The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-21

INTELLIGENCE FROM BRAzlL.-By the last ARRIVAL
from Rio de Janeiro, we. received the following in
teresting intelligence from the Brazilian Empire. 1t
shows the progress which that nation ismaking -
SPEECH OF Hrs MAJESTY THE EMPEROR DON Pc
pRo H., on the closing of the 4th session of the 4th
Legislature OF the General legislative Assembly,
on the 2lst Of November, ISfl.
AUGUST AND MOST WORTHY GENTLEMEN REPREsES-
TATivEs OF THE NATION
In closing the present session, | feel great salts
faction in acknowledging the important services you
have rendered to the Empire.
Advised, for the public welfare, to extend for
more than once the term OF your laoors. l found
you faithful in the post Of honor to which you have
been called by the nation. To your patriotic Zeal,
Brazil owes the important ameliorations which are
going to be introduced in her criminal and judicial
laws, and to this patriotic diligence | am also indebt-
ed for The indispensable supplies which have ena-
sures OF The administration, and to continue without
embarrassment in the endeavor to terminate the ca
lamitousi rebellion which yet Expresses the province
of San Pedro do Rio Grande do Sui.
August and most worthy Geatlemen Representa-.
1t is time you should be released from your labors.
When you have reached your homes, you will con-
tinue to deserve well of your country, If, as have
every reason to expect, you eRdeavor to inculcate
in the minds of my beloved subjects, that spirit OF
order which characterize you, on which rests the
public welfare.
The session is closed.
Don PEDRO 2, Constitutions Emperor and
Perpetual De fender of Brazil.
Well NAV the Emperor Don Pedro express his
warm satisfaction for the labors of the Legislative
Chambers OF Brazil, in their last session. During
the six months in which the Senate and Chamber OF
Deputies have been in session, they have discussed
and passed various laws, which will prove OF the
greatest utility and Importance Tor Brazil, 10 wit 8
l. A reform in the code of criminal process.
2. The establishment of a privy Judge for the eau
SEES OF the Treasury.
3. Endowlng the Emperor with the power to ap-
point the provincial Vlce-Precidents heretofore
elected by the Provincial Chambers
4. Granting to the government a credit OF SIX thou
SIND contos of rees, or about four millions OF dol
lars, besides the revenue.
5. An augmentation in the pay of both army and
navy.
6. Authorizing the government to organise the
army and navy.
7. Allowing, in the provinces of Bahia, Pernam-
buco, and Maranhao, the circulation aud payment
of the stocks Of the public funded debt.
8 The creation of a Council of State.
8. The acknowledgment as Brazilian Princess OF
Donna Maria Amelia, the legitimate daughter OF the
late Emperor d p, dro LIST.
10. The creation OF an asylum for military inva-
lids.
IL. Authorsing the government to add 5000 men
to the army.
IL. The law of revenue, in which are several
clauses favorable to an augmentation of the public
revenues; authorlsiae the government to introduce
important reform in The department of the ITeasu
ry, in the department of the State, in the arsenals,
the post office department, and for
prosecuting on a larger scale the steamboat naviga-
ton on the coasts of the empire.
The first French emigration, numbering 100 men
and women, composed principally OF arliz,ans, had
already arrived al Rio de Janeiro. Three hundred
more were expected. Emigrants were arriving dai.
" from Germany, Italy, and Portugal, mostly, how.
ever, from this last country.