The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-18
onr brazilian Correspondence.

Rio D.. JANEiRo, Sept 70, 1854.
TAs Uniied states Steamer Aassdehasets-Lsoerdiuy q
ns Es.pror ~ Regard TO Her-Tke Apprehended Loss
sfne Des1t.r-Propesed Statue 10 Don Pedro L-Com-
meYcai re.cs, dc, dc
Since my last nothing of Importance has occurred
IN This part of the world.
The United States steamer Massachusetts, 10 70
snderg repairs in this port. The imperial govern
msnt gran. the facilities of the navy yard TO assis,
rs m repairing the steamer. This is . generous
act on the part of his MAZE ty. Nothing has been
heard from the Decatur. The officers Of the Massa-
chuseits do not think that she ia lost.
Last week the coffee market was more animated
than before known but this week "a her limited
prices, ~ per last quotations.
Enclosed you will find document which win be
Interesting 70 American 81 lists IL is al Invitation
10 artists, native and foreign, TO compete for the
execution Of bronze ststue to Don Pedro l., the
founder Of the empire. The time being short for
American artists have ask ed for extension OF it,
BRONZE STATUE TO DON PEDRO FIRST.
Programme for the exc cuton Of a monument. to
be raised this capital in honor OF the founder OF
Tie Empire.
The committee appointed by the Municipal Cham
bsrf Of Rio de Janerio TO raise memento TO the
hsunder Of the Empire, invite all artists, both ma
tive and foreign, to present for competition de-
sign for the execution Of an equestrian statue, in
sbr0nze, under the following c,naitions:--
l. Dom Pedro / must be on horseback, in the ct
-Aitude Of proclaiming the Independence. 2. The
pedestal must be adorned with relieves and Brazil
han aiegOries. 8. The time allowed for the exscu.
ton and preseI ting Of the designs models in
miniature, giving general idea OF the monuments,
b five months, 10 begin from 18th October. 4. The
designs and models 10 be exposed in one of the
rooms Of the Academy Of Fine Arts of thus city for
eight days, more If necessary. 5. All designs
AID models to he forwarded to the committee, &C
coDpanied by sealed letter containing the nara
Of tie artist, and Sign corresponding with one
the model or design. O. The three best models or
designs TO be rewarded with prize OF 900 mil
pis each. Besides this the com mtsee shall vote
special rewa- for that to be adopted. Those not
Rewarded to be returned.
Cons. Eusebio de Lueiroz Con,inho Nation Ca.
mara, president; Baa0 de Bomfm, treasurer;
Marvel de Arspjo Porto Allegro, John Antonio de
Miranda, Polidoro da FoDceca Guintanilha Joedas,
John Alfonso Lima Nagueira, Josgan NorSerto de
Sueyae Silva. DR.. Roberto Jorge Haiock Lobo,
secretary.
Rio &c Jarerio. Sept "a, 1854
Sept. go 1854.
P.s-Having marc time today, continue my
note sent yesterday by the bark Turk. This for
ward by the packet via Liverpool, which leaves to-
morrow morning.
CoFIEE-Bore full reports than yesterday.
The sa,es for the pss: week have beea regular,
and prices a. m for the best qualities the past week.
Since the first of tina month up to this day, there
has been sold for expectation 220 900 bags OF coffee
Shipped to United States, bags. ........... S9243
Shipped to Mediterranean. .........,...... 2o,S64
Shipped to North of Europe, and o:her
.-rnsking 2ss,559 bags shipped this month, being
larger than the sales 10 the Merchants Exchange
this month.
/. frs: lands, 10000 bags OF coffee.
PRICES QUOTED TODAY
Qualities fer United States, per ar
robe ........................ 4l2O0 to;4l35O
Dor Europe, according to quality. 3l700 to 4l0OJ