Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-04
BRAzIL AND LA PLATA.

BRAZIL AND LA PLATA:
AS the difficulties between these two
governments appear likely to bring a.
bout important results, it is of impor-
lance that the case should be well un-
derstood, and we translate the following
letter from the secretary state at Blu
enos Ayres TO Vice Admiral Lobo,
commander Of the Brazilian squadron,
which is an important part of their cor
respondence. NJ r. Daily Adv. .
Buenos Ayres, Juiy 9. ls2s.-The UNI
dersigned, having informed his 60
vernment that according to what ap-
pears in you excellency's answer of yes
terday, you have not complied with the
form established between nations, in
treating of the subjects indicated in
your first note Of the 5th inst. has been
authorised to make known to your Ex-
cellency, that in consequence of this
no diplomatic communication can take
place. But in making this declaration,
the undersigned is authorised to de-
clare, that although it is not the prac-
tice of the government Of the United
Provinces to enter into diplomatic ex-
plantations with a military chief, who,
beside not being formally recognised
for the object, presents himself in the
command of an armed force, and with
a preparation for action really hostile,
still it is Judged consistent with the
dignity Of the government Of the Unit
ed Provinces, and that the rest of the
world should not have reason to think
that they refuse to deny the imputation
cast upon them, Of having promoted
the instruction in the Banda Oriental,
the undersigned is authorised solemn
ly to deny ii.
His EXcellency the Vice Admiral
cannot be ignorant OF fact long noto-
rious here, tina, the present. insurrection
has been exclusively the work of the
inhabitants Of that country, without the
aid or knowledge of the government
of the United Provinces; and that
whatever arms may have been obtained
from Buenos Ayrcs have been bought
with money and on, credit by private
persons IN the stores of this city, which
are open to all, without excluding the
enemies Of the country.
With regard to armed boats sailing
from this port, the decree Of the 9th
of June last, which must also have come
to the knowledge Of the Admiral, and.
the measures taken to recover the Pen
samiento Feliz, will serve as reply,
and will show the honorable steps IA
ken by this government to prevent re-
petition of similar occurrences. With
regard to what is said concerning sub
Jects OF these provinces employed in
the Banda Oriental, the government
knows nothing about them, and in fact
has not authority in the case: for the
citizens of the U. Provinces are free to
SO whittier they please; and even were
it compatible with the liberal institu-
tons of this republic to interfere in the
private concerns and intentions Of the
citizens, the government could not o.
blige them 10 return from territory O.
yer which they have no jurisdiction.
Finally, in order on this important
occasion to draw in the most positive
manner the true character of the Unit
ed Provinces, the undersigned does not
doubt he can make it apparent to the
Vice Admiral, that as the actual state
Of the Banda Oriental cannot be a mat
ter Of indifference to the government of
The U. Provinces, as it aft S too deep
ly the tranquility Of the other provin-
ccs of the Republic, and the de6nitive
establishment Of future relations with
Brazil becoming more and mere i'm
portant, the national government had
determined at their installation to send
A special mission to Brazil for this pur-
pose, which appears urged more pow
erfully by recent occurrences, and will
become the means of proving to the
court Of Brazil the amicable DISPOSE
ton OF this government, and of show
ing to the world by what principles
both states are directed.
Leaving therefore terminated all ul-
terror explanation Of a diplomatic cha
racter with the Vice Admiral, the un-
dersigned cannot bid him adieu but
with expressions Of due consideration.
MANUEL ]. GARCIA.
Maranham, (Bras'i, J hy GIVE