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sweepings, 20 tons per acre estimate cost, Rs. 20. The 

 results are as under : 



lu the case in which the largest yield was obtained, viz., 

 49 tons 6 cwts. per acre, the means of applying the 

 nightsoil were as follows : A pit was dug in the line of 

 the water-channel filled with nightsoil, and water made 

 to pass through it, a few thorny branches being placed to 

 prevent solid matter from passing. The water, in passing, 

 absorbed and dissolved so much of the properties of the 

 manure, that in a very short time the matter in the pit had 

 lost its disagreeable smell, while the soil purified the water 

 so quickly that not the slightest nuisance was created ; 

 the native workmen used the water for watering quite freely. 

 I found that, if the pit could be covered, and an arrangement 

 made whereby the insoluble matter which accumulates could 

 be removed without being handled, native prejudice would 

 be defeated entirely. I have procured two iron tanks, 

 which I believe will answer the purpose, and I intend to 

 arrange them for use during the ensuing season. 



