish to proceed to Europe. It is asserted
that Doh Felix, the Portuguese Commodore,. advised General
Madeira, to this measure, saying, that he could now con.
voy the persons and property of his country, with safety
o Portugal; intimatieg that at: a future period, it may be.
teGme impriteticable. 'From this y-ou will infer,- that it Is the
intention to evacuate Bahia. The Generalissimo and the
Commodore are not upon good terms. The town is dearly
depopulated, and the greatest distress prevails amotig the
comparatively few remaining inhabitants. General Madelta
has requested our assistance in the cause of the King, land-
ing his requisitions on ancient treaties between Great Britain
and Portugal. It is unnecessary to say, thaehis request cannot
be complied with, as our conduct must be strictly neutral, and
not such as to involve us in any way in the war. General
Labatour, Commander-in. Chief of the Brazilian army before
Bahia, is under arrest. rove 'olstiaton t
veiheuatrit tti:paitn he is
of tie majority
is aversei ot.
tacking the town,
of the Dineen under his command. It is not known who has
assumed the c•ommand. It is the intention to move the seat of
the Brazilian Government to a situation more central in the
empire; the Brazilians do not think a sea-port town a fit resi-
dence for an Emperor I A palace is to, be built About lOU miles
N. W. of Rio.
The Jupiter, with Lord Amherst, for India, arrived at Rio
an the lOth of May.
nothing' isieadflrocent. "Atsniodteheyrestferirg4aaty: butss
911fogeree his Loidehip's fleet.—lt is
lately
saidT ht elsaalt
la:erfc6dkifbeu
front
oisrnaddtwi
caltatolhoicae,thrrgPtaeoondrert
;tit; the Portuguese acumen from the
Brazilian service.
The Tartar, MVO, anti Beaver, remain At Bahia. The
Creole rejoins front Eto, in about a month ; the Doris is ex-
pected here front thence, in the course of a fortnight. The
Tarter, is to relieve the Aurora round Cape Horn, when -the
`Creole rejoins."