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to vaccination ; still the determined opposition of the Deputy Com-
missioner had done much good by deterring the inoculators so
effectually, that small-pox, after being very prevalent during several
previous seasons, was last season scarcely heard of. No disturbances
were excited, the inoculators were beginning from self-interest to
come round to vaccination, and, doubtless, in course of time, having the
ear of the people they would have gradually induced the latter to
do so too. But now there is not the slightest probability that these
inoculators will help us in the least.

25.    With the mass of the people wedded to inoculation, and the
interests of the inoculators bound up with it too, (its performance not
being illegal,) the prospects of vaccination for next season are poor
indeed !

26.    Experience, both in other places (Kumaon and Gurwhal for
instance) as well as here shows, I think, that the prohibition of
inoculation is not likely to cause any serious political consequences;
while it is essential for the general success of vaccination ; and I would
respectfully solicit that Government be moved to enquire from the
Commissioner of Chota Nagpore whether any special objection exists to
inoculation being forbidden by law throughout this circle, with a view
to some speedy action being taken on the subject.