canton

OF TESSIN.

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present canton of Tessin is composed of tne^ ancient Italian bailliages, which were formerly ine Possession of the Duke of Milan , and takes itsne from the river Tessino, or Tecino , which descends

froi » Mount St. Gothard.

he capital, called Bellinzona , is situated at the footlmmense alps on the borders of the bold and rapid

ossino, which takes its birth from extensive glaciersthe Gothard, and travels with great rapidity to join

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^ otinag can be more romantic or interesting

n the situation of the town. It stands on a noble> and has above it a majestic castle. About a^ arter of a mile to the south, rises a beautiful hill,

^ ascent to which is covered with vineyards; and on^ SUtnr nit stands the great church. In the valley^.t^ een these hills, are placed the houses, interspersed^ groves of almonds and figs. The principal part•SGtn G are °f white marble, and very splendid;

ro ^ le public edifices resemble palaces. On at° ^ le nor th of the town, stand the remains of an