'The views and opinions of Brigadier General John Jacob, CB. Aide-decamp to the Queen; Aide-de-camp to the Governor General of India, &c. &c. &c.; late commanding in chief the British forces in Persia; at present commanding the Sind Irregular Horse, and Political Superintendent of the North-West frontier of Sind.' [‎66] (97/481)

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their option to take up fresh lands upon their own account
and on equitable terms, we may also become assured that
the party voluntarily remaining thus trammelled and sub
ordinate does so on account of circumstances subsisting
between the Bunya or the zemindar and himself, which
induce him to consider that, on the whole, it is preferable
to remain in his present position rather than try his venture
elsewhere. To obviate or ameliorate circumstances of the
description here alluded to is beyond the power, as it is
beyond the province, of Government. They can diminish
and cease only with the growing intelligence, honesty, and
industry of those who suffer from them.
In the foregoing rules, no mention is made of 'jagheer,'
' hissadaree,' or other rights to the Government share.
These rights are alienations, in part or altogether, of the
Government share.
ARTIFICIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO AGRICULTURE.
It is the practice in some districts to endeavour to sti
mulate the exertions of peasantry towards the cultivation
of some particular produce—such, for instance, as linseed or
indigo—by proclaiming rewards or honorary distinction
to the individual who may successfully extend the cultiva
tion of the specified produce. But it seems to me, that
the effect of this artificial encouragement on the part of
Government is to defeat the object in view. In brief, it
unhealthily interferes with the natural market of the arti
cles thus forced into existence; and, by disturbing the free
adjustment of demand and supply, tends in the long-run
to diminish the latter. The fair profits of farming, in an
open market, are the best and sole legitimate stimulants of
an extended cultivation.