Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-11-08
BRAZIL AND PORTUGAL,

we puDllsu DCloW, iiohoiotioh VI
the recent treaty between Brazil and
Portugal, formed by the Intermediate
nv assistance of the British Cabinet
The points may be comprehended IN
narrow compass-they are, an acknow-
Judgement by Portugal of the indepen-
dence Of Brazil-oblivion for the pas,
and good faith for the future, in all
transactions between these two pow
ers-a pledge given by Brazil! TO re-
ceive no more Portuguese colonies a,
broad, should they be disposed to re-
volt from the old and to join the new
dynasty-an agreement on the part OF
the Brazilian monar h that the father
shall hereafter be entitled to the state
and Office of Emperor as well as the
son-restitution or indemnity for pro-
perry seized and confiscated by either,
the amount and manner TO be settled
hereafter by an amicab!e convention
between the parties. These are the
subjects that form The basis Of the pre-
sent treaty. Baltimore inner.
TREATY.
Treaty made between His Imperial
Majesty and His Mos, Faithful Nalrs-
~, on the recognition of the Empire Of
Brazil, August 90, 1925, and ratified
by his Imperial Majesty the day after.
In The name Of The Most Holy and Ladi-
viSibhe Trinity
His most Faithful Majesty constant
ly cherishing in his royal mind the
most lively wishes to re-estabiish p, ace,
friendship, and harmony between kin
dred nations, whom the most sacred
ties should conciIiate, and unite in per-
petual alliance to accomplish those
important ends, promote general pros
perity, assure political existence, and
the future destinies of Portugal as vel!
as Brazil; and DESTROYS of removing
at once all obstacles which might i'm
pedc the said alliance, concord and
happiness Of both States, by his decree
(Diploma) of the 18th May OF the cur
rent year, recognizes Brazil as an inde-
pendent Empire, and separated from
the kingdoms Of Portugal and Agar
YES, and his pre-eminently beloved and
valued son Don Pedro, as Emperor,
freely ceding aud transferring the sove-
reignty Of the said empire to his said
son. ,ad his legitimate successors, aud
taking OILY, and reservins for his own
person, the same title
And these august sovereigns, accept
ing the mediation Of his Britannia Ma
jesty for the adjustment Of every ques-
ton incident to the separation OF the
Two States, have nominated plenipo
tentiaries; TO wit. (iicre follow the
names and titles Of the pIcnipo,entia-
ries nominated by his Imperial majes-
ty9
Ills Most Faithful Majesty has no
minated the most illustrious and eX-
cellent knight, Sir Charles Stuart, pri-
Wy Councillor of his Britannia Majesty,
sc.
And the said pleuipotentiaries hav-
ing seen and exchanged their respective
powers, have agreed, in conformity
with the principles expressed in this
preamble, that the present treaty be
formed.
Article lst. His Most Faithful Ma
iesty recognizes Brazil as an ndepen-
dent empire, and separated from the
of Portugal and Mgaryes,
and his pre-eminently beloved and va
lued son as Emperor, ceding and Of his
own free will transferring the Sover-
eighty of the said Empire to his said
son and his Legitimate successors, His
Faithful Majesty taking only, and re-
serving for his own person, the same
title.
Article Cd. His Imperial Majesty, as
an acknowledgment of respect and love
for his august father and Lord Don
John |. consents that his Most Faith
fal Majesty shall take for himself the
tide of Emperor.
Article Sd. His Imperial Majesty
promises not to admit propositions
from any Portuguese Colonies 10 unite
themselves to the Empire Of Brazil.
Article 4th. Henceforth, there shall
be peace and alliance and the most per-
feet friendship between the Empire Of
Brazil and the Kingdoms of Portugal
and Algarves, with a complete oblivion
of past feuds between the respective
powers.
Article 5th. The subjects Of the two
nations, Brazilian and Portuguese, shall
be considered and treated in the re-
spective states, as those of the most ia
vored and friendly nation, and their
rights and property shall be religious
ly observed and protected; it remaining
understood that the actual possessors
of real estate shall be Maintained in
the peaceful possession of the same.
Article 9th. All real or movable
or property in funds, seques-
tered or conicaled, belonging to the
subjects of the two So,ereigns, of Bra
iii and Portugal, shall be forthwith re-