Pages from the Times of India Reporting on Matters in Baroda Including the Arrest of the Gaekwar [‎1r] (1/4)

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THE TIMES OF INDIA, SitURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1875.
LATEST TELEGRAPHIC
INTELLIGENCE. t
, ^HE CRISIS IN %A*RObA.
ORDER UNDISTURBED.,.,
THE BRITISH - TROOPS WITH
DRAWN FROM THE CITY.
THE GAEKWAR~ IN CONFINE.
GAEKWAR IN
. , MENT.
L U XM EEB AEE~ AND
CHILD.
HER 1
THE ARREST QF
GlEKWAR.
THE
(VBOU OUR qraOLLL CORBKflPOMDSMT.)
BARODA, Deo. 15.|_
1 T piiovE tmwgli^tnp' wnolb'pawc 1 town with
jQopcVol Jpoviae, UVq .Qawtw«rV| ppmmnnadv-in]
CHiijf, this iiftcrnoori. Ererythiug was perfectly
quiet.
The British troops will be withdrawn and,the
protection of thh city entrusted to the Ghckwar’s.
troops^ All guns, including the gold and silver
,oiics, liavp’ been sent,to the' Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. .,
The ■ Gaekwar bears his confinement well,
thongh hc was 'rather out of spirits yesterday
ovening.
All fear of disturbance is post.
. Sir Lewis Rjlly received' the principalnad-
ministrato^s of the State at the Residenoythi*
Mornin g.
~ C Itivonno-- Oomtsslsalonar^ iai
busily engaged taking over ’chargo of the ad-
mioistration,. ;;'i
Mr. Sonter islexpected to dedrii here next
wesk, 1 to fdok afthe caeo for the prosecution
. The Qaekwar ^s ‘ clofiely 1 guarded. Sentries
are placed at the bungalow gates and all round
the verandah. ' •
' .Eilxul^ijae^K.'.stilV herb iq tlic Gaehwar'
'palpte with the child. 11
Nothing, more is n'ow likely to take place dill
the trial commences.
latest Particulars. ,
the Surrender of the
: 7r,‘HUNS.; ;
ARREST * OP^TWO SUSPECTED
.. PERSONS.
(special' teleobam Voii' auiiip^iEV 07 ij5dl\.)
BARODA, Jan. ;15, 11-6 p.m. .
Two. gold aud two sifyef guiis weio taken to
the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. *^Hisaeveningrby Colonel Hardy,
Con\mandant df 1 Hie' Qafekwar’s CArtillery, also
J six iune-pquiideiVbelonging, to the secOnd)re2
gimeut. Gaekwar’s --Artillery . .and six bronze
guusP I33 AIfi 200J0 OXA HOT AW
. 10;mpMw six more' Tvill be surrendered by
Captain Lynn.
Sir Lewis JMly , received them and explained
,to,-.the officers’ the reasocs for the surrender.
Ho said, on will retain your commands and get
j ust the stfiue pay as under the, Gaekwar.”, . ,
Major^Hall, commanding the British A raillery
^eft.ivcd.chargeof,shoguns, which were placed
ip position* ih' the Artillery lines.
, ;Tho Gaokwar’s cftBcers accepted responsibility
of their men remaiuing staunch. The whole of
the Gackwar's troops come in at niac o’clock'
to-morrow morning, and they will encamp
outside the native infantry lines,.
The Gaekwar’s secon d treasurer and aYillei*
• (another 7) native were arrested - in tno city'
this afternoon by Captain Jackson and are
now prisoners at the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. .
The twenty-sccond, Colonel Blakney, re-
lieved the; ninth in. the occupation of the city.
THE COURT FOR THE TRIAL
, OF THE GAEKWAR.
(saou oca own oobbespondentO
CALCUTTA, Jan; "15.
It is reported that a Chief Justice is to be
President of the Commission to try the Uaek-
THB MADRAS CHAMBER OF COM
MERCE ON THE IMPORT DUTIES.
(FROM OUB OWN CORSES POND ENT J
• MADRAS, Jan. 15.
, -Mr. Justice Holloway and Mr. Jostice limes are
going liinma in .the spring; .thereturn-of the fpnner
is onoerttin.
The Reverend Sholto. Douglas is holding crowded
daily services.
The Chamber of Commerce is opposed to the
ropcnl of finpbrt dutieb on Manchester mauu-
facturos.i , i ,i,i
15.
AFFAIRS IN CALOUTTA.
(FBOM OUE' own oobruspondentO
CALCDTTA, Jan.
.No change in-Bank rates yesterday.
Mr. Hardio, Secretary of the Bank of Bengal,
'Is going bn leave; Mr. Hector officiates.
■ The Yarkand Envoy arrives this evening.
The Tirhoot State railway opened on the 11th.
Instruments for : duplex telegraph between
■Madras and Bombay are ready.
[better’s TELEGRAMS.]
THE LEADERSHIP OF THE LIBERAL
, PARTY.
' ■ .(PBOM- pflllf SPECIAL COBBESPONDBNa:.)- •
.■ BARODA,. Jan. 15. |
What everybody expected has come to pass,
tho Gaekwar-has been arrested, and is at this
moment a prisoner under a strong European
guard in the Barodn cantonments. The whole
business has been most excellently managed
by Sir Lewis Pelly and the Fiist'Assistant Re
sident, Mr. J. B. Richey. Mr, Sou ter, the Bom
bay Commissioner of Police, arrived in Calcutta
on Monday night and was received late that
evening or early next morning'by the Viceroy,
who after a perusal of his report and the legal
piginions upon it determinedjto act without delay.
As a preliminary the troops were'telegraphed
to at Bombay and ordered to start without delay
rforBaroda. On Wednesday the Viceroy,haviiig
kUcertained tliit‘all prelimidafy arrangements
ivoro' 1 completed,'! directed ; Sir' Lewis J'Belly to
arrest. vHLs--Highness Mulhaiao. ;; On Wed
nesday evening i; the proclamation (which 'I
telegraphed to you yesterdayV signed by Mr.
G.‘U.-Aitcfiisbnj' Foreign Secretary to the go
vernment of India, was telegraphed to Baroda.
i flL’hc Gnekijar, wlio as I mentioned in ^11)3'
letter of yesterday, had intended going, to
Etola on a shikarring excursion,-sent a hicst |
sengerto, SirLewis-Pelly on Wednesdaycveiing |
asking him to receive him, but the Resident
replied that hq was unaldc . to do so. f The
Gnokwar proDably perceiving that matters were
not quite as they need to be, and probably hav
ing an irikling t hat the crisis was close at hand,
did. not leave Baroda. He did not even goibr
his usual evening- -drive—q cjr^umstancp which
is significant enough when contrasted with sub-
sequont oronts. Yet.ho had- not rocoived tho
nmrlta.t Iutinmtlon-thltt^h'0 ll illl 1ft ^bb*'(lepriYCd
of his liberty on tho tollowmg day. • doming
evquts jiro said to^qasfcjfthcir shadows boforo
ft was so in tho Gaokrwnr'a .caso. ShortlyJhe
foro niiio'o'clocle yestefday morning tho 1 Gaok-
war attended: hy a . small' number of^^llowore,
consisting wholly oft- a miscellaneous i collec
tion- of cavalry, set'•out for the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India.
He was courteously ‘received by the 'Gover
nor General’s Agent I and conducted to the
Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). -rdotn. Sir Lewis was
attended by almost all the officers in: Camp,
including 1 Colonels Jacob and Herbert - and
the Assistant Residents. The Gaekwar was
accompanied by Bapoobai and Govindroo Mama,
two of his Kharbaries. -When all were seated
the Governor General’s.Agcnt, after a short con-
veraatioh with the Gaekwaf; read bat the Vice
roy’s proclamation ''in' 1 'English, and it was
translated .sentence! by sentence into Maratlii
Jhe Gaekydr listened attentively while the
proclamation! was being read. He did not. ap
pear to be surprised. Sir Lewis had, I fancy
prepared himibr it Mythe short introductory
aWe'rgafcjjJn .witich preceded the reading of the
document.' At ;the conclusion of the reading
Sir' Lewis repeated' -the substance to:him.
and told n 'htrn that it was necessary that he
[should - give himself up to be placed Iindcc
restraint until the' investigation which is to
be held, according to the terms of the prbil
clamation has decided his gnilt or inno
cence. IiuI®Ely to Sir Lewis’s demand tol
surrender Mulnarao expressed his willingness
to obey the order of the Sircar. He spoke
for -a short time to Colonel Pelly in the
vernacular. The substance of what he said was
that he was innocent, that Sir Lewis was his
best menu, as the.very ground that he walked
upon cried put against him. A few minutes;
afterwards the party rose and proceeded tif thc
carriages in waiting. Mnlharao, 'accompanied
by the twp Khprbaries above-named, got into
' is own carriage. ■ Next came Dr. Seward, the]
Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Surgeon and Csntoment Magistrate,
and then,Sir Lewis Pelly in Political uniform,
wearing life Star'pf India, with the two-'senior
military officers. The party .prooeeded at a rapid
Space along the-xoad leading from the canton
ments to the city, hntil a small bvidjgb'which is
anderstood tq mark the : cantonment limits was
eoclied. Here the party drew up, tliet carriages
were turned round, and the Gaekwar'desconding
from his own got into the one occupied by Dr.
Seward, who U a "personal friend^ of; His High-
ness. BT^wo JvnArbivnes"lfeo8spanIed turn.
iTIiey sat bn the front seat facing the Gaekwar
[and Dr. Seward. Colonel Polly’s carriage came
jn'cxt, and one or two others. The whole were
surrounded by an escort of troopers from the
IResident’s bodyguard. Two or three minutes'
drive in the direction of cantonments brought |
[the party to Dr. Seward’s bungalow, where it had I
been arranged that for the present Malhareo I
should be, confined. Tho carriages tnrned into |
jthe compound, and at the entrance to tho bun-
alow the crest-fallen Gaekwar was received
by » guard of fifty European troops, under com
mand of a Captain. After remaining kero for a
short time Sir Lewis left the Gaokwar, having
assured him that his wants would be' carefully |
attended to and that he should not suffer
the slightest personal inconvenience bejond
that of confinement. Dr. Seward remained
with the prisoner, who is as mooli at
tached to the Doctor as one of his peculiar
nature can be. The Doctor is to live in the
same bungalow.
■As soon . as .-it was known that the arrest
nod been determined on*, a large body .of)
sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. were moved from the camp to within
"□short distance of; the bridge Where the scenel
was to be played out. Here also the Gaokwar
had. left some of his escort when on his way to
the. Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. . They did not at all understand
tho- turn matters had taken,.and were plainly
cry much astonished when the Gapkwor, fol
lowed by his two Kharbaries; alighted from his
own earriage and .went into Dr, Seward’s, jiml
that. instead of' driving towards the ci ty the
cantonment road was taken. They attempted to
take up their position as usual in the rear of
their master's carriage, bnt the blue sowars of
the - Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. quietly out them out, and
they had to be . content with riding at the
sides and in the rear. Soma of them at oncp
turned back, and after consulting together for a
short time rode off to the city, doubtless to
Iproad the tidings of their master being a pri
soner in tho British, camp. A few of them rode
as far as tho bungalow gates, a»d fewer still went
[nside. The whole thing could qot possibly
DESIGNATION Odfc/ MR. GLADSTONE.
. . LONDON, Jan. 15;
Mr. QladatoAo has written to Earl Granville
designing tW Leadership of the Liberal Party, but
at tho same time stating his intention to remain in
Parliament.
MR. GLADSTONE AND THE ROMAN
CATHOLICS.
. Dr. Newman has fulfilled his intention of reply
ing to Mr. Gladstone’s “ Expostulation,” and has
published a pamphlet, in which bo admits that
uomo Catholic^ have overstretched troths, but
declares that the Pope has never contemplated
any interference with the loyalty, of the subject.
ARRIVAL OF DON ALFONSO AT
MADRID.
, MADRID, Jan. 14.
i Don Alfonso entered ithe city to.day ;.,his re
ception was most enthusiastic.
. ♦
GERMANY AND SPAIN.
i BERLIN, Jan. 141 1
The German Government is acting most energe
tically to obtain siitisfaction for the outrage lately
committed i by the Cnrliats at Goetaria. The
Madrid Government have promised reparation for
the insult to the Gorman flag. Tho German gim-
boot Nautilus Ess gone to Zaranz to demand satis
faction of tho Carlists.
LONDON, Jam. 14, krr.
The Liverpool Cotton Market closed firm.
Tho London Cotton Market has been firm.
Fair Dhollera — " 5,\d.
Exchange on India la. 10|d.
' 4 per cent. Rupee Popor 04
4} do. do. 05
M do. do. ...,. 101
The Bank of England's returns for the week ending
yesterday show the following results :—
Reserve of Notes £10,250,000. Inc. £600,000
Bills Discounted £12,250,000. Dec. £2,875,000
Bullion £22,250,000. lac One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees . £187,500)
8 per cent. Consol for account 02}
6 do. French Rente, 1872 100}
Bar Silver 67}
- The Bank rate bae beta reduced to 4 per ceoi.
points, for the Bombay lawyers,' It may b
relied upon' 'tliat v ho amount of money wiu bi
spared for his defence, ami nddoubt an appeal will
be tried if his lawyers fail in getting him-off in
Ithe first instance. The arrest was made, on (hi
[bridge at the QackwarVwwb, as,he..desjrpd ‘ tc
bo arrested 1 -in his'own*terntoty.' l Ho*wmTiot
be removed from : the-burijjrtlow•"in' ’wliicli 1 ie
at present cnnfin u d until the commencement of
]ns trial
jMr. Boater, the Bombay Cdmihissiohci* of
Police, is expected to rolarh qero shortly.
He has charge of the evidence .for, the 'pro
secution. I hear that * hue' /dr' th’tf mdo-
jmitable perseverancepf-rrhimself and'.'his
[detectives, tkerckWBnQlfihiuiB Jibeen bat small
chance of any case ever being nude out
against the Gaekwar and,Bislodhrtiers. ■
■Bkfter the arrest; had; -7 been completed the
[officers of the force in / cqmp bi-eakfnsted ‘withj
Sir Lewis at the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. ; some of them after-1
td<J§ jiverit ihtd theinative- towii! and rothmed,
j vfqpoijting tha t matte rs tlicrc-werq perfectly quiet.
J The Gackwar has a" large" body of troops, but
the arrest; but I » cr ® a 'mnn look so snr-
] prised and jy/turscJ a ®. us ?? a . r 99 did when they
saw i their master in ‘ , “ e c ‘ l tcli of a stranger —
one Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. whom on ,n y %-to the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. I
passed hoar the memoraokfcdgo, curvetting his
none and apparently 1,1 clu >ge of the gnard, sat
in open-mouthed as toms ®iit for several seconds
after Mulharao was tB ^. en '>nd then went away i
not at all sure apparently ftat j, e j, a j not been.
Jthe victim of * n optical j c i n5ion _ Nobody
[ spoke daring the few.mini^ which were occa- |
pied in changing carri^ejuid retaming to the
GnntonmentMagistrate s bingalow. The whole
affair was over by ten o cl^ an j a u ti lc officers
wora quietly discussing w| Ute event at the
Resident’s breakfast table by half-past 10.
THE SIRDARS Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. DURBAR A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). .
SPEECH OF SIR LEWIS PELLY.
i Hiiying! placed Mnlhurio in ga f 0 custody,
Sir Lewis next took*the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. and BiUidars
in hand; ‘He had sent for them as soon as
their I Prince was arrested, md they assembled'
under the large trees 111 N* 0 Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. com-
pound to the number of aboat|two hundred, in-
eluding their followers. After breakfast Birl
! Lewis directed the priacijnj Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. , amongst
whom was a good sprinkling of Nawabs, to
assemble in the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Dhrbnr-room. Mr.
Richey had first of all to go out amongst
them and settle questions of precedence.
When that somewhat difficult task had
been accomplished they filed in : a most motley |
looki ig crew ; many of than are very intelli
gent looking men, especially the Mahomcdans,
of whom there were eight >r nine. Borne were
quite'youngsters—everyone of them had the in-
evitable sword; some hadaconple—by no means
an enhancement-, of tlusfi^S**? ■— Iilach was
attended by a . V.i ™oote, of'
H *upporVam," who 4<F 0 ‘ course told to ro-
mdm out in the comppid, where they carriedl
ory big case, absolutely bristling with legal | on mild disputes amongst themselves regarding
Sir Lewis when he know what was to follow,
“ that the very ground cried out against him,
he is n.6t, hriwillihg c Ito) acknowledge liis sins
„whi|Ch havq at length sp^surely - found; him .out.
This, morrijhg he was most plainly dressed. He
had scarcely ah ornaihcnt about him ; perhaps he
knew what was comiug .and. had not sufficient
| vanity to -go into captivity with his State jewels
on; One-of tlic first questions he asked when he
arrived at his temporary prison was whether
the water was good and how may attendants he
was to have. A list of the hdinber allowed was
made ont and given to him. Scverol “ tajilc com
panions” have been allqjvccy him, and a modest
household establishment of somc,twcnty ; or thirty
[servants. Tho gates leading m(o the ‘bnng’nlow
compound are barredyaud no one - is admitted
withquta.p.ass from the, Rcsidcn t.; Buf/whon ad-1
dressing tuaSifdars in the afternoon Colonel-Polly
expressly stated amongst- other things that his
legal advisers would hav'o free acccs£ to hini to ,
enable liim to prepare;his 'defence. ■
] Under the terms of the pr^clamalipnlip is to/hej
ried by a Commission cpmpp'seq qf officers Svho,
will be selected for the-'diity by Mo Viceroy'him-
selte-No;time will be lost m arrqngingrtlro Com- j
mission, qypich will sit at the- Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. . Colonel,
Felly expressly told the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. .yesterday .that
|he was to have nothing to'do with it. <’ By 1 the
result of this Commission the Gaekwar either
stands or falls.' If he .is.'decIArcd to be inno
cent then he ’ will ne' fcOtorea to liis Gadce and
territories,- "if gqilty he will ^remain a- State pri
soner for the rest of his days. He will perhaps
be sent to the Chunar Fort, a well known State
prison in Bcngalp-where more than one obstre
perous princeling ha4' found .time' to cool) the
ardour of his sentiments, against-the. British
«y. . > kll Vf All
Now that the Gaekwar’s'. case is tub juaice
it would bfe'-prdjudioidl to him to giro nu
Opinion'- r as to-his gnilf '6r innbccnce/; Socialljr
spookihg.’IlO ihits -'boon, tried and oondemned
bat the tarn affairs have taken has provhlod
Ihavo been managed bettor. Colonel Felly we
to work so coolly and cautiously that there was
no cl)ance of a failure. On coining oat of the
Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. the Gaokwar seemed. rather nervous,
and all the way along the road he talked ear
nestly to his companions the ICliarburics, gestir
dilating vehemently—perhaps explaining to
ibham what they were to do about the affairs of
the city and his own personal matters. Nothing I
was wanting to render Mnlharao’a reception as
courteous as it always has been. The troops I
who afterwards marohed up near the bridge on |
which the arrest was made bad just before
(done duty as a gnard of honour for his reception
[at the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. .
After the arrest had been completed they
were marched into the city and posted! in J
[different-streets to prevent any breach of the!
jpeace, Sir Lewis also had tho GaokwarV
Oommandev-in-Glricf, General Devine, up to tjlio]
[Residoiiey and told him to take precautions! to]
prevent the budmashes-, of th°, city/ gratifying
[their thirst for . loot. In fact Sir Lewis tola
mim that he would bold him responsible for
1111/'disturbance's' that might occur. Tho city
people, however j, seem to have taken the matter
very quietly, and os they see that they are not
likely to gain much by rising they will probably
keep quiet. I hear that some of the State
jewels and money have been made away with,
bat as soon as tho arrest had been made Sir-
Lewis sent an officer’s gnard to the palace
with orders to seal op the State Treasury
and to admit no one within the precincts
of the palace. In accordance with their ex
prose desire five of the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. have been allowed
to go there for the purpose of mounting guan'
over the Qaddct. This is a curious custom of]
the State, and at first Sir Lewis could not
comprehend why the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. were so anxious to
guard the GodoM, bnt he subsequently grant
ed their request, and St this moment five of
them are faithfully watching over tho throne
vacated by Mulharao Gaekwar, ft has always
go the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. say, boon the custom to place
some of them on guard over the Qddao when
the Gaekwar went away from the city for a few
day
The fallen 'Prince has accepted 1 hie fate
with a quiet dignity, which—however bod the
they are for the most part indifferently armed
Sonio' hayb-' antiquated matchlocks, ji\ ' many
ascs without the match, spears, bludgeons, bows
and arrows, &c. Sothe^oPtlre'superior class' have 1
few Brown Besses amongst tlicin, but not much
ammunition. Altogether they-are a -very • raga
muffin lot. The only weapons tvhicli s'ccm plentiful
’ ere are swords. Everybody one 1 meets ' isiprd-
lided with one or more of these useful - weapop.*.
Some carry them as civilized jjeople dangle their
walking-sticks, others shoulder them, : but the
lajority tuck rthcpi under "their arms with -a.>
bundle ’or dirty ciotfi, which' ‘when wrapped
round them as a. cuuunerband constitutes;/full-
dress. These weapons ore of all sorts, sizes, and
shapes^ fronf tITb velvet sheathed sword of'the
Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. to tho leather-cased seody-lookuig, wea
pons of the poorqr.classcs. I saw several Httlo
boys staggering. along under, tlie, ( weight, .pf
huge straight sWoras and-the-aforesivid- bundle
of cloth, trying to pat on a swash-bucklor look.
~ am certain they would aiotliavfe been'able to lift
their swords had' they found it neecssnry/to pink
an adversary. Of the Gaekwar’s. cavalry. .1
did not sec much, bat it is I believe (he 1 best of
troops. Some of the men had very fine
Kattywar horses, which were very inucli afraid
of the European-rtroop».—£—bcljerc ’fKo'wfrt
step that will be taken will bo to disarm his
troops—that will not bo a very .difficult task,
and Colonel Herbert’s Fusiliers will probably |
have to do'it.
I As will be seen the proclamation gives SirLowis
[elly the most absolute control over the State—
i fact he is Virtually Gaekwnr pro lent. Matters
ill continue to go oil just as they did in the Gaek-
war’s time, except of course that from the date
of Sir Lewis Polly’s administration all oppres-1
sion ceases, and many improvements too will havo
been effected before; he hands over the reins of
government either to Mnllumio again or' the
native administration which is guaranteed under |
the proclamation.
Immediately ,after: .arresting the , Gnckwar
Sir Lewis communicated the intelligence to
the Viceroy at Calcutta, and by the time
this letter is published it-will be known
all over the world. It is without doubt the
most important political coup iVctat that the
Government have effected for a very long time.
It owes its success to the really masterly
manner in which-it was carried' out. "Sir Lewis
Felly’s personal influence oyer the Gaekwar
has a large share in the success. Certainly
the Gnokwar,‘ as -soon —as he saw the
game was :up, became very docile: had he
chosen Vto do so he might have given us.aj
deal of trouble. /Happily matters have assumed
a satisfactory aspect, and Mulharao Gack-
war is safely lodged in a place from Whence he
will only be led forth to take his .trial, on thq
fiharge of attempting to poison Colonel PHayrc.
It yet rentali)e Jo be seen how tho Mahrattns
qf tho Presidency The name given to each of the three divisions of the territory of the East India Company, and later the British Raj, on the Indian subcontinent. will view the matter, but the
'Gaekwar had so few friends and snob a number
of enemies, that no one is likely to regret very]
much, that • he has been temporarily deposed.
The - Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. in. fact are rather pleased then
qlhewiso. ;A'Eurbpetmgnard is on duty at the
Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. , and every, precaution has boon taken
to render any attempt at resening the de
posed Prince useless. His trial will probably
commence abont- this day week, if by that
time the Commission has been able to as
semble nnd the Gaekwar is ready with his
defonpe.. ..
Amongst (he hangers-on at the Court
aro numbers of Aighaijs, Pathans and
Mnbomodan. b urfraai/jAs—,i,lajpaS c 4 charac
ters” n.s they aro styled in police reports.
Those gen tic men will, I believe, bo to|d to make
thorn solves moareo ss soon os convenient. They
ere always ready tor a row and might soon if
they were loft to themselves do & grant deal of
tho superiority of their, respective masters.
The leading Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. were decked out—some in
blue, some in green silk jackets and short red
silk’ incxprcssiblesT^fcw; of them wore jewels of
much value. They were accommodated with
e naira, 1 and when all wen seated in tho Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family).
room, 1 Sir Lewis Pelly, Mr.. Richey end the two
senior military officers entered the room. Birl
safe. I shall suggest also that the jewels be
deposited in a safe place till this crisis is over.
The Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. again pressed their-request about
the protection of the Gadee, and Sir Lewis con
sented to allow five of them to go to the palace
th a pass from him for the purpose of pro* 1
tooting the Gadee from insult.
Sir Lewis—I shall expect fall assistance and j
support from all of yon in the collection of the '
State revenue. I hope all the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. and
Bankers will freely and frankly give all the
information they can of cases of exaction or
purloining State reveane. It concerns them end
the honour of the State. I shall always be
happy to see the chief Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. at any time,
I shall also be glad when we meet to
morrow if they will suggest something in
regard to the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). easterns of the State.
I wish to hare Durbars A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). where we can meet, so
that there may be no change in any of the cos •
toms of the State until I hand it over again to a
native administration. I request all of yon to
write to your friends and acquaintances in tho
mofussil of the Baroda State informing them of
what has been done, reassuring them that there
is no intention of annexation, and calling upon
them to forward their rerenne as usual and to
use their influence in preserving the peace. I'
shall be glad if yon will 'all go home now and
intimate what has passed. In regard to
the Gaekwar, "under instructions from the
Viceroy I have been obliged to detain him,
bat it is my intention to treat him with the
greatest consideration and . to make him as
comfortable as possible. In foot no insult to
H. U. will be tolerated. His Highness will have
a personal establishment round him a(the bun
galow. where he is at present. My own Doctor,
who is a personal mend of the Gaekwar, will
reside with him ; at the same time it is necessary
for Hin Purls ofjnstica that proonutions shonltl
ba taken as to who visits Hi* Highness. A.ny
counsel or professional man going to assist him
m his defence will have free access to him, but in
regard to others it will be necessary for any oho
to obtain a pass from the Resident.
This concluded the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). , and it was agreed!
that tho Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. should meet Sir Lcwig^B
at 11 n.m. on Saturday. Sir Lewis then went]
outside with the Assistant Resident and surf
rounded by the minor Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. read andH
Iplaincd the 7 proclamation to them. TheyaUl
appeared to be perfectly satisfied, and soon I
The Jhsog Horae Fair will, we hear, be held on the
Sod of March and three following days.
It Is reported in Cabul that the Ameer has applied
to the British Government for some more money.
Loan Ormonde and his companions left Sir John
Istmohey'a camp on the 10th instqQt for Delhi sad the
!Punjab. - —- *
THE Kn/jlithnan understands that the Bengal Ad
ministration Report will he ready in a few days. It
is expeoted to be the novel of the season.
The Reverend Neheminh Gorcah, ■ well-known
pundit of Benares, and now a Christian missionary of
ithe Church of England, Bankipore Mission, has been-
appointed temporary, chaplain of Bahkiporo.
His Highness tho Maharajah of Trsvsaaore is ex
peoted to arrive in Madras on Sunday next, and ar
rangements are being made for his reception. After
staying for a few days in Madras His Highness will
proceed to Calcutta.
Mb. Goose, 'Secretary to the Board of Revenue,
Madras, Is about to proceed on 'furlough to Europe.
|Mr. H. B. Stokes will sot as Secretary to the Board
during Mr. Grose's absence, and Mr. -C. A. Gallon will,
net os Sub-Secrotary. J.-Jb-
Mn. HlUOS Cuaven, formerly Agent of the Oriental
Bank at Gallc, accused of embezzling a large sum from
the Bank, and of getting up * sham burglary on the
Banks premises to hide it, has been convicted of the
embezzlement, and sentenced to seven years’ penal
I servitude. , . xf ■
Miss BnasARD, a neioe of Lord Lawrence, -whose
expeoted arrival in Bombay we announced some days
ago, arrived yesterday la - the PI and O. Company's
steam-ship Sunda Miss Bernard is on her way to
take charge of the Zenana mission at Poona in the
place of Mrs. Ross, who has resigned.
The Calcutta Justices of the Peace are advertising
for orders for bricks, which they offer to make to the
' extent of 80,000 or 80,00(1 rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. . There Is some alarm
among the rate-payers at this, lest the speculation
should turn out a failure and a onuse of increased tax
ation, instead of a new.andjpi-oductive source of in-
I^ewis took his seat on »guch at the upper end I afterwards returned to the city to communicate
" ’ * ~ nti. . 1 — -,I-A_ t j IC re4U Hj 0 f t j le i r visit to their companions there!
of the hall. The line of minor Chiefs extended
some distauco beyond the hall, away into the
compound. -1
. .Silence haring been'-.with some difficulty
obtained, Sir Lewis:addressed them as follows
(lie made his speech: in English, and it was
.translated into, Marathi by au interpreter) |
—“ I hare assembled youhere to communicate
teffoq a {very igravo affair relating to the Barode
State. I think I shall most clearly intimate
to'you whatT'haye, to say by reading to you e
proclamation, which His Excellency the Viceroy
has transmitted to mo.” (The proclamation
was here read in the venmcnlar by the inter
preter). Having enquired if they understood!
the proclamation, Sir Lewis continued—“ I
now; call upon all of you, of whatsoever descrip-1
Mon, to. use your, influence to maintain the
peace of the city especially. I particularly
J°qk to Jibe Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. for this as the principal|
men of the town. So long ns peace is main
tained everybody will be perfectly secure and
hare justice, hot toy attempt at disturbance.of |
i description will be severely punished.
The administration of the.State, in accordance|
With your pwii customs, will be continued by
,,l o* an d it will habitually -be my wish to meet
all the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. anil principal men in durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). and
to give and take advice onfall important ques
tions. My intention is to, lose no time in in
vestigating and^enquiringrinto the complaints
m^d debts of „the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. . 1 . For that purpose
it shall assemble a punckayet, composed of such
persons as I choose, thoroughly to invest!- |
gate all their claims landnf possible arrange
tor their debts. In regard to the Zemin- 1
dare I - intend to do all in my power to
•render assessments -and collections moderate
and timely, I trust all of them wiU exert
themselves • ‘to the utmost to bring tho
la “ ds “ ow Ijteg waste about Nowsareo and
otoer places once more undw Cultivation. They
IM-RMrfffH’l . Jffaynf
regard to lands now lying vnste and thrown oat
of cultivation by over-tax Sion or mismanage
ment, I shall be prepared togire them the most |
favourable terms. 1 look npm all the Zemindars
to inform' me if any revenija calico tors commit
any tyranny or exact morefrom them than findis
its way into the Baroda Treasury, It is also
my intention to look into the past. It is 'imM
possible to pounce upon every single man
who may have been tyrannizing or exacting, but
if I can possibly ascertain few instances of
men who hare been doing so, I will give them
the utmost punishment pos-ible, I have reason
to suppose that some of the State property has
jbepn .malversatcd or purloined, and that State
money and jewellery is cvra being taken a way
at the present time. I look to the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. to|
give me every assistance, aid information to the
police to put a stop to these practices. It
concerns them especially fiat tho State propee-
ty should not be made any with to Bombay
and Surat.”
' Sir Lewis here Asked tkm if they had any
questions to ask, and the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. replied that
they understo od everything a nd we re per-
fectly satisfied. Addressing one of the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
named Radclia, Sir Lewis said—“ I understood
the family of which you are tho representative)
have been faithful supporters of the Gackwaroe
raj, I consider it of grot utility, and that it
'concerns the dignity of i native State, to bo I
supported by men of family round the miisnud.l
It‘is my 1 intention to take an early op-|
porlunity of restoring yon to your rights and
of doing as. much for you ts I can consistently
With the present condition of the finances of)
the state.
Several oftholoadingSiidars hero said through
tho interpreter “ the words used by your Honour
are very good, and we are satisfied with them.
Oar prayer has reference to tho protection of
the State, and We arc confident Government will
deal out justice to Mnlhaiao.”
Sir Lewis Pelly—What am I to anderstand
by your reference to Mnlharao ? Do you mean
to say you consider His Highness gnilty of
crimes or mismanagement?
The Sirdars—We cannot say : it is for Go
vernment to decide.
After a little desultory conversation the
Sjrdqrs asked Sir Lewis to allow them to pro
tect (ho Gadee: they said it was the eastern
as- r —p 0 \iy—Th*i government of the
mischief; The military force which is hero all State is now vested in tW Government of India,
present, : and which will not be increased in who ha ve delegated it toy, and I intend to exor*
strength, will not be removed for three or four ■■
weeks; until it is quite certain that there is no
chance of their services being required either
at Baroda city or in the inofussil. Detach
ments of nativa troops will continno to patrol
the streets of the native town, until the afore
mentioned budmashes havo been sent about their
business.
immediately- it- was known in the city)
that Mulharao was a [prisoner, several-
heavy" bags containing State property were
sent off to tho railway station «« rou(e to Bom
bay. They wore, however, brought to Sir Lewis
Pelly, i who has kindly undertakon to taka
care of them ibr.thc present. There is no doubt
that the .whole of the palace would have been
looted had hot the Resident taken the pro
can tioiv to send troops there and so forestall
‘I-.—» who had made up their minds to help
themselves out of the Gaekwar’s ill-gotten
hoards. 1 11,1
For the present Colonel Pelly will con
duct the business of the State nt the Resi
dency, but he willmost likely visit tho city to
morrow—at all events he will do so tho next
day, as ho has arranged with the Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. to in
spect and place tho State jewels in safe custo
dy. The native town here .by , all aooonnls is
very interesting. I "wished to inspect it this
afternoon, bat as there was just a chance of
not coming back again safely, and as tho killing
or wounding, of a “ Special” would consider
ably complicate matters, I acted on the Resident’s
afirioo and did not-go.- In a day or two I may
do so just to give you an idea of what Barodn is
like—^fov there is but little to write about now that
the Gaekwar is a prisoner and nobody allowed
ciso all the power and authority formerly used
by the Gaekwar, and l®°k to all Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. and
bankers to give me full support and aid, so that
revenue, judicial, and other matters may go on
properiy. It is not the intention of the Go
vernment of Lidia or Her Majesty’s Govern
ment to annex the territory. The intention is
to have a fail and public enquiry into the al
leged attempt of the Gaekwar to poison the
representative of the Paramount Power, and that
will be most carefully done by high officers
of Government. I shall have nothing to do
with the enquiry. The Court will assomblel
hero and report to B. E, >u Council such mat-,
tor as they choose, and on receipt of their re
port H. E. the Viceroy in Connell will restore
this State to a native administration in such
a manner as may be determined on after the
conclusion of the enquiry and after consi
deration of the results.
The Sirdars—All our prayer is that our
native State may be preserved.
Sir Lewis Pelly—There is no intention of
annexing it. ,
The Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. again renewed their rapresonta-
tions about tho care of tee Gadee.
Sir Lewis—I have made arrangements to take
care of the Gadee. If mey take care of it, they
will have to take care of me, ns I am tho Gadee
at present. I should like to meet the head Sir
dars to-morrow and rcccivctheir advice as to the
way in which they would p r0 p 0SC to p ro t cc t, the
palace and what arrangeiu en t s t] lC y j invo (o sug-
1 gest. In the meantime J have sent down an
officer with a large pariy to p n t seals on the
1 State Treasury,so that iiothing can bo abstracted.
I shall hold the Jemadar Khana responsible for
THE OCCUPATION OF THE
CITY.
DISARMING THE GAEKWAR’S
TROOPS.
Immediately after the Gaekwar’s arrest a large
dctachmeut of the 9th N. I. Regiment was
ordered to proceed to the palace. It consisted
of three companies, six native officers, Captain
Coles, was ander the command of Colonel Anson,
accompanied by Captain Jackson, Assistant
Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , and followed by tho. principal
officers of the Gaekwaree’s household. The 2nd
N. I. with a detachment of Cavalry moved up
in support, but did not enter the city. The 9tn
marched through the bazaars surrounding the
city, which they entered by the Larccpola Gate.
Some of the people opened the gate from within
at the command of the sepoy Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. officers. The
troops then marched through the principal
streets to the Engadee gate. This is a large
quadrangular shaped structure surrounded by a
pagoda dock tower. From here the troops
marched direct to the palace. Arrived there the
commanding officer, Colonel Anson, placed
guards over each of the palace gates and the
approaches to it from _the city. While tho
commanding officer, accompanied by Captain
Jackson, was engaged iii placing a guard in
one of the interior chambers, an Arab match
lock man was observed standing on one of the
staircase landings, matchlock in hand, aiming at
Captain Jackson. The sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. at once rnshed
up and seized him, and after some trouble he
was disarmed. The man was found to be under
the inllucnco of bhang at the time, and his
struggles to break away from hU captors were
inosb vlolout. Several other Arabs who were
discovered _ -wiifltfty ttiB itutwuig——- - -
HI ■ I-Tlfy sabmictod
process quietly enough.
The British troops were joined at the
palace by Captain Lynn of the 5th corpe
Gaekwar’s troops. The latter was accompani
ed by a number of his ' men. He offered
his services to Colonel Anson, who accepted
them, and the sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. under th’eir officers!
followed by Captain Lynn’s men, proceeded
to make a detour round tho town. Guards
were posted at the different city gates, after
which Captain Lynn’s regiment was maroh
ed onteide the Clioropanee Gate, where the men
piled arms under the walls of the oity. They
wore then dismissed and a guard of sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. from
the 9th Regiment placed over their arms. Re
entering the city the troops marched past the
beautiful, bat unfinished marble palace which
Mulharao was building for Laxmoebaec. A
short distance beyond this tho Gaekwar’s Ar
tillery depot was entered. To the left of the
Wz understand, says the Hladrtu Stall, that another
Co-operative Society U to be raised on the ashes of
the last. We ore told that the late Cooperative So
ciety had many respectable qustomora, but for the
want of a funded capital, it was unable to oarry on its
operations. Another firm has started up in the Broad
way, In the same line.
The Pioneer of January 14th announces another
marriage between a native lady and a European resident
of Calcutta. The bride's father, the Rev. K. M. Baner
jea, has long maintained a prominent position as at
accomplished Orientalist in Bengal, nnd the happy
bridegroom is a Master of Arts of Worcester College,
Oxford.
I A complete account of tho Ruling Families and
jTitulnr Nobilty of Hindnstan la now being prepared
for the Proas, by Major Henderson, late Undcr>8ecro>
tary at .the Foreign Office. This officer has had nn
equalled opportunities of obtaining the required in
formation ; nnd wo may now look for a complete am
correct Alnunae de Gotlui tor India. Mr. G. R
Aberigh-Meokay is Associated with Major Henderson
in the compilation of the materials collected.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
BY SEA.
The British Steam . Sim- .Piii/>x, 141 tons, Com
mander W. Peed, arrived in harbour yesterday, from Const
sod Carwar, with a general cargo .and Mr. Cruickaliank and
eighty-five deck passengers. She sailed on the same day
with a general cargo and three deck passengers for the
■erne ports.
S. S. PKI.AYO, VIA the Saas Caxau—T he British
steam ship Pclayo, 1,29-1 tons, Commander A. Keith, which
arrived In harbour on the 14th instant, from Liverpool 12th
December, via Pott Said, brought the following cargo:—
10 eases'Umbrellas, 11,150 bars, and 4,485 bundles iron, 9,912
bundles iron hoops, 75 bales twist, G packages gla-s-warc,
105 plates iron, 144 packages cotton piece goods, 8 cases
figa 1 case raisins, 3 barrels apples, 4 cases thread, 1,000
boxes soap, 4 cases claret, 14 ’ packages wine, 5 casks sal-
ammoniac, 4 packages color, 30 kegs disinfecting powder,
250 barrels alum, and many packages machinery and mer
chandise.
LOCAL.
Mr. Souter is expected-to return to Bombay from Cal
cutta this evening. ', • ■
Fire.—O n Thursday night a tire broke out in a jowlee
hut belonging to one Mookhtia Kama, but it was soon
extinguished.
' Revenue. .Comsussioskb, S. D.—On Thursday ‘the
Camp of Mr. J. E. Oliphant, the Revenue Commissioner,
S. D., was at- .Sholapore.
• Deputv Assavk Master.— Dr. P. Bellow, Deputy
Assays Master, Bombay Mint, baa been allowed privilege
leave for eixty-set-en'days.' * '
Crimix.u. • Cases. —Up to yesterday nine cosor had
hoary committed 1 by the several' magistrates of police for
(he ensuing Criminal Sessions of the- High Court.
The return of the Health Officer, for the week end
ing the Uilth December, 1874, gives the nutaber of
deaths in Calcutta at 369, showing a ratio of mortal*
;tty per thousand of population per annum of 42*64,
classified as follows r—Christians, 26; Hindoos, 252 i
nnd Mahomedans, 91. The causes of decease were—
cholera, 67 ; small-pox, 16; dyseotry, 39 ; diarrhc
measles, 1; croup, 6; uietria, 5 ; ague, 2 ; fevers
of various typos, 115; and the remainder from H other
causes."
The Ceylon, Observer suggests the cultivation of
[oysters as a'profitable investment nM* any enterprising
speculator in that island. Good oysters, which might
I easily be improved with proper treatment, are already
found at Bentola, and forwarded to Colombo; and
our contemporary sees no reason why a large business
lahould not be done in oysters. There arc many places
on the coast of Orison nnd Chittagong where the col-
tore of oysters might also be profitably undertaken.
The Chittagong boatmen even now occasionally bring
cargoes of the targe rook oysters to Calcutta, from
which, according to the EmjlUhinan, they realise a
handsome profit at the rate of two rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. per hundred.
i-y-Ii-J quartw. yi csnBBjLaUx,at_M^
-sJ' this- g->o -Amour Juts directed Lite i® :
join him, and to trunc them id i»
The correspondent of the Pioneer states that the
Ameer of Cabul is ia constant receipt of letters from
jthe principal officers of the expedition sent against
Herat, and has replied repeating his former instruo-
tioup, and also directing that on the troops approach
ing Herat, proclamations should be issued offering
pardon to ail who may now join the Ameer, but
threatening recusants with severe punishment ns soon
ns the place shell have been taken. Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Meer Afzul
Khan represents Ayoob Khan as oppressing the people
by collecting rerenne in advance, ami seising the pro
perty of traders. Both Meer Akbar Ahmed Khan and
Mnstaufi Hnbibula Khan have written to the Ameer
that, in their opinion, there wiU not be nay difficulty
in capturing Herat. The Mastaofi seems dissatisfied I
at the nature of the orders he,has received from hoad-
—TTf—itTi rt *•**-
_ u conciliatory manner
bnt to act on his own. judgment. The commanders
appear to think the force much too large for the mere
reduction of Herat, but there appears lo be a suspicion
[at Cabul that the Ameer has purposely detailed a
strong foroe in order to provide against aoy interfe
rence on the part of 1’eraia. The report that Bhahghasi
Shore Dll Khan has been punished and sent to Kalman
is confirmed. By the last report, the Commauder-in-
Ohiaf had reached Mubin, and expeoted shortly to join
the Mustaufi at Caadahar, where the latter was await
ing his arrival. ; ;
Wc learn from the Saylukmaa mat an important
Commission has just left Calcutta for Patna. It
consists of Major Bowio, president, with Dr. Coatee
and Dr. Moir, members ; and its object is to inquin
into the mortality in the Be bar jails as compared with
the smeller death-rate in the other divisione of Lower
Bengal. This mortality has been for many years un
duly great throughout Behar. Various causes hare
been assigned for it, and the duty of the present Com* |
mission will be to test, by personal inspection of the
jails, the statements and theories put forth by the Dis
trict Officers and Civil Burgeons; to arrive at some
We learn from an up reentry Vernacular paper that Mr.
Goviml Vosudeo Kaaitaar baa obtained a prize of 74200
offend by the Dnxina'Prize Committee for a poem on
“Akbar.*
Carriage Accident. —An old woman by name Gongs
was accidentally knocked dawn by a shigram near Cqwa-jes
Patcll Tank on Thursday afternoon. She received slight
Injuries, nod was removed to the Jamscljce Hospital.
Accident. —On Thursday morning a Hindoo lad, aged
about three yearn, accidentally fell upon a knife, and re
ceived a sovoro cut below hia left knee The boy was taken
to the Jamsetjeo Hospital, where the wound was dressed.
Torturing an Animal —A Hindoo back-buggy driver
was yesterday charged before Mr. Nana Morojce, at the
instance of Mr. Inspector Burns, with cruelly torturing
his horse. He admitted the offmee and was fined #10.
Theft atthe Strangers’ Home. —A European named
J. Taylor, an inmate of the Strangers' Home, reported to tho
K lico yesterday Che Io*S of h coat and trousers, said to have
cn stolen by a man named Hose, formerly an inmate of
the Home.
Illegal Sale or Liquor. —Yesterday, at the Fort
Police Court, before Mr. Nona Morojcc, a Parsec was charg
ed, at the instance of Mr. Inspector Framjec, with selling
spirituous liquor by retail without a license from the
Commissioner of Police. He was convicted and flood #2U.
Mails from San Francisco of the 14th November, and
Yokohama of the 11th December, for India, by the Pacific
Mail Steam-ship Company’s steam-ship Japan, worn totally
lost when that vessel was destroyed by fire at sea on the
night of the 17th December last between Yokohama and
Hongkong.
Examination for the Lower Grades or the Public
Service.— At the annual 'examination held in September
last for Bombay and the Collecto rates of Cotaba, Poona, Rat*
nagherry, Satinra, Sholapore, and Tanna certificates of
eligibility for the lower grades of the public service were
awarded to 601 persons.
Personating- a Bn-unrar.-^-The Balya Shodak of
Rntrugherry relates that a Mabomodan sepoy Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. serving or one
of the regiments there went abont from village to village
■a guise of a Brahmin, and defiled several Hindoo families
by eating with them. The intruder was subsequently
found out, and fined by tho mamlntdar.
'Fatal Accident.—A Conner's jury was cmpaimclled
on Thursday at' Warn Bander concerning the death of
one I.uxmon Bhyrao, a labourer employed In the G. I. P.
Railway. The jury upon the evidence returned a verdict*
that death was caused by his having been accidentally
jammed between the boffers of two railway waggon.
The suit or Smith vs. Randall, which was fixed to
come on yesterday before Mr. Nana Morojce, was adjourned
till Wednesday next at. 12 o'clock, owing to Mr. Payne,
who conducted the case for the defendant, being engaged
before tbs Senior Magistrate m the eaoo against the captain
of the Sagamore.
entrance 'gate were found the two celebrated definite conclusion ; and, if possible, to suggests
- ° besides ■ roiue ^y* No better men could have been selected for
liver guns with all appurtenances-
these there were four , splendidly finished brass
guns. The gnns were all ready horsed for ac
tion and the Artillery men mounted, and only
waiting the command to march ont Colonel
Anson at once onhorsed the guns and order
ed the men to sarrender their arms and
march ontside. In reply to his enquiry as to
their title—they replied “ we are the silver
gnu men.” From the Artillery Depot the troops
marched to the palace of the first Gaokwar.
This ia in many respects a ourions structure. It
has subterranean passages which lead under
neath the city walls to the bazaars outside : each
of these passages was found to be strongly guard
ed by Arab mercenaries- When asked if they
were willing to assist in keeping guard they
agreed, aod so were not disarmed. They were
addressed by Captain Lynn and at once accept
ed tho sitnatiou without a murmur. From here
the sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. , now considerably reduced in num
bers on account of the numerous small parties
which had to be (old off for guard duty at
different points, marched to the barracks,
outside of which ho found the Gackwar’s High
lander’s drawn up in a large square, their band
with them, but none of tneir commanding
officers, who were nil out in cantonments. The
senior havildar Custodian; police sergeant; jail or prison guard. , addressing Colonel Anson, said
he was without orders, and asked to be allowed
to communicate with his commanding officer
who was outside the Paneedaya gate, In the
the work. Dr. Moir has had groat experience in the
N. W. Provinces, as the head of the Central Jail at
Agra, and a more recent acquaintance with the medical
aspect* of a Bengal district at Alipore, Dr. Coatee was
chosen by Sir George Campbell, as a Civil Burgeon
of unusual energy and attainments for the .Sanitary
Commissioncrship of Bengal, the post which he now
bolds..* As the officer i.i charge of the groat jail at
Hazarcobagh, he also brings a practical acquaintance
with prison-discipline and hygiene to the inquiry.
The Prosident originally nominated was Mr. Wilfred
llooloy, C.&, the Inspector-General of Jails. Bnt
Mr. Heeley’s state of health renders it Inexpedient
that he should be exposed to the rapid travelling and
ont-door work In the sun which the investigation will
involve. He remains in Calcutta as Inspector-General
of Jails till March, when he goes home on sick leave.
Major Bowie, his substitute as bead of the Commission,
Is a well known police officer, and fami Liar to Calcutta
people some years ago as the Personal Assistant to the
Inspector-General of Police. He has latterly been
(District Superintendent qf Nuddea. He is one of the
ablest officers in the Bengal Polioe, and will represent
(the disciplinarian view in the Commission, while the
two doctors will prononnoe on the medical questions
which como before it. We understand that on Mr.
Heelqy’s proceeding to Europe on sick leave, Major
Bowie officiate* for him as Inspector-General of Jails.
Dr. Coa|ee, now on his way from Chittagong, will join
the other two members in a few days at Patna,
The Rev. Dr. Newman is abont to publish a reply
to Mr. Gladstone’s pamphlet on the Vatican decrees
It will take the form of a letter to the Duke of
Norfolk.
The Parsec “ marriage in high life," announced by a
contemporary yesterday, takes place this afternoon at 4 30
p*m. Invitations have been liberally issued by the beads
of both families, and considering the high position occu
pied by the hoots in the esteem of the Parsec community
nd of the public at large, we doubt not they will be cor
dially responded to.
JAi.i.khed Assault.-—A t the Fort Police Court yester
day, before Mr. Nana Morojce, Xu-serwanjec Furdoonjee and
Bhaaker Ubickajec, a watchmaker, were charged with as-
■aalling a European named James Bowler. It appears
from the complainant's evidence that on Thursday he
went to the shop of the second defendant and gave him a
watch tq repair. Ha left tiie watch with the defendant
(hereupon pushed him down and kicked, him. Three or
four witnesses were examined, but the evidence they gave
was of so unsatisfactory a nature that the Magistrate bed
no alternative bat to dismiss the case.
I An Action fob Goods Sold —On Thursday last, at the
Coart of Small Causes, before Mr. Gnopuirno Bhnskcr,
Fourth Judge, Mr. W. H. Guest, a Reporter in the
Bombay O'aseUe, was sued by Messrs. Desciinmps and
Co. for the recovery of goods sold and delivered to Mr.
Guest for the sum of #367-10-4. Mr. Goest admitted
the claim to be allowed, and a*ked to pay the amount .
Iby monthly instalments of #80, but Mr. Lee-Warner,
on tho pert of the plaintiffs, demurred as Mr. Guest
held two appointments, and could well afford to pay a
larger amount. Mr. Guest denied holding two appoint-
mts, and said he was unable to pay the amount asked #50,
lie was only receiving # 100 per month, and was already
paying a good deal of money into Court. Out of this month's
salary of #100, he hod already paid #60 for six visits to a
doctor for attending during hia child's illness, leaving himj
nly a balance of /(?4'). His lionuur gavo
plaintiffs for the amount claimed,
month #60 and the following months #40.
gave a verdict for the
be paid in th* first
THE TAX ON TODDY TREES.
The marriage of the Prinoea* Louise, daughter of thc|
King of the Belgians, with Prinoe Philip, Duke of I
Saxony, is finally fixed for Thursday, the 4th of Febl
* tL mIi U i ji j ii , --i ■ .. ruary. Tho dowry of the L’riuccss is to be l,800,000f,
rapidly, apparently wltUTBO oiijoct ot restating
oar troops. Colonel Anson sontuv sopoy gu.-ml I THU German Arotio Exploration .Society has dolor
for tko officers of tho Highlanders, who oamo aiioed to send another expedition to the North Pole.
in, acoom pan icdjby General Devine, the Gnekwar’i
Coinuinmlor-in-Chief, and Captain MooCormack.
The latter told Colonel Anson that he was
without orders and willing to submit with his
troops and proceed to any appointed place.
Colonel Anson in reply said all he wanted the
men to do was to give up their arms and proceed
ontaide the city walls. The regiment was then
marched to the quadrangular gate where the
main guard of the 9th N. I. was stationed ander
the command of Captain Coles. Here they piled
arms and marohed to the exterior of the city.
To Captain Jackson had been entrusted the
duty of taking possession of tho city banks.
These are fire in number, and situated in the
main street of the oity. The bullion, and coin
which the banks contained were removed and
conveyed to tho State Treasury, which was then
sealed up and a strong guard placed there.
Having arranged for the safety of tho city by
placing guards at the different gates and dis
arming ml the Gaekwar’s troops found within, the
sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. under their Colonel retired to the main
guard at the palace gates. They will remain
in occnpation of the city until farther orders.
A number of the Gaekwar’s troops were out
side the oity gates when the 9 th entered. They
are being called in and disarmed ; bat most of
them appear to come in voluntarily. By to
morrow evening the disarmament of the force
will have been completed.
DIVINE SERVICE.
& PAUL’S CHURCH. CAMATEBPOORA;
Second Sunday a Iran Epiphany, 17th January, is —
7-30 a.m.—Holy Communion lo BonUli. 9 *.m.—Morning
lOKWar 10 a prisoner uuu uuuvuj uituwvx* ■ * - ~ *.«**,.« , nonnuu
to see him. The-symptoms of disaffection, if all the State J c " . ®6ctly I am informed | *“• wikk-day services.
man may oe morauy—one cannot out aamiro. i there were any, amongst His Highness’s troops I that nil , y**? “ at \° I. “Ml then I i,?Tamfi D at4um ‘MorSng U Pr*yer B ta , »iaVaUil daily
Judging from the expression need by him to would have shown themselves at the time of ask you to go wd we tUt all the jewellery is MomiugFrajormnarau.. a .y
The proposal has been favourably received by Prince
Bismarck, who ia reported to have promised the Society
a aubaldy from the imperial treasury.
According to the vote of the State Council, Prussia
receive* an indemnity of 16 million mark* for handing
over her National Bank to the German Empire.
|A general meeting of the fazeadan at Mahim was
held at St. John's School, Lower Mahim, on Monday last, to
[take into consideration the tax on toddy tree*. The Rev.
Uraz Fernanda* waa called to the chair, and, in opening the
proceeding*, said—I have been requested by scvcr.il_fa-
lendare, and particularly by Mr. Anlooio Luis, one of the
principal proprietors, to convene a meeting of the Innd-
boldert of cocoannt plantation at .Mahim, which wae ad
journed on the 6th December 1874. The object of that
iinccting <raa to take into consideration the sabjeet of the
additional tax to be levied by Government on cocoanut
land brab trees, and while the discussion was going on up
wards of 200 Bhundaries made their appearance without
being invited. On Mr. Uovind Babul, one of th* proprie
tor*. asking them whether they were prepared to pay the
additional lax demanded by Government on coeeanut trees,
Ac* they replied they were not; that the present payment
of taxes had already redneed them to a stale of alter
starvation, end that they were unable to carry on their pro
fession with farther taxations. However, after a few days,
they, the Bbandaries, held their own meetings, end resolved
open giving up their business, and consequently the juice
_□ in cocoanut nnd brab trees were remevid without
I being in any tray compelled or inatigated by th* proprie-
tors. Scarcely four days bad elapsed when thee* very Bbnn-
defies commenced, resuming their profession, and stated, on
nty enquiring of the reason, that they were requested by
[their shettias or shopkeepers to do so, who gua-aoteed to
K hjt the additional tax for them, being afraid of losing their
juor shops, which bring them targe profit*. They further
stated that the shopkeepers pay them #7 for a pdt of
'double distilled liquor and sell it for #12(, for single
distilled they receive #3}, nnd Is sold by retail for #64.
The shopkeepers, who bold licences arc, therefore,
much profited. Under these circumstances, it appears to
me it would be more equitable that Government should tax
[the additional impost on the licence-holders than the poor
Uhundaries. Besides t he Abkorcc taxes, the proprietor*
have to pay enonnons taxes lo the Municipality on their
cocuanut plantations, ns also the police nnd lighting rate*
withont deriving any privilege, the only benefit we are
likely to derive is the supply of Vchar water, which ia at
tributable to the exertions of Dr. BUney.
I I Mr. Pandarnng Balibudra then proposed that a memorial,
praying Viral vim tax on toddy drawers be reduced to Its
tormer rate ot 4 rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. per annum on each Vice, aod that
the additional tax. ot one rupee ordered to be paid by
tliom be removed, bo presented to Government in behalf of
the /aseodare. The proposal was seconded by Mr. Veljeo
Ragliujcc, and waa carried unanimously.
After a vote of thanks to the chairman for hi* able con
duct in th* chair, proposed by Mr. Atmnram Jokistikar,
end seconded by Mr. D. F. Murzcllo, the meeting closed.
HIGH COURT.— Jan. 16.
(BEFORE THE IlON. SIR CHARLES SARUCNT.)
(In Iho Excln-qner of Pleas.)
For closing u( examination.
C. t I*, and Owen. Stephen* and others vs. ■ ho Imperial Royal
Aalenda AaaeouraUio* of Trieste. U. and Cleveland.
Suits far heartog and final disposal.
Long Causes.
1.7-1—H. and Cleveland. I’allonjco Bhapoorlee vs. Thorats
White. P. end Winter. Part heard.
MI-78—J. and Pnync. Merwanjco Dhnulcebhoy vs. Unrry
Uhnnjcc. M. B. Barbhayo.
338-73—M. 11. Mnnihl. Tbactermy Karronje* vs. Luxinlbnl,
rvliiow. Nr. Fletcher.
310-71—J. and Payne. Bhugwan Ornstn* vs. Damodhnr Panda-
rung. .3. and Thaknrdas.
881-71—8. and Tbaknrda*. Damodlmr Paadarnog n. Uhag-
wsu Crust no. J. nnd Payne.
(Before the Hon. Mi
Justice Baylkv.)
ica.
211-72—T. and Styanco. Tbarrahteqr Topnn vs. Tarachnad
Raim-lmudcr. J. C. Cases. Part beard.
8!3-?3—G. sail Boevcy. Domgenay Mooljeo vs. Jonah and
others. A and Ttukordas.
(Before tub Box. Mr. Justice Gas ex.)
Long Oeoses.
377-73—M. H. Khan. RabUbebes, widow, vs. Mcghjco Ibrahim.
K. Morojcc. Part heard.
818-71—X. Morojee. Diitloobhoy Ibrahim vs. Cessom llajee
Khan Mahomed. M. If. Khan.
Short Canoes.
003-71—S. and Thakardn*. Ration Jen Cursotlco vs. Khars)
Whagjoo
037-71—R., H- and Langley. Madhowjee Dtiurrunisoy vs. Jugon-
nnlh Gerubux.
For dls|>osal of Judge's Snmmoss.
0-74—Mr. Fletcher. Vlthoba Pandurung vs. Uovind Panda
rang. 3. and Thaknnlas.
.Salts for hearing and final dlrpoaal.
Long Causes.
090.74—A. Framies. Soondrabal. widow, vs. Chlntonn Per-
Bhutan M. M. Mnnshl.
jlS-71—T. and Snynmu. Peerbhoy Dnmjoo vs. Ebrahlm Ksmall.
S. and Thakurdns .
4M.78—T. and Sayane*. Bhaskar Bbnwoo vs. Jninsctjco Now-
rojec. K. MoroJiU.
180-71—B.. H- and Langley. A. J, Macdonad vs. Poorbboy
Damjcc. T. and Ssyaoce.
400-73-F. and Salih. Khanjec Mcgl'Jeo vs. Votrjoo Mowjco
C-,L,au40wro.
CHEATING BY FALSE PERSONATION.
A Hindoo merchant named Jndbowjcc Paermj yesterday
appeared at the Fort Police Court, before Mr. C. P. Cooper,
Senior Magistrate, with hie solicitor, Mr. Horc, and Lid
an information against one Veerjco Jnirnin, whom ho charg
ed with cheating by false personation, ander the folio ring
circumstances:—The informant arid : I am a merchant
and general commission agent in Bombay, and have my
E lace of business at Mandveo Dander. 1 know FoUois
llontciro, of Assonn,. in Snlsettc, near Goa, who is a Portu
guese merchant, and my agent there. On th* 18th
December last, the said Felicia consigned to me from As
tons in a pattimar, Mote Aapharaa. tindnl Jack! Antnuo
Kooias, 44,405 cocoanuts for sale in Bombay on his account.
The pnttimnr arrived in Bomb*y on or about tho Nth
instant, and the Undal brought with him for me the letter
of consignment addressed to me, and enquired for my
place of business, and, ns I am informed, as he was
making enquiries for my place of beeioton, he • was met by
Voeriee Jniram, a patty merchant, whose shop is at
Sat Tail, and he, as 1 am informed and believe, took tho
said letter from the tindel, nnd informed him that he won
the persbn to whom the letter waa addressed, nnd then
caused th* pittimar to be entered ia the Custom House at
Dwnbny in the name of Jniram Pragjtc, his firm
As I mil informed and believe the pattim.-ir had not any
manifest with her, as she was coming from the port of
Goa; nor, as I am informed and believn, waa there any
bill of lading A document confirming the goods which a ship has received. for tho said goods Th* said Vcorjcc Jniram
then sold the goods to a third party, and ordered the
tindnl to give delivery ot the same to the purchaser
thereof. On the 12th instant I received a letter from
my agent, advising me that the pnttimnr had sailed, and
would probably by that time have reached Bombay, aod
directing me to dispoee of the goods at the best ruling rate*
in Bombay, whereupon I went to th* Borcc Bender to
enquire about the pattimar, aod then learnt Iho tacts above
stated. Tho said goods have been transhipped by order of
Vccijco Jairam into another begalow, or native vessel, now
lying in Bombay harbour, with a view of removing the
same from Bombay. Under these circumstances I charge
Veerie* Jairam with cheating by false personation, under
section* 415,419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, and
pray that a warrant may be issued for hi* apprehension, end
that a warrant may also be issued for the seizure of th*
said goods, and I pray that he may be dealt with according
to law. Tbe Mugislrate granted tbo application,