Star.
London, England, 1821-05-01 00:00:00

REVOLUTION OF PERNAMB UCO.

(From the arreio do Ports.)
OPORTO, APRIL 14.
This day arrived here the Felix Ventura, Captain
Jose de Freitas Chaves, 38 days from Pernambuco,
whence she sailed on the 7th of last month. As soon
as the vessel was allowed pratique with the shore, the
Captain communicated the agreeable intelligence
which we are about to repeat.
The 15th of February was the great day on which
the inhabitants of Bahia determined finally to pro-
claim their liberty, by the adoption of the constitu-
tional system of this kingdom, and by taking an oath
to the Constitution which our Cones are framing.
They instituted a Governing Junta, composed i.f men
of prudence and respectability, and offered the Pre-
sidency to Count Palma, s ho was Governor of the
Captainship. The Count, however, front motives of
delicacy, declined to accept the office, and it appears
asked leave to retire to Rio de Janeiro.
The towns and villages in the neighbourhood of
the capital have long entertained the same sentiments
as the people of Bahia ; for, like them, they were
doomed to suffering and lamentation. As soon, there-
fore, as they learned what had been done on the 15th,
they followed the same course, and sent their homage
and promises of obedience to the Junta of the capital.
It was by this time known at Pernambuco, that the
sacred sparks of the constitutional fire had reached
the Villa das Alagoas, where they had produced their
proper effect.
The people of Bahia then fitted out an expedition
for Pernambuco, to inform the inhabit: its of that
city of the Revolution which had been accomplished,
and to invite them to take similar measures without
delay; they, at the same time, offered the Pernam-
bucans their fraternal co-operation and assistance,
should aid be necessary to them. His Excellency
Laoz do Rego Bareto, Governor of the Captainship,
convoked the ecclesiastical, civil, and military autho-
rities of the capital; and having explained to them
the purpose for which the meeting was called, they
proceeded to deliberate on the necessity of following
the example of Bahia, and delivering the country
from the evils with which it was afflicted. All the
persons present with one voice agreed to unite with
their brothers of Bahia to proclaim the Portuguese
Constitution, and to swear to it, as it shall be adopted
by our Cones.
The illustrious Colonel Gil, who in the absence of
Lieutenant-General Canavarro, commands in this
city, immediately on the arrival of this gratifying
intelligence, ordered it to be celebrated by a salute
of 21 guns, and in the evening by discharges of
musketry by the troops. The Bishop also ordered
the bells of the Cathedral and other churches to be
rung ; and at the moment that this Paper is going
to press (eight at night) the beautiful front of the
Council-house is illuminated with a transparency,
on which are inscribed in large letters the names
of the two places—" Bahia and Pernambuco"—which
have given cause to so much joy. The illumination
is expected to be general. The following is a Pro-
clamation posted up at Pernambuco:
PROCLAMATION.
" Luiz do Rego Barreto, Commander-in-Chief of the Military
Division of Pernambuco, Governor, Captain-General of the said
Captainthip, &c. &c.

! You will prove to the world that the crime
of a few men never can be the crime of a whole province.
Fide-
lity to our Sovereign, and the laws of our country ; constancy
'in adversity, and courage to sustain the national character, will
ever be the characteristics of the Pernambucans. Tout plains
still bear the trophies which you have gained on them over the
enemies of the country. Pernambucans, the time for displaying
your true character is arrived, and for manifesting your political
virtues. The knowledge of the age demands new institutions,
founded upon liberal principles, calculated equally to promete
the prosperity of kingdoms and the happiness of the people.
Pernambucans ! The Government knows your desires, and
they are about to be laid, as a most just supplication, before the
Throne of our august Monarch. Nothing more Is necessary to
be said. The Chamber of Recife convoked the Ministers
and Superior General Officers, worthy men of all classes and
orders in the State, without distinction of Americans and En.
ropean;, who are all as oac family ; and I, with the rest, toter-
preted your intentions.
" Our Monarch will crcwn your desires. Ile never can have
my other views than these which tend to the welfare of his
subjects.
" Be tranquil, Pernambucans. You will have new institutions.
Receive them from the hands of our S.: verelgn. lie will give you
them, and that inestimable gift will render his memory immortal.
" Meanwhile continue obedient to the established laws, and
to the Magistrates who administer them, and thus give to the
world a great example of popular moieration. These laws will
protect you ; but remember, that these laws must severely chass
tise all who violate their duty, by disturbing public order.
"Pernambuco, March 3. " LUIS DO REGO RA RRETO.
" Viva() us Behianos '—Vivao PernainLio.a.ge !"