fine varieties, although they have hitherto been 

 unnoticed. 



ON the coast of Sumatra, is found the rare 

 Strombus Fusus, and many other valuable 

 shells. A Serpula Gigantea, (a tubular shell 

 about an inch in diameter), was dug out of the 

 bank of a river after an earthquake. For the 

 possession of this rare species, I am obliged to 

 Mr. Griffiths, a gentleman high in the service 

 of the Hon. East India Company. Sumatra 

 is also rich in gold, which is found in the allu- 

 vium. The neighbouring Isle of Banca is cele- 

 brated for its tin, which is likewise found in 

 the alluvium. In some parts of the island, the 

 strata of this metal are only a few inches be- 

 low the surface, and of considerable thickness. 



PULO-PENANG, and the other islands in 

 these seas, produce many fine shells ; and from 



