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building or town-hall.) On a high hill covered with wood, immediately adjoining the town, stands the celebrated convent of Nossa Senhora da Penha, one of the richest in Brazil, dependent on the abbey of St. Bento at Rio de Janeiro. It is said to possess a wonder-working image of the Madonna, for which reason numerous pilgrims resort thither. At the period of our visit there were only two ecclesiastics on the spot. It is well worth the trouble to ascend the steep eminence in order to enjoy the

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airyness to the town which it would otherwise want. In the midst of it runs a wide shallow stream, over which are thrown two good stone bridges. There is no public market-place, and the shops are generally small and dark, destitute of windows like those of Rio de Janeiro, and for the most part well furnished with goods. Among the Churches, thirteen in number, there is a sort of Metropolitan, situated near the principal street, and built in Teip , or Paysan, which, notwithstanding its mean

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nails, well adapted for clinging to the rocks. I first found this species in the rocks near Rio de Janeiro. [page] 6

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bird any where along the whole coast, and the Corografia Brasilica asserts that this species is not now to be found at the Ponta de Guaratyba, a little to the south of Rio de Janeiro, where it was formerly so frequent. Hans Stade says that the Tupin-Inba procured thence those beautiful red feathers with which they adorned their persons. [page] 9

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, belonging to the Abbey of St. Bento at Rio de Janeiro, possesses valuable estates and lands. The edifice itself is large, has a handsome church, two courts, and a small garden within, in which beds, fenced round with stone, are planted with balsams, tuberoses, c. In one of the courts were lofty cocoa-palms (cocos nucifera, Linn.) loaded with fruit. The convent possesses fifty slaves, who have built their huts near it in a large square, in the middle of which a high cross is erected on a pedestal

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Santo had more particularly suffered by them. In the year 1630 they sustained a severe defeat. In the sequel they were gradually extirpated, or subdued and reclaimed, whence arose the settlement on the Paraiba, which is now the richest and most flourishing district between Rio de Janeiro and Bahia. The whole tract is covered with detached fazendas and plantations; and on the south bank of the river Paraiba, which intersects this fertile plain, at the distance of about eight leagues from the sea, is

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: in order, therefore, to content them in some measure, we purchased a few bows and arrows of them. We then visited Father Jo o. The Paraiba passes before the windows of his dwelling, from which you have a most magnificent view of this river, the most considerable in the capitania of Rio de Janeiro, which up to the caxoeira or fall above St. Fidelis, is said to contain seventy-two islands: it runs between the Serra dos Org os and the Serra de Mantiqueira. The stream was now at the lowest; but in

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. On the 11th of June I left Vi oza, and proceeded to Caravellas, where I waited for the arrival of the Casqueiro from Rio de Janeiro. * Five inches nine lines long; tail short; green: the breast, belly, and sides inclining to blue; the back dark coffee-colour; rump almost entirely black: two middle tail feathers green, the lower half red, the others a beautiful red, with broad black tips. In the Berlin Museum, this bird is classed by the name of psittacus melanonotus. The chief characteristic of

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singularity and grandeur of the scene. Turtles are by no means uncommon in the South American seas. They are generally of the Hawkes-bill kind, and sometimes grow to a very large size. We took one off the harbour of Rio de Janeiro, which measured five feet in length, three in breadth, and was nearly two feet thick. It seemed old, and was almost covered with Barnacles. When taken it appeared healthy, but, twenty-four hours afterwards, was attacked by a disease similar to a prolapsus ani. The protrusion

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amusement. Rio de Janeiro may properly be considered as a Garrison-town, though without walls. It is divided into military districts, the palace being the head quarters; guard-houses are placed in different parts, where officers are constantly in attendance; sentinels are stationed at all public offices, at the landing-places, and in every part of the city, where they can conveniently communicate with each other. Soldiers on duty are always walking about the streets, some in regimentals and others

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them, all possible brevity may seem, on some accounts, to be desirable; but no one can comprehend the extent of depravity, among this people, without a short detail. The Cities, for which Abraham interceded, Cyprus, Carthage, Crete, and Sparta, had joined, at the period when my acquaintance with the country began, to form the social order of Rio de Janeiro. The sacred precincts of truth, private property, and domestic virtue, were violated in the most licentious way. Few were to be believed on

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operation, continued for ages. Higher up, on the same river, and in the midst of the woods, is another lake called the Jagap , but little more is known of it than its name, and that chiefly from the report of people dwelling in its neighbourhood, who occasionally find their way to Rio de Janeiro. The former of these lakes seems to have been confounded by Cazal with that of Xarays, which is larger than the Yby'ra, and lies more to the Northward, is an expansion of the Paraguay, and is manifestly

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half of them to Rio de Janeiro; they were, in general, brigs from one to two hundred tons burden, and completed their voyages in four or five months. The country produce is brought down in yatchs, from twenty to seventy tons burden. A few of the brigs load at Porto Alegro; the greater part at St. Pedro, whence all are obliged to take their clearance. The value of this trade to Brazil is incalculable; notwithstanding the injury which it receives from the Government draining the country of its

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, baptism, residence, and means. In the gay circles of the capital he not unfrequently found another charmer, or perhaps, on his return, had to lament a new instance of human instability, his fair one having forsaken him. So did state policy unite with other causes to impair social virtue and domestic comfort. Indeed here, as in Rio de Janeiro, moral principles seemed to have little influence; there was the same want of fidelity, honour, and confidence. Religion frightened some into uprightness

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rank; except for the exhibition of a picture, and the presence of a few boys with wings stuck on their shoulders, in the character of angels. Another anecdote will be allowed to mark great benevolence, though, according to our conceptions, not well directed. It was mentioned, on another occasion, that the Mate of a British vessel was apprehended and confined for some time, at St. Pedro, previous to his being transmitted for trial to the Admiral's station at Rio de Janeiro. Here he became an object

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masters to take a share in their labours. In the town I really thought their situations quite as comfortable as their minds and habits would allow. Where many belong to one master, it is usual here, as in Rio de Janeiro, to have one of them instructed in the part of a carpenter, another taught to make and mend shoes, and the rest qualified for some distinct useful occupation; and by hiring them out to those who may need their services, to make them advantageously repay the cost bestowed upon them

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lay a Smack of a hundred and fifty tons burthen, bound to Rio de Janeiro, taking in two bullocks as sea-store. The channel ran close to this point of the island, and she was riding in seven fathoms water. While taking our breakfast, which, though served in the simplest way, consisted of milk drawn from the udder of a cow, standing with her calf close beside us, together with coffee and hard baked bread; the owner of the island arrived, whose approach had been announced by a servant. He was a

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Tangerinas, and though beyond this point to the South they do not flourish, are well flavoured. The hills are clothed with timber, in the continental part of the province, as well as on the island; and the people boast of some sorts well adapted for furniture. Whatever foundation there may be for this boast, none of the timber is, I believe, exported; though other produce, and among the rest lime, is carried to Rio de Janeiro, Some of the merchants have displayed great spirit in their

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crystal was found by four men, who, disagreeing about its value, broke it into as many parts, and each took one. William Harrison, Esq. of Rio de Janeiro, became possessed of one of these pieces, and sent it, I believe, to his friends in Liverpool. There were apparent indications of the manner in which this Fossil advanced to its full size, by Lamin successively laid on the pyramids, and the base thickening in consequence. Not only, as it seemed to me, do such Fossils grow, but I apprehend that

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A728 Beagle Library: Luccock, John. 1820. Notes on Rio de Janeiro, and the southern parts of Brazil: taken during a residence of ten years in that country, from 1808 to 1818. London: S. Leigh. Text

streets. The Harbour of Rio de Janeiro is naturally divided into three sections. The lower one, bounded by a line crossing from the hill of [page] 25

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Serro, which divides the province of Rio de Janeiro from St. Paul's, and, at length, becomes the most Considerable of the streams which fall into this bay. These two rivers run parallel to each other for several miles, and appear to have formerly [page] 27

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impetuosity. Returning to Sepet va, by the great road leading from St. Paul's to Rio de Janeiro, we passed through St. Joan Marcos, a considerable village in the centre of a coffee district, and reached the Taguah . Here we left our horses, and descended the stream. It was evening when we reached the sea; the sun had set, leaving that brilliant glow upon the water which is almost peculiar to such a climate as this. Our rowers, five in number, stood upright in the canoa with their faces towards

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pure breeze of morning, at which period the scene is beheld in its utmost beauty. The road was, however, turned into a different direction, before I left the country; the new one, much more confined, passes over one of the roughest ridges in this part of the continent. At the top of the hill, on the old one, we met a boy, whom we engaged to conduct us through the wood to its Eastern side; where we beheld the hills near Rio de Janeiro, and quickly entered upon the plain of Engenha Nova. This fine

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are conveyed away in small vessels, chiefly to Rio de Janeiro. A black fenny tract, covered with water, three miles broad, and extending, on either hand, beyond the reach of the eye, now presented itself, and proved to be the place where we had been told that we should [page] 32

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with forests to the North. It is more material, that there are here two quays and suitable warehouses, from which is embarked for the capital, most of the produce of the interior. As the principal roads of the country begin or terminate at this spot, here also are landed and loaded on the backs of mules, all the goods which are destined for the Northern part of the Capitania of Rio de Janeiro, for Minas Geraes, Mato-Grosso, and Goyaz, for places, some of which are fifteen hundred or two thousand

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serene; and having previously settled it in our opinions, that these storms occurred from the same causes which formerly operated to produce similar phenomena at Rio de Janeiro, we were confirmed in the conjecture that the improvement which has taken place in the climate of the lower bay is chiefly owing to laying open the forests and clearing the land; an advancement in agriculture, which has not yet, in any considerable degree, reached these mountains. Of ten decent houses, below the church

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behaviour of some females, took refuge on board our launch, and about midnight re-entered the middle bay. The whole bay of Rio de Janeiro is sometimes molested with fogs of extraordinary density. Sailing upon it, I once found myself in shoal water, without being in the least aware that we were near the shore, and distinctly heard people talking in their usual tones, while no object was visible to us beyond the boat. We inquired of them what course we ought to steer, and received their

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observer; data which show that the mountain rose about a mile above us. At the highest part of the road, after an ascent of four miles and a half, we are about four thousand feet above the level of the sea, and the cones on each side of us rise two thousand more; thence we look down upon the flat land, near the foot of the Serro, upon the bay of Rio de Janeiro, and the country round it, as upon a map; the Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, and Gavia, are directly before us, and we can trace the coast, beyond

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broader and more level part of the valley. As we came up the Serro it was remarked that, to the height of two thousand five hundred feet, the plants were generally such as grow upon the lower grounds about Rio de Janeiro. Above this elevation we found some curious lichens; and as we began to descend toward the North the Brazilian pine, called T ta, became abundant. The bank of the river, which, in one place, had been deeply cut by floods, displayed layers of sand mixed with mica and feldspar

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, our people complained of having been molested to-day with an unusual number of these reptiles, and supposed that they had been driven from the mountains by the dry weather, and were in search of water. Having travelled in a North-North-west direction, and descended, according to our computation, two hundred and fifty feet, we arrived early at the miserable Rancho of Olaria. The road had been excellent, and by the side of it were several plants not common about Rio de Janeiro. The houses we had

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Arasuah . The small district which is washed by the Parahyb na and the Parah ba, and bounded by the Serro of Mantequeira naturally, belongs to the Province of Rio de Janeiro. We travelled through a fine country, but upon roads badly laid out, for they led us, three or four times, over elevations of seven or eight hundred feet, which might easily be avoided. Nevertheless this unnecessary labour was recompensed by the pleasure it afforded us, while looking widely around on landscapes of peculiar

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him that the troop was too much scattered at that time to admit of a change in the appointed rendezvous. A few miles farther brought us to the highest point of the road between Rio de Janeiro and St. John D' El Rey, two thousand six [page] 43

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inclosure of grotto-work, ornamented in the most mean and fantastic manner, with broken pots and glasses, with old stoppers of decanters, and knobs from the covers of tureens. There are also the figures of wild beasts, and an allegorical representation of the four quarters of the world, and in the centre, as the principal object, stands one of the most indecent exhibitions which can be imagined, refering to a well known circumstance which took place in Rio de Janeiro. Thence the greater part of this

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, we met the mail proceeding from the North to Rio de Janeiro. It was contained in a moderate sized bag, carried by a miserable horse, under the charge of a black man, with the usual mixture of blue and scarlet in his jacket, and the never failing chapeau-bras on his head. There were few appearances of importance attached to his office, either by those who fitted him out, or by himself. He was armed only with an old half-guard sword, and stood talking with us nearly a quarter of an hour, while his

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, the trade to Goy z and Cuyab , which it now divides with St. John D' El Rey. St. Bartholomew, too, in this neighbourhood, is famed for its sweetmeats, and sends a large quantity of Marmalade to Rio de Janeiro. If any be disposed to smile at a trade in confections, let him recollect what a general want of employment there is in the country, and that here are fruits, sugar, wood, and workmanship, which by this means are rendered valuable. At all events it is better, both for the people and the

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1582, that its permanent funds are not adequate, at present, to its support; that the three principal sources of supply the Imposts, Rents, and Charity, bear to each other the proportions of 11, 21, and 29; that the whole annual income is about 60,000,000 of Reis, and that it is expended in furnishing relief to somewhat more than 2000 invalids, allowing to each 30,500 Reis, or about 7 10s. of Sterling Money. From the same documents it appears, that the existence of Disease in Rio de Janeiro

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as the Court had removed, the privilege was claimed by Rio de Janeiro, and warmly contested between the two Capitals. It was at last settled, that Deputies should be called from the towns of Brazil, to represent them in the ceremony, and that the person sent in that 4 C 2 [page] 57

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this subject, it will be necessary to confine our views to the Port of Rio de Janeiro, as the principal one, and that which is best calculated to furnish an example of the nature, growth, and present state of Brazilian Commerce. These will be exhibited best by Tables, in which the vessels entering the [page] 58

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TABLLS OF COMMERCE. No. I. PART I. The Coasting Trade from Rio de Janeiro toward the South. INWARDS. OUTWARDS Qr. Lan. Sm Br. Sh. Ca. Tonage. Sailors Cargoes. Lan Sm Br. Sh. Lad. Bal Cargoes. 1 41 7 1 0 0 2900 230 Lime, Wood, Rum, Rice, Coffee. 66 3 0 0 26 43 Salt, Goods, Carne Wheat. 2 24 3 1 0 0 1650 130 Tobacco, Bacon, Planks, Sugar. 33 1 0 0 11 23 Wine, Tiles, Slaves, Sugar. 3 41 8 6 0 0 3750 288 Milbo, Mandubi, Firewood, Farmha. 40 1 1 0 5 37 Lime, Spirits, Produce, Cocos. 4 39 6 1 0 3

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place, but were violently tossed by the rolling of the sea. Just before us we had the opening in the coast which leads to the royal city of Rio de Janeiro. A number of small rocky islands lay scattered in it; some of them strike the eye by their very remarkable forms, and combined with the masses of the distant mountains on the coast, afforded a highly romantic prospect. The rising sun illumined with his powerful beams the bright expanse of the smooth unruffled ocean, as well as the mountains

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still in the rude state of nature are distinguished by the names of Gentios and Tapuyas. Of all these varieties of colour many specimens are met with in Rio de Janeiro; but the Tapuyas are rarely seen, and then but singly. On first entering the town you behold this remarkable mixture of races engaged in various occupations, and besides them, natives of all the countries of Europe. Englishmen, Spaniards, and Italians, are very numerous here; many Frenchmen now emigrate hither from their own country

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on the building of St. Sebastian (Rio de Janeiro), under Martim Afonso, for the Indians, who had behaved very bravely in the various actions with the French and the Tupinambas, their allies, and in their expulsion. Since that time, the Jesuits have brought thither newly converted Goaytacases to people the place again. The Indians now residing there are consequently descended from that colony. After this digression, I return to the peaceful habitations of St. Lourenzo. The walls of the huts are

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Rio de Janeiro, (fucus lendi [page] 13

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their country as far as lies in their power; thus, for instance, you see among them all the musical instruments mentioned by travellers in Africa, and among these the drum holds a distinguished rank. Whenever many negroes live together on a fazenda, they celebrate their festivals, paint and dress as in their native country, and perform their national dances. This may be seen, for instance, in Rio de Janeiro, at a place near the city, which is especially appropriated to the purpose. At the fazenda

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increased the disorder, and the value of the estate declined in consequence; the minister bought it for a very small price. Efforts are now making to restore peace with the savages, and improve the state of the fazenda. At present some Indian families reside here, with six families of Ilhores (inhabitants of the Azore islands), nine Chinese, some negro slaves, and a Portuguese as steward. The Chinese were brought by the government to Rio de Janeiro, to cultivate tea there; subsequently some of

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them, for the same purpose, several young Botocudos, who had just returned from Rio de Janeiro, whither the ouvidor had sent them. As I was furnished with recommendations to the commandant, I found myself very comfortable at this quartel. The prime necessaries of life are, indeed, scarce in this wilderness, and the only articles of subsistence are, mandiocca-flour, beans, and salt fish, of a species which is caught in abundance in the river: but on the other hand, the travelling naturalist

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A794.01 Beagle Library: Kotzebue, Otto von. 1821. A voyage of discovery, into the South Sea and Beering's Straits, for the purpose of exploring a north-east passage, undertaken in the years 1815-1818, at the expense of his highness the chancellor of the empire, Count Romanzoff, in the ship Rurick, under the command of the lieutenant in the Russian imperial navy. Translated by H. E. Lloyd. 3 vols. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown. vol. 1. Text

the place of our anchorage, to pay a visit to the Governor, Major Louis Mauricia de Silveira. He received me coolly, and did not seem disposed to comply with the orders from Rio Janeiro, to afford every possible assistance to the Rurick. The captain of the port of St. Pinto, a most obliging man, assisted me in this embarrassment, and promised to supply my wants as soon as possible. M. Von Chamisso and myself dined at St. Pintos, a country seat, situated in a most agreeable spot; the table was

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readers already know. Mr. Elliot possesses a real knowledge of medicine, and was for several years surgeon to the hospital at Rio Janeiro. His acquaintance with King Tamaahmaah was afterwards of great service to us. November the 21st. At one o'clock in the afternoon, we were distant only fifty miles from Owhyee, and were in sight of the mountain, Mouna Roa. By Elliot's advice, I determined [page] 29

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, Geoff. Pelage d'un brun noir tre; membrane inlerf morale large; une queue courte et termin e par une nodosit . Elle habile le Br sil, aux environs de Rio-Janeiro. GLOSSOPHAGE CAUDATAIRE, Glossophaga caudifer, Geoff. Membrane inteit morale tr s-courte, la queue la d bordant un peu. Celte esp ce habite le Br sil, aux envirous de Rio-Janeiro. GLOSSOPHAGE SANS QUEUE, Glossophaga ecaudata, Geoff. Cette esp ce est suffisamment distingu e par son manque de queue; sa membrane interf morale tr s-courte

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les parties sup rieures vari es de brun et de blanc, les inf rieures blanches, tachet es de roux; les ailes noires et blanches; le bec un peu recourb . (DR.. Z.) CHIAPPARONNE. OIS. Syn. du Bruant Proyer Emberiza miliaria, L., dans le nord de l'Italie. (DR. Z.) CHIAR. BOT. PHAN. Nom arabe d'une vari t de Concombre que les Tartares nomment Chijar. (B.) * CHIARARAGUE. REPT. OPH. (Gaimard.) Syn. de la Vip re br silienne Rio-Janeiro. L'individu de cette esp ce, donn e au Mus um par Quoy et Gaimard