motives, would disturb public tranquillity, they are hereby
warned that the strictest orders are given to bring those guilty of
disturbance to the punishment their crime shall deserve.

Taking the necessary oaths, and the election of civil government,
are acts which must be deliberately performed, and for this, the
1st of August is selected. Citizens! let us proceed gravely and
methodically, without tumult, haste, or confusion, and let the act be
accomplished in a manner worthy the approbation of His Imperial
Majesty, and which shall give no cause for regret, and leave no room
for amendment.

Long live the Emperor, and the Independence and Constitution
of Brazil.

(Signed) COCHRANE.

To the garrison of Maranham, liberty was granted to remain or depart, as
they chose; in the latter case, free egress to Europe being permitted,
with ensigns, arms, and military honours. Of the vessels of war we took
possession, giving to the officers and men, the option of entering the
service of Brazil, or accepting the conditions conceded to the army.

As the Brazilian people will naturally be interested in all that led to
the completion of the integrity of the empire, the terms granted to the
Portuguese garrison are subjoined.

_Pedro Primiero_, July 27, 1823.

MOST EXCELLENT SIR,