The New York herald., 1865-11-03

chairman rose and remarked that Rev. J. O. Fletcher,
from Brazil, was present It was then eighteen months
since the Chamber had heard him speak. He had re-
sidod thirteen years in Brazil He there to
graulats the Chamber congratulated upon the
success which had resulted In the organization Of
steamship line between Brazil and the United States
The CHAIRMAN then introduced Mr. Fletcher, who
was greeted with applause. The reverend gentleman
then forward and spoke for about quarters
OF an hour, principally upon the movement which had
organized line OF steamships between Brazil and the
but handsomely acknowledged what had been done by
Henry Forster Co., Of Pernambuco; by the Hon.
Tavarcs Bastos Of the Brazilian Parliament and particu
larry by Mr. Arango the agent Of the United States and
Brazil Mail Steamship Company ct Rio Jsneiro during
the past season He also mentioned the aid and SYM
pahy Of Brazaas from the Rio Chamber Of Commerce,
from distinguished statesmen, and from his Excel
lency Senior dAzambuja, who was present After
a few preparatory remarks he introduced Senor
dAzambuja whom he strongly euogzed for his abilities
statesman and schoaf and also for his adherence
and sympashies with all American movements in his
country
The Senior then came forward and made the follow:
MIR. CHAIRMAN AND GEsrtxxEs-I am most deeply i'm
pressed with the expressions which you direct to in
regard to the Chamber OF Commerce at Rio Janeiro,
in response the address Of the president and officers
that corporation this respectable and llustrious
body These remarks highly sympathetic in their
towards Brazil for its endeavors to strengthen
more and more the commercial relations between the
f ~ mV tn sae 5s as
%h he isea h a this
and his gh appreciation Of everything which
his empire with the great nation OF North America
l d, that solemn OCCASION that Brazil has always
had desire OF drawing more closely the relations
Of friendship between the two countries Expressed
In conclusion my personal feelings towards the United
States aud my desire TO win tho sympathcs OF this gov
eminent and this people. Your words, Dir. Chairman,
cannot bat be heartily appreciated by every Brazilian H
terestcd in commerce. as well by myself the rep-
Tescntative Of sovereign. The Emperor OF Brazil BY
has hifnpelf 10 American
Of the word Dom Pedro H., well as the Presi
dent OF the United states, promotes the progress
purpose promotes the Development OF natural
sources tho Improvement OF commerce and tie In.
vipain Ssld. Of this consinens The mission OF the
Emperor reference to ths unhappy events which havo
occurred In South America, In regard 70 the barbarous
and unwarranted proceedings OF the Dictator Of Para.
quay, who has made ON Brazil, the Argentine Con-
Federation aud Uruguay, Is that cannot but fail to
obta the desired result am happy in representing
Brazil under such auspices and no better opportunity
be offered me 10 endeavor TO make my nation and
the United states more intimate expect not TO fall in
the result Of this policy Above all In the reciprocity In
the intercourse between the two countries thus
developing their mutual commerce. The new United
Of last September will doubt greatly develop and
courage the direct commerce OF the two coun-
tres BY preventing recourse To-, 70 the European
lines l hope for yerv rapid extension of
the commcrce OF both countries. The efforts Of the
Chambers OF Commerce OF New York and Rio Janone
will contribute the speedy realization Of this desired
object when Il Ii the interest OF both corporations to adj
vance. Please Mr. President and gentlemen Of the New
York Chamber Of Commerce. accept my thanks for the
kind reception which have experienced In this rounon
an account OF which will make known TO my gov
ernment, as an additional proof Of the sentiments Of
yuur body and Of the people OF the United states to
wards Brazil
schor d Arsmbuier was warmly appauded at the con-
MI rIxrcurR continued his address, and called a.ten-
ton 20 the vast commercial beDents which mu-t result
from the intsactes existing between the Brazilian and
United states governments. Tho commerce OF Brazil
amounted 70 sum OF about sixty million dol
lars, and that Of the West Indies TO forty.
I'VE miions The gentleman also called attention TO
tho extension Of emancipation ides4 In Bnzl The sub
ject was canvassed talked and read about among tue
most prominent Of the country He ir Fietcher) had
purchased and circulated several works upon the sub
ject the Emperors library he had seen the work
gushed gentleman In the habit OF reading fire.
Quently
Mr. fctcher's remarks were attentively listened 10
and frequently applaudcd.
Colonel r.. A. CoNKIISG moved that the remarks OF
both gentlemen be printed In the annual report Of the
Chamber together with all other proceedings Incidental
thereto, which was adopted. t.w
Mr. srsvnxs the secretary then read paper addressed
20 the New York Chamber Of Commerce, from similar
body ns Rio Jnnero expressing the desire that the in
terusss Of In both sections should bs vgor
ousIy adyapccd The paper was placed On fla
Tbe following IL m extract from petition presented
nv large number OF Brazilian merchants 70 their Para
ment relative " steamship lines and uegnphs. This
paper was among,the various communications laid be-
fore tho Chamber yesterday -
BY the following table you will the importance OF
the cxUortstion Of one article only OF commerce
with the United States-