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JOURNAL, R.A.S. (CEYLON). [VOL. XI. 



Closing of the gravets. 



The stakes pulled up with the intention of insulting the 

 Company. 



Complaints about the closing of the ports and the dimi- 

 nution of the presents. 



The stores will not be opened before the opening of the 

 harbour of Putulang. 



The opening of the harbours refused, and the King's areca- 

 nuts received at Calpetty. 



The rebels in the Hina Corle brought to submission. 



Heer Pielat's departure. The Government left to Heer 

 Domburg. 



Arrival of two Ambassadors with some fugitive lascars, 

 for whom they request pardon, and permission to proceed 

 to Colombo via Matura. 



This being refused, they return. 



The gravets are again opened, and a quantity of arecanuts 

 brought away. 



Revolt of the Chalias in the Seven Corles. They demand 

 the removal of their Vidaan when they would peel again. 

 For this His Majesty had already given the necessary orders,, 

 which he wished them to obey. 



The Chalias persevere in their obstinacy, and are encouraged 

 by the Court. 



Their superintendent and interpreter dismissed and re- 

 placed by others. 

 With little effect. 



Attempt to gain over to their side those working in the 

 bush : those of Gale and Mature also refused their services. 



Their former superintendent and interpreter reinstated at 

 their request. Promise to make up the deficit in the great 

 harvest from the small harvest. 



Revolt in the Salpitty, Raygam, and Hewegam Corles, and 

 depredations committed on the loyal inhabitants. 



Complaints against the lawlessness of the Cinnamon 

 peelers, and the mischief committed by them. 



They are admonished and warned not to continue their 

 nefarious practices. 



Their reply, and request to be relieved of some of the taxes 

 [Wattoebaddoe]. 



The garden rents remitted. [The malcontents] together 

 with those of the Hina and Pasdun Corles, warned to abstain 

 from further insubordination. 



But remain as stubborn as ever, and pillage several gardens 

 in the village of Pilgore, besides [committing] other depre- 

 dations. 



They are driven from the place by a detachment of 

 troops, &c. 



