New-York tribune., 1841-10-16
From the Sou hera Literary Messenger fo' Oct.
THE CONSPIRACY IN BRAZIL

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ABOUT six months ago, & conspiracy was formed
which bold in It's object and ingenious in conlr
vance, bid fair to overthrow the dynasty and en-
sure 10 The Braziians an independent government
Neither the old King, nor his ovcrbearing wife
has the slightest hold the affections Of the peo-
pie. II was well known that the Crown Prince
and Prineess-bui more especially the lntanta
Donna Maria, Che latter as born among them }
were the sole ties which restrained the populace
from driving the last yestise Of royalty from the
land.
Carlos del Pdnflo the Commander Of a Portu-
guesc irigate conceived the daring plan OF Selling
Don Pedro his Princess and the lnfunta. His
purpose was 10 seize them late night, and with
out noise conduct them to the quay in front, where
his boats would be in waiting convey them 10
the ship. Once on board, h. had little to fear for
there was not man-oi-war prepared TO pursue
him Moreover, of the largest vessels, the Gloria
was decidedly the fastest sailer. From the forts,
he had little 10 arprehend; for even if the alarm
were given, he neei bu, expose his prisoners TO
deter them from firing But his object secre-
cy; for ON that, and on expedition, depended his
sole hope of success Once clear of the land, he
meant TO steer his course for the Pacific, and 10
liberate his captiveS when he reached the coast OF
Peru. Step by step Ire sounded his officers, and
found them, with few exceptions readily disposed
tc second him. The impraclcablrs = few
as not to discourage him. and by keeping them ON
board under close Surveillance, be prevented their
giving information. With the men he Ind so in
gratinled himself, that they were prepared To stand
by him III any hazard. Seven eight suspicious
characters were kept employed apart from the rest
of the crew-to whom indeed the plan was not
fully dyulged, until an hour before the time 81 ITS
execution. With the aid of some active friends on
the Royal Guard, who BETRAYED TO them the watch
word of the night The word was Leopodna,
the christian name OF the Crown Princess.
The old King and Queen slept in the right, and
the Grown Prince and Princess III the left wing Of
the palace Towards the centre, either side
were apartments for the chamberluins, pages, and
attendants in waiting. In the very centre was a
hail. in which two sertinels weae stationed, one at
each end Without al the head OF the stairs, were
TWO long galleries. along which also patrolled Two
sen,inels,-and the first landing of the great
stairway, another posted. The stairway ter
minated in an extensive hail. occupied at night as
guard-room. Outside. along the front and sides
at each door and angle of the building, sentnels
were stationed.
An entertainment was that evening given or
board of the Gloria as u preieXt for landing with
the boats at night. 1t wer" needless to say that
the guests Were all brother.conspirators But the
time supposed 10 be passed in festive merriment,
employed in anXiou. preparation.
About p. NJ, notary OF distinction accom-
panied by a grsy-headcd negro, who halted feeby
after him, approached the front entrance, and Civ
ING the countersign, demanded 10 speak with The
officer OF the guard
Senior Manuel SAID he when the officers APP
preached, e owe YOU a thousand apologies ior
disturbing you at this hour for | we'll know the
s,rictncss OF yoxr regua,ions--but | appeal 10
your sallantry TO excuse my presumption With
select party dined today with Senhora Griialya
al her villa Shortly after rising from The table
when the guests We're retiring to the ,iesta. she
beck0ued me- aside and said Senior Z .rza Won
have ever proved yourself true friend 10 my
iamilv-and therefore, feel emboldened 10 appeal
10 YOU in matter OF deep Importance to me
Hereafter | will explain all; but now. time presses
for already the shadows of the mountains stretch
far into the bay.-and what desire mus, BE- &C
complished tonight. Drawing packc, from her
bosom, wthou, waiting for reply. She thus pro-
ceeded: II Is most important that this package
should be placed IN the hands OF Don Alexis
Andrade ere he rctreS tonight, tor must have an
answer before morning. ] will nor trouble yoa TO
deliver j, in person, she adSed but pray you 10
take my butler GonSavo along, and obtain adniis-
sion for him into the palace; he is old and feeble,
out TRUSTWORTHY ana you may .H'' 'V~Nc '''''' -
himself. VIII YOU o5lge me see that you will.
and therefore beg that. foregoing the sesta YOU
will start at once,-for the palace gates close, you
know a, S o'clock.
q Thus coniured BY beautiful woman, you will
admit Senior, that could no, refuse. imme-
diately set of for the city, but the mule Of Con
savo, nearly as old and quite feeble as myself,
compelled me TO travel slower than | wished.
have Just dismounted, and pray that YOU will sd
nit my sable friend.
Senior ZorzaH replied the officer, Z" ii is hard
10 deny gentleman distinguished as Yourself
and the name of the Scnhora Griialya should alone
be passpoIt-but Don Pedro gives concert to-