Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-01
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lists and clerks.
FLOM BRAZII-
BALvImoRE, June 26.-The editors OF the a.
n,erican are indebted to the kindness of CONNER
cia friend for the annexed extract OF letter, dated
&c Rio de Jdneiro, 18th .iprii, 1928.
, Our advices from Valparaiso, 10 the I4th Febru-
ary, mention that Mr. Tudor was there, anxiousiy
waiting for a conveyance to this port. His pre-
sencc here we hope will tend to the restoration OF
large amount OF American property, most unjust
iy detained by this government
BRAZILIAN EMPEROR-S SPEECH.
To the same source the editors are indebted Cor
the Rio Herald of the third May FROM which
they extract the speech of the Emperor. on the
opening OF the session OF the Cortes. That par,
OF 1t which refers TO the negotiations with Bueno-
Ayres is vague and indefinite, and leaves 'hc Gucs-
ton o: peace still in uncertainty. In the same
paper from which the speech it copied is the com
munication OF a writer who intimatcs-and the
result would seem to indicate, witt, very good
ground-that the propositions of the Emperor
were intended rusc de gucfre, to embairass
| the s?eculators and Privateer owners OF Buenos
Ayres. After abiding TO the general distress
which had prevailes i'll Buenos Ayres, in conse-
9uence oil the belief of speedy peace the writer
adds this is weakening the enemy more than by
victory in the field, and without bloohshed. ~
He gives praises TO the Emperor for his "nGnGt,-
rring," and asserts that in BonapaTte it would
have been regarded sound policy, " and why
not, Che continues) in the Emperor of Brazil!''
Speech detpered by has Imperial .Siojesty at The
opening Of the Sessions Of the Legislative rs
scn'tig on the Sd Of .HGy, 1898.
Angus, and most worthy Representatives
oil the Brazilian Nation.
open This Assembly with the satisfaction o!
Informing you, that relations of friendship with
European Powers continue and become daily more
intimate The Emperor of Russia, and the King
OF Saxony have recognized this empire. This
with the Court Of Madrid is the case, and it is
the only Government of Europe which has failed
10 do so. Treaties OF Commerce and Navigation
with the Kings of Great Britain and Prussia are
concluded and ratified; finally inform you that
have completed the act OF my abdication of the Por-
tuguese Crown, which announced TO YOU on the
opening Of the session of 1926. Equal relations OF
friendship and good intelligence exist between this
Empire and the principal States of the American
Continent. The Government of the United States
has nominated Charge d'AfTares TO this Court,
instead of the who left this, as L announced to
YOU on the opening of the last Session
have negotiations pending with the Govern
ment oi The Republic of Buenos Ayres, establish
ing the basis of a just and decorous convention,
such as the National honor and the dignity of my
Imperial Crown demand. II this Republic relus-
es TO acquiesce in the highly liberal aud generous
propositions which proclaim TO all the world the
good faith and moderation Of the Imperial Govern
ment, whatever may be the regret of my Imperial
Heart, 1t Will be necessary TO continue hostiliies,
and TO continue them with redoubled energy; this
IS my immutatie resolution. rely upon this Gen
eral Assembly for the most firm ard loyal co-ope-
ration in sustaining the National honor and glory,
lest they suffer In this affair.
With respect 10 Internal affairs, congratulate
myself and this Assembly upon the order and tran
quillity which reign in all the Provinces OF this
Empire, which convinces in the highest de-
gree, the Mcnarchical, Constitutional regimen is
rapidly strengthening.
again call the attention of the Chambers to the
administration OF Finance and Justice, which [
so much recommended 10 their cares in the late
Session.
The finances and public credit will receive a
beneficial impulse from the law on funding the
pubic debt; but very prompt and efficient egisla-
tive measures are necessary to harmonizc the diff
icrcnt branches OF their administration. The Ju.
dicial Power has not yet received the least i'm
pTovcmcn, and il is urgently necessary that in the
course OF this session it should be regulated ac-
cording 10 the principles of the Constitution Of thc
Empire; that Judgment may be awarded on con-
slitutional principles, which, ensuring TO my sub
lectS the security OF property, which the Constitu
ton guarantees 10 them under this head, will
cause them 10 bless the system, and assist me 10
maintain ii. Tho Ministers and Secretaries Of
State will present to the Chambers, with the exact
ness compatible with the actual circumstances, the
state oil the various branches OF public admins
trdtion.
l expect from the loyalty md wisdom OF this
Assembly, as well as from every individual who
composcs IT, the most perfect harmony and mutual
confidence between il and the Government. Upon
this perfect harmony aud mutual confidence
which OH the part Of Government will he unaltera-
bic, boldly say, depends the welfare Of the Con-
StutioDk stem, the orderly march of the Ad-
ministraon, aud the Nations prosperity, on which
last rests the glory OF my Imperial Throne. The
Session is opened.
Constitutional! Emperor and Perpetual
Ege1deT Of Brazil.