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CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER XV. |
| A POOR FUNERAL. |
| Alacranes, or spider-scorpions—Scorpion-hunters—Indian costume—Indian huts and villages—Woman stung by alacranes—Contrast of burial-places—Masses for the wealthy—Contemptuous treatment of the poor—An Indian funeral—An unpopular priest—Dead-house of the capital—Melancholy street scenes—Grief of a mother and daughters—Father Miguel in the Morgue. |
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| CHAPTER XVI. |
| THE AMERICANS IN MEXICO. |
| Adage respecting Americans—Various effects of inter-communication—Suspicious character of the Mexicans—Commercial policy—Restrictions and duties—Taxation—Consequences of exclusiveness—Productions of the country—Agricultural implements—Habits of trading—Changes in manners—Education—Anecdote of a travelling pedlar—Mexican impressions of the American army—Generals Scott and Taylor. |
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| CHAPTER XVII. |
| A SILVER-MINE IN THE NORTH. |
| Moonlight among the mountains—City of Zacatecas—A hot spring—A convent—Monkish legend—Indian discoveries—Protection by the Government—Regulations for mining—Different kinds of mines—Processes for purifying ore—Lawyers—Unjust treatment of Indian labourers—Payment in advance—Indian custom on receiving wages—Correction of offenders—A thief self-punished. |
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