consequence — revisit Pulparra — Hindoo superstitions there — immo- 

 lation of Hindoo widows never practised at Bombay — infanticide 

 prevented in Guzerat — introduction of vaccination in India — its 

 blessed effects — encouraged by the brahmins — previously known in 

 /he districts of Benares ; authenticity of that fact — general state- 

 ment of medical practice in India — particular instances — liberal 

 and scientific character of Serfojee, rajah of Tanjore — letter from 

 that prince — cure of the opthalmia — practice of medicine among 

 the Mahrattas — zodiac rupees, by whom coined and for what pur- 

 pose — arrival at Bombay — great alteration in the style of life and 

 manners at that presidency — -final resolves of the emigrants from 

 Baroche — increase of population at Bombay — increase of private 

 expense and the public expenditure — increase of crimes and punish- 

 ments among the natives in consequence — ungrateful and immoral 

 traits in the Indian character — letter on the desertion of sepoys — 

 summary of Indian depravity, by Sir James Mackintosh — excursion 

 to the islands of Salsette and Elephanta — improvements at Tannah 

 — further remarks and illustrations of the excavations in those sacred 

 islands — atmosphere of Salsette — refections on the summit of the 

 excavated mountains. 



