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CARVED PILLAR PILLAR AT OTUMBA. 



teen feet eight inches in circumference, upon which, there is some 

 rude carving which has been found to bear some resemblance to the 

 Aztec figure of the sun; — and in the semicircular enclosure among 

 the tumuli, at C, is placed the sculptured granite stone, represented 

 in the annexed cut. It lies due east and west. The dark shadow 



at B, represents a sink or hollow three inches deep at the sides, and 

 six at the top and bottom. This is known as the "fainting stone," 

 as it is alleged that all who recline on its surface are sure to expe- 

 rience lassitude, or loose animation for a while ! 



OTUMBA. 



This place is famous in the ancient history of Mexico, but no 

 remains of importance have been found in its vicinity or within 

 the limits of the village. When Mr. Poinsett visited it during 

 his residence in Mexico as Envoy from the United States, he ob- 

 served no relic of the past worthy of examination or record except 

 the fragment of a pillar represented in the annexed drawing. 



