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CHAPTER VI.
Iguana,—Gualan,—Town,—Morals,—Customs,—Intolerance,—Superstition,—Education,—Prison, &c. 46
CHAPTER VII.
San Pablo,—Ampú,—Simplicity of the Inhabitants, Chimalapa,—Sulphureous Springs,—Entrance into Guatimala. 54

PART II.
The City,—Its Manners, Customs, &c.—Population,—Police,—Moral and Religious State, &c. &c.

CHAPTER I.
Former Sites of the City,—Its present Situation and advantages,—Public Buildings,—Streets,—Houses, &c. 63
CHAPTER II.
Customs and Manners,—Tobacco,—Morning Calls,—Occupations of a domestic Man,—Scenes in the Plaza,—Evening Parties,—Gambling,—Superstitions,—Marriages and Funerals,—Almoneda or Auction 76
CHAPTER III.
Population,—Its characteristics,—Public Morals,—Police,—Political offences,—Prison,—Lawsuits,—Education,—Schools, &c. 90
CHAPTER IV.
Amusements,—Theatre,—Bull Fights,—Literature,—Newspapers,—Booksellers,—Fine Arts, &c 106