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VALPARAISO. 



they have therefore fallen into my hands, and I 

 shall convey them with me to England. 



All European fruits flourish well in Chile, 

 though not in the immediate vicinity of Valpa- 

 raiso. Quillota is the nearest place, about 

 eight miles off", from whence Valparaiso is 

 chiefly supplied with fruit and vegetables. 

 The vine is cultivated very extensively ; but 

 the natives are not successful in making 

 wine. 



Valparaiso is now so much increased in size, 

 that it unites itself along the shore with a vil- 

 lage called the Almendral, together occupying 

 the whole width of the bay, for several 

 miles. The bustle and activity which prevail 

 all over the town, indicate the prosperity 

 of foreign commerce in Chile. Here the 

 British merchant is secure of a market for 

 European manufactures, and of payment for 



