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[Extracts from the New Statistical Account] ------- Examiners replies to each
[Parish of Tongue] ------- of the underlined portions

pursued by a band of Natives from several neighbouring places
When the French came to Druim na Coup, finding that these were
in chase of them, and hearing the beating of a drum resounding from
the cliffs of Ben Laoghal, indicating the approach of soldiers from
the south, they at once surrendered. Much of the gold was lost, being
probably thrown into a deep loch in the neighbourhood, but a consi-
derable quantity was appripriated by those who led on the pursuit.
A few gold coins have since been found at a considerable distance ------- Place where Gold coin was found at Lochan [Hacorilias]
from Druim na Coup. ------- has been marked on Trace as a cross and note appended
The Duke of Sutherland, the only nobleman connected with the Parish
as proprietor, has a residence in it -- the House of Tongue, which he occasionally ------- Written Tongue House
occupies for a few days in Autumn, when visiting his extensive
estates in the north. Part of it is inhabited by his Grace's Factor.
Quarries. The only quarries that have been wrought are on the Melness
or on the west side of the Bay of Tongue, a flag quarry at Portvasgo ------- There are no proper Quarries at these places.
and a slate quarry at Talmine. There is a Salmon fishing upon
the water of Borgie, where on average 2000 fish are caught yearly. ------- River Borgie, written &c
The Bay of Tongue is crossed by a ferry 1262 yards broad ------- Tongue Ferry Written &c
The church is so situated as to be nearly equidistant from the several ------- Written & Described 1731 repaired 1778
extremities of the parish. There are, however, two populous districts on
either side of it, so remote, that few of the people can attend public
worship. The SKerray district to the east, which contains a population ------- Sgeirach written
of 630, is from 7 to 11 miles distant from the church . The Melness ------- Melness written &c.
district to the west, with a population of 690, is from 4 to 8 miles
distant, separated, moreover, by an arm of the sea.
At present there are 3 schools in the parish; the parochial, and
two supported by the Educational Committee of the General Assembly.
One of the Assembly's schools is at SKerray, the other at Melness.
Two years ago a subscription library and reading club were ------- Not Known
set on foot, through the streneous and praisworthy exertions of
Mr. Horsburgh, the local factor. There is a branch in this parish
of the Sutherland Savings Bank established in 183 by the advice ------- Not in Existance Now
and under the direction of Mr. Loch, M.P. [Member of Parliament] Commissioner to the Duke
of Sutherland. There are only two houses licensed to sell spirits.
One of these is a neat comfortable inn in the Village of Tongue.

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