The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-07-02

TRANSLATED FOR THE UNION.

The speech Of has Majesty the Emperor of the Brass on
opening the first session. of the legislature Of the General
Legislature assembly, at RIO de Janero, the Sd Of Nay
1913.
The awaysdesired epoch of your reunion has arrived
and congratulate myself IN seeing around me the repre-
sentatyes OF the nation. whose wisdom and experience
promise the greatest benefits to the OF CIVILIZATION
and order, and 10 the prosperity of the empire
have exerted myself 10 cultivate the relations OF peace
and good understanding with all the nations OF Europe
and America; and to overcome some difficulties, with
which you well acquainted, shall continue to
ploy peaceful and honorable means.
The question between the republics OF the river OF
Plate is not yet dehnvey terminated and the interests
OF my subjects continue to be gravely preudiced by
struggle as unhappy II is prolonged For the pachca
ton OF the two republics make the most sincere prayers
1t accords with the interest that the independence OF the
Oriental republic of Uruguay must inspire us.
Satisfying the wishes which have manifested to you.
have III the beginning OF this year. visited some parts
of the province OF Rio de Janero; and have observed,
with the greatest pleasure the development of its indus
try and wealth The evidences OF attachment my per-
son. and adhesion and fidelity to the political institutions
OF the country, which met with everywhere, have been
extremely satisfactory to me.
The public tranquility has not been disturbed but it is
proper to acknowledge that in some OF the provinces of
the empire the surety of persons and property is not yet
such we must desire. My government, however, is
confident that the revision and the ameorating of
laws will establish the necessary guarantees on basis
more solid and permanent.
There will be presented you proposition in refer
to the law of the Sd December, lS4, and another
winch mas Tor It's 0Dect 10 declare the lncompat0iy OF
the election Of public functonaries in the places
| in which they have Jurisdiction authority
recommend to your consideration the examination of
the law which organized the national guard and of those
which regulate promotions in the army and navy, and
the of recruiting All those objects call for the
particular attention OF my government.
equally hope that during this session you will endow
the country with law that may attract to the empire
useful and industrious coloniss You cannot fail to ap
preciate the urgent necessity of such law.
By the budget which will be presented to you, you will
and aY.
penses of the nation; and | you that rigorous
economy and superntendence shall preside the
of my government and that in the application of the APP
Preparations afforded to them they will have in view to
promote the material ameioraton of the provinces
August and most worthy representatives OF the nation
Sure as OF your loyal and patriotic cooperation and
of the spirit of order and love Of concord which form the
distinctive character Of the Brazilian nation, and which
my government shall exert itself to consolidate with the
continuation of its system of justice and political toera
ton which they have prescribed to themselves, noursh
the atteng hope that Divine Providence will maintain
the empire all the blessings which it enjoys, and
will grant future of peace and progressive aug
mentatOn. The session is opened
DON PEDRO II,
Constitutional Emperor and perpetual
defender of the BraZs