164 GOLD. 



in the speculation of collecting 1 and manufac- 

 turing it, but the death of one of them frustra- 

 ted their plan. Gold dust may be seen in 

 all the beds of the rivers after heavy falls of 

 rain, and diamonds are occasionly found in 

 them* 



Talk is also plentiful in Currucdea, which 

 is a part of the same range of hills towards 



* A Gentleman residing in Ramghur was informed 

 that a petty Rajah, who resided on the borders of the 

 English territories, possessed an immense diamond, of 

 considerable value. For a long time the Gentleman 

 used every art in his power to procure a sight of this 

 diamond with the hopes of purchasing it, but without 

 success. The Rajah declared that no European should 

 ever see it ; however, at last, by repeated entreaties he 

 was prevailed on to visit the Gentleman ; he carried the 

 diamond with him, which being produced, caused consi- 

 derable mortification to all parties, it proving to be a cut 

 glass stopper of a decanter, which most probably had 

 been dropped in one of the beds of the rivers by some 

 Officer's servant; where it was found by one of the 7?*7- 

 jah's people. 



