Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-06-05
FOREIGN.
EROM RRAZII.


Ew YORK, June 1.-The ship Florida, Capt
| Rowland, has brought sdvices from Rio Janeiro
| TO the 10th OF April MIR. R.guet, late Charge
AHaires 10 the Court of Brszl, and his lady.
have arrived in the Florida.
We learn by passenger, that the course pur-
sued by Mr.. haSuei, IN demanding his passports,
was warmly advocated by the Diplomatic coros
and foreigners generally. Ii caused much sensa.
tim; the Brszilians argued that II was no,
possibI that his Majesty would let Mr. Racquet
soi 1t was" said they. az ruse de guerre on his
part, for The purpose OF obi aiming indemnify for
che capture OF property belonging to American
citizens But they we're as,onshed when they
found he was about to embark. II was reported,
that one OF the Influential members of his Males
tvs Council, pressed The Emperor to make some
concession to the Renubllcsn Envoy" sit was
step which would IN svhably involve them in
difficulty with formidable power" The Empe-
ror is SAID to have replied and doubtless says
our informant, 1t is true, for the reply is in w.
nison with his general sentments) 20 the Re-
preventative of powerful monarchicsl govern
,nent 1 might be induced to concede; but l hate
Republics and republicans let him gon'
II was said that Mr. Oliveira, (vho left Rio ten
days before the Florida sailed, and who has arriv-
ed,) was despatched for the purpose of settling at
washington, the claims Of cur citizens arising
rom unlawful captures, amounting to upwards of
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars The da-
images claimed for the ship Spsrmo, OF New York,
amount 10 s3,40o dollars. 1t was said the Rr
brig Speedy, was psid 600 sterling for bringing
out MIR. o.
Captain Charles II. Clark, late commander of
the brig Spark, lorcibIy taken possession OF by the
brazilian Government, has also arrived in the Flo
fida, having abandoned bis vessel to the captors
When the government understood thu. an absn-
uonment had taken place, they came forward snd
offered the consignees, hiessers. Birkhesd & Co.
rHal.f ..HI.
refused to accept on the ground that the damages
arising by Teason OF the capture amounted to 5000
dollars, and which the Govt would not consent 10
pay.
The Boston, sloop Of war, sailed from Rio on
Inc 18th April for Monieyideo, and was expected
to return In about a month.
Fhe brig Ontario, of Philadelphia. had arrived
rom Bahia with number Of deputies TO the Con
gress, who were robbed the pa ssaee by Buzz
nos Ayres pfivateer Of their money and levels 10
the amount of about 10, 900 dollars.
IL was Understood at Rio, that counter orders
had been issued to the Imperial squadron in the
La Rata, to Capture all vessels that were cleared
Tor Buenos AyTes, and those found above Monte
video.
The official accounts of the battle of the Goth
eDrusry al fluzainga, was received but had not
been promulgated. 1t was however Understood
that the Brszilians Lost 1000 men,
private letter says" This Govt. is sbout To |
send re-inforcements to their army, and the Buenos
Ayres commander, Gen. AlyesT, bias sent for $500 /
men, so that the winter will probably pass await in
preparations Tor an active Campaign next summer |
while 1t is understood that negotiations are going
On through the medium OF the British minister At |
this court and at H. Ayres. The possession of |
The Banda Oriental, and MonteviJeo is the point
on which The negotiations turn, and as both psriies
are equally obstinate on that subject, no pacihca
ion can be expected until one or the other is able
10 coerce H. Peace is equally desirable TO both
Buenos Ayres has, however, by the intrepidtv
aud skill OF Admiral Brown, gained advantages
on The water which promise to give her The ascen-
lehoy on that element, notwithstanding the great
nominal superiority OF this government. PTiva-
ieeTs under the b. Ayres flag are doug great in
Jury 10 the cossting trade and commerce Of Brszil,
and The effects Of the war are now seriously felt by
The whole country.
" The United Provinces Of the La Plata, are
not cordial, and general dislike OF the govern
ment and people of Buenos Ayres, causes much
embarrassment and leads to fears Of anarchy. On
me otnsr hdnd suspicious exist here of The politl-
'a ieshngs OF The people OF Rio Grande, aud dis
trust o. those Of Bahia and Pernambuco."
The finances Of the BRAZILIAN government were
~ depIoTabe condition, the revenue from the
customs having greatly diminished, and the bank
paper (ot which II may be said there was upwards
~ - millions IN ehculation) having deprecated
. per cent. since the commencement of the war.
few days before the Florida sailed, to meet The
'Sigencies Of the treasury, large lot Of the crow
swelS were offered at public sale at The bank, and
Withdrawn, The purchasers coming forward
The Buenos Ayresn pfiraieer Psmpiro, Cap
ain Chase, carried into Rio BY the frigate Isabel,
vas formerly The Yencedor, Of Colonbis. Cap
ain Cbase Rad escaped from prison. This IS the
quare rugged vessel taken by fbs Brazilisns during
be war, and he Capt. Of the irigaie was much ca
essed f3fsr. .gfs.