The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-28
Celebes.

CelcDes.
Among the islands of the East Indian Archipelago
this one, by its astonishing fertility. the abundance Of
its natural productions and apparently containing
within its soil Tie rtest plurers Of gold The ,cord
is deserving OF particular distinction.
Celsbes occupies the OF the tropical zone. and
lies in the Molucca Its length and breadth it is dif-
hcut to estimate, being composed OF four peninsuas
with of about 3.s7s miles. Its coast presents
great number OF bays, CULTS and capes Of eccentric
line. Three deep arms OF The penetrate il from
west. and the four gigantic tongues land, united AT
the by inconsidefabe OF land, give The
island its peculiar shape.
Though mountainous island Celebes presents along
the borders OF the wide plains covered with verdure
and beauua valleys, OF which enclose lakes more
or less extensive. Nothing enhances the grace OF a
land cape more than lake, and those OF Ceebes
dsiir guished by their beauty. Magnificent basins OF
limpid water. raised smooth plateau encIrced by
rim OF low hills. tufted with palm groves, oveIaid
with soft sward. glitter under the sun OF the east and
glow like vas, sheets OF silver. Water foul OF many
Species with crimson and purple cress. inhab the
lakes and bids construct their nests on the floating eid'
OF vegetation similar those floating isets Lake
Chaco in Mexico. The scenery OF the island becomes
wilder as you leave The II more American
pee, than any other island OF The Archipelago. Shallow
bat beautiful streams inlesect The long sopng plains
springs OF sweet ekie between the rocks. which
are scattered confused with green knobs lhickes Of
Towering shrubs
Celebe. is less popnlous in proportion 10 lis extent
than many other islands OF The Archipelago IL may be
Irue that, since the accession Of the Dutch dominion
over portionoi it, has declined IRON its original
IL Il. dnfth e orlg nd of
nomade commercial Malays. probably from their seat
OF empire in Sums,a who have in Celebes, 10 other
islands. established themselves on the sea border, and
driven the old Of the soil into the central wilder
ness
The Bugs, originally from the stock as the Ma
lays, are The ruling race OF Celebes and superior 10 all
other natives OF The Archipelago 10 their spirit OF adven
ture They brave. active, naughty, and vigorous
They love JUSTICE and faithful their bonds,
bu, seldom forgive injuries Boastfu indeed laey are.
and bullies but these qualities far admirable
thaa the bu nifty and neekne.s of slaves The Aifaras
described by HeyIyn in his "Cosmography,n a tall,
eomcy race OF brown color much given piracy, form
perhaps The most amabe, al the most civilized part
OF the population They possess all the courage. and
lew OF the prevailing among the Bugs and Maays
Some of these tribes among the mos, singular COM
muniiies in the world. The ingenuity OF The savage.
and The ameny Of the civilized man. united in them
They have received the Koran but not aured the pac
ices OF their ancient fahhe dark, old doairy
universal in the Archipelago. Stones and painted
red still share their devotioas with the invisible
god of islsm But their chief singulary consists
in The honor and distinction which rendered
by Them to women They manifest decided pref
erencs 10 female Tae. Ia the Salanate oil Boni es
pscally the female line always takes precedence OF the
male on the demise OF sovereign. The miIdness and
prosperity attending the reign of their Sutana Rsias had
rendered the people Of the Archipelago favorable to IT,
On one OCCASION says Msrsden, the subordinate Chiefs
who nourshed better uoder master (baviDg greater
license plumber y than mistress, opposed the eeva-
sior OF princess to the throne. Civil war ensned;
two armies the hifcngs OF the pairican order,
The other As psopis armed heir natural rigM Of
etoosng taey evr rulers. The begerents encsmpsd on
each bank OF river The termination Of the contest -
remarkable in Asaic, or, indeed IN any history The
noblss. The Paayonnss, the Dsmangs. the Mansris,