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Leave Bhaugulpore—Kunker—Colgong—Himalaya, distant view of

—Cosi, mouth of—Difficult navigation—Sand-storms—

Caragola-Ghat—Purnea—Ortolans—Mahanuddy, transport of

pebbles, etc.—Betel-pepper, cultivation of—Titalya—Siligoree

—View of outer Himalaya—Terai—Mechis—Punkabaree—Foot of

mountains—Ascent to Dorjiling—Cicadas—Leeches—Animals—

Kursiong, spring vegetation of—Pacheem—Arrive at Dorjiling—

Dorjiling, origin and settlement of—Grant of land from Rajah—

Dr. Campbell appointed superintendent—Dewan, late and present—

Aggressive conduct of the latter—Increase of the station—Trade

—Titalya fair—Healthy climate for Europeans and children—

Invalids, diseases prejudicial to.