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game, in which they generally are abun-
dantly successful. The more ingenious
turn their attention to the manufacture of
a variety of small articles, from the less
valuable mahogany, for domestic use;
and which, either as presents to their
wives, or as matters for sale, are disposed
of on their return from the woods.
 The mahogany tree is seldom found in
clusters or groups, but single and often
much dispersed; what, therefore, is de-
nominated a mahogany work, compre-
hends an extent of several miles. The
growth of this tree is considered rapid,
but that of the logwood much more so,
which, it is said, attains maturity in five
years.
 It has been remarked, that the maho-
 gany which is fallen between the months
 of February and September is very liable
 to split; the same observation extends to
 that also which grows in rocky or moun-
 tainous situations. This is the bay-man'e