The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-06-18
RICHMOND, TUESDAY. JUNE IS, 1911.

ldevastation, in which the enemy's army
| would have left them, had he remained for
longer period.
Such, PORTUGUESE, are the lessons
OF experience which we ought never to
But amidst such great disasters. Pro-
Violence is pleased to give US sources Of
consolation which will make them less sen
sibly felt.
The unfortunate people who fed from
the fury OF heir cruel oppresscrs, have
experienced the greatest kindness. in the
humanity of their fellow citizens In all the
districts in which they have fed they were
received with open arms; the inhabitants
eagerly pressed to afford them all that sue
cor which they could individually bestow ;
ehey filled their houses with emigrants -
ana many times have perceived with tears
OF Joy the gene ~ous emulation of those
VINO efsputed with one another who shc uld
anord the rights of hospitality to those
unknown families who arrived in this ca
pitai without shelter or the means of sub
sistence.
It is the duty.of the Government to
take immediate measures for the relief of
tnose necessitous persons; but the want of
public funds, which are not even sufficient
'nese measures less effectual, unless indi-
viduais literally concur in a proceeding as
mucn recommended by humanity as by pa
rriotism
Under the inspection of an illustrious
triounat. which has advanced part of these
succors, by the wise and economical mea-
sures OF member of that tribunal, exscu.
TED by Jealous and intelligent officers, the
wrefched fugitives have been fed, and mum.
oeriess unfortunate persons have been res.
cued from the jaws of death. This great
eApence mas been supported not only by the
resources which we're at the disposal Of go.
Vernment, but, still more. by voluntary do
nations presented by natives, and foreign
ers; among whom we ought to mention
with particular distinction the subjects of
ms Britannia Majesty, both those who are
empioyed IN the army, those who are at.
.ached to the religion, and those who are
Gohprenended III the class of merchants
Ia al! the districts of the kingdom, viii.
Their the fugitives resorted, thew met the
same reception, and experienced the same
Kihdness and liberal aid, as far as tho abb.
MY or the inhabitants enabled them TO ex.
tend it. ~ 70,
The Governors of the kingdom. in the
NAME OF the FRINGE Regent, return thanks
to all for such distinguished services Inv
which the lives of so manv of b;s sub
Jects have been saved, and those calami
ties softened which were caused by the
sIIourge OF destructive war His ROYAL
Itishness will rejoice in being the sovereign
OF people SO loyal, patriotic, generous. &
christian.
: At now only remains to complete the
work, co promote the restoration of the fu-
eitives to their homes. to render habitable
the GOWNS which the barbarism of these
spoilers mas left covered with filth and un
ooried carcases, to relieve with medicine
anu loot the sick who are perishing for
waht OF such assistance !; to give life to a.
gricuiture. by supplying the husbandman
~Nh seeo-corn, as well as a little bread
tT ms consumption for some time, and
Iae'ltasing the means of purchasing cat
tie: and acquiring the instruments of agri-
culture.
Such have been and are the con-
slant cares OF the Governors of the king
dom.
Portuguese! tribuIations are the cruel
PIE IN which the merit Of men is purified.
gu nave passed through this ordeal, aud
the result has been glorious. You are be-
come great Datio1--a nation worthy of
those heroic progenjtors who illustrated
the cradle OF the monarchy. Preserve TN
aiterabie these sentiments confide in your
you draw every day more closely the
bonds OF union among yourselves, with o.
ther nations, and with our generous allies
VINO are our true brothers LET one
soul, one will, direct our Common efforts;
ana II any one attempt, 20 sow discord, let us
tear from our bosom the venomous viper. 6.
let us seal with his blood the ratification of
our indissoluble alliance
Practise these maxims with the
same constancy with which you have hi
therto followed them. and you will be in.
palace of the government, March so,
1911.
The Bishop Cardinal Elect,
"P. SoUzA,
"CHARLEs STUART,
Marquis MoNTEIRo Mon,
'Conde de REDoNDo,
Ike. RAIMUNDo NoGUE1RA