(Stay from 8th to 16th Jan., 1858.) 



Neglect of the Island hitherto by the EngHsh Govern- 

 ment.— Better Prospects for the Future .—The Cinga- 

 lese, their Language and Customs. — Buddhism and 

 its Ordiaances.— Visit to a Buddliist Temple m the 

 Vicinity of GaUe. — The sacred Bo-tree. — Other 

 Aborigines of Ceylon. — The Weddahs. — Traditions 

 as to their Origin. — GaUe as a City and Har- 

 bour. — Snake-charmers. — Departure for Colombo. — 

 Cultivation of the Cocoa-nut Palm, a benevolent, 

 Buddha-pleasiag work.— Polyandria ; or, Community of Husbands.— Supposed 

 Origin. — Annual Exportation of Cocoa-nuts. — Rest-houses for Travellers. 

 —Curry, the National Dish.— A Misfortune and its Consequences.— The 

 CathoUc Mission of St. Sebastian de Makiui, and Father IMUiani.— Annoying 

 Delays with restive Horses.— Colombo.— A Stroll through the " Pettah," 

 or Black Town.— Ice Trade of the Americans with Tropical Countries.— Cinna- 

 mon Gardens and Cinnamon Cultivation.— Consequences of the Monopoly of 

 Cinnamon.— Rise and Expansion of the Coffee Culture in Ceylon.— Pearl-fishery.— 

 Latest Examination of tlie Ceylon Banks of Pearl Oysters, by Dr. Kelaart, and its 

 Results.— Aripo at the Season of Pearl-fishing.— The Divers.— Pearl-lune, a Chew- 

 ing Substance of wealthy Malays.— Annual Profit of the Pearl-fishery.- Origin of 



