... number of natives, all appearing lively, cheerful, and happy. A large number were playing at cards (they are great gamblers), and others amusing themselves in various ways. No intoxicating liquor ... up and laid out from the day's washings. It is rather a fascinating occupation, turning over the heap with a little triangular piece of tin held in one hand, and continually "scraped" ... growing fast, and taking root vigorously in the soil. A large space is also devoted to a vineyard, as well as another to an orchard. The farm is well irrigated, there being an abundance of water...