American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-09

this bay, ship FIRST passes lofty castle, called the
Moro, situated at the extreme point OF land on the
left. A Light house rises from corner OF this
fortifcation. From the Moro, for nearly hali-a
mile up the harbor, the elevated bank is crowned
with immense batteries, denominated the CdbanaS
erected. it is said, at an expense of than So,
100000 Of dollars On the opposite side, is anohe'
strong fort, called the Punlo, connected with the
walls OF the city and within the walls is the citadel
These most expensive Notifications arose from
belief very property entertained by Spain, that the
dominion of Cuba was essential TO the preservation
of Mexico. who possesses no good harbor on it:
eastern shore.
The city is divided into solid squares, and il,
streets, though narrow, are straight, and neIsec
eath other at tight angles. / he houses quad
tanguar, having a court in the middle. All The
rooms have direct communication with each other
and also open into this court. Most of them have
Two stories. The lower one is commonly used oi
a wa ehouse, shops, &C. The materials for build
ing are small irregular fragments of stone, Whit
ave united by strong cement, and the wall is then
plastered and white. washed. The roofs are tiled.
Many of the inhabitants possess vast wealth, and
have costly habitatIons. There are also. rich aDc
spacious nSonas,eries converts, and churches, The
consents OF ST. Domingo and ST. Francisco were
The only institutions ot the kind which visited
Each of them occupies an entire square, having an
plazzAs IN The first and second stories. The wall,
Iacng the courts, are covered with historical paint
lngs representing transactions in the lives of their
pstron SAINTS Both the buildings and paintings are
now going to decay. The convent OF ST. Francis
CO had been converted into barracks for soldiers
and had suffered wanton abuse. This is one OF the
wslve converts, that were suppressed during the
reign OF the Constitution.
Bu' the Cathedral Interested me more than any
)ther edhce. 1t is massive. Gothic structure
md for magnitude and taste, is incomparably su
'trior to the othei places OF Worship Even Pro
might survey its walls and pillars, and even
It's altar aud find lutte to offend. There is no tinsel,
10 parade. Every where is simplicity. The paint
ngs seem 10 have been PLAYED where they are,
ather by the artist than by the divine and such
are the subjects OF worship, | should be sorry TO
rave removed.-The images are lew, consisting
1niy ct crucihSes, which are so small that they
must be near, in order to be seen. The churches
2 general, however, abound with images, large as
lie, and gaudy decorated
The Cathedral is the more interesting, as il con-
ans the ashes Of COLUMBUS, which were brought
nto tiisana III 1896. They deposited in the
Vail on the right side Of the altar and the arm i.
concealed by marble slab on which IS sculptured
y nigh relief front view Of the memorable man
Beyond The wall is the P0Seo or Promenade, to
which the cluzeus resort, morning and evening, for
xerclse and air. Ii is broad avenue for carria-
res. anou; mite IN length, with shaded walks on
ach side. and was designed Tor beautiful place
3ut il was left unfinished and now suffers for wan,
i repairs.
Contiguous to this, is the Botanical Garden
which more strlkingly than the Paseo, exhibits an
legant plan, lett but imperfeotly executed The
iarden was formed under the patronage Of the
Royal Patriotic Society Of the Havana an instl-
l'lon which has been Of much service to the
,land.
greater curiosity is he country seat Of the
ilsho? oil Hdyanna, which is about three miles
'onf The gates of the city and, for beauty Of SIT
alton. elegance OF design, and perfecton or order
perhaps equalled by no one Of the country
eats around The metropolis Of New. England. But
his is The only thing of the kind near the Havana
Allei quitting the suburbs, though thete are many
ne sites, nothing is b.held. Tor several miles but
ne Matched cottages OF few peasanry. Wheth.
= the reason assigned for this, by very intelligent
ltizen OF the Havana, be we'll founded namely
ne insecurity OF well furnished but insulated res
'ence' so near the city, am not competent to
eclde. The church is the Bishops heir at law
ut the apprehension Of sacrege. is said not always
} defend thl, estate from encroachment.
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