Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-10-12
From the NJ Y. Journal of Commerce


Don MIGUEL AND THE FREE REPUBLIC OF THE
UNITED SrArEs-lt has caused some surprise to the
calm observers of men and things that the Govern
ment Of the United States should have been so prnnn,
in recognising the authority Of Don Miguel, whose
despoc reign has not thus far evnced one noble at
tribute, but has been distinguished by relentless
cod-blooded persecution of patriotic subjects which
is almost without parallel in the history of nations
The conduct of his naval commanders has been
counterpart to his Vessels which had commit
ted no trespass upon his rights; which were in the
lawful and honorable pursuit of commercial gain;
: american vessels, too have been seized by these
nnprncipled marauders-rided of their cargoes-
their crews wantonly fired on and imprisoned or
permitted to escape with n,thng but their lives.
Phis is the man who is tenderl. treated by our
Cabinet-at moment when his repeated insults to
ournatIon excite, or cause to excite the Indignation
of the people. Happily, however, he has met with
signal rebuff in his of oppression, and has
been chastised by the very men whom he sought to
enslave. 1t will be well for him if this Notifying
defeat does not become the signal of revolt to other
portions OF his subjects who only restrained by
terror from asserting their rights and declaring them.
selves free from the chains of tyrant usurper
To- say nothing OF Portugal proper, we know from
sources not likely TO deceive us, that his authority
both in st. Michaes and Madeira. is held bva fr6j
and uncertain tenure, which tho issues of an hour
may sunder forever. TcrccIra, after tho experience
Of the 9th of August, he will not, we presume at
tempt to recover; if he does he will find il the
scene OF new destruction to his troops and disurace
n himself We arc happy to perceive that many of
the Portuguese Consuls in foreign governments re
fuse to acknowledge his authority or to hold their
offices under his appointment and control. The fol
lowing communication to the Hon. Secretary OF
State, has been handed US by Joaquin Cesar &c Fig.
aniere Morao, Portuguese Consul for the States OF
New York, Connecticut ard Last Jersey:
The undersigned, Consul of Her Most Faithful
Majesty the Queen of Portugal, in New York, takes
the liberty Of addressing the present note to the o-
rerable Martin Van Buren,. Secretary of State at
Washington, for the purpose Of returning as he
does endorsed, the Exequaur of His Excelencv the
President of the United States, recognising the un-
aerHgned IN his capacity Of Consul, under date Of
the 18th October 1896.
The Undersigned has been led into this step nv
the reception the part of the Government of the
United States, 1.-THE foremost IN the act and the ony
one os yet of the civilized slobe,) of Diplomatic
Agent from the usurpcd Government Of tie under.
signeds unfortunate c1unry and by his Consistency
rs public fnnctonary and his duty towards his To-
Ultimate sovereign never having served nor DESIRING
10 serve the Infant ID. Miguel as King of Portugal
The undersigned by his returning the above men.
toned Document to the source from whence il ema.
mated divcsts himself Of the right 10 net az consul in
New York, but he begs leave to state that he congi.
ders himself notwithstanding, the Consul appointod
Ivy the lawful Government of Portugal for tie State,
OF New York, Connecticut, and East Jersey.
The Consul avalls himself Of this opportunity IL
assure the Honorable the Secretary of State Of hn
high considci alton and respect.
JOAQUIN CESAR DE FIGANIERE MORAO
-Neo York, 5m Oct., 1929.
The following highly complimentary letter wal
addfessedto Com. David Porter by the President o
Mexico ON MS leaving that count ~ TloLgoJ I5,oD
..scignOr DIM DnUid Porter
My Dear S!r-By your attentive note. am IN.
formed Of the determination you have come 10. to
retire 10 the Untod States and to the bosom Of your
ianiy-consldered as you arc at this moment, that
you cannot be Of service to the Republic.
give you thanks, ~ the name of my country 70,
he very important services YOU have rendered il du
rng your cOinmandin Marine; and do not doubt
whatever events may occur you will shew the Same
ceneroaiyss yo9taFe iona before, toyS.tsa coun