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Foreign News November 16, 1844

The Whig Standard

Washington, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

Intelligence from Brazil to October 18 via schr. Erie from Para: Recent elections for the National Assembly were closely contested between Imperialists and opposition. Reports of serious riots in Ceara province resulting in several killed and wounded by government troops and rioters.

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LATER FROM BRAZIL.—The schr. Erie, from Para, brings intelligence to 18th October.

Capt. Mathews states that the elections for the National Assembly had recently occurred throughout the Empire. The contest was a very close and energetic one, between the Imperialists and the opposition party.

It was reported in Para, that there had been some serious disturbances in Ceara, (a neighboring province.) In the course of the riots and fights, report says, that several were killed and wounded by shots fired by the government troops, and by the rioters.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Brazil Elections National Assembly Imperialists Opposition Ceara Disturbances Riots Government Troops

Where did it happen?

Ceara, Brazil

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Ceara, Brazil

Event Date

18th October

Outcome

several were killed and wounded by shots fired by the government troops, and by the rioters

Event Details

The elections for the National Assembly had recently occurred throughout the Empire. The contest was a very close and energetic one, between the Imperialists and the opposition party. There had been some serious disturbances in Ceara, a neighboring province. In the course of the riots and fights, several were killed and wounded.

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