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2nd. The land is possessed by both great and 

 small proprietors ; but in general by the former, 

 who tend more to prevent the improvement of the 

 country than the latter. Having so much in their 

 power, they act as little despots over the Asamese, 

 or cultivators, who are oppressed by the proprietor's 

 servants on all hands ; and as he seldom inquires 

 about particulars, or sees his property, the means of 

 redress are out of their power. 



3d. The land is generally occupied by small farms. 



4th. The land is employed both in pasture and 

 husbandry. 



5th. The grasses are indigenous : viz. Doob, 

 Raree, and Dabee. The Guinea grass has never 

 yet been tried, and in consequence I cannot say to 

 what extent it might be cultivated with advan- 

 tage. 1 The Clover I have tried, having procured 

 some seed, the produce of the eastern side of the 

 Gunduk ; but it is very small in leaf, and by no 

 means strong or healthy. 



6th. The stock of cattle is of a small kind. I 

 do not think that the breed could be improved, but 



1 Since this was written, seed in abundance has been supplied by the 

 Agricultural and Horticultural Society of India, and I believe the Guinea 

 grass is now well established in the (Joruckporc district. H. II. S. 



