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robbers, who invariably infest this navigation. From the danger which con- 

 sequently attends passing through these rivers and channels, which connect 

 the Calcutta River with the Burratnpooter, the general commerce of the 

 country is frequently much impeded, notwithstanding the exertions of 

 Government. 



CH I TTAGONG. — The entrance of Chittagong River is in latitude 

 22- 13 N. Islamabad, the principal town, is about 2\ leagues up the river, 

 in latitude 22° 21' N., and longitude 91° 45' E. The town extends along the 

 shore a considerable distance. The first part is called the Fringey Bazar, 

 being inhabited by a number of Portuguese and other foreigners ; here are 

 dockyards, where vessels of considerable burthen are built in an excellent man- 

 ner. Canvas of very superior quality is manufactured here; and considerable 

 quantities of hemp are raised. Chittagong being under the Bengal Govern- 

 ment, the commerce carried on is trifling, except in small coasting vessels. 



Rules respecting Impoiits and Exports. — In the valuation of 

 imports, the Collectors at Chittagong and Balasore are guided by the same 

 rules as are enacted for Calcutta, in as far as these may be applicable. In 

 the valuation of exports, the market price of the goods at the ports from 

 which they are exported, is taken as the standard. 



The regulations with respect to the drawbacks which are laid down for 

 Calcutta, are also applicable to Chittagong and Balasore. 



Goods imported by sea into any of the foreign settlements on the 

 Hughly, are liable, on exportation to the interior, to pay to the Collector 

 at Hughly the same duties as are charged on goods imported into Calcutta 

 on a foreign bottom. In like manner, goods brought to the foreign settle- 

 ments from the interior, are liable to the same duties as are charged on the 

 exportation of such goods from Calcutta on a foreign bottom. 



Pilotage Rates. — By a Regulation of 1822, a Harbour Master is 

 appointed at Chittagong, to provide assistance to shipping driven into the 

 port, and the following rates are established : — 



UHAl'GHT OF WAT Kit. 



PILOTAGE. 



tJHAUCIlT OK WATER. 



PJLOTAfiF- 



Vessels under 10feet™S. 



R. 33 



Vessels 17 to 18 feet- 



»S. R. 120 



10 to 11 



— 40 



18 to 19 



133 





46 





150 





53 



20 to 21 



— 166 



13 to 14 



™ 60 



21 to 22 



183 



14 to 15 



„„ 70 





200 



15 to 16 



™ 83 



23 to 24 



220 



16 tO 17 Mt>ff HW 



W J00 







