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The Andes and the Amazons. 



Unlike many of our governmental works, these i-ailways 

 are models; one must travel around the globe to find bet- 

 ter-laid tracks, more finished bridges, culverts, and mason- 

 work, more remarkable cuts and tills, and greater achieve- 

 ments of engineering. In the minutest details the work 

 is of the best description, very often much better than the 



Henry Meiggs. (From a Photograph.) 



contract calls for; Mr. Meiggs preferring to maintain, at 

 any cost, what he has already gained — -the reputation of 

 being an honorable contractor. If he is ever unjust, it is 

 toward himself. The station-house at Chosica, e. g., is so 

 elegant that President Pardo declared he would like such 

 a residence for himself. 



