Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1847-02-03
IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH AMERICA.
Arripdl of the California expedition at
Rio--Serious difficulty bet,reen Mr..
Wise and the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Rosscau threatened to fire on the tolrn,
&c. &c.


Rosscau threatened to fire on the topn,
&c. &c.
By the arrival of the brigantine Rein
deer, Capt. E. G. Winsor, 40 days from
Rio Janeiro, which place the vessel left
on the 2Sth November, we have received
intelligence of the arrival of the fleet of
transports destined for California, cen
tanning the regiment under Col. Steven
son, which left this port on the 18th Sep
TENDER last.
The vessels parted company off the
Bermudas. a few out, and only spoke one
ship, Dutch man-of-war, belonging to
Bremen, during the entire voyage.
The health of the troops has been eX-
ceIlent, only one private, name not recol-
ected, and small child, having died dur
ing a voyage of 56 days-their numbers
have, however, been made good, by two
births, which have taken place on The
passage.
The news from Rio is highly important.
and foreshadows a serious difficulty with
the government of Brazil. Our minister,
Mr.. Wise, has had very disagreeable
misunderstanding with the authorities,
which for while threatened to result in
an attack on Rio by the squadron under
Commodore Rousseau. The facts as near
as we can learn, are, that snmetime in
November. Lieut.. Davis, of the Saratoga,
while on shore, witnessed The attempted
! incarceration of two American sailors, for
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quate cause. He of course demonstrated
pretty pointedly against this outrage, and
in the course Of the dispute, Lieut.. D.,
having his side arms with him, swords
were drawn. which however resulted in
nothing fatal.
In short time thereafter, it appears that
the officer above was somehow entrapped
and diSarmed, and then thrown into one of
the most loathsome dungeons of the city.
On learning the facts, Mr.. Wise immedi-
ateIy demanded his release, and that of
the two men. The requirement was re-
fused, and the frigate Columbia being in
the harbor, after communicating with
Commodore Rousseau, the minister relte-
rated the demand, accompanied with the
proviso, that If it was not instantly COM
piled with, the Columbia would proceed TO
fire upon the town! Lieut.. Davis was f.
nally released, but the misunderstanding
was far from being adjusted, and when, on
The 10Th November, the ceremonies of
christening the infant daughter of the
emperor Don Pedro, the princess Isabella,
took place, Mr.. Wise refused to Join in
the general Illumination, and the broad
sides of the Columbia were silent amid
the saiutes fired in honor of the occasion
by the armed vessels of all other nations
in the harbor, the Indignation of the Bra
lillian authorities appeared to have reach
ed climax.
The Parliament, it seems, Immediately
went into secret session, and, although
the specific action did not transpre, yet
there was rumor that the Commons pas
seG resolution requiring the Columbia to
leave the waters of Brazil at six hours
notice. This singular enactment was lost
in the upper house, and it is understood
that. in consequence of the failure, nearly
every member of the Commons resigned
his seat.
In the midst of this unfortunate state of
affairs, much to the establishment of the
Brazlians, the Susan Drew arrived, with
portion cf the California troops, and, in
quick succession came in the other trans
ports, with the sloop-of-war Preble. The
appearance of this large force in the harbor
at this critical juncture, seemed inexpIica-
bic to Don Pedro and his cabinet, and we
learn that, in consequence, special mes
senger was Immediately despatched to the
Brazilian minister at Washington We
have not vet heard of his arrival.
Capt. t. informed US that immediate
ly on the arrival of the squadron in Rio,
a christening, la Brazilian Princess,
took place on board the fleet, of one OF the
little responsibilities who happened along
during the voyage. The American min
lister acted as godfather on The occasion,
giving the young adventures the name of
\ Alta California Harris. She is daugh-
ter of Quartermaster Sergeant Harris, well
known TO our democratic friends in the
eigth ward.
The intention of Col Stevenson was TO
remain but few days IN Rio, for the pur.
pose of procuring the necessary stores;
and in all probability, by this time the ex-
/ petition is around the Horn, and opening
out into the vast Pacific.
o. In the Senate of the United States
on the 18th instant
| The special order of the dav the hill