:
:
550
centum (instead of 38 per centum) of the corrected
capital, i.e. a total sum of $11,682.72; and the divan-
-keepers were accordingly overpaid by $8,445.40. This
mistake was not discovered until calculations in connection
with payment of compensation to the remaining divans,
closed on the 28th. ultimo, were made. The over-payment
fell as a loss upon the local Revenue, and of course in
no way affects the figures quoted in the 2nd. paragraph
of this Despatch. Your Lordship will recollect that the
Colony undertook the payment of whatever compensation
should be given to the holders of the divans closed last
year.
I have the honour to be,
Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Bangers
Governor, &C. .