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CONTENTS.
LETTER VI.
OPENING OF THE IMPERIAL CORTES.
Mole and Landing.-Brazilian Boat.-Mr. Tudor.-Im-
perial Chapel.-Senate House and Hall.-The Throne and
Coronation Robes. Don Pedro and his Equipage. - Mar-
quis de Aracaty
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LETTER VII.
RESIDENCE OF MR. TUDOR.
Praya do Flamengo.-A Brazilian House.-Manners and
Habits. Inhospitality of the Citizens of Rio.-Dinner on
board the Ganges
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Lord Strangford. -Dr. Walsh.-Arrival of the Emperor.
-Presentation. ·
The late Empress. Prince and Prin-
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PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF THE CITY.
Public Library. -Academy of Arts.-Schools and National
Museum.-Fate of the Aborigines of South America ......
LETTER X.
BOTAFOGO, ST. CHRISTOVAŌ, AND THE EPISCOPAL
PALACE OF RIO.
A Funeral.-Death of Infants.- Botafogo. The Gloria
Hill.-St. Christovao.- Protestant Burial Ground.-Epis-
copal Palace.-Bishop of Rio de Janeiro
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LETTER XI.
PRISONS, JUDICIARY, AND SLAVE TRADE.
City Prison.-Judiciary.-General Aspect of the City.-Po-
litical State of the Empire.-Botanic Garden....
LETTER XII.
CHARACTER OF THE HON. WILLIAM TUDOR.
Education and Writings of Mr. Tudor.-His Diplomatic
Services. His Modesty and Private Worth.-Family At-
tachments
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LETTER XIII.
DEPARTURE FROM RIO DE JANEIRO.
Organ Mountains.-Morning Scene.-Incidents on board
Ship.-Case of Conversion.--Reflections
LETTER XIV.
PASSAGE ROUND CAPE HORN.
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Falkland Islands.-Staten Land.--A Gale.-Double Cape
Horn
LETTER XV.
DESCRIPTION OF VALPARAISO.
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The Andes.-Morning Scene off Valparaiso.-Landing.-
Reception by Mr. Hogan.-Characteristic Features.---Hos-
pitality of Mr. Hogan.-Departure for Peru.....
LETTER XVI.
ARRIVAL AT CALLAO.
St. Lorenzo.--The St. Louis.-Alarming Accident.—United
States Ship Vincennes.-The Frigate Brandywine.-Fare-
well Sermon on board the Guerriere.--Reflections
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Callao.
LETTER XVII.
SKETCH OF CALLAO AND RIDE TO LIMA.
Common Buildings. -Stage Coaches. —Peruvian
Riding Party.-Lady on Horseback.--English and Ameri-
can Sea Captains.-Market Men and Women.-The Alme-
da, and Entrance to Lima.-Aspect of the City
LETTER XVIII.
AUDIENCE WITH GENERAL LA FUENTE,
PROVISIONAL CHIEF OF PERU.
Recent Revolution.-General La Fuenté.-His Assump-
tion of the Executive.-Political State.-The Palace.-Sala
of Assassination.-Cabinet of La Fuenté.-Hall of Inde-
pendence. Costume of the Incas
LETTER XIX.
FESTIVAL OF THE AMANCAISE.
The May-day of Lima.-River Rimac.-A Diana Vernon.
-Aspect of the Crowd.-The Amancaise.-Chichi.-The
President and Suite.-Negress on Horseback.- Return to
the City. Vesper Bell...
LETTER XX.
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NATIONAL MUSEUM, INQUISITORIAL COURT, ETC.
Shops in the Plaza.-Market and Museum.-Aboriginal
Curiosities. Inquisitorial Judgment Hall. - Instance of
Martyrdom.-Style of Building. Visit to a Private Fa-
mily.-Night View of a Mansion of Wealth..
LETTER XXI.
VISIT TO THE PADRE ARRIETA, AND STATE
THE CHURCHES.
Contrast to a Scene of Luxury.-Night Scenes on the Plaza.
-Convent of St. Francis.-Maniac Monk.-Padre Arrieta.
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-Library and Garden. Paintings in the Chapel. - A
House of Penance.-Convents and Monks.-Image of one
in Purgatory.
LETTER XXII.
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RETURN TO LIMA, AND FAREWELL VISIT ON
SHORE.
Climate of Peru.-The Pantheon.-Castle of Callao.-The
Old Town. - Earthquake of 1746. Unburied Dead. -
Evening Prayers
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LETTER XXIII.
DEPARTURE FROM PERU.
Incidents on leaving the Guerriere.-Parting of the Vin-
cennes from the Squadron
LETTER XXIV.
VOYAGE TO THE WASHINGTON ISLANDS.
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Discovery and State of the Washington Islands.-Genera!
Order of Captain Finch.-The Vincennes, a Tabu Ship.... 187
LETTER XXV.
ARRIVAL AT NUKUHIVA.
Huahuka. First Sight of the Natives.-Effect of Music
from the Band.—Bays and Valleys of Oomi and Hapa.—
Entrance to the Bay and Valley of Taiohae.--Natives swim
on board.-Visit from the Chiefs.-Piaroro, Chief of the
Hapas.-Use of the White Flag.--Enforcement of the Tabu
on board ship.
LETTER XXVI.
VALLEY OF TAIOHAE.
First Visit on Shore.-Manner of Building.-Presents to
the Chiefs.-Exhibitions of a Warrior.-Tahua, or. Opera
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House.-A Temple in Ruins.-Illustrations of the Tabu.
-Forfeiture by Tabu.-Canoe of State.-Dress of the Chiefs
and Party.......
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LETTER XXVII.
DANCE IN THE VALLEY OF THE HAPAS.
Excursion to the Valley of Hapa.-Dress and Appearance
of two Warriors.-Character of the Scenery.-View from
the Mountains.-Scene of the Dance.-Dress and Beauty
of the Nukuhivans.-Use of Cosmetics.-The Tahua, or
Dancing Ground.-The Dancers and their Dresses.-Passion
of the Natives for these Exhibitions.- Licentiousness of
the Heathen......
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FORM OF
LETTER XXVIII.
GOVERNMENT, AND CIVIL AND
GIOUS DISTINCTIONS.
RELI-
Title and Power of the Chiefs.-Form of Government.-
Title and Power of the Warriors.-Religious Distinctions.
-The Atuas and Tauas.-Their Practice as Physicians.-
The Tahunas and their Duties. Offerings in Sacrifice.—
Sacred Songs and Traditions.-Various Ceremonies.-Drums
and Clapping of Hands.-The Uus and their Service.-
Landed Proprietors and Servants
LETTER XXIX.
A DAY IN THE GLEN OF TAIOA.
Formation and Aspect of the West Sentinel.-Characteristic
Scenery of the Bay and Glen.-Dwelling of Taua-hania.-
A Tabu House and Scene in the Glen.-Wooden Idols.-
Case of Death. Funeral Ceremonies and Festival.-Food
for the Dead.-Proof of Art.-Evidences of Decay in the
Symbols of Idolatry.-Scenes on the Beach
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