TO THE COURT OF AYA. 
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houses; but on the northern and eastern side 
there is a very large suburb. The mouth of the 
Myit-nge may be considered the proper port of 
Ava. Here we found many of his Majesty’s 
gold and war-boats, and several large trading 
vessels, from fifty to sixty tons burthen. 
The country in every direction was univer¬ 
sally cultivated, and fine groves of fruit-trees 
were abundant. The impression left upon the 
mind of Dr. Wallich and myself, regarding the 
extent of industry and amount of inhabitants, 
was not, however, favourable. There was no 
bustle, no activity, but a stillness and tranquil¬ 
lity, without animation. 
