The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-06-09

LATER FROM Rio JANERo.-By the arrival of the
bark Hortensia, Capt Lambert, we have received
advces up to the 9th of April We learn from MIR
Camett, a passenger, that the Prince Of Joinville
was TO be married Oh the first of May to Princess
Donna Francesca, sister of the Emperor Don Pedro
| I'd
| On the 10Th of April the Baron Langsdorff, Am
bassador from the King of the French, had his
formal reception by the Emperor, to ask the hand
of the Princess francesca Carolina Tor the Prince de
Joinvllle.
The Baron said -
sre-I present myself in the name of the King my au
gust sovereign ask the hand of her Imperial
the Princess Donna Francesca your Majesys sister, for
Monsegneur the Prince de Joinvlle Nothing could be
grateful the heart of the King than union which
will draw close the ties of family that already link
together the two dynasties and the ties OF friendship
unite the two nations venture to nope that your Ma
esys feelings are the same Having been permitted to
sa uns ,smy wnn winch monsrGhs lay
found there SIRE those private virtues those tender
sweet affections which France admires also in the august
house that governs herself. In parting from brother
whose love has watched her youth with so much
solctude and from beloved sister whose virtues
TO her universal affection and respect the Princess
will take her place in the midst that roya family
closely united and devoted to each other Her hap
pness will only be tranerred to another scene and will
receive, in its reliance husband whose name has
already become known throughout the world
of that to which the charming virtues of her
The Emperor replied -
consent with all my heart to that alliance which is
pleasing to me- and in which the Brazilans will
daily rejoice. My sister, to whom you will address
yourself, will assurodly confirm this my answer; for
are persuaded that she will find in the affection of the
family of France sweet soace for the regrets she
needs feel in leaving the country that gave her BIRTH
The Baron then addressed the Princess in these
words
Msdam-The happiness of Monseianeu the Prince de
Joinvle would not be complete without your gracious
confirmation the reply which the Emperor your aug
brother, has Yourself
his Royal Highness desires to obtain your hand More
fortunate than most Princes he has been permitted to see
distinguish your Imperial Hghness. Your heart Madam,
will thank him for having desired that it should be
of that family which imratently awaits you. You
will find there that fraterna affection which you know
well. You will find there the tenderness of mother
who already loves you her daughter, and who W ill
show you by the most touching examples, what holiness
and usre private virtue can add to the most exalted sta
tom
The Princess then replied as fslows-
Monsieur Minister am happy in confirming the an
affection the Roy family Of France will soften the
grets that must feel in leaving country and beloved
brother and sister,"
Great preparations were making to celebrate
the event in the most magnificent style. Immedi-
ately after the marriage the Prince was to depart
for France with his young bride, in the French fri
gate LIE belle Poue. All classes Of citizens in Rio
manifested great Joy at the proposed alliance.
The Emperor, Pedro I'd, had despatched frigate
to Naples for the purpose OF conveying to Brazil his
intended wife, who was daily expected.
Admiral Brown was daily expected to blockade
Monte Video with his fleet The Monte Videans
prepared and determined to hold out to the last;
sklrmisheswere daily taking place between the land
forces, outside the wall.
The Monte Video troops had chartered vessels to
proceed to Monte Rio for cattle for the army but
they were prevented from landing by the Buenos
Ayres troops, and the supplies cut of. They were
preparing to attack Monte Rio.
The French citizens OF Monte Video had formed
themselves into body under the command OF one
Of Napoleons old generals, to act in concert with
the Monte Vdeo troops, in the event of an attack.
They number about two thousand able bodied men.
The U. S. ship Columbia, and schr. Enterprize,
arrived at Rio Janeiro April 22d, from Monte Vi
deo-officers and crew all well.
Business at Monte Video was at a stand still
Hides were very scarce, caused by the impossbity
of the natives getting cattle in from the country,
and their being destroyed by the rebels.
u. S ship Erie, Lieut.. Manning, and U. S. brig
Chipoa, Lieut.. Gardner, were at Rio Janeiro on
the 10Th of April. The latter to sail for Mozam-
bique in ten days.