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Siccra Gulley on the Ganges.

No. IX. SICCRA GULLEY, ON THE GANGES.

The point of land here projecting into the river Ganges is called Siccra Gulley, from a military pass of that name in the adjoining hills. At this place is commonly an assemblage of small vessels, which, together with the craft of various descriptions that appear scattered over the surface of this widely extended river, produce a most impressive effect of commercial activity. The sentiment that spontaneously arises from so manifest a proof of a numerous and well employed population, adds greatly to the pleasure we receive from the picturesque beauties of the scene, which a combination of delightful circumstances renders perfectly enchanting; hills finely varied, buildings interspersed, a luxuriant vegetation, and the whole illuminated by a bright and serene atmosphere.

The small building upon the lower eminence is a bungalo, or cottage, belonging to the British resident of the Bhagulpore district, and placed here for his occasional use, either to transact public business, or to accommodate himself or friends, when they repair hither to enjoy the amusements of the country. On the upper ground is the tomb of a Mahomedan Sied, or holy man.

Near this place the province of Bengal terminates, and that of Bahar commences. It is distant from Calcutta about two hundred miles.