New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-02-11
Rio de Jnneiro-lts nlerchants-NIr. Wise and
our Consui-The Emperor of Brazil, &c.
Correspondence OF The Tribune.


RIO DE JANEIRo, November, 1915
There have been many arrivals during the past
month from all parts of the United States and this
market is guited with the produce of our fruitful
country. II seems strange, and to many unaccount-
able that the largest business done here with the
United States i'll coffee and flour, is not by natiUe
Americans, who have interest In its soil indie
pendent of profit but by Europeans, who return to
Europe 10 spend their gains acquired through this
medium Indeed nearly all the conslgnmen;s from
your cities are divided between Maxwell's and Cole
mans houses (which, however, only secured 10
them in consequence of the large interests they take
in the cargoes) The former old man is native
OF Gibraltar who out here 40 years ago
adventurcr. lie has for his partners by Bra
lillian wife, and two sons-in.aw, who are Engishmen.
and have made and still adding them large fortunes
from the products o. our soil Coleman is English.
mani would say honest, intelligent Englishman--
had he allowed himself be deceived by the plaus-
bc OF tricky Yankee from the Eastern States, who
sympathy for his family, Mr.. g. made agent of his
large business here, during three years absence in
England and ne assumed during this absence the firm of
Coleman n Co. Since Mr. Cs return, the Co. is about
10 he discontinued the reasons for which have yet
been made public.
Ger Minister, Mr. Wise, after his violent and abu
sivc alteration with Mir. Gordon. Ex.Consul
seemed 10 be reposng on the laurels gained IN ms
opinion BY that achievement until late events
have again drawn him from the obscurity he seems 10
covet The Emperor and Empress were about 20 take
an excursion the Brazilian Frgate Constitution (which
vessel by the way built in the United States and is
commanded by an Englishman,) 10 81 GATHERINGS and
Rio Grande. Com. Turner al the particular request of
the Emperor accompanied them in the Rartan far
the former place, and invited MIR. Wise take trip
with him. which he accepted. and they were absent
three weeks On leaving the harbor they boarded all
American vessel from the United States, just going in
aud the Commod re received permission from the De.
partmen 10 return home, for which he had applied some
months previous. On this account he hurried back
having performed this duty OF courtesy TO the Emperor
Rio Graude understand his EXceency enjoyed the
excursion and that his health is benefited by although
the officers say he elected tobacco juice sufficient float
the ship MIR Wise lives in great retirement having
his arrival III Rio selected residence remote to
forbid all intercourse with the official Diplomatic society
this Court, which himself and lady almost Who'll
~ unknown. Fortunately, however their deficiencies
than made by the extreme popularity Of the
Secretary of Legation and his beautiful sister, who
among all circles whether foreign OK native every
where most cordially welcomed
observe in one OF the late papers from the United
States letter purportins TO have been written by
American merchant in Rio, upon the subject OF Mr.
N!ses 4red eTet0S IN the cause OF the SiaveIrade-
More than half lis statements are incorrect and will
draw forth facts which have been ariiuy evsded TO
favor and latter Mr.. Wise. must mentlon thing
with RECORD 10 this genemaus course here, which how
tra!rg it may SEEM is still most uortfyng 10 his
countrymen. The livery he has adopted ri this Court Is
the iericau flag worked upon The collars and cuffs Of
his servants should think every officer OF our gal
liant Navy would glow with indignation as did, 10 see
the stripes aud stars" thus desecrated and protaned
besides IS vexaous 10 Americans 20 hear the remarks
OF foreigners upon il.
The most kindhearted and intelligent American in
Rio. aud most esteemed and looked up by this
government and Foreigners generally is J. B. Esq. for
neriy OF Baltimore and once the prince OF merchants
here az he will hs again u spite Of many gross msrep
reservations al home) thai be has recovered from
the emoarrassnens OF the general crash OF 81 His
we sn elegant and lovely woman. is the eldest daugh
Ter Oh Mr Hun!er former Minister =, this Court,
have KNOWN Mr. B IN my occasional. visits 10 Rio for
many years His house and heart are ever open TO
his countynen, as the ocers of our Navy and others
visiting here can testify and take pleasure in record
ing this feeble tribute 20 the merits OF one whom am
pyoud 20 call an American and counsrymsD.
Much roget is felt and expressed here az the removal
OF late Consul, Mr.. Gordon believe no charge can
be brought against him in his official capacity and his
amsble and accomplished family viii be great loss 10
the circle among whom they located aud those who
have psr,aken Of their unos,enatous though elegant
hospitality With many other of citizens equally
mei;orious who have been recalled by The baneu in
tuence OF party he must console himself by the -eaec
ton OF having strictly performed his duty and the
that
Wien vice prevails. and inpioas men bear sway,
The post OF honor Is prtua:e station
DECEMBER II.
The Rarsan left for the River the last OF October-our
worthy old Commodore intending join the Boston in
which 10 return to The United States and they by