Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-18
wKALrH AND RESOURCES or THE EMPIRE

Probably the greatest mineral wealth of Bra
I'll lies in its diamonds, the most inferior sort OF
which comes from the province of Bahia, which
is the port just now celebrated by the seizure OF
the Florida. Gold silver and iron are found in
small quantities N various provinces of the EN-
pre-, and mineral coal OF inferior quality is
also obtained The forests of Brazil are also an
almost an inexhaus,ible source of wealth; from
them come the caOutchOuc, Brazil wood. annOt
TO. bertholietta Cor Brazil nuts,) cocoa-nut. ma
hogsny, rosewood, granadills, fustic. Brazilian
ivy. sarsaparilla, vanilla, ipecacuanha, copal,
cloves cinnamon, tamarnds, cnchona and cacao
zoe chocolste,) of commerce. Bamboo of su-
peIOr quality is abundant: sugar, tobacco, cot
ton aud tea--ihe latter in small quantity-are
also raised The principal agricultural product
of Brazil, however, is coffee; half the worlds
supply being furnished BY that country alone.
The annual exports of coffee from Brazil to the
United States alone, before the war, averaged
more than one hundred and eight million pounds;
during several years the amount exported to this
country reached two hundred million pounds,
while even a greater quantity was sent to Eu-
rope. The annual export OF sugar is about two
hundred and fifty million pounds.
POPULATION
The population of Brazil is nearly or quite.
eight millions distributed over twenty provinces
Miscegenation hourshes to an extent that would
crafty the most insatate abolitionst. the popu-
laton being composed of Portuguese, French
men, Spaniards, Germans. white natives. calling
themselves Brazlians, mulattoes of all shades of
color, from that of sugar house molasses to that
of mild buckwheat cake. and who are the true
miscegens: ma nalucOes. or LETT hand manaen-
kons, the descendants OF whites and Indians;
cabacoloes. or domesticated Indians; wild, 81
mon pure savages: free negroes born in Brazil,
manumited Africans, and mestizpes or Zam-
boes. The slaves of the country are now all
negroes
GOVERNMENT.
The government of Brazil is hereditary,
limited and constitutional monarchy. leaving The
law making power with general assembly. The
present emperor is Don Pedro H., who was
crowned on the 18th of July, lo4l. He is said
to be very liberal minded man courteous in his
demeanor. and possessing otherwise very amiable
traits of character A sister Of this sovereign is
married to the Prince de Joinvle.
MILITARY AND NAVAL STRENGTH.
The standing army numbers about % 900 men;
and in addition there il a national guard of about
one hundred thousand men This national
guard is similar to our militia in character It's
officers thoroughly drilled, and one-third of
the rank and file can be called into service in
case OF invasion
The Brazilian navy consists of about one hun
dred yessels-Over thirty OF which are gun
boats The total naval force cannot be less
thar FIVE thousand men. Brazil has no iron
cads as yet
BAHIA SAN SALVADOR.
This seaport, now made temporarily famous
by the seizure thereat OF the Florida is the sec
ond commercial c ty of Brazil. Ii is situated on
the west side of strip of land forming the east
side of the entrance to he Bahia de Todosos
Santos. or All Saints Bay. Immediately within
Cape San Antonio Ii is eight hundred miles
n y. + of Rio de Janeiro The town il d.
vlded into pts. in the lower part or shore,
all the business Ises being here located Here
also are the custom house. public store houses,
arsenal, and ship yard I he residences OF the
weather. cit zens are situated in the upper town
where likewise are the most important public
buildings Among the latter are the Governor :
palace. the Archepl>copsl palace. mint. court
house, public and military hospital. theatre. and
gr-nsry. The population OF the city i about
one hundred and thirty thousand. The harbor OF
Bahia l. considered one OF the best ia America.
aud is suitable for vessels of any size. Ii Il de-
tended by seven stone forts: a lighthouse Is at the
entrance Vessels of war lie in front OF the city
southeast OF the fort known as San Marcello,
while merchant vessels lie farther west. toward
she tor. called MontsIerrat. These stone forts
could be crumbed to pieces by the hre OF our
iron clads and heavy vessels of var N = very
few hours