The image contains text describing the thirteen classes or divisions among the Paravas, which were:

The Paravas are divided into thirteen classes very little diffring from each other, namely,

The first class - chiefly headmen, who bear the title of "Don" granted to them from Portugal, and are distinguished from the rest by their wearing a gold chain, and cross about their neck.

The second class are dealers in cloth, and intermarry with no ne but the preceding class.  

The third class are Divers for coral.

The fourth c ass, are Mariners, or Sailors, who serve in Sloops and Barks.

The fifth class, are divers for Pearl Oysters.  

The sixth class are divers for Chanks.

The seventh class are employed in packing up cloth for carriage.

The eighth class are fishers, who catch Tortoises.

The ninth class are fishers, who catch Porpoises.

The tenth class are fishers, who catch sharks and other fish.

The eleventh class are Palanquin bearers.

The twelfth class are Peons, or soldiers, who attend on the person of the chief.

The thirteenth class are fishers who catch crabs.

The ch ef of the Paravas resides at Tutecorin, and under the Dutch government he enjoyed many impoi tant privileges with the rank and title of prince.