The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-08
Interesting from Brazil.
OUR PARA CORRESPONDENCE.


PARA, March u, 1854
The Navigation Of the Amoson-Populay FEELING regard
ing is Progress-Hs Commercial ETects-OFposio q
the Portugucse-Egrtion of the Agen, in Charye-Hopcs
from Peru
Sensible of your desire to keep the public duly advised
upon all matters of general interest it occurred to
that few lines from the mouth of the Amazon might
not be altogether unacceptable ut the present moment
During my soourn in this city have observed from
time to time with degree of interest the feeling
which has been manifested by these people respect
ing the free navigation of this magnificent river.
They naturally jealous and timd race, having
long since entertained the idea that conquest of the
valley of the Amazon by the Americans will Immediately
follow the free navigation of the river am quite
fdent, however, that this feeling is less prevalent
at present than it few months since. The
recent agitation Of this subject by the Americans,
has drawn their attention to the matter and large
jority begin to see the many advantages they would
derye should Brazil grant this privilege to all foreign
nations The value Of their real estate their commerce.
their stock Of general knowledge and their list of the
comforts and luxures OF life would be greatly increased
The Portuguese who compose the prncpa portion of
the minority party deadly opposed to all commercial
terIrses upon the Amazon, they at present mono.
p the greatest portion of the trade upon this river
and its branches The fear of being supplanei renders
them exceedingly jealous of foreigners In fact they
seem almost entirely destitute of that noble generous
and liberal spirit which frequently meet with
the Erazans. They ever ready to cry out against
every thing which indicates advancement or improve.
ment, particularly if Americans in any manner
eced with it, This recent movement the part of Peru
has given them great uneasness they thinking doubt
less that it will eventually have unfavorable effect
upon their pecunary interests They contend that Peru
has right TO the free navigation of this rverhat
her present privileges by special permit OF the Bra
lillian government They complain of there being too
many Americans connected with this enterprsetha the
boats not what they should be, when competent
judges have them very fine boats and admi
raby adapted to the purpose for which they were in
tended
al will here also state that much credit is due Or.
Whitmore, who has had the management of this affair,
for the wisdom and discretion which he has manifested
during the progress and completion of his task By his
upceasng he has accomplished the object Of
his mission and long since had the pleasure Of seeing
them in successful operation. We sincerely hope that
Peru will persevere in this good began work. look
upon This movement as important step towards the
free navigation Of the Amazon
Should other republics having tributaries eniptyng
into the Amazon follow the example set them by Peru,
it would be but short time before should see the
flags of all nations scattered from the Atlantic to the foot
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