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the towers and dome of its cathedral, and the spires of 
its lesser churches stand out in bold relief against the 
adjacent hills. To the right and left along the stream 
which waters it lie many large haciendas deeply 
buried in groves of luxuriant trees, presenting alto- 
gether the most charming landscape we had yet seen 
in Mexico. On the road we passed many men gather- 
ing fuel for the city market. This consisted of dried 
bushes and brushwood; which, when collected, they 
tied up in huge bundles, and carried in on their backs. 
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Carrying wood to Chihuahua, 
Both men and boys were engaged in this business ; 
some of whom we passed full six miles from the city, 
