Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-19
Rio de Janeiro, 18th July, 1926.
Ertract of a letter from an Officer on board the
CyGne, at Pernsm6mco.

CyGne, az feTHSmOhco.
" Our reception here was highly hattering- CT
Whites of every kind shewn us-we inter
changed sslutes. In firing salute hoised
the Brazilian flag at the fore On the Consul reach
ing the ship, he stated TO Captain Elliott that the
English man of war had refused this, although
called upon by the authorities to do So and that on
declining, their salute was not returned. When
Capt. +. presented to the President of the
Province, he remarked to him that he could not
avoid returning his thanks for the performance of
this spontaneous act, and what the English had
refused when asked, Sc; that our nation seemed
the one which could be called upon when in distress
On the presentation OF Capt. Elliott to his Brazilian
Majesty, he was extremely courteous We here
me, with Rear Admiral Z" Sir Geo Eyre in the
Wellesley SO, with some of the French squadron
Admiral Roosevelt Our anchor was scarcely let
go when Sir George Eyre sent his first Lieutenant
with polite message, offering his services. On
Captain Eliott's visiting the Admiral, he met with
the officer who commanded the Cyane when she
was captured by Com. Stewart The day follow
ing, the Admiral visited the Cyane, with other Of
icers, and invited Capt. G. to dine. AT his table
Capt. 4. met with Sir John Phlemore, of the
Britton, Lord II. Fin, of the Ranger. Captain E.
gave, in return, splendid entertainment in honor
of Sir John Phillemore, who 30 generously saved
our the coast of Spain. CAPT. e. gave
this toast, which was most enthusiastically re-
ceived-ss Britain and Amerca-may each be
emulous in the performance of those acts which
may bring back the kindly feelings of parent and
child Here we met with Lord and Lady Pom
sonby-she is the daughter of Lord Holland;
he gave Capt. r.. most splendid dinner. While
Admiral Roosevelt was here, salutes. and visits
were changed--nothing unpleasant occurred
during our intercourse with these foreign souadrons
little before our departure, Commodore Wido;
du Plainly, of the Seine his boat on board TO OBJ
tain permission, to search tw OF our mel chant yes
sells for deserters, then standing of the harbour
as also others in porto which Captain Elliott
replied, &c that he surprised at the receipt of
communication Of the kind-that on no account
he be permitted to put his foot on board the
American vessels for this purpose This ship has
rendered great services i'll aiding our distressed
countrymen. The hospitality of all on board is
worthy OF the warmest praise.
" The foreign ships OF war in high order but
the Cyane is not inferior to any of them. Their
commanders very DESTROYS of raising the block
ade OF Buenos Ayres, and only wait for our COM
mander to set the example. Sir John Sinclair. IN
the Doris has been here, who is on the best terms
with our csptain.
1T would seem that France and England are
restless under the blockade, having millions either
directly indirectly connected with Ibis measure
They will doubtless do all they can to secure the
commercial advantages which the trade OF The
country may offer to the most favoured. Captain
Elliott has not lost sight of this object and will not
let any opportunity escape of producing the best
results from our timely arrival The navy of the
United States is every day extending its high cha
racter-Our older officers seem 10 be known by
reputation to most of the distinguished navy men
we have met at this place. This is gratifying 10
those who take an interest in our naval concers"
Bait. Gdz.