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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 edition. Excerpt: ...iu the Thanah, fourthly.--That any found absent without leave, be apprehended, and be required to furnish moderate security for good behaviour, failing to do which, to be sent to Jail. 0 Fifthly.--That the Police verify the Registers, monthly, and report to the Deputy Commissioner whether any of the men are absent without leave. Sixthly.--That the landholders be encouraged to give them land to cultivate, and otherwise employ them. Lastly.--That, a report be called for from the Commissioners, at the expiration of six months, as to the general effect of these measures; also, a3 to how the classes gain their livelihood, -and that they be requested to suggest any further measures which the experience of the past may lead them to think desirable. 7th.--In conclusion, T would call the attention of the Chief Commissioner to Part XXIII. of the Selections from the records of the Agra Government, in which will be found much valuable information regarding the Criminal classes. I have &c, (Sd.) R. MONTGOMERY, Judicial Commissioner. No. 173. From R. Temple, Esquire, Secretary to the Chief Commissioner for the Punjab. To R. Montgomery Esquire, Judicial Commissioner for the Punjab. Dated Lahore, the 12/A April 1856. Sir, --I am directed to acknowledge your reply to my letter Judicial No. 33, of the 23rd January last, relative to precautionary measures being taken, in respect to certain criminal classes, and to acquaint you that tha Chief Commissioner authorizes the adoption of the restrictive measures proposed in your 6th para. Your suggestion, that a report should he furnished by the Commissioners of Divisions, at the expiration of 6 months, as to the general effects of these measures, is also approved. But the Chief Commissioner requests that the...