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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Intelligence from Rio de Janeiro to May 28 reports great rejoicings over the marriage of Spanish Infante Don Pedro Carlos de Bourbon Braganca to Portuguese Princess Donna Maria Theresa on May 13. The city was illuminated for three nights with grand fireworks. The Prince Regent is friendly to Americans and content in his situation, though hatred for Bonaparte persists.
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Intelligence from Rio Janeiro is to May 28.—There had been great rejoicings in consequence of a marriage in the royal family. The Portuguese princess, who has been united to the Spanish family, is about 16 years of age, and of great personal accomplishments. The officers of every American vessel which arrives are immediately conducted to the palace, and introduced to the prince regent—members of his family being frequently present.—He is friendly to our countrymen—was gratified by hearing the appointment of the ambassador, and was impatient for his arrival. He had become more contented with his situation; but the general hatred of Buonaparte was as great as ever.
Married, at Rio de Janeiro, May 13, His Most Serene Highness Don Pedro Carlos de Bourbon Braganca, Infante of Spain, to the princess da Beja Donna Maria Theresa, daughter of the Prince Regent of Portugal. The city and shipping were illuminated for three nights. A grand display of fireworks took place, 25,000 rockets were discharged at once.
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Rio De Janeiro
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May 13
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city and shipping illuminated for three nights; grand display of fireworks with 25,000 rockets discharged at once.
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Great rejoicings in consequence of a marriage in the royal family. The Portuguese princess, about 16 years of age and of great personal accomplishments, united to the Spanish family. Officers of American vessels introduced to the prince regent, who is friendly to countrymen, gratified by ambassador appointment, more contented but general hatred of Buonaparte remains. Married May 13 at Rio de Janeiro.