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"CHURCH OF GUADALUPE, NEAR MEXICO. - Half an hour ride from the Plaza mayor, Mexico, stand the cathedral and chapel which are the principal objects of interest in Guadalupe. From the chapel a fine view of the valley of Mexico is enjoyed. The cathedral is a brick building, with a dome and four towers. a solid silver railing, a yard high, leading from the choir to the high altar and extending round the edge of the latter, is that feature of the interior which excites the greatest interest  in the mind of the average tourist. Oil paintings of no particular merit, wax work, and the carvings on the choir impress the devout only less than the picture of the Virgin Mary which hangs in the high altar. The story of how the Blessed Lady appeared to Juan Diego, a poor working Indian, is told in verses and sold at the door of the cathedral, in which are celebrated special festivities in her honor."