CHAPTER II.--Boundaries of Vera Cruz--Rivers, lagunes, mineral
springs, population, political divisions, productions, cattle, cities, towns--Vera Cruz--Its diseases--Meteorological observations at--Water fallen at Vera Cruz--Orizaba--Ascent of the mountain--Magnificent views--Difficulties--The crater extinct--Elevation of the mountain--Descent--Antiquities in the state of Vera Cruz--Ruins at Panuco, Chacuaco, San Nicolas, La Trinidad--Small figures--Papantla--Description of the pyramid--Ruins at Mapilca--Pyramid and temple at Tusapan--Isle of Sacrificios--Misantla--Remains near Puente Nacional--Tamaulipas--Boundaries, rivers, lagunes, climate, population, productions, towns--Antiquities of Tamaulipas--Topila--Rancho de las piedras--Sculpture--Remains, etc., etc. 183