. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. ce. It was sacked by the British in 1659, and again by pirates in 1678, and by filibusters in 1685. Its site has been twice changed, the present one being honey-combed with subterranean chambers which were dug out years ago by the Maya Indians, ruins of which structures may be 479 480 MEXICO seen in the vicinity of Campeche. The city has several churches and convents,a museum containing interesting aboriginal relics, a theatre and severalschools and colleges. It has a beautiful alameda, embellished with alleys oforange t
. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. ce. It was sacked by the British in 1659, and again by pirates in 1678, and by filibusters in 1685. Its site has been twice changed, the present one being honey-combed with subterranean chambers which were dug out years ago by the Maya Indians, ruins of which structures may be 479 480 MEXICO seen in the vicinity of Campeche. The city has several churches and convents,a museum containing interesting aboriginal relics, a theatre and severalschools and colleges. It has a beautiful alameda, embellished with alleys oforange trees and seats of the native marble. The port is defended by threefortresses. Carmen has the best harbor on the coast, and is one of the least knownports. Large quantities of mahogany are felled in the interior and floated downthe stream to the port. The commerce of Campeche was, under the Spanish colonial system, in amost flourishing state; but it is now confined mostly to salt, sugar, hides, hene-quen and articles manufactured from it. Logwood and other dyestuffs are. PALACE OF JUSTICE, CAMPECHE. still exported in quantities, but the cigar industry is greater. The Campechecigars are made from Tabasco tobacco and are often sold in foreign markets forthe Havana product. CAMPECHE, TABASCO, CHIAPAS 481 Between Merida, the capital of Yucatan, and Campeche, there is arailway line which connects the two cities. This is a delightful route onaccount of the magnificent scenery. Rich forests filled with timber and valu-able dye-woods extend throughout theState. This is one of the chief exports,finding a ready market in Europe and theUnited States. The governor of Campeche is SehorGarcia Gual, whose interest in his Stateis very evident. He is handicapped bymany difficulties in the climatic influences,distinctly of the tropical belt, but his ad-ministration has been remarkable for theimproved sanitary conditions and the spiritof advancement he has instilled into theminds of his people. Pu
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