The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-22
Letters from Brazil.
(Correspondence Of the Hersld.)

rr RIO DE JAyEIRo, Dec. I6, 1911.
In glanci q over the harbor from one Of the sur
rounding he ights, Save been delighted with the
prospect which it presents. Our vessels Of war
form prominent feature in the view. The splen-
did ship Delaware, which arrived three days since,
the Siam, which came in yesterday, the Potomac,
the Concord, the Decatur, and the Marion, which
have been upoa this station for some time, consti-
tutc fleet which may we'll excite feelings of ma
tional pride. Iqueston whether an equal number
of vessels of tho came grade could be selected from
any other naval power, which would present rs
handsome display. They are all Of them in fac
order, and do 'credit to their commanders. The
Delaware brought out Commodore Morris and the
Secretary of Legation. Tho feeling which has
been produced upon her arrival is likely to have a
very favorable influence upon government here,
and to restore that friendly intercourse which no.
ticed in one of nay previous numbers had been
somewhat disturbed by the unusual course pursu'
ed by the former Commodore. Immediately upon
the arrival Of the Delaware she paid the usual COM
pliment Of saiatnx the fortress and each OF the TO-
reign national vessels in port, which were prompt
ly returned, aud afteritheir commanders called
upon Commodore Morris, and expressed the high
est admiration Of the appearance of his ship
I was gratified to see the good feeling and spirit
which was shown upon the OCCASION, and particu.
larly with the courteous bearing of our Commo-
dere, who omitted no attention to convince his vi
sites OF the gratf cation he experienced in their
courtesy. The next day he retu' ned their visits
respectively, and question II smother officer in our
navy could have been received with more hearty
good feeling, or produced a more favorable i'm
preston. 9n 40
1t is but Justice to Capt Storer who as senior
officer has had the command since the departure Of
Commodore Ridgely, to say that he is quite a favo-
rite here with all with whom he has had inter
course.
The Delaware has bought out the regulations oil
the Navy Department, as established by Mr. Badg.
or, making some changes IL the uniform OF the oi.
GERS, and other Details to give more character and
strcter discipline to the service: | have been
somewhat amused to see the rapidly with which
whiskers, moustaches, imperals, &c. have disap
pcared, aud oar officers have begun to assume the
appearance Of civilized beings. Some wry faces
have been made upon parting with their favorite
and highly cherished ornaments, but the order be-
ing peremptory there was alternative. There 10
some talk Of addressing letter of remembrance to
the Department, insisting that the officers have a
right TO look like balloons and savages If they
choese-the opinion of the Secretary Of the Navy
to the contrary notwithstanding.
This evening our American Minister will have a
large and sdlendid party, on the occasion OF the
marriage of his fashonabls daughter to merchant
Of Monte Video. Great preparations have been
making for considerable time, aud for more than
a week courers have been posting with letters Of
invitation and dispatches relating to the grand dis
pIay. have no doubt it will be worthy Of the oe'
casion, and when return, if my head is not too
grandeur Of American inability. will try to find
leisure and brains enough to furnish you with a
sketch, as il may prove interesting to some portion
Of your numerous fair readers. to whom say may
God bless them and tender to them my best wish
es that the same happy lot may soon await them
ALL