FROM WOllONETZ 
others, which, being less remarkable, are given 
in the subjoined Note 1 . 
The first regular establishment of Malo- 
Russians occurred after leaving Iestakovo. It 
was called Locova Sloboda. The houses were 
all white-washed, like many of the cottages in 
Wales: this operation is performed annually, 
with great care. Such distinguished cleanliness 
appeared within the dwellings, that a traveller 
might fancy himself transported, in the course 
of a few miles, from Russia to Holland. Their 
apartments, even the ceilings and the beams in 
the roof, are regularly washed. Their tables 
and benches shine with washing and rubbing, 
and reminded us of the interior of cottages in 
Noriuay. Their court-yard, stables, and out- 
houses, with every thing belonging to them, 
exhibited neatness, and proofs of industry. In 
the furniture of their little kitchens, instead of the 
darkness and smoky hue of the Russian houses, 
we observed everywhere brightness and clean- 
liness. Their utensils and domestic vessels 
were all scoured and well polished. They had 
poultry, and plenty of cattle ; and their gardens 
were filled with fruit-trees. 
(1) Other varieties of Verbascum. — Alyssum incanum , and montanum. 
—Sideritis montana. Varieties of Genista , and Vida Cassubica. 
