The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-18
Our Flo dc Janciro Correspondence.

NO DE JANEiHO, aug. ., LcoZ.
Description Of the Brasil,an Country-Hs Climat
and Soil-Int0esting account of the Inhabitants
Their Habits and Disposition The Charge Of
Nlwder against Mr. Reese The Products Of
the Country, and the Advantages off Ira de icit,
the United States.
This truly beautiful but neglected country Of Bra.
I'll is yet, hope, destined to occupy high position
among the nations of the earth. Certainly her re-
sources perfectly ample, and her sell, perhaps,
richer than any other country or empire in the
world. Her population, however, are rather lethar-
gic in their movements, and not calculated to ad-
vance rapidly the natural strength of this natural
great empire. This is to be, in great measure at
tributed to the enervating effects Of the climate,
which has direct tendency to paralyze the ener-
gies completely. Since the large influx of foreigners
principally Americans and English-they have
advanced considerably, but they opposed to in
novations, or experiments Of any kind without they
can directly perceive the advantages. They are
slow in forming designs, and seem to possess no
depth of thought whatever, although there are
few very respectable and worthy Brazilian firms
in this city, whose operations being confined almost
entirely to coffee, &C., give them but little chance
Of expansion of intellect.
have had occasion to travel consi ierable in the
interior during my sojourn of few months in this
country, and have had many facilities extended for
pie. They are, perhaps, among the most hospitable
In the world, for certainly an American never met
with better treatment in any part of the world than
has been extended to me. They have considerable
pride in making known any military achievement
in which their troops have been successful, and
dwell, to stranger, with great rapture in record
ng the feats of the Brazilans which led to the
expulsion of Rosas, and bis final escape to England
They seem 10 have universally, however, n nice
sense Of honor, and consider any violation Of the
etiquette Of society unpardonable They are also
very quick in ascertaining the qualities that COM
pose a gentleman, which, when known, are recipro-
Gated with corresponding treatment They pos-
sess very little stability, and resemble the French
character IN that respect wonderfully
The Brazlsns nre very fond of foreigners, more
particularly Americans, and numerous high fami.
lies have sent their to the United States to be
educated. They have a seeming repugnance to
their ancestors, and would rapidly resent anv in
situation to them that they were of Portuguese
origin Tho ladies, whom they arrive ut the age of
twenty, &c, grow extremely corpuent and yolup.
tuous, yet cannot say handsome This climate
soon removes the rosy tint which we see on orr fair
females ut home. Before they arrive at the are az
maturity they are exceedingly puDy, and you would
ing consumption. The climate has n remarkable
effect in rapidly developing the female form; and
you frequently meet with young lady perfe ,tly
matured at the sge Of eleven years, resembling in
grcaI measure tne pIecocious devcopemcnt Of the
females in the mild cline Of Italy.
!, You meet here, IN travelling through the country,
the most beautiful landscape scenery certainly IL
has ever been my lot to behold In any part of the
world; the most enchanting spots are constantly
presented TO the view, and you feel the genial air
ing here now almost mid:winter, the climate
is much more pleasant than in the summer, when
you are exposed to the rays Of q vertical sun.
The people here are very fond OF music, and they
cultivate il with great care. You constantly meet
with ii in the most humble domiciles, where you
would be really surprised to find what acute per-
ception and appreciation they have Of IL.
INT remectinr the commercial relations between
this country and our own, presume you and your
readers will find moro lively interest in some do.
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