I forwarded to the Minister of Marine, at Rio
de Janeiro, a full report of these transactions, from which the
subjoined are extracts:--

The completion of the task of tranquillizing Ceara in a manner
I trust satisfactory to His Imperial Majesty, was, in a great
measure, effected by the pardon promulgated in the name of His
Majesty--consigning to oblivion those occurrences which would
otherwise have agitated the public mind. The only exception
made was the intrusive President Araripe, and this, because,
instead of availing himself of the first proclamation of amnesty, in
which he was included, he retired into the interior with a band of
robbers, in order to excite further disturbance. The consequence
of this obstinate perseverance in disobedience on the part of
Araripe, has been his death, and the capture of all his followers.

The restoration of Ceara to its allegiance and tranquillity having
been thus accomplished, we proceeded to Parahyba, where all was
tranquil, the inhabitants having unanimously declared His Imperial
Majesty Constitutional Emperor, the moment that they became free
from the terror of their more powerful and military neighbours at
Ceara. Some dissensions, however, remained in the province. With
respect to Maranham, things are different: no republican flag has
been displayed--nor, as far as I can learn, did any intention exist
on the part of the inhabitants of raising the standard of rebellion;
the state of civil war in which we found the presidency arising
from personal animosities amongst some of the principal families,
especially between those families and that of His Excellency the
President. Certain it is, that all were united against the President,
who, to protect himself, had recourse to the assistance of the lowest
classes of the community, even to emancipated slaves. The result
has been, military disorders of all kinds--and there is no outrage
which has not been perpetrated.

The general complaint against the President is, that the constitution
has in no way been put in practice; that he has not
established any lawful council; and that he has been guilty of
arbitrary acts. The original documents relating to these matters
are enclosed for the judgment of His Imperial Majesty.

I humbly hope that His Imperial Majesty will perceive that,
although I had no express authority to interfere in