The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-04
From the Washington Union, July 2
speech Of the Emperor OF the BraztIs on
opening the first session OF the Legislature

I'D OF May, 1913.
August and most worthy representatives of the
tion:-Ihe always-desred epoch of your reunion has
arrived, and congratulate yself seeing nd
the representatives of the nation, whose wisdom and
experience promise the greatest benefits to the
Of civilization and order and to the prosperity of the
empire. i
peace and good understanding with all the nations
OF Europe and America; and TO overcome some diff
culties with which you well acquainted, | shall
continue to employ peaceful and honorable means
The question between the republics of the River of
Plate is not yet defntively termnated and the inte
rests OF my subjects continue to be grayey pref udced
by struggle unhappy it is prolonged. For tho
pacihcation Of the two republics make the most sim
prayers. 1t accords with the interest that the
independence of the Oriental republic of Uruguay
must inspire us.
you, have, in the beginning of this year. visited
some parts of the province of Rio de Janeiro aud
have observed, with the greatest pleasure the deve
lopenent OF its industry and wealth The evidences of
attachment to my person, and adhesion and fidelity to
the political institutions of the country, which | met
with everywhere have been extremely satisfactory to
The public tranquility has not been disturbed but
it is proper TO acknowledge that in of the pro-
yncrs Of the empire the surety of persons and proper
ty Is not yet such must desire My govern ent,
however, is confident that the revision and the anne
horating Of laws will establish the necessary
guarantees basis solid and perma nent
There will be presented TO you proposition in
ference to the law of the Sd December 1871 and an
her which has for its object to declare the nconpati
bty Of the election OF certan public functonares in
the places in which they have jurisdiction authority
of the law which organized the national guard and of
those which regulate promotions In the army and
Wy. and the manner of recruiting All those objects
call for the particular attention Of my government
equally hope that during this session you will
dow the country with law that may attra ct to the
empire useful aud Industrious colonsts. You cannot
FL to appreciate the urgent necessity of such a law
BY the budget which will be presented to you, you
will the relations existing between the nd
expenses of the nation and assure you that rigor
Gus economy and superintend ence shall preside
the acts ofmy government, and that in the applica-
ton of the appropriations afforded to them they will
Rave in view to promote the material ameioration of
tle provinces
August and most worthy representatives Of the
nation Sure as am of your loyal and patriotic CO.
operation, and of the spirit of order and love
cord which form the distinctive character of the Bra
lillian nation aud which lay government shall exert
itself to consolidate with the continuation Of its sys-
tenn of justice and political liberation which they have
prescribed to themselves noursh the attering hope
that Divine Providence will maintain the empire
all the blessings which it enjoys and will grant to
future of peace and progressive augmentation The
session is opened. DON PEDRO H.,
Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defender of
the BraZs.