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Rh. In speaking of Dutch institutions, their cleanliness scarcely requires comment, for we well know none can surpass them in this respect.

One range of buildings is devoted to sailors, soldiers, employés receiving small salaries, and natives. The highest charge, including attendance, food and baths, is four florins per diem, and the lowest one florin — equal to 1s. 8d. of our money. Those who enjoy good salaries are expected to pay additionally for attendance; whilst the very poor are exempted from all expense.

A separate range of buildings is set apart for the medical officers, servants, &c; and several rooms are furnished, and fitted up with all the comforts of an hotel, for such bachelors as prefer the quiet of the hospital, in case of sickness, to the noise and bustle of a Batavian "logement." These pay six florins a day, for which sum they receive the first medical care, as well as every attention and comfort required by an invalid.