Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-16

of the Cape de Verbs, which, however, we did
not make. from thence WE hauled 10 the South
| and crossed the Equator, in 20, SO. Our pas
sage was pleasant, having but Hale rough wea-
| Their. The Vincennes however, is a fine ship,
perhaps ii is not saying too much to observe
the best soop of war in the service, she sails
| remarkably fast, and her model (were speak
ing Of female I should say perfectly SYM
metrical. ~
Our Flag is much respected by the foreign
Naval Powers, but Don Pedro, and his faith
ful subjects are Jealous to madness. They are
asionished at so formidable an armament, and
not knowing our destiny, are at a loss to d.
vine the necessity oft. l have no time to dwell
on particulars, or give you any description Of
the scenery, manners, or politeness OF this peo-
pie, suffice it, they are ignorant, and proud,
slaves under the shadow of Constitution, and
cursed with an overgrnwn population Of Ne
groes. They have no buildings batshould be
considered splendid, perhaps the best are the
chul ches, but they are by no means equal in the
light Of taste and magni6cence, 10 those have
seen in Europe. 1t is perhaps, worthy Of re-
mark, that the Clergy here are fewer in num-
Der, and have less influence uponahe people s.
body polite than any Catholic cSuuiry i have
ever visited. The interior OF the Churches are
plain to a degree Of simplicity, and do not ex-
coed in their embellishments, the churches Of
the Protestant community in our country.
We have but little society with the natives,
the dissimilarily of manners between US, (inde-
pendent of political considerations prohibits
all kind Of friendly intercourse, the women are
seldom seen in the streets, aud are guarded
with all the watchfulness of Turkish jealousy
in ~,
time for mass, when they dress in black:-,hey
usually dress, however, in the ricnest silks,
those that are the most gaudy, are most admi-
red, and belle, will exhibit, in her decorations
all the hues of rainbow, an American gentle
man meeting one of those enchantresses in the
U States, would at once consider her senti
mental maniac.
Much disrespect has been paid our flag by
the Brazilian squadron, several have been cap
tured and sent in for adjudication. Indscrimi-
nate impressment is going on in this port, sew
eral Americans have been thrown into prison,
and released upon application OF the Consul, be-
fore they were sent on, board their ships,-they
impress every sailor they meet, and upon COM
plant of violation Of neutrality the universal
plea is, ,"We did not knoto him !" Our Charge
de Affairs Mr.. Racquet, appears TO be man OF
ability and I should judge, full OF fire, and re-
publican Independence; he states, the govern
ment is wholly destitute Of moral character,
they are capable Of any violence and that the
history Of his administration, has been an dnin-
,errupted series Of complain; for grie, ances !"
Saiirists-A satirist Of true genius, vino is
warmed by generous indignation OF vice ard
whose censures are conducted by candor and
truth, merits the applause Of every friend TO vlr-
tue. He may be considered as a sort Of sup
plement TO the Legislative authority of his ceun-
try; as assisting the unavoidable defects OF all
legal institutions for The regrla,ian Of manners