In this way, I myself was fortunate enough to save a slave from punishment.
The town is tolerably well lighted, and the lighting is continued to a considerable distance, on all sides, beyond the town itself; this measure was introduced on account of the great number of blacks.

No slave dare be seen in the streets later than 9 o'clock in the evening, without having a pass from his master, certifying that he is going on business for him.

If a slave is ever caught without a pass, he is immediately conveyed to the House of Correction, where his head is shaved, and he himself obliged to remain until his master buys his freedom for four or five milreis.

(8s.8d., or 10s.
10d.) In consequence of this regulation, the streets may be traversed with safety at any hour of the night.
One of the most disagreeable things in Rio Janeiro is the total absence of sewers.

In a heavy shower, every street becomes a regular stream, which it is impossible to pass on foot; in order to traverse them, it is requisite to be carried over by negroes.