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Newspaper
Java Government Gazette
Location
Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
Date
Apr 11, 1812
Page
2
The text describes Dyae people near Bapjar Massing practicing ear enlargement with a large ring, deemed barbarous by Banjar Massing. It also notes a brutal interior custom in Bortieo where lovers propose by presenting a severed head, with a man’s worth measured by heads displayed with meat at his hut.
The piece notes a first English Englishman Dutch union in Batavia, urges Anglo Dutch harmony, and reports on Captain Sayer’s surrender at Timour. Hesper seeks shelter as Timour’s islands form a strait, Capang bay sees Dutch fort surrender, and British authority establishes provisional government. A Royal Tiger attack near Buitenzorg ends with the beast killed and a man badly injured. Local currency values and proposals to import brood mares reflect colonial horse trade and needs.
Among the many remains of Hinduism in Java it may be recorded that beef or veal is not admitted to any table by any Javanese of caste, a practice followed for religious reasons.
The text notes that with Java's acquisition, Malacca duties which had served Penang's interests may undergo a general revision. It suggests an enlarged policy for the eastern empire will place Malacca on a footing that may diminish its former commerce advantages and prosperity.
Prosperity for Eastern settlements under the British Dominion noted as the Gun Brig Corneis now fitting out at Batavia. The article highlights the auspicious naming and readiness of the vessel for imperial service.
A House of Commons debate examines how a public creditor tenant might pay rent with government dividends, and the consequences of a new currency bill. Speakers warn against inflation, depreciation, and a maximum price regime, while proposing double prices or alternative relief tied to gold, silver, or debt reduction.
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