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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. 



