PROVINCE OF SIARA. 



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Arronches, which has for titular patroness the Lady of Humildes, is distant 

 seven miles from the capital, towards the south. 



The three last are Indian towns, with some whites and mesticos, who culti- 

 vate mandioca, cotton, rice, legumes, &c. The whole were founded in places^ 

 selected for the establishments of Christianized Indians. They are all small but 

 capable of becoming considerable, if their inhabitants were possessed of more 

 activity and intelligence. 



In the vicinity of the sources of the river Jaguaribe, are the parishes of St. 

 Mattheus, in the district of Inhamuz ; of the Lady of Paz, in the district of 

 Arneyros, formerly a Christianized Indian town. Cattle and the necessaries of 

 life are their principal productions. 



