port so called, situated on the Hooghly river, about 30 miles below Calcutta. Previous to the relinquishment of commerce by the East India Company, this was the spot where many of their ships unloaded and took in great part of their homeward bound cargoes. There are mooring chains for the accommodation of shipping and storehouses on shore; and in the adjacent villages, consisting of a few thatched houses with some petty shops, provisions may be purchased. But the place is very unhealthy, especially during the periodical rains in July, August, and September, owing to the exhalations from the swamps, and the heavy dews. A good road has been constructed between the harbour and the metropolis; and communication is also maintained between the two places by means of an electric telegraph. Lat. 22. 12.; Long. 88. 10.