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k narrow and deep in the proximity of the sea, where it traverses the cordillera, 

 beyond which it is unknown, as well as the country through which it flows. 



The river Jecu enters the ocean ten miles to the north of the Guarapary, and 

 three to the south of the entrance to the bay of Espirito Santo. The Jesuits 

 who possessed the adjacent lands, formed a navigable communication from this 

 river to the bay, by an extensive valley, in order to avoid the dangers of the 

 ocean, passing round mount Moreno to enter the port. It yet remains, pre- 

 senting the same advantage to the present agriculturists of the country. 



The bay of Espirito Santo is spacious, with secure anchorage. Amongst the 

 various streams which lose themselves in it, the Santa Maria is the only con- 

 siderable one. It is navigable for the space of forty miles to the first fall. The 

 tide runs up this river about twelve miles to the mouth of the river Serra, which 

 unites it on the left bank ; by the same side it receives another, which affords 

 navigation to the centre of the district, which indicates much fecundity. By 

 the southern margin it is joined by the small river Crubixa, where the stones 

 met with in its bed afford a sort of coral, with which the Indians ornament 

 themselves. In the vicinity of this river is cultivated mandioca, rice, bananas, 

 and canes, the sugar of which is deemed the best in the province. Seven 

 miles from the northern bar of Espirito Santo is the small river Carahype, which 

 becomes a current only when the rains produce an overflowing of the lake 

 Jucunen, which is well stored with fish, about three miles in length, and near 

 the sea. A little to the north of the mount of Mestre Alvaro, the Reys Majos, 

 originally Apyaputang, is discharged, having a small port at its embouchure. 



The Mandu comes from the interior of the country, running north-north-east 

 between woods, enters the river Doce two miles below the Escadinha Falls, 

 and is navigable for canoes. 



The towns of this province are — 



Villa da Victoria Benevente Guarapary 



Villa Velha Almeyda Itapemirim. 



The villa or town of Nossa Senhora of Victoria, the capital of the province, 

 is situated on an amphitheatrical site on the western side of an island, fifteen 

 miles in circumference, in the bay of Espirito Santo, which is capable of receiv- 

 ing frigates, and its entrance is defended by five small forts. The town is well 

 provided with water, has tolerable houses, paved streets, and a church, which 

 when complete will be handsome. There is a house of misericordia, convents 

 of Franciscans and slippered Carmelites, two Terceira orders belonging to 



