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DIAMOND MINES OF SOUTHERN INDIA. 



It will be an interesting point to ascertain if the Diamonds of Hindu- 

 stan can be traced to a similar rock. It may also be in the power of others 

 more favorably situated than the writer, to ascertain, if there be any foun- 

 dation for the vulgar opinion of the continual growth of the diamond. Dr. 

 Brewster's opinion is rather in favour of it than otherwise. It is certain 

 that in these hot climates crystallization goes on with wonderful rapidity, 

 and I /hope at some future period to produce undeniable proofs of the re- 

 crystallization of Amethyst, Zeolite and Felspar, in alluvial soil. 



Some Account of the Country of Bhutan, by Kishen 



Kant Bose, 



TRANSLATED BY D. SCOTT, Esq. 



Extent and 



boundaries of 

 l!ie Country of 

 Bhutan. 



THE Country of Bhutan is bounded on the South by the territories 

 of the Honourable Company and of the Raja of Cooch Behar ; on the East 

 and South by Asam, on the North by the Lhassa territories ; by Mem, 

 .or the Lepha Country, on the west, and by Digurche on the North West. 

 The country extends in length from East to West in some places 20 days, 

 and in some parts 25 days journey; but is less in breadth, being from 

 ♦South to North froni ten to fifteen days journey. The Bhutan terri- 



