SECOND ANNUAL EEPOET, 1858-59. 



From H. Cleghorn, Esq., M.D., Conservator of Forests, to the 

 Secretary to Government. 



Madras, 31** December 1859, No. 890. 

 I have the honour to report, for the information of the Hon- 

 ourable the Governor in Council, that during the official year 

 1858-59 I proceeded on my second tour of inspection through 

 the Government forests, and visited the Chittari, Tellagiri, and 

 Jawadhi ranges of the Salem district, and afterwards travelled 

 through great part of Canara, north and south [both above and 

 below the ghats], and the principality of Coorg. Subsequently, 

 I had the honour of accompanying Lord Harris over the Shevaroi 

 Hills, and through Malabar and Travancore. After a few weeks' 

 stay at the presidency, I proceeded to the northern division, and 

 visited the mouths of the rivers from Masulipatam to Ganjam. 

 On this occasion I took the opportunity of visiting the Sal forests 

 of Gumsur. 



2. During the year, I have, in accordance with the instructions 

 of Government, submitted my views on several subjects, such 

 as — 



Railway requirements in Salem. Higher ranges of Anamalai. 



Do. do. Bellari. Wynad Boundary. 



Utakamand Gardens. Eeport on Fuel and Firewood. 

 Canara Forests. 



3. Public Departments. — There has been a constant and heavy 

 pressure upon all the district establishments and local depots, 

 which has been met with difficulty. The requirements of the 

 Indian navy were not so large as in previous years, but the requi- 

 sitions of the different railway companies were much greater. 

 The Public Works and Telegraph Departments have continued to 

 press for supplies ; and the erection or enlargement of barracks 



