THE CITY AND SUBUBBS. 
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military bands play every evening, forms the prin- 
cipal promenade, and makes it a cheerful and agree- 
able resort of the wealthy residents. From here the 
road leads to a long straight street, with lofty build- 
ings and extensive shops abounding in every require- 
ment ; trees are planted on each side, and at the 
extreme end is a tall column, bearing on its sum- 
mit a bronze statue of Liberty. The inhabitants 
swarm in the thoroughfares, where are incessant 
throngs of vendors, purchasers, and idlers, inter- 
mingled with every variety of conveyance ; while 
the ear is stunned by the shrill conflicting cry of 
the ambulatory dealer of every conceivable com- 
modity. Pleasure-gardens are close at hand, besides 
theatres, operas, circus, and other places of amuse- 
ment suited to the seasons. Bulb fights were being 
carried on, and many from the ship visited the ex- 
citing but cruel pastime. 
