RIO DE JANEIRO AND ITS ENVIRONS.—JUIZ DE FORA.
Arrival.—Aspect of Harbor and City.—Custom-House.—First Glimpse
of Brazilian Life.—Negro Dance.—Effect of Emancipation in
United States upon Slavery in Brazil.—First Aspect of Rio de
Janeiro on Land.—Picturesque Street Groups.—Eclipse of the
Sun.—At Home in Rio.—Larangeiras.—Passeio Publico.—Excursion
on the Dom Pedro Railroad.—Visit of the Emperor to the
Colorado.—Cordiality of the Government to the
Expedition.—Laboratory.—Botanical Garden.—Alley of
Palms.—Excursion to the Corcovado.—Juiz de Fora
Road.—Petropolis.—Tropical Vegetation.—Ride from Petropolis
to Juiz de Fora.—Visit to Senhor Lage.—Excursion to the
Forest of the Empress.—Visit to Mr. Halfeld.—Return to
Rio.—News of the Great Northern Victories, and of the
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