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line of conduct, which gained him the esteem of the Prince Regent, 

 ever firmly upheld the interests of his nation, and in all deliberations 

 concerning them reserved to himself the casting vote. With respect 

 to individuals, it is true that he declined to be troubled on every 

 trivial occasion, and scrupulously discountenanced every covert 

 attempt at monopoly or peculation, from whatever quarter it came : 

 but in great questions he acted with promptitude and decision ; nor 

 was he averse to use his influence in favour of a private individual, 

 when a candid and manly appeal was made to him. Considering the 

 peculiar circumstances attending his embassy, and also the jarring 

 interests he had to reconcile, Lord Strangford has conducted himself 

 in a way highly honourable to his talents and character ; and in con- 

 tinuing to merit the confidence of his own court, has secured that of 

 the Prince Regent and all his ministers. The treaty of commerce 

 lately concluded is a proof of the harmony which subsists between 

 them, and may be regarded on our part as the most advantageous 

 that, in the existing posture of affairs, could have been procured. 



The harbour is easy of entrance and egress, generally speaking, at 

 all times, as there is a daily alternation of land and sea breeze, the 

 former blowing until about noon, and the latter from that hour until 

 sun-set. Ships find here every conveniency for repairing, heaving 

 down, &c., but it is to be hoped that docks will soon be formed, 

 which will render the latter troublesome and dangerous operation 

 unnecessary. There is an anchorage-duty paid, which forms an item 

 in the bilbof port-charges. 



Of the state of society in Rio de Janeiro, what I have to observe 

 differs little from the description of the Paulistas already given. The 

 same habits and manners prevail at both places, allowing for some 

 slight variation, caused by the greater influx of strangers to the 

 capital. T<he Portugueze are in general rather punctilious and re- 

 served in admitting a foreigner to their family parties ; but having 

 once received him, they are open and hospitable. The ladies are 

 affable and courteous to strangers, extremely fond of dress, but less 



