The Sun. — 1822-12-13 (London, England)

BRAZIL.  " RIO JANEIRO, OCT. 19, 1822.—The preparations for proclaiming the Prince Regent, I)on Pedro, as Emperor of the Brazils, were on a grand scale: the 12th of this month was the day on which the ceremony was performed with the greatest demonstrations of joy, and an opposing solemnity. You have already been informed of the declaration of independence of the Brazils : this was a step which nothing could prevent, but was acceler.ted by his Majesty's departure from Lisbon, and by the impolitic proceedings of the Cortes.  " The people here are full of enthusiasm and fire, which, according to my opinion, nothing can extinguish : if the black slaves, among whom some symptoms of unruliness have lately been observed, are not lost sight of, there is no doubt but the independence will be maintained and consolidated. Of course some difficulties are to be encountered in the beginning, but will be overcome with a little energy and perseverance. The town of Bahia is garrisoned with 4,000 European troops, under the command of General Madeira, and this force has refused to acknowledge the independence of the 19 provinces : considerable preparations are making to reduce Bahia, and it will no doubt be accomplished in time. A division of 3 frigates and some other vessels is to sail immediately for the purpose of blockading the port; that force is commanded by the late Captain of the Heroine privateer, of Buenos Ayres, who, on his arrival here, was most graciously received by our Emperor, and made Captain in the navy, all the old European officers in that department having been dismissed. Out Government is now in want of able naval officers, and if any offer themselves, they will be well received, and well paid : it is even said, that proposals have been sent to Lord Cochrane, to take the command in chief of our navy, with unlimited powers for giving it a new organization, if he can obtain leave from the Government of Chili. It is almost incredible what activity and energy the new Emperor displays ; and if he was assisted by able Ministers, he would do great things : he is beloved almost to excess, having removed from his side all the Grandees who might give umbrage to the native Brazilians, and having introduced an extraordinary system of economy : you may judge of it when you learn that he has reserved for his ex. pences only ten contos of rees (about 2,0001. sterling) per annum, which he says will be quite sufficient for him. In fine, every thing seems to indicate that our affairs will go well, without the disorders and misfortunes generally attending revolutions.  "•The Portuguese troops at Montevideo, having understood that General Lecor had resolved to declare for the Brazilian cause, attempted to oppose it, and would have murdered him, if he had not been protected by a battalion which he had commanded in Europe, and which escorted him out of the fortress. With this small force, and attended by all his Staff, he took post at Canclones, where he was joined by Frutos Rivero with 700 men. Most of the inhabitants of Montevideo, fearing a siege, have left it ; some naval forces are now fitting out, to blockade that port. " All the European Portuguese established here for years, are winding up their concerns, and many of them have already embarked for Europe, taking all their property with them ; few or none will remain in a short time; money is scarce to such a degree, that only copper can be obtained in exchange for bank paper. Produce is equally scarce, and excessively high in price."