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ON HEMP. 



The stems in general came out without breaking, and such pieces 

 as remained were few, and easily separated by the hand. 



Dacca. — The bark is separated from the stem in the water, by 

 beating the plant with a broad stick. It is then the Sunn is washed 

 in water, and put in the sun to dry ; after which it undergoes no 

 Other cleaning. Board of Trade Cons. Uth July, 1802. 



