Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-01-18
RIO DE JANErRo.

Affalres Tor Brazil, to The Emperor, at the pc.
neral audience held on the 2eth Of Oct. The
Emperor made a suitable reply, expressive OF
his pleasure at the sentiments Of the govern.
ment Of the United States, and at the appoint.
ment Of Mr.. Racquet.
Translated for the National Journal
Sir: The President of the United States O,
America having been pleased to appoint me
Charge d. Affaires near the Court of Rio de
Janeiro, have the honor to-day to be present.
ed to your Imperial Majesty, the Chief Of the
Independent nation of Brazil, to offer to you
the fluctuations of the American government
on the termination of that glorious struggle for
independence, which added new and distin.
guished member to the family of American
States.
A half century, sir, has nearly elapsed, since
the 4th day OF July, 1875, when the United
States, then colonies Of the powerful Kingdom
of Great Britain, laid the foundation for the
complete emancipation of America from Euro
pean dominion, broke the ties that bound them
to the mother country, and proclaimed to the
Universe that they, of right, should be FREE So
uereign, and independent A war Of seven years
was the result Of this bold and decided mea-
sure, which, from its duration, and the limited
the souls of men, and produced an interest 10
Europeans. from its probable influence on their
commercial or political relations. But support
ed by the virtue and hrmness Of her patriots IN
Council by the valor of her warriors in the
field, and aided by the friendly monarch of
France, and by the arms Of some OF her bravest
and most distinguished sons, America triumph
ed; and the independence Of the daughter be-
ing finally recognised by the mother, liberal
and intimate relations were established between
them, which, strengthened by similarity Of re-
ligion, language, and origin, have greatly con-
tributed to their mutual prosperity.
This event, which decided the fate of future
millions, it was believed by distinguished men
of the old and new world, would extend its in.
fuence to the South. The governments of
Europe tina, possessed Colonies on this Cont
nent, would not recognize, in the freedom of
part of America, the finger Of Providence point
ing out the career that would necessarily be
pursued by the ,choe. They disdained to pro-
fit Of the experience of Great Britain, which
had proved that the separation of her colonies
was not an actual loss; and that with all her
power as mistress Of the Ocean, she would
vainly attempt to oppose the march Of events
that was evidently approved by Divine Provi.
dence They then adopted the false policy of
the Colonial System, and instead of conciliatirg
the friendship of their American children, by
granting them equal rights with their trans
Atlantic brethren, they alienated their good
feeling, and by inconsiderate acts, accelerated
the crisis which they affected to prevent The
ancient and fertile colonies of Spain constitute,
at present, distinct and indeDendent nations;
and Buenos Ayres, Chile, Peru, Colombia,
Guatemala, and Mexico, may be considered as
forever lost TO the Metropolis.
During the pras~Ass % A. -.
which this Continent has been the theatre, IL
cannot be supposed, that the government ana
people Of the United States have remained In
different spectators, They have for long
time been aDxiously regarding the course
Of events in the Southern part OF this great
hemisphere of liberty, and they have hailed
with delie hit every new member that has enter
cd into the considerations of the new world.
Brazil though last in declaring her indie
nendence, from causes peculiar 10 herself, was
not slow to complete it. From the memorable
9TH September, 1922, when your Majesty, not
then elevated by the unanimous reclamation
of the people to the Imperial dignity, but as
Regent and perpetual Defender Of Brazil, exer-
cisine the Executive power of the State, was
the first to raise the grateful shout OF lndepen-
dence. until the moment when the last enemy
was expelled this country, period OF scarce
eighteen months, it has exhibited to the mother
country and to the world, convincing proof oil
the zeal of the sovereign, the energy OF its go
vernment, and of the unanimity OF the nation
It's independence was hardly established de jae-
10. before the United States acknowledged the
Empire of Brazil as one Of the numbers OF
Nations. by receiving, in form, the RePresen-
tative of your Majesty's Government at Wash
ineton, and by making corresponding aP-
nointment near this Court, as soon as certain
constitutional requirements and change OF adj
minis,ration would permit.
Animated with the sincerest sentiments OF
regard towards the American States that as
serted and maintained their right to self-go-
vernment, the United States will seize every
occasion 10 testify their friendly disposition to-
wards Brazil, in acts. Of friendship and JUS
tice. :, =,
Assured that their true interest lies in the
maintenance Of peace, and Of liberal relations
with the whole world, the government Of the
| United States INDUCES the hope that the Anne.
rican policy in relation to these subjects, VIII
| be uniform.
Sensible to the importance OF the relation
which | sustain towards the government OF your
Majesty, assure you Of the solicitude feel, to
contribute to the establishment of lasting
| =. ,-..oo., R,,,;l r. the United States,