The Governor-General’s pleasure boat, called the _Sona makhī_, or golden fly, is moored beyond; she has beautiful accommodations, and is perfectly suited to the river and the climate. From this point is seen the Government House: the edifice is a noble one, and particularly well adapted in its plan and interior arrangements to the climate. The external view is grand and imposing, and it is a fit and proper residence for the supreme ruler of our Indian possessions. Its two entrances or gateways are shown, and the line of houses, inhabited by Europeans, in Esplanade Row, in front of which is the Auchterlony Monument. The long line of vessels so closely moored off the bank, are boats, called Budjerows; they are commanded by a native called a _Sarhang_ or _Mānghī_, and carry 12, 14, 16, or 18 oars, and are generally used by persons going to the upper provinces. BĀBŪ GHĀT. This building was erected by a wealthy native gentleman, and therefore termed _Bābū_ Ghāt—the title _Bābū_, given by Hindūs, is equivalent to Mr. or to Esq., and is now as common as the latter terms are among us. Numerous small boats are crowding by the steps, and a _dinghī_ has just put off. A ferry boat with passengers is crossing from the opposite side of the river, in which a _chaukidār_, or native policeman, is conspicuous, with his sword and shield. The Bengālīs generally carry _chatrs_ (umbrellas) during the heat of the day, made of matting, or covered with red calico. The street now visible is Esplanade Row, which runs from Chandpaul Ghāt by the Government House to Chowringhee Road; it is full of fine houses belonging to Europeans. CHANDPAUL GHĀT. The people are seen crowding on Chandpaul Ghāt; and the low, semicircular building at the summit, is the Police Station. The octagonal building with its long chimney contains a steam-engine, used for raising water from the river, for the supply of the town, watering the roads, &c.; but the water used for drinking and culinary purposes, is brought from the tanks by water-carriers. It is believed that this was the first steam-engine set up in Bengal. The water passes from the engine-well into a large brick-built reservoir, and from it into aqueducts constructed on one side of the road. The Bank of Bengal is on the other side of the road called the Strand, and the high pillars of its verandahs face the Esplanade.