Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-07-13

Brazil-an extensive empire in South Ame-
RIGA, embracing of about 2, 200, 900 square
miles, or two fths of the whole of that continent;
bounded north by Colombia, Guiana and the At
lantic ocean east by the same ocean south by
Monte Video, and west by Peru and Bolivia; a
country celebrated for fertility and beauty, and
rich in minerals, such as gold, silver, diamonds,
omeralds, crystals, &c. It's government is lin
tied monarchy, and its capital Rio de Janeiro.
A late New-York Courier and Enquirer con.
tains the Regent Diego Antonio Feyo's speech,
on opening the session of tho general legislative
present a very flattering picture of the state of
affairs in that country. The editor of that print
learns besides, that considerable dissatisfaction
prevailed among the people of Rio dc Janero,
particularly the national guard, part of whom,
it was said, would be ordered to Para, Ia province
at the north west extremity of the empire,] to
put down an instruction there. Such seem to
be some of the fruits under a government Of
" church and state p kind of government adopt.
cd only where exists but little true religion.
The regent speechiies busteringly, and talks of
flattering prospects, the continuance Of friendly
relations with former allies, saying, have re.
ceived from them the most fattering assurances
of esteem and respect. and they all manifest an
interest in the preservation Of the constitutional
throne of Don Pedro H., in whose name gou.
ern the empire. in virtue of the nations VOTE"
The non-approval by Ellis Holiness" of tho
imperial nomination of bishop elect for that di-
Geese, after two years reciprocal explanations, is
regretted, but apologised for with the credit of
obedience to the dictates of conscience !" vet
Feijo would have the government make no con.
cessions to the Holy See - notwithstanding
the obedience and respect due to the Chief of the
Catholic church, Roliof 10 appealed for to the
Legislative assembly, in behalf of the Catholics of
Brazil---adding, Our religion is so holy..-ts sys.
tenn of ecclesiastical government SO well arrang.
ed and so compatible NTH euery description of
cioiI government, that its discipline can be modi.
fed to suit the interests of the nation, without
compromising the essential points of religion.
Notwithstanding this collision with the HOLY
Father our friendly relations continue with the
couTt Vi Noihe' ne regent Doasts OF MS natlon
being at peace with all the world but regrets he
cannot say the same of her internal position :....
"The little respect and obedience shown TO the
public authorities, and the impunity with which
crimes arc committed, has caused loud complaints
throughout the empire; our institutions are tot
tering; the citizen lives in fear and uncertainty
the government wastes its time in vain rcmon.
strances," &c. Diego Antonio Fejo however,
touches one cord which vibrates harmonious and
true notes go
Morality, the foundation of order, ought to
be strictly inculcatod, that il may provo sup
port of the law, regulator of conscience and
the surest guarantee of public prosperity" With
this thrilling appeal :----."G Gentlemen! WITHOUT
EDUCATION AND MORAL RESTRAINT 1T Is IMpossr.
BILE TO ATTAIN A HIGH STATE OF CIVILIZATION"
But his suggested system of national education
ia church and state system----would not chant
Oh harmony 10 republican ears.