Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-07-22
RESURRECTION IN THE BRtZILs.

INSURRECTTON IN TIE BRtZILS.
His maiesty's ship T'igris, of 10 guns
captain Henderson, arrived at Portsmouth
on Saturday, from the I.eeward Island
station, last from St. kits, in 10 DAYS
bringing dispatches for government from
Rear-Admiral Harvey, announcin. a rev.
o!u'lon in the BrazIs, which took it's rise
on the 9Th ult in tile Province of Pernam-
bnco, butillas since extended to the adoi-
ming six provinces OF Rio Grande. Para
SARA, Marignan, Paycaba and Tamara
1 ne cause OF this cOmmoiiOn is ascribed
to the universal discomfort that had pre-.
vailed for some time both among the
troops and militia, and among the people
the former from receiving no paw. nor
even the means of existence, and the latter
from the heavy contributions and excess
SIvc corscriptions which had been rigonr-
ously levied for the medifated conquests
IN Paraguay and on the Rio de la Plata.
with winch they not only had no con-
Germ, but esteemed inimical 10 their inie-
rests. II appears certain that the court
of Rio Jauelro had intelligence for some
time OF conspracies in different districts
OF the northern provinces and If had
TRANSFERRED that, on given Ciay, the iroops
were to receive orders forthe military ex-
ecution of $50 leading individuals civil
and military, IN these parts. An acct
dent preCipltat d thceXpculioH IF the me
diialed revolution. A colon of a rcgi-
ment having, for some unknown cause.
accused one of his officer on The parade,
of beinga traitor the Iattr, Who was real
iy implicated in the conspiracy, imagined
that he had been discovered, and that I is
was the signal for the massacre. drew his
sword and laid the colonel dead at his
Tool lao h.ll L., p al,
pulatlon Ofthe place, as well as the troops
rose with one consent, seized the ship
ping IN the river, which they stripped of
their guns and ammunition. Search was
also made for arms of every kind. a strict
embargo was laid on tie foreign Ships in
the harbOr which was cyaded only by
the ship Rowcna, an English vessel, which
effected her escape, and brought the news
TO the Leeward Islands. The Governor
of Pernambuco at first thought of resis.
lance, hut found the whole force that he
could rely on consisted only Of his perso-
nal staff He retired. however, TO the
fort, where he was compelled next dav 10
surrender. lie was not mOlested I'm his
person or property, and time was allowed
him 10 depart for Rio .ianeiro, which he
did. The country people of all classes
were pouring into the towu of Pernam-
buco, enthusiastic in the cause, which it
would seem had been previously organiz-
ed with considerable address and ability.
A congress was called, but in the mean
time committee of government, headed
by Signor Domingo Martincs, took charge
of affairs. The intended constitution
was already promulgated, the basis Of
which was, that these provinces should
be governed like the North American
Staies-liberty Of conscience, and IN
bounded freedom of trade, being tie
leading principles.
This great event was brought abOSt
without any eHuslon Of blood, except that
Of nine or ten individuals, who fell i'm the
first moment Of the insurrection.
Private letters brought by the Tigris
add the insuTection was general through