ARRIVAL AT RIO JANEIRO. 



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daybreak next morning were off the entrance of 

 the harbour of Rio Janeiro. As the sun rose it 

 fell nearly calm^ and the land breeze headed us ; 

 in the evening got the sea breeze^ which carried 

 us in. Passing Fort Santa Cruz on the right, 

 they hailed us, and fired the alarm gun, accom- 

 panied by a rocket; we were soon abreast of 

 Forts St. Joao and Lage, where we were desired 

 to anchor, but on informing them it was his 

 Majesty's packet, we were allowed to proceed, 

 and cast anchor at ten p. m. off the town : thus 

 making the passage from Falmouth in forty-five 

 days. 



June Sth, This morning had an opportunity 

 of seeing the beautiful scenery that surrounded 

 us — mountains beyond mountains in every direc- 

 tion. On our right was the town: the sun reflect- 

 ing its rays on the white houses, gave it a most 

 picturesque effect ; the noble bay stretched be- 

 fore us for many miles, till the view was bounded 

 by the lofty Organ Mountains, the summits of 

 which have a most peculiar and remarkable form- 



