1839.] 



Report on the Mackenzie Manuscripts. 



415 



Sections 8, and 9, in Mahratti, have been before noticed, 

 The Canarese papers in this book, with the exception of the paper 

 concerning the fane of Malllcarjuna, are in a bad state as to preserva- 

 tion. The only sections of permanent value are four, and five. The 

 entire contents of this book, No 5— Countermark 871, have now been 

 abstracted. 



Manuscript book, No. 4— Countermark 649. 



This book contains a fragment, being the earlier portion of the Pan- 

 cliatanira cadka, or tale of the " five devices," a highly popular work, 

 found in every language of India. In this copy the Mahratti charac- 

 ters are employed; but the language is Canarese. The paper is some- 

 what damaged by insects; but the writing perfectly legible. Being 

 oniy a fragment, and that too of a very common, and popular work, res- 

 toration does not appear to be required. 



Manuscript book, No. 7 — Countermark 873. 



This is a thin folio volume, in perfect condition ; being written with 

 indelible ink, on thick Europe paper, not even touched by insects. The 

 writing is in Mahratta characters, but tire language is Canarese. The 

 contents are the revenue settlement of the Rayalu, or rulers of the coun- 

 try, for the district of Dankeni cotta ; being, of course, details not re- 

 quiring abstract in the present enquiry. 



Manuscript book, No. 20— Countermark 866. 



This is a similar book to the preceding ; containing the same docu- 

 ment in the Canarese characters, and language ; the ink being a little 

 faded. There is appended a comparatively brief paper entitled, Rai~ 

 raka, or settlement of the rulers, and relating to the district of Hona- 

 halli, copied from an original record on a Cadattam, or painted-cloth 

 folded. The ink in this latter copy is good j and the paper throughout 

 in perfect preservation, 



