Algiers are the Military Hospital, Civil Hospital, Palace of the Governor-General, the Theatre, the latter very handsome. The city is supplied with water by four aqueducts erected in 1622. The old Moorish town possesses great interest. It is connected with the new by a steep and narrow road. The houses are square and substantial, and flat-roofed, and have no windows. The inhabitants have recourse to their flat roofs in the evenings to enjoy the sea-breeze. Algiers has a Catholic Cathedral, a French Protestant Church, a synagogue, theatres, banks, &c. The environs are very attractive, Sainte Eugènie, Ponte Percade, and the Dolmens are reached by Omnibus. St Eugénie has many beautiful villas and gardens. St Percade is a reef of rocks extending into the sea, remarkable for its beautiful views. MUSTAPHA SUPERIEUR is the fashionable suburb and favourite place of residence of the Algerian aristocracy and strangers. It abounds in beautiful villas and gardens, and has superb views both of sea and land. The Governor-General resides here. It is six miles from Algiers. Good FURNISHED HOUSES may be hired at Algiers and at Mustapha Supérieur at from 200 to 1000 francs per month. They are cheaper at Mustapha Inferieur and in some of the other suburbs. Servants' wages 40 to 50 francs per month, exclusive of food and fodging. The Verger of the English Church will assist strangers in procuring houses or lodgings. Average temperature of each month in the year at Algiers:-November, 62°; December 56°; January, 54°; February, 56°; March, 58°; April, 64°; May, 67°; June, 740; July, 780; August, 80°; September, 78°; October, 70o. Algiers every Friday. The distance is 375 kilos (233 miles). The places at which the steamer touches, along the coast, are Dellys, 90 kilos, a town with a handsome mosque, and Collo. PHILIPPEVILLE (Hotels: d'Orient, de la Régence). Population, 14,000. It is a thriving town in the province of Constantine, forty miles north of the city of that name. It was laid out in 1838 by Marshal Valée on the ruins of the ancient Russicada. It is one of the most beautiful towns in Algeria, and is thoroughly French in its character. The streets are regular and well built, and the city contains Catholic and Protestant churches, a museum, library theatre, and other public buildings. The harbour has been recently constructed. The neighbourhood abounds in fine walks and drives. In the vicinity are the quarries of the famous Tiltila marble. The curing of fish is an important branch of industry here, and there is a large trade in grain. ROUTE 224. PHILIPPEVILLE TO CONSTANTINE. Railway, 54 miles. CONSTANTINE (Hotels: d'Orient, de Paris) Population, 34,000 (7000 Europeans). HE city is in a situ ation unsurpassed for grandeur and picturesquenesss by any city in the world. It is on a hill with a flat summit, three sides of which are washed by the river Rummel flowing through a deep and narrow ravine, and the fourth connected by a natural mound with the surrounding mountains. It is 850ft. above the river, and 2162ft. above the sea. It is surrounded by a wall constructed by the Arabs out of Roman sculptured stones, and a fine old Roman bridge spans the ravine on one side. The streets are narrow and dirty, and the houses mean, Included in the citadel is an old Byzantine church. Constantine was in ancient times one of the most important towns in Numidia. It was the Carta of the Carthagenians, the Cirta of the Romans, and was long a royal residence. It was destroyed in A. D. 311 in the wars of Maxentius against Alexander, but was rebuilt by Constantine the Great, from whom it derives its present name. It has large manufactories of woollen cloth, saddlery, and other articles of leather. It is supplied with water by an aqueduct 60 kilos. in length. ROUTE 225. ALGIERS TO ORAN. Railway, distance 261 miles. Fares, 1st class, 60 francs; 2d class, 36 francs; time, 16 hours. HE more important stations on the route are, BLIDAH, 31 miles, beautifully situated on the borders of the fine plain of Metidjah. It is surrounded by gardens and is a prosperous and rapidly growing place. Population 10,000. Affre ville, 74 miles. Orleansville, 129 miles (Hotel: de France), a town built by the French, with large barracks and military hospital. St Denis-du-Sig, 230 miles, a town with attractive streets and squares and a fine church. ORAN, 261 miles. Hotels: de la Paix, Place Kleber, de l'Univers. Population, 42,000. This is a thriving sea-port, capital of the province of the same name. It is the seat of government of the province. It has a college primary and native schools, Protestant and other churches, mosques and synagogues, enormous military barracks, and a military hospital with 1400 beds. It is surrounded by walls and strongly defended by forts. The streets and promenades are spacious, and the houses elegant and airy. The chief edifices are the Chateau Neuf, the residence of the general of division, the Hotel de la Préfecture, the Great Mosque, the Catholic Church, and the barracks. The town was built by the Moors. The Spaniards took it in 1509, the Turks in 1708, and the Spaniards again in 1732. In 1791 it was destroyed by an earthquake. It was taken by the French in 1831, and has since re mained in their hands. It is well supplied with water. The environs are very pleasant. Steamers of the Messageries Maritimes Co. leave Algiers for Marseilles four times a week, and steamers of the Transatlantique Co. every Tuesday and Saturday at noon. Alassio, 380, p. 5500. Allan Bank, 190. 88,000. Abergeldie Almodovar, 763, p. 1400. Alpbach Cascade, 457 Altorf, 447, p. 2724. Alt-Siders, 466. Amalfi, 739. Ambergate Junction, Amberieux, 362. Ambleside, 230, p. Ambras, Castle of,575. Amiens, 276, p. Amphitheatre See Ardrishaig, 85. Aviemore, 109. Ardrossan, 65. Avigliana, 609. Avignon, 368, p. 87. 38,010. Arenfels, 527. Arles, Nice, Nimes, 744. Andover, 219, p. 5501. Andreus Landmarks, Arenys, 776, p. 4500. Arqua, 688. Arran, 66. Arras, 346, p. 26,000. Aschach, 552. Aschaffenburg, 546, Athens, 831, p.60,000. Avila, 748, p. 6250. Baalbek, 905. Bacharach, 533. Bachtel Mount, 430. Bad-Alvenen, 436. P. Baden-Baden, 568, p. 11,000. New Schloss, Baden Switz, 439, Baden-Weiler, 571. |