Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-01-21
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RIO JAsHiRo, Nov l6, 1886.
We have smother pretty "sat' on hand the result Of
Wise diplomacy here For many years past our nation
and its citizens have stood upon the favorable ground.
with this empire especially since the appointment Of the
Hon. Mr. HuSrER, whose good and aable manners.
endo AIRED him all with whom he had
80, that the explanation eu AnerieaHo" has been
frequently resced to, in disturbances OF popular
particularly by the English. who oggerheads with
the Brazilian government upon the legality OF the slave
trade one instance will relate having been present and
an eye witness OF the scene.
Three young left the city for few days sport in tho
country, thirty miles back. In passing small vii
age, officer Of the Police politely asked their permit
to carry arms but unfortunately in the hurry OF departure
they had neglected TO provide themselves with after
onquirng OF what nation they were, and asceanng that
one was an American, the others English, his rage
uncomfortable. Giving tho American some Wholesome
advice not TO be caught again in bad company he permit
ted him 10 proceed and follow his sport. while the subjects
OF JOAN Bull were deprived Of their guns, with orders
make themselves scarce" This OF the many
that might be cited. illustrate the
dant upon the national feeling, existing between the two
countries IN tho every day routine OF business or pleasure
aud cannot be fully appreciated, except by those who
have resided in foreign country, where, perhaps the
extremes have been experienced.
Ot the advantage OF such desirable OF affairs
are now in fair 10 deprive ourselves through what
deem the gross Encouragement of Minister The
tar OF the brig Supposed TO be engaged in the slave trade
Is doubtless yet fresh in your memory. Our Commodore
through the advice OF Mr. WISE seized the vessel Anne
can brig within the port contrary the laws and usages
ct nations, declaring the te that he had right
and would retain At all hazards but three days sui
cion' io conNnce him OF the truth OF the old adagc that
discretion Is the better part of vaor will give you the
facts concerning this unfortunate case from the effects of
which have hardly recovered before placed in
still more awkward position.
Ga the arrival ct the supposed SLAYER, our authorities
sent aud took iorcibc of her. placed prize
crew ON board without ondcavors wheh
or the Brazilian authorities concerned or not How
ever but short time elapsed before the Minister OF For
egn Affairs, Mr.. Franco, asked be informed why tho
vessel in question had been taken held under the
guns OF the forts. Atwhich Minister became enraged
not only venting his spite IN very uncivl reply to Mr.
tranca personally but actually decaimng about the pub
Tic streets IN manner unbecoming representative OF
country.
The purpOrt OF his reply NJ. Frsnea was that he had
taken possession OF the vessel and would her the
United Staes-naming, the same time the day that she
would depart The Brazilian Government ordered an i'd
duona number OF soldiers and other preparations stengh
en- their means OF preventing the departure the above
vessel with orders destroy vessel and convoy if thew
persisted IN tho attempt to pass.
Our valiant Minister with that promptude for which he
is so remarkable at home Immediately sends voumnous
formal protest. under thirteen different heads addressed TO
the Brazilian Government and in vndication OF his own
proceedings The article of violent nature that the
only reply from the Minister Mr.. Franco, that Mr..
Wise must withdraw the protest before the expiration OF
certain hour the following day. his passports would
be rendered TO him without delay. Here a dilemma
To perseNere was hazardous To receive his passport to
leave would be to lose the post The result that the
article withdrawn. The Brazilian Minister in the
meantime, demanded the vessel, and the same time an
available force TO persist in taking her rcusa the
result was you aware that the vessel was promptly
delivered up to the proper authorities.
And now will give you the crowning instance Of Amer
lean diplomacy in this -cgon OF the earth. | send you
some ot the papers published in this city, which, as you
will see, fully corroborate my statement.
few days SINCE officer of the corvette Saratoga was
ashore with his boats When ready the
vessel he found his men-sovera OF them-n state of in
toNcaOn and some OF them WERE or had BEEN fighting
with knives. Three OF them charge OF the police
OF the city, having been apptehcnded violating the laws of
the country IN the most lgfant possible The po-
ice were about To aAc them prison. the officer came up
lie protested against II IN very rough manner, aud de-
ermned 10 take the sailors away from them by force
The police, however, succeeded in taking them 10 the
paace-(the otay was but short distance from it, near
the wharf.
The officer followed them to the entrance which was
well protected by the usual guard stationed around o
was about TO urcby when they presented their bay-
onets,-upon which he drew his sword upon the guard
The result he taken prisoner aud confined i'm the
barracks, with liberty TO walk about the premises He
treated as his staten required, and confined as pri-
but two three days when by the order of the En-
peroT he discharged ia consideration Of the good
Outstanding between the nations and allowed pro-
coed on his voyage To the United States.
The fifteenth oi the present month the occasion OF
the christening OF the princess. Every one, however was
asonshed that the American rgae port did not regard
the day the least either by hosting the flag in honor OF
the occasion, firing salute, which invariably the case
with all vessels IN port.
since learn that all communication is now al an end
with the Americans through representative Mr. Wise
did not attend court the before mentioned day. and IL
i said ihat through advice or orders that the fri
gate did salute.
The B.azens consider themselves highly insuteG
am tod however that tine Emperor expected him court
and intended 10 extend oil poeness towards him. III our
Government approve OF the procccdugs (which cannot
for moment suppose would be greatly Injurious 10 the
business portion OF the Americans residing IN this country
The proceedings oi our Minister strongly mined
| by tic American residents.