Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-01-24
From tie National Journal.
RIO DE JANEIRO.

From tie National Journal
RIO DE JANEIRO.
From the Diaro Fuimneuse, publish the address NJ
hir CoNDy Racquet, Charge d'Afares Brazil to
the Emperor at the general audience held the 29,h of
October The Emperor made suitable reply, expressive
his pleasure az the sentiments of the government OF
the United States, and the appointment Mr. RA-
GuEr.
Translated for the National Journal.1
SIR: The President OF the United States of Ampr;c,
having been pleased to appoint Charge dAfaes near
the Court of Rio dc Janero the honor to-day IN h.
presented to Imperial Majesty, Chief IF The indie
pendent nation of Brazil, offer you the Fluctuations
"i inc American governments the termination of thar
glorious struggle for independence, which added new and
distinguished member 10 the family American States
half century, sir has nearly elapsed since the 4h dav
ct July l716 when tine United then Colonies Of tho
powerful Kingdom OF Great Britain, laid the foundation
Tor the complete America from Euronen
oninon broke the ties that bound 10 the mother
county, and proclaimed the Universe that they
should he Free sovereign and independent war of seven
years was the result of tbs bold and decided measure
which, from its duraon and the limited means of the CO.
"ns was calculated to the souls Of men, and produ-
ce an interest to Europeans from its probable influence on
Their commercial or political relations But supported nv
the virtue and frniness of her Council bv the
vaour of her warriors field md aided bv the Gicud
~ monarch of France and by the of some of her
oFaves and distinguished SONS. America tri,nrhed:
aud the independence of the daughter being finally reco
nised 10y the mother, liberal and intimate relations were
established between thea which, strengthened by similarity
VI fes'"n language and origin, have greatly contributed
10 their mutual prosperity.
This event, which decided the fate of f,,uro r:,,. .
was believed by distinguished of the old and now
world would extend its influence TO the Sou,b-rbo co
Vernicnts oi Europe that possessed Colonies IN Tho
uneN would not recognise III the freedom of nort of
America, tho fngcr of Providence pointing out the
mat would necessarily be pursued by choe Tkev dis
GAINED I" rrch' of the experience Great Britain bic
mad proved that The separation of her colonies as NOT am
actual loss; and that with all her power mistress Of the
Ocean sh" would vainy attempt oppose the marc, NJ
events mat was evidently approved by Divine Provide nee
ihry then adopted the false policy of Colonial
and instead of conciliang the friendship their Anne ca
chten ny granting them equal rights with their
good andh nv,
nconeate acts accelerated the crisis which they affect
cd 10 prevent The ancient nd fertile colonies nr sat-
constitute, present. distinct independent NJ ,ions.
and Buenos Ayres Chile Peru Colombia Guatemala and
Mexico, may be considered forever TO the Metro
polls.
During the progress the revolutions Of which ,; Con-
ent has been the theatre il surpassed thai the
and people of the United States remained
indifferent spectators. They have long time been any
osy garing the of events in the Southern MARI
of This great hemisphere of liberty, they have hailed
with delight every member that has entered into the
confederation of the world.
BRAZIL though last in declaring her inlependenc. fo,
Pee"haF 10 herself was not slow complete it.
From the memorable 7th of September 1892 when vo,r
Majesty, not then elevated by una nmo,s acclanao,
"f the PEOPLE To tire lgsal dignity, but as Repent and
perpetual D,ftn9cr o Brasil exercising the Executive
Po"'r the State was the FIST to raise the grateful shout
"i independence, until the the last enemy, a
cSPe'td 'S to"fry period of eighteen months il
has exhibited to the mother country to the world c,
vnrng proof the zeal of tie sovereign the encra NJ -;
nt aud of the unanmity of nation lie nds
pendcncc hardly de fncfo beforo tho IT,
States acknowledged the Empire of Brazil as os f &
number o Nations. by receiving, FORM the Reprc,,,
1--WE your MaeSty Government at Washington, and bv
making corresponding appontn near this Court a.
s"oh as certain constitutional requirements change Of
administration would permit.
Animated with the smcere sentiments of regard towards
Inc American states that asserted maintained their
right 10 sefgovemmcnt. the United States viii seize every
occasion to testify endIy dispos;tiop tovar1s RI,
IN acts of friendship and Justice.
Assured that their interests in the maintenance
oil peace and of liberal relations with whole world ,L
government of ihe United INDUCES the hone tb, b
American policy in relation TO these subjects will be uni
form. "
sensible to the Importance OF the relation which susta
towards 'he government of your Majesty assure YOU of
he s"iicltu'c feel, to contribute establishment of
lasting friendship between Brazil and the United S,,tee
separated in geography, they closely connect
ed ny common spirit Of independence
WIN these sentiments, express your Majesty nv ,r
soma .'eS Tor youI health and happiness praying that
MS tic Chief OF the Brazilian nation, you NAV see thai f
tune and prosperity realized which il is destined from is
| resources, population, climate nd Territory
~ CONDY RACQUET
| Rio dc Ja,aciro, Oci. 90, 1925