TO THE COURT OF CANDY. 
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6th. Moved on to Ganna Tenna, or, the place of fire ; 
so called from several volcanic eruptions which formerly 
took place here. In many parts of the interior, volcanoes 
have at different times burst forth ; and the hills seem 
in a high degree to possess the principle of those eruptions, 
whatever it may be. Iron and other ores might be pro- 
cured in various places through this tract, but the Can- 
dians, for many years past, have paid no attention to dis- 
covering or working any of the veins. I observed the 
surfaces of several rocks which gave strong indications of 
metallic ores; and the water issuing from them frequently 
presented that thick scum and crust which is usually sup- 
posed to indicate the presence of some metal. The coun- 
try around Ganna Tenna was more open, rocky and barren 
than any we had hitherto traversed ; and it seemed conti- 
nually to advance in height as it approached Candy. 
This last march was very difficult, as it had to wind 
round several hills by narrow intricate paths. The steep 
ascents and descents which every now and then occurred, 
proved extremely fatiguing. In some of the valleys were 
cultivated spots where rice, paddy, and other sorts of 
grain were raised, as they were well-watered by the 
streams that poured down from the rocks and moun- 
tains. 
7th. Halted to refresh the troops after the fatigue of yes- 
terday’s march. 
8th. Marched nine miles to Ganaroa, a high mountain. . 
