The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-30
Rio JANEIRo, Jan. 2, 1868.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY

| Rio JANERo, Jan. q 1868.
| CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY
The series Of holidays consequent the birth of
Lord and the commencement of the new year, may bt
said to have come to close-f, indeed the manner IL
which the has been anything but celebrated may
entte such season to the term "holiday" Beyond the
fact Of the Emperor going to the midn ght in state
Christmas eve have nothing to record speciality
of the in which the festival of the Nativity
observed. In fact the Christmas much
thought of observed in Roman Catholic countries
that of Easter 1t in Protestant England that the nata
day Is best observed though, I regret to say, with
maimed rites'' the present age; while In New York
1t is being regarded from year to year. with increased
| affection
New Years Day was almost as dull as Christmas 1t
was, indeed, public holiday so far as the Custom
House and other public Offices concerned but the
stores all open, any other day. Nothing de-
noted the coming in Of the new year the ringing
Of the church bells In the morning-an almost noteess
operation was surprised that there was no special
bell ringing the three days following Christmas. 10
honor Of Saint Stephen, Saint John the Evangelist and
Holy Innocents. Beyond the daily mass, there
| more observance Of these days, which strictly
observed by the faithful among the clergy of the
Church Of England and the sister church of America
BRAZILIAN MINISTRY
secular nature. Great sensation has been caused here
and much offence taken, not only by Brazians but by
residents from the United States short article which
appeared in the Herald of date late in November
based on statements made In Southern papers TO the
an Ministry a thew are al - as s
and mulatoes The design Of these papers evidently
to discourage emgration to Brazil Whether emigration
from the United States North South, is desirable
not Is question apart but u is wicked 10 misrepresent
matters with the view ofeher encouraging discoug.
ing such movement have been at some pains to be-
come acquainted with the personnel VI the members
forming the present ministry OF the Emperor Dom Pedro
the Second Here is In brief 1t speaks for ITSELF
| This gentleman is Portuguese by BIRTH and
OF the most prominent members Of the colonial
ment when Brazil was dependency Of Portugal. In
1928 he was member Of the Constituent Assembly Con
venon appointed to frame me ttution Of the
empire. He was minister Of the empire and Premier In
1927 1928 and 1887 Minister OF Jus in 1892 Foreign
Affairs In the year, Premier again 1857 in which
year he became sole Regent The Marquis is decorated
with the Grand Cross OF the Legion Hon@r He Is also
knight OF the Order OF Christ and has several foreign
decorations Besides he is well and favorably known in
the several diplomatic circles Of Europe His Exccllency
s pure white.
MINISTER OF Jus1IcE-sEvAroR JOSE ruoMAz Siproo DE
ARANJo
He occupied the position which he now holds in 1852
and he stands the head of the legal profession Bra
merit jurisprudence. Before entering the arena Of
polt he professor OF Roman law the University
OF 81 Paoo Senator Aranjo is OF Portuguese descent
FOREIGN ArrARs-yosE ANTONIO sARarA
Deputy from Bahia and Councillor of State. A spe.
cal envoy TO the River Plate TO treat with the govern
OF Uruguay 1s64-e5 In 1857 he was Minister OF
Marine. He is brother Of the Bishop of Maranhar
Of the finest orators in the country His acquaintance
with Europe is very extensive through many years resi-
dence there He IL Of pure Portuguese descent OF
BILE family and thoroughly white.
FIsAycT-yosR PEDRO cARvALHo.
senator from Minas, his native province one OF the
most ultra white districts Of the whole empire. He is
self educated man. "born Of poor but honest parents
He lawyer OF distinction has travelled IN Europe and
Is well yersed IN the affairs of the outside World or
course Senator dc Carvaho is pure white
HARNR-yRANcIsco DE- PAULA LoBo.
deputy for the Province Of MDas Of the chiefs
liberal party lawyer Of ability, Portuguese parents
wAR-ASeno NOME pu SILVA rrRRAx
Councillor Of State and Senator from Bahia He is decor
aied with several European orders In 1850 he was
Minister Of Agriculture He the author promoter
Of many financial reforms In fact he Ia olive man.
well known in London experienced and able imam
cer II not Portuguese by birth, he is the son OF Poru.
guese parents as he possesses the old Portuguese fca
lures. He Is pure white
AGRicuLTuRE-ASroNo FRANCISCO paula souzs,
Deputy from Paulo, son Of one Of the most prominent
men IN the province-senaor Pauo souss-the present
Minister Of Agriculture, Is quite young man He IL
lawyer BY profession and his grandparents were both
poor Portuguese.
very best men in the empire Thsy are ali white men
As for the Senate and House, there Is member Of
sncr Tooy VINO q darker complexion than Tom Cor
that while the blacks Of this country equal before tho
law with whites by follows that they are ne
man or woman s free 10 choose bis or her companons
irrespective OF color; and cannot what eject Bra
lillian ministry, with each member black a. the acc OF
spades could have the fertility OF the soi In distant
provinces or the comfort Of grants settled therein
The question Of the expediency Of immigration 10 this
country from the States must on very different
grounds
EXPLORATION INTENDING " nnneRASrs
In previous letter ] mentioned that party Of
Americans, chiefly from the southern States had left
this place by steamer placed at their disposal by the
province Of Esprto santo towards the north These
gentlemen consisted Of Commentators Chevaerl Carlos
and Geo W. T6orey, representns certain planters Of
louisiana Major Charles Clarke Texas and Henry
Lewis Noriherner, long resident In ths city, who
the artist and interpreter Of the party
have experienced considerable difcuty In obtaining
Information In respect TO the proceedings Of this party
ana OF Their intentions and prospects; for the majority
OF the gentlemen composing IL 10 regard me as one
on that respectable conraterny yclept 'spics there.
fore they endeavor keep dark in regard 10 what
occurred during their trip and wha, they intend 10 make
OF NJ but man must be cunning as the Old SERPENT
himself who can absolutely hide anything from NKw
YORK HERALD reporter correspondent who resoufey
determines TO unravel mystery
informally, then, ! have gathered the following |
valleys Of erpcmern and Itabaposna returning here ON
the z2d ultimo They report fayorably 10 the roduc
az being favorable the culture OF cane corn cotton
and coffee In the different localities which vary in cll
ms'e yon approsch the sources Of these rivers which
are n9ivaple Tor about twenty miles by boats drawing
two feet and half Of water This region aboinds with
me lumber suitable for ship building and the soil Is cx
although u wss midsummer ths readers Of the HsaxIp
VIII BE- pleased 70 recocct that this Ia the southern
and that the seasons are reversed tbe heat
w lar less oppressive than in the csnegrowng distrcb
.ousana me climate Is, In fact, sxubrious, and
ne inn.pasns are really anxious 20 have settlers come
ure. "e'
The Brazilian ss government and he nseisens people
Al casees see the necessity of the Introduction Of
msasmsnn Of nusoandry and machinery Of improved |
nske 70 takc the place OF the slave working power,
.hich RAPIDLY the decrease ade from The fear thsS
aver put snortliveh here and although the present.
ennnf ~ southern Immigrants profess 10 be Al enmk
Ain the government Of the United etaaee shouN
,sy s@e 10 tne country their success win naturally
creaA we usoe between the greatest countries on
10 Am rcan continent The question H. win fhsv |
ttei {hinh Bos--si oil events nos 70 any sppssciabis