scarcely approach within gunshot--whilst there was neither a soldier
nor effective marine on board; but the fear entertained by the hostile
Government of Imperial troops from Bahia, whom they understood
to be off the bar with the remainder of the squadron, and the sudden
appearance of so large a ship as this, produced the effect which I
had anticipated, and it is with the greatest satisfaction that I now
communicate the occupation of this important city and province,
which has been accomplished without effusion of blood, or material
disturbance.

As soon as I have completed the necessary arrangements here, I
propose to return to Rio de Janeiro, and to have the honour
personally to inform you of all particulars.

I have, &c.

COCHRANE.

Minister of Marine.

With this was transmitted the following official document:--

_Pedro Primiero_, Aug. 8, 1823.

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS SIR,

I had the honour to inform your Excellency by
letter, off Pernambuco, that we had captured transports containing a
moiety of the enemy's army--that we were in pursuit of the
remainder--and that I hoped for further success. I have now to