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to several Brazilians, of European descent, who presented 

 themselves as candidates at the same time. After hearing 



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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. 



