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BOOTAN. 
The blockade of Wandipore very expeditiously and completely 
took place ; so that, in a short time, the numbers crowded in it, being- 
reduced to the greatest difficulties, were under the necessity of taking 
an opportunity to save themselves by flight. 
In the evening, a feu de joye from the palace announced the reduc¬ 
tion of Wandipore. The Zoompoon and his party evacuated the castle 
in the night, but not before they had plundered it of its most valuable 
furniture, stripped the altars of their portable ornaments, and trans¬ 
ported with them, all their golden gods. 
Soon after the account of these successes was confirmed, the Raja 
concerted a design of visiting Wandipore, in order to settle the go¬ 
vernment of the district, to nominate a new Zoompoon, and to appoint 
other officers in the room of those who had favoured the late revolt. 
I took the earliest opportunity, to congratulate the Raja on the 
success of his arms. I had been admitted to frequent audiences 
since that which I last noticed; but as nothing occurred material 
to my purpose, I omit the repetition of ceremonious meetings, as well 
as the many conferences between us and messengers, who arrived 
in the height of the troubles, from the Regent of Teshoo Loomboo, 
since nothing conclusive passed, respecting my commission. I dis¬ 
missed the messengers on the 2,9 th of June, with replies to the letters 
they brought; and deeming it a time in which Poorungheer might 
render me essential service, I ordered him to accompany them, giving 
him instructions for his conduct, with perfect reliance on his fidelity 
and attachment. 
On the afternoon of Wednesday, the 2,d of July, the Raja sent to 
