1835.] 



ffistory of the Ramoossies. 



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exhibited in tlie measures tlia.t were pursued^ whilst a 

 corresponding degree of unanimity prevailed, and a pro- 

 portionate share of sticcess attended their labours. Mr. 

 Giberne, the magistmte, displayed his accustomed zeal 

 on the occasion, lending all his influence for the restora- 

 tion of tranquillity in the district, well av/are, that this 

 could not be accomplished while Oomiah continued, at 

 large. 



CHAPTER XVHL 



CSoverniTxeiit possesses much information respecting the state of the Police.— - 

 A few remarks offered. — The bad effects of an inefficient Police, — The 

 people wish to have some alterations made respecting ihe punishing of 

 olfenders. — The charges against accused persons to be well inquired 

 into, before they are commii:ted for trial.— The ne\;essity of protecting 

 the property of the lower classes. — The efficiency of small bodies of 

 disciplined men.— Assembling corps in large cantonrAents ; the advan- 

 tages in some respects of doing so doubtfuL — The sepoys easily managed, 

 • — The necessity of prompt measures being adopted to disperse a Bundc 

 —Employing desmooks to aid the Police.— The irregular division 

 of Pergunnahs, — Proposals respecting the Naiks of the predatory tribes; 

 their pay. — Reductions not advisable; the population of hilly tracts 

 much oppressed. — Mamlutdars ; to attend to their characters. — The col- 

 lector's assistants stationed in the districts ; advantages of the arrange- 

 ments. --Observations respecting the best description of troops to be em- 

 ployed againstthe predatory tribes.— The character of the Purdessy sepoys; 

 remarks respecting the unem.ployed portion of the inhabitants, recom- 

 mend recruiting from the Konkan and Dekhan— with some further obser- 

 vations. 



Although Government are in possession of much valu- 

 able information on the subject of the Police, and it is 

 one that has been treated in a masterly manner, by 

 others better qualified for the task, still as the peace and 

 happiness of a country (particularly India) must greatly 

 depend on a good and efficient Police, I trust I shall be 

 excused for venturing to make a few observations rela- 

 tive to it. It is to be recollected that in the vicinity of 

 a tract of naturally strong and hilly country, wliere a 



