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lation. Vesuvius is certainly in its infancy:its progress towards maturity may involveconsequences which, if not alarming tothose in its immediate vicinity, may atleast serve to content the inhabitants ofclimes, which, although less genial, are atthe same time free from apprehension ofthe calamities attending these tremendousworkings of nature.
FROM MR. HEIGELIN’s VILLA.
PLATE XLI.
This view is taken from Capo di Chino,a spot a short distance to the north of thecity ; and although less extensive in itsrange, does not yield to any in beauty,combined as it is with the luxuriant andpeculiar vegetation of Naples.
From the castle of St. Elmo the cityspreads down towards the beach. Thebay opens beyond, covered with sails