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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Insurrection in Pernambuco led by Martins and Pedroza; conspirators seized control after arrests on March 6, took treasury, governor capitulated. Opposed by locals; Bahia sent warships to blockade port.
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From Captain Lovett, who arrived at this port on Saturday, from Bahia, we have received an account of the insurrection at Pernambuco, not differing materially from those which we have before received. The leaders of the conspiracy were Martins and Captain Pedroza, who with a number of other persons of no great consideration, had for some time past, held meetings under the name of Masonic Convivial parties. These meetings were suspected of seditious designs in December last; but no measures were taken against them until March 6, when Martins was arrested, and an order was given for the arrest of Pedroza. The conspirators having before taken measures to secure the military, of whom it seems there was but one regiment, Martins was immediately released by the guard, and Pedroza killed the officer sent to arrest him, and also the Colonel of the regiment.
The conspirators immediately paraded the streets, with a white flag, and were followed by the populace crying viva patria. The Governour and the friends of the old government retired to the fort or the shipping, or shut themselves up in their houses. The conspirators took possession of the publick offices, and the treasury, in which were found 800,000 dollars in specie. The Governour having no means of defence, soon capitulated, on condition of being permitted to retire with his family, in a small vessel.
Things continued to go on with perfect tranquillity, and business experienced but a slight interruption; but according to the latest intelligence, the self-appointed Governours were opposed by the people of the country, and of the neighbouring districts. The Governour of Bahia had taken the most prompt measures to resist the insurgents, and had already sent a brig of war to blockade the port, which was to be followed in a few days by two other ships of war, one of 30 and the other of 20 guns. No symptoms of revolt had appeared at Bahia, but it was supposed that the Creoles were in favour of a revolution.
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Pernambuco
Event Date
March 6
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pedroza killed the officer sent to arrest him and the colonel of the regiment. governour capitulated and retired with his family. conspirators took possession of public offices and treasury with 800,000 dollars in specie. opposed by people of the country and neighbouring districts. governour of bahia sent brig of war to blockade port, to be followed by two other ships of war.
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Leaders Martins and Captain Pedroza, with others, held meetings suspected of seditious designs since December last. On March 6, Martins arrested and order for Pedroza's arrest. Conspirators secured military, released Martins, Pedroza killed officer and Colonel. Paraded streets with white flag, followed by populace. Governour and supporters retired to fort, shipping, or houses. Conspirators took public offices and treasury. Things continued tranquilly with slight business interruption. Latest intelligence shows opposition from country people and neighbouring districts. No revolt at Bahia, but Creoles favored revolution.