lie A VISIT TO TifE INDIAN ARCHIPELAGO. 



the numerous churches ami monasteries contribute 

 largely. 



Its extensive manufacture of cheroots is well known. 

 In one building alone arc emplo jed some 14^000 women, 

 all talking at the &ame time, but kept in tolerable order hj 

 female oyei'seers of austere aspect. There are also manu- 

 factories for the beautifullj-emhroidered pina cloth, matle 

 from the fibres of the pine-apple leaf. It ia a pleasure to 

 acknowledge the kind and hearty welcome with which a 

 man-of-war is invariably receired afc Manilla, cspecialtj by 

 the mercantile community, — our transatlantic brethren 

 vying with our own countrymen in hospitality. Our 

 arrival seemed to be made an excuse for a little relaxation 

 from the duties of the counting-house; and, during the 

 eight daj^s that the ship remained in the ba^^ there was a 

 succession of pic-nics, dinners, and balls. Excusing myself 

 from accepting the kind invitation of Mr. Farren, the 

 Consul, T returned to the old quarters wliere I had been 

 so kindly received, while in the Bido, by my friend 

 Mr. F, Richardson, of the firm of Pater&on and Go. 



One party visited the lakes, which they had heard 

 described in such glowing terms, and tliey appeared 

 particularly to enjoy themselves. 



The canoes afford a most luxurious mode of travelling. 

 They are paddled along by natives, who ply at either end* 

 the passenger occupying the centre : he may at his 

 jdeasure turn into a comfortable bed, sheltered from the 

 rwn or sun by a mat-covering, which is supported on 



