The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-06-21
B r A I'LL.


OPENING OF THE BRAZILIAN oHAMBERs--srBEcH
OF THE EMPEROR ON THE WAR AND THR CON-
DlTION OF THE COUNTRY.
The steamship North American, which left
Rio Janeiro May %, arrived at New York yes
terday. She brings word that the United
States steamers Brooklyn and Huron were at
Rio Janeiro. The Brooklyn expected to leave
for home about the Sth of July. There was
no sickness at Rio Janeiro on the departure of
the steamship North America. The cholera
excitement had completely subsidized.
The Brazilian Chambers were opened on the
23d ult by the Emperor in pers on, who made
the following address -
AUaUsT AND WORTHY RBPRBs -NTATIvKs OF
THE NATIoN;-The meeting OF the General AS
sembly inspires me and all Brazliaps with high
delight and grateful hopes
Order has been unaterably maintained
among the people OF the Provinces; and the
tranquility during the late elections is further
evidence OF the love consecrated by Brazilians
to national institutions.
Thanks to Divine Providence, the state of the
public health Is satisfactory in the greater part
OF the Empire. The cholera morbus, which
am sorry to say afflicted the capital, and some
parts of Rio de Janeiro, s. Pedro Of Rio Grande
rapidly, without proving so fatal on the oc-
casiOn of its first appearance. The Government
took every precaution, as in duty bound,
Inc war brought on by the President of
Pal aguay has not yet reached its desired ter
mination; but Brazil and the Argentine and
Oriental Republics, true to their alliance, will
soon realize the end.
In the execution of such sacred duty the
Government has received the most valuable aid
in the indefatigable exertions of every Brazilian
and all have entire confidence in the valor of
the army, navy, national guard. and voun-
teers, to whom is due the sincere thanks of the
nation.
The cholera morbus, which unfortunately
invaded the river La Plate, caused considerable
loss to the llIed forces in front OF the enemy. l
profoundly lament the death of so many Of the
brave, who we're anxious for the moment to risk
In battle their lives for their country.
To Brazil and allied republics the Government
OF Peru offered its kind services, as a prelmi-
Bolivia, and Ecuador Republics, to re-establish
peace with Paraguay. Later on, the United
States Government also offered its gracious
mediation for the same purpose. The allies,
thankful for the offers, could not permit.
1t Is gratifying for me to communicate to you
Jhat Brazil is at peace with all other foreign
powers, with whom the Government eXerts itself
10 cultivate the most amicabe ties.
Was signed in Paris, and is in force decla-
ration interpreting article 9Th of Consular Con-
VentiOn celebrated with France, putting thus
an end to the doubt respecting inheritance,
which occurred in the practical execution of
said convention, and the same result the Govern
ment hopes to obtain with respect TO other con-
Ventions of similar nature.
1t delights me to announce to you that the
navigation of the Amazon, and some of its tri-
butaries, also Of the rivers Tocsutins and s.
December last decided to be opened to the mer-
camille marine of all nations, on and after the
9TH of September next
This measure, corresponding with the ex-
pectations of natives and foreigners, promises
the most important advantages to the Empire.
The pubic revenue continues to increase, but
the expenditure, especially that originating with
the necessities OF war, has increased in
manner to produce deficit in the budget
which II IS Of the most vital Importance TO clear
of, in the way that your wisdom and patriotism
may suggest. %
to merit oPportunely your consideration, acting
in manner TO care for the high interests
attached to emancipation, by respecting actual
property, and without giving profound shock
TO our main source OF industry, agriculture.
To promote col 0niZation ought to be the object
of your particular solicitude.
Equal attention is due to public instruction.
Among the measures required for the army
service are most prominent that OF a law for
recruiting, penal Codes and military regula-
tions.
Experience teaches that it is most urgent to
alter the classification of naval officers.
Practice has also shown the convenience of
modifying the organization of the national
guard, principally with reference to the further
mobilization under extraordinary circum-
stances
August and worthy representatives of the
nation:-
will enable the Government TO overcome the
present difficulties, and to establish ever the
prosperity of the country on o more solid basis,
The session is declared open.
d. PEDRO II,
Constitutional Emperor and Perpetual Defen
der of Brazil.
GTT-V JNTET T TGENOE