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to several Brazilians, of European descent, who presented 
themselves as candidates at the same time. After hearing 
several of the classes we went over the rest of the building. 
The order and exquisite neatness of the whole establish- 
ment, not forgetting the kitchen, where the shining brasses 
and bright tins might awaken the envy of many a house- 
keeper, bear testimony to the excellence of the general 
direction. Since the institution passed into Dr. Pacheco's 
hands he has done a great deal to raise its character. 
He has improved the library, purchased instruments for 
the laboratory, . and made many judicious changes in the 
general arrangement. 
