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Foreign News
March 26, 1824
Rhode Island American
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Revolution erupts in Para, Brazil, causing bloodshed and forcing a Cayenne vessel to return with cargo. Governor of Cayenne dispatches armed ships to rescue those seeking refuge under French flag.
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By the Steam-Boat.
FROM THE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
From Cayenne.—The schooner Moses, Captain Sager, arrived this morning, in 29 days from Cayenne. The Captain states that a vessel belonging to Cayenne, arrived at Para, but was obliged to return with her cargo, in consequence of a revolution which had broken out. The streets of Para were drenched with the blood of the murdered at noon-day. The Governour of Cayenne had despatched a brig of 20 guns, and a schooner, for the relief of such persons as had sought refuge under the French flag. [Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana. Para, or Para Gran, is the capital of a province of Brazil, of the same name. It is on the Tocantins, 60 miles from its mouth—Lat. 1, 30, S.—Population, 10,000.]
FROM THE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.
From Cayenne.—The schooner Moses, Captain Sager, arrived this morning, in 29 days from Cayenne. The Captain states that a vessel belonging to Cayenne, arrived at Para, but was obliged to return with her cargo, in consequence of a revolution which had broken out. The streets of Para were drenched with the blood of the murdered at noon-day. The Governour of Cayenne had despatched a brig of 20 guns, and a schooner, for the relief of such persons as had sought refuge under the French flag. [Cayenne is the capital of French Guiana. Para, or Para Gran, is the capital of a province of Brazil, of the same name. It is on the Tocantins, 60 miles from its mouth—Lat. 1, 30, S.—Population, 10,000.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Political
What keywords are associated?
Para Revolution
Brazil Uprising
Cayenne Relief
French Guiana
Bloodshed
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Sager
Governour Of Cayenne
Where did it happen?
Para
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Para
Key Persons
Captain Sager
Governour Of Cayenne
Outcome
streets drenched with blood of the murdered; cayenne vessel returned with cargo
Event Details
A revolution broke out in Para, leading to murders in the streets. A Cayenne vessel arrived but had to return with cargo. The Governor of Cayenne sent a brig of 20 guns and a schooner to relieve persons seeking refuge under the French flag.