The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-19

OPENING OF THE LK0IsLATUR1 AND SPEECH FROM
THE THRONE NEW MINISTRY ORGANIZED.
We have received the formal do Cbmcrc;o and Coreio
Mzcantl of Rio Janeiro 10 the It'll ult
The Brazilian Legislature opened its session the 81 OF
May, when the Emperor delivered the following speech
lam highly grauded In coming here TO open the nrst
sitting of the present legislature Your reunion, always
tendency Of the public mind towards concord and mode
ration, which will receive new impulse from your desire
TO promote the happiness Of the country.
The tranquility which reigns throu Ehour the empire
one Of the results OF the policy which filed the hearts OF
The Baans with the conviction that under the shelter of
institutions faithfully maintained, may with securi.
y and glory advance In the career Of progress and civil
zaon. The relations Of the empire with other nations
continue In peaceful and friendly state, and IL
endeavor cultivate them in the of the most
perfect corday basiDg them always the solid grounds
the means which had been voted IN Inc last ses
sion for the DEVELOPMENT OF immigration Of useful and
honest workns people and one OF s constant efforts
70 watch this vital element OF national industry.
With the at the disposal of my government and
certain which In time will be solicited from your
parotism cal ulaed TO secure the civil rights OF indi
viduals who profess different religions hope viii
rive a that important aim obtaining a the same time the
PRICE q al kinds Of provisions is causing srss. suffering
among the less wealthy classes OF society and dc aands
Of your enlightened zeal some adequate legislation.
Tho reduction in the new customs tariff mot sufficient
last attempts Of introducing African slaves in sernhsem
The sdvensurers who deemed = proper occasion to
realize their criminal enterprises again recommend 70
you the reform OF the mortgage law, which, BY facilitating
decisive and immediate nfuen, on the future Of our agr
culture. The army and navy require measures which
may improve their discipline, and criminal code and
form Of procedure which shall prompt punishment
and the execution Of Judgments. also call your special
attention 10 the project Of Law concerning the promotion OF
marine officers which depending your appro oason
likewise to the necessity Of modifying In the convent
ent way the dsposons regulating the system Of recruiting
The reforms carried out in the different branches OF in
strucon producing the wished for results The salts
factory state OF public permits 10 indulge In
the hope that the anticipated deficit In view or which the
increase Of two per cent In the export duties decreed
their abolition early date devote them TO such pur
poecs particularly interesting 10 agriculture.
August and most worthy representatives Of the country
your task Is difficult one but the certainty OF the
In prosperous date encourage you constantly, and my
government will prove worthy OF your support by the
discretion with which will employ the means granted 10
10 aid you In the glorious achievement OF 30 sacred
duty
Before the opening Of the session there was much OK.
element 10 the public mind, and OF the conservative
leaders stated that the country exhibiting revolution
AIRY tendencies an that necessary 10 restrain the
the Emperor the senate the list Of ministry
which slsyed the public excitement The following Is the
list OF the ministry
Marques de ords Prcsden, Of Council and Minister Of
the Empire
Senator Bernardo de soln Franco Minister OF Finances
favorable to free trnde).
Diego Pereirs de vasconcelos, Minister OF Justice.
yisconde de Maranguspe, Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
Don lose Antonio Sarara, Minister or Marine.
Teronyno Franci co Coelho, Minister Of War.
The Obrtio says;rhis oombinat 10 be foreseen
from the moment the Grown declared before the Chambers
the real tendencies OF the country towards moderate
po,y The principle which served the basis FOR the
ministerial opson satisfies necessities OF the pre-
sent and oilers guarantees Tor the future.