such information as will explain the improved state of the several routes up to September 1832, and some observations which I trust may be . found worthy of public attention. The ascent to the hills from the river Bha- vany, by the Coonoor Pass, presents a scene of magnificence and beauty, which must be seen, to be understood. On the left hand side of the Pass is a stupendous chasm bounded by the Oolacul range of hills, and from the base to the summit is six thousand feet high. In view- fa ing this hill from the top of Dodabettaj it is seen 1 T 1 1 1 *^%' to plunge directly into the low country, and K*<4>fi D - 36 FALLS OF THE CAVERY, this observation first pointed out to Mr. Lush- ington the practicability of ascending by this direct route. This suggestion having been as- certained, by Majors Kelso and Cadogan, and by Lieut. Le-Hardie, to be correct, the Pass was commenced by Major C., and has been since completed by the strenuous exertions of the Madras pioneers under Captains Eastment and Murray. In every part of the Coonoor Pass, where the