Acceptance of Employment under the Emperor of Brazil.--His subsequent
Correspondence with the Government of Chili.--The Results of his
Chilian Service. - 208



CHAPTER X.

[1823.]


The Antecedents of Brazilian Independence.--Pedro I.'s Accession.--The
Internal and External Troubles of the New Empire.--Lord Cochrane's
Invitation to Brazil.--His Arrival at Rio de Janeiro, and Acceptance
of Brazilian Service.--His first Occupations.--The bad condition of
the Squadron, and the consequent Failure of his first Attack on the
Portuguese off Bahia.--His Plans for Improving the Fleet, and their
Success.--His Night Visit to Bahia, and the consequent Flight of the
Enemy.--Lord Cochrane's Pursuit of them.--His Visit to Maranham,
and Annexation of that Province and of Para.--His Return to Rio de
Janeiro.--The Honours conferred upon him. - 223



CHAPTER XI

[1823-1824.]


The Nature of the Rewards bestowed on Lord Cochrane for his first