TIGHT

The Sea term for the opposite of leaky. TILIACEjE {Ttlia, the linden or lime tree), form a natural order of Exogenous plants, very nearly allied to the Malvaceous order, from which they differ in the stamens being distinct. In useful qualities they resemble that order, the bark being tough, their sap mucilaginous, and their timber light. Ru ia mats are made from the tough inner bark of the common lime-tree; and a species of Cor chorus, called olitorius, is employed in India as a potherb. A few have gay flowers, but the majority are plants of little interest. An Account of the Quantities of Timber imported in 1838 sumption,and the Nett Amount of Duty derived Timber. Quantities 1838 Batten and batten ends... great hhds. Deals and deal ends.. " 18,020 Masts above 6, and under 8 ins. in diameter numb. 72,737 8 " 12 11,240 " 12 inches and upwards ■. " 3,9434,339 3,996 Fir, 8 ins. square and upwards. ■ loads 647,06178,181 Une numerated.... " 34,890 43,415 5.737 1243 [s. 1262]