The weekly Arizonian., 1859-04-14
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The City of Mazatlan.

, condense an article on the city of Mazatlan, and other important points in Mexican territo- ry, along the Gulf coast The writer says
 In three days more we have crossed the Gulf of California, and the eXhilerating cry of "Land ho ! land hop gives the welcome tidings that ''E Creston," the landmark of the port is in sight. Soon the pilots boatis visible, and presently is at our side and shortly afterwards we have shot past Fl Creston into the harbor of Mazatlan; and almost before we have threaded our way among the vessels riding at anchor, the custom-house boat, with Mexican colors flying, is alongside of us, and the officer is speedily on board As no boat is allowed near a vessel until the custom-house boat with the commandant ofthe port, or his deputy has departed, and consequently as we cannot yet go ashore, while they are settling up matters in the cabin, let us look upon the sing liar and beautiful view There can be but few prettier scenes in any part of the world than in the har- Dor of Mazatlan. The bold El Creston, the for1 on n nan ling the hatbor, anu d iong row of one-storied houses on the north the long lines of white surf breaking on an extended sanl-bar, and the islands Pajaros and Venado on the south and on the east the picturesque palm and cocoa nut trees growing alike among the huts of the poor as the palace-Ike houses of the rich, are surprisingly beautiful.
 Now let us go ashore, as the custom-hOuse officers have examined the cargo After our boat has threaded it's way among the small schoon- CTS near the beach, crowd of men run into the water, and before we are scarcely aware of it they have us on their shoulders, and soon set us down on dry land A dozen camorous volunteers vociferously escort us to the Hotel Nacional, Mons. F, Maile, proprietor.
 The first impression received by foreigners, on landing at Mazatlan, is, that it is a city of pris- ons, as every window is protected by strong iron bars on the outside. This is necessary, no doubt as but little glass is used the climate being too hot to allow of it. This is the case throughout Mexico. Most of the buildings are one-story high, and look very gloomy from the street. but as soon as you enter the courtyard almost everything resembles miniature castle. The fragrant flowers by which they are adorned agreeably surprised us. .... .r.7.
 Mazatan is the largest and most populous Mexican city upon the Pacific coast with a population of nearly fourteen thousand souls, and from her position commands much com merce, although the harbor is poorly protected. Owing to it's position to California, since the gold discovery, it has increased in size and population more than ten fold and her fine stores and houses, and wcll-paved streets, are no doubt in great measure owing to Cali fornia Money is commonly plenty and busi ness active Most of the importatons are at present from Europe, and a large portion O. the heavy business men are foreigners. Govern ment officials are strict and grasping after all the funds they can get hold of As an instance Absv ~-llnot q licht .ha,,ze foo of not leRn thar