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Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
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As of June 3, Brazil faces a critical situation: barely holding Montevideo, its fleet disgraced and threatened by Chilean forces, open western frontiers, population showing rebellion signs against Emperor Don Pedro, worsened by Portugal's crown demise likely drawing him to Lisbon, potentially leading to government change despite English efforts for peace.
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New York June 3.—The situation of Brazil at the present moment is, on several accounts, very singular, and, we imagine, no less critical. Barely holding out, at Montevideo, the defence of a fortress which is the last post she possesses in the vast province she has so lately lost; her fleet, which was her chief dependence, not only disgraced, but threatened with defeat by the expected Chilian squadron; her extensive western frontier entirely open to the entrance of republican forces; a large part of her population disgusted with the emperor, and excited by the examples around them, showing symptoms of rebellion occasionally, and apparently waiting with anxiety for some great revolutionary project, which there is reason to presume will not be long in maturing—such is the situation of the country with regard to its monarch and its neighbours: and the danger to which the present government is exposed is greatly increased by the demise of the crown of Portugal. In present circumstances it can hardly be supposed that Don Pedro will prefer Rio Janeiro to Lisbon; and who can support his authority in his absence? England will endeavour to preserve peace, but she cannot heartily disrelish nor long prevent a fundamental change in the government.
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Brazil
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potential fundamental change in the government
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Brazil is barely holding Montevideo, its last post in a lost province; fleet disgraced and threatened by expected Chilian squadron; western frontier open to republican forces; large part of population disgusted with emperor, showing occasional rebellion symptoms and awaiting revolutionary project; situation worsened by demise of Portuguese crown, likely causing Don Pedro to prefer Lisbon over Rio Janeiro, leaving authority unsupported; England endeavors to preserve peace but cannot prevent change.