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of a massive compoaiuon of gold, silver, sod copper, (he value of which is exceedingly gre-it. Statues, vases, and candlesticks of gigantic site are scattered through the building; and when we know that these too are made fiom the precious metals, we can form an idea of the immense wealth of this cathedral. There are about eighty churches in addition to the cathedral, richly ornamented with gold, silver, and precious stones, and it is supposed that the wealth which is exhibited in this manner is nothing to the immense treasures that are kept in concealment by the priests. The city of Mexico can also boast of S splendid theatre or opera-house, which was erected at so immense cost, and is caps-ble of seating 10,000 persons comfortably. On the western side of the city is another square ot forty-five acres, with a fountain in the cenue. It is laid out into pleasant walks, and much frequented in the evenings as a promenade. The city of Mexico, like the city of New York, has its fashionable driveils Third Avenue. We must, however, acknowledge that the Third Avenue cannot be compared to it for beauty and extent. Some idea of its extent may be formed from the fact that it is one mile wide, on which the most spleodid carriages in innumerable numbers may be seen every evening. It is not unusual to see 7000 or 8000 horsemen and 2000 carriages on it the same time. This is a faint description of the city of Mexico, now probably in possession of the American troops. W ben we reflect on its beauty and magnificence, we are not at all surprised that the enemy preferred to allow our army to occupy it without making any resistance ; for if it were bombarded to the aarae way aa Vera Crus was, the damage could never be remedied. We are roach surprised, however, when we consider the wealth of the churches, that the Americana did not plunder them.An American paper says that during the bombardment of VeraUms, General Woitb sent a ser. vant to fetch a bucket of water for his horse. At the moment when the man returned, a shell fell
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Adelaide South Australian Register
Adelaide, South Australia, AU
Wed, Feb 02, 1848
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