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imparts to the logs possessing it a beautifully figured 

 appearance, giving to them much additional value. As 

 it takes a good polish, it would be useful as a substitute 

 for Rosewood or dark Spanish Mahogany in cabinet- 

 making, and might be employed for many purposes in 

 the domestic arts. 



The economical uses of the Mora are somewhat 

 restricted by the frequency of star-shake in the logs, and 

 only the best trees can be advantageously converted 

 into plank and board ; it may, however, be used with 

 greater profit for beams, keelsons, engine-bearers, &c., in 

 ship-building, and in a general way in large scantlings 

 for either civil or naval architecture. 



The Mora possesses great strength, and contains an 

 oily or glutinous substance in its pores, which is probably 

 conducive to its durability. 



Table CXIV. — Mora (Demerara and Trinidad). 

 Transverse Experiments. 



Remarks.— Each piece broke with about 12 inches length of fracture. 



