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A JOURNEY FROM MADRAS THROUGH 
CHAPTER 
V. 
July 8, &c. 
The heap is then measured, and divided equally between the go- 
vernment, or renter, and the farmer; but a certain portion is left, 
which is divided as follows : 
From this portion twelve Seers for every Candaca in the heap are 
measured, of which the accomptant takes one third, and the re- 
mainder goes to the renter. This formerly belonged to the Daisk - 
nines, or Zemeendars ; but these having been abolished by Hyder, and 
officers paid by regular salaries having been established in their 
stead, it was but fair that government should receive this perqui- 
site. Indeed, most of Hydefs operations in finance seem to have 
been highly judicious and reasonable; and on account of his justice, 
wisdom, and moderation, his memory is greatly respected by the 
natives of all descriptions. 
From what remains there is taken, 
Seers. 
By the Panchdnga, or astrologer - i 
By the Cumbharu , or potmaker - - l 
By the Assaga , or washerman, » - I 
By the Vasara-dava, or blacksmith and carpenter, 1 
By the measurer the sweepings, about - 8 
Seers 1 2 
It is evident, from the very unequal size of the heaps, and various 
rates of produce in different soils and seasons, that no exact calcu- 
lation can be formed of the amount of these perquisites on the 
whole crop. If the heap contain 20 Candacas , and the produce be 
ten seeds, then they will amount to about 17 per cent. ; of which 
the government gets 5~ per cent. ; or all together 4 7 per cent, 
of the crop ; from which is to be deducted the expence of the 
tanks. 
In order to encourage the industry of the farmers, when there is 
not a sufficient quantity of water to cultivate rice, the government 
advances the seed of the other grains that are raised on such occa- 
sions, and receives one half of the produce. 
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