On 13 May 1821, the frigate "Pérola" arrived on Terceira, commanded by Captain-of-the-Sea and War Marshall, Pedro de Ataíde Barahona, who intimated that Stockler should recognize the Liberal government. Stockler countered and resisted the intimidation, but did not find the support he expected from the population. As a result, on 15 May 1821, a solemn ceremony was realized at the Municipal Palace/Hall of Angra where the populous announced their loyalty to the future constitution. Stockler abdicated his position as Governor and Captain-General but, along with bishop of Angra (Friar Manuel Nicolau de Almeida, remained as "attache" to the government. This "solution" was not acceptable to the Cortes, and on 19 July 1822, on the brig "Flor do Mar" came royal orders that Stockler and the bishop should withdraw from Terceira: they accepted on 11 August 1822.