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Rh The city is connected by tramway with the neighboring town of Aguadilla, and by railroad with Lares on one side and Hormigueros on the other. It has a civil and military hospital, two asylums, a public library, three bridges, a handsome market, — the best on the island, constructed entirely of iron and stone, at a cost of 70,000 pesos, — a slaughter-house, a theatre, a casino, and a number of societies of instruction, recreation, and commerce. It also has a post-office and telegraph station; was founded in 1760, and given the title of city in 1877.

A river called the Mayaguez divides the town into two parts, connected by two pretty iron bridges named Marina and Guenar, respectively. The sands of this river formerly yielded much gold; and there is gold still to be had from the same source, if one has energy enough to seek it. There are no less than 37 streets and 4 squares, — the Principal, Mercado, Iglesia, and Teatro, — all adorned by dainty fountains, and, in one instance, — the Plaza del Teatro, — a veritable ocean of flowers as well. The Calle Mendez-Vigo is one of