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THE ISLAND OF CEYLON. 
of people from every quarter of India. The difference of 
their appearance, their language, their manners, all afford a 
most entertaining spectacle. Eut it is not amusement alone 
that demands a minute description 6f the scene; several of 
the following particulars, which I have with much care and 
attention brought together, will be found connected with objects 
of public utility. 
