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CORDOVA FOUNDED. 



tionary succeeded in suffocating the rebellion ; but he was probably- 

 more indebted, for the final reconciliation of the Indians, to the 

 persuasive talents of the Jesuits who accompanied the expedition, 

 than to the arms of his soldiers. 



The remaining years of this viceroyalty are only signalized by 

 the founding of the city of Cordova, — whose neighborhood is re- 

 nowned for the excellent tobacco it produces, — and for the con- 

 struction of the beautiful aqueduct of San Cosme which brings the 

 sweet waters of Santa Fe to the capital. This monument to the 

 intelligence and memory of Guadalcazar was completed in 1620 ; 

 and, in March, 1621, the viceroy was removed to the government 

 of Peru. 



