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4th. — The southern road, from Trevandrum to Tinnevelly is also 

 about to be thoroughly repaired. 



5. The erection of a series of columns with lights to guide the 

 craft to the entrances of the Rivers and Canals. The want of 

 such assistance is much felt and His Highness being desirous of 

 erecting a monument within His Territories to the memory of the 

 late General John Munro has resolved to dedicate these columns 

 and lights to that purpose. 



6. The improvement of the drainage of the land in the Tri- 

 choor Lake. These two last subjects are engaging Mr. Collins' 

 attention. 



3. His Excellency the Governor in Council has received with 

 high gratification this list of works of public utility undertaken or 

 projected by their Highnesses the Rajahs of Travancore and 

 Cochin. The energetic prosecution of these works cannot but re- 

 dound greatly to the honor of those Princes, and will be of the 

 utmost benefit to their subjects. The Resident will communicate 

 these sentiments to the Rajahs. Mr. Maltby's report will also be 

 forwarded to the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for India 

 whose attention will be called to the laudable exertions being 

 made by their Highnesses for the improvement of their Territo- 

 ries. 



4. A copy of Mr. Maltby's report and of its enclosure, Mr. 

 Crawford's letter on the Port of Ailepey, will be furnished to the 

 Madras Literary Society. 



(True Extract.) 



T. Pycroft. 



Chief Secretary. 



