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rains. It has hitherto been usual to dig holes 1J feet square for 

 each plant, at a charge of B. 1 for every 150 holes. I am now 

 trying whether the seeds may not be sown profitably in furrows a 

 few inches deep. If this plan succeeds, there will be a consider- 

 able saving of labour and expense in this preliminary operation. 



7. Establishment. — The plantation continued under the general 

 superintendence of Capt. Campbell, who originated and gratui- 

 tously managed it, until his departure in May last ; and the 

 charge has since devolved upon Corporal Hall, who lives on the 

 plantation, and has had almost from the beginning the executive 

 management of it, and, I am happy to add from personal obser- 

 vation, has performed his duties with the utmost zeal, efficiency, 

 and fidelity. The Badagar maistry has also given great satis- 

 faction. The rest of the establishment consists of coolies, 

 paid only for the days on which they actually attend, the rates 

 being As. 3 for men and As. 2 for boys, per diem. These rates are 

 somewhat higher than those formerly given, owing to the greater 

 demand for labour at present. The average charges per mensem 

 are about Es. 125, exclusive of Corporal Hall's allowances. 



8. General Expenditure. — At the date of my report, quoted in 

 par. 1, I had a balance of Es. 2039-5-2, and Es.2500 were sanc- 

 tioned in the E. M. C, 3d June 1858, par. 5, making a total of 

 Es.4539-5-2 for which I have now to account. The charges 

 up to the 31st October have been Es. 5259-8-6, consisting of the 

 following items : — 



Remained, . . Rs.2039 6 2 



Government grant, . . 2500 

 By fines, sale of seedlings, &o. 420 7 2 



Rs. 4969 12 



Paid Corporal Hall for 6 months up to 



31st October, 1859, . . Rs. 240 



„ Establishment up to 31st October, ) 



1859, . Rs.2407 9 4 [ 4051 6 8 



„ Trenching, &o. do. 1643 13 4 ) 

 „ For seeds, tools, baskets, &c. . 968 1 10 



— 6259 8 6 



Deduct amount received, . . 4959 12 4 



Balance, . Rs.299 12 2 



