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London, England, 1846-05-05 00:00:00

TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT ALLUDED TO IN rBECEDING PARAGRAPH,
AFTERWARDS SENT FROM THE DURHAS AS A FORMAL EDURREZTA
WITH THE SEAL OF THE MAHARAJA.
" All the circumstances regarding the digorganisatiOu of the Go-
vernment of Lahore since the demise of the late Maharaja Rwiieet
Singh until the present time are well known to the British Govern-
ment.

' The
under the
turbers of public peace, and the reorganisation of the army
satisfactory settlement of affairs, the discharge t% the die-
stipulations of the new treaty, are now engaging consideration. But
lest after the departure of
create fresh disturbaxces, the
and
endeavour British f forces es thetonl i env it
the
edisposed should
it is the
earnest and sincere desire and hope of the Lahore (linter
that British troops with intelligent officers should, for some
months, as circumstances may seem to require, be left at Lahore for
the protection of the Government and the Maharaja and the inha-
bitants of the city. When affairs have been satisfactorily settled,
and the period proscribed for She stay cf the British force shall have
expired, the troops may then be withdrawn."
(True note and translations.)
(Signed)
F. CURRIE,
Secretary to the Government of India,
with the Governor-General.

i GENERAL ORDEtEBY yttp, OF ITN. TILE GOVERNOR-
roreign Department, Camp Lahore, the Bth March, 1846.
The treaty of peace between the British Government his Illgharl,l the 2.181'.4ra and that of
i a Dhuleep Singh has been signed.
• The treaty *lll be ranted by the Governor-General in presence of
the Maharaja and ttiB Seikh Ctiefs to morrow afternoon, the get
at four o'clock, in the Governor-Gmerars tent.
with their present staff,
• Chief, his Excellency the Governor of Sinde,lsofdivisions,
The Governor-General invites his Excellency the Commander-in-
, gteadaitetersn,dthon °co th
mniaeadinabri-
e headthis
ofoce occasion
officers
I corps, with one native officer from every regiment.lie
hond;eparalsLthenet,geanzaall
▪ His Highness the Maharaja Dhuleep Singh will received by a
salute of 21 guns. The street leading to the GOvernor-Ganerars
tent will be lined by detachments of regiments according to the
orders which his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief will be pleased
to issue.
The following day the Governor-General will pay his Highness th,..!
Maharaja a visit of congratulation on the restoration of peacetween the two Governments, and will leave the camp for that per•
pose at three o'clock. The escort will be fixed in the General Ordec
of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief.
The 36 pieces of Siekh artillery, which were pointed against the
British army, have been surrendered and brought into camp. The
disbandment of the Seikh army, its reorganisation on the same rata
of pay as in the the time of the late Maharaja Runjeet Singh, mad
the limitation of its numbers, have been settled by the treaty.
At the earnest solicitation of the Government of the Maharais
Dhuleep Singh, the Governor-General has consented to occupy tic
citadel and town of Lahore by British troops for a limited period,
that opportimity may be afforded the Lahore Government of com-
pleting the reorglinielttion of its army according to the stipulation,
of the treaty.
If by the good offices of the British Government peace and order
can take the place of the military anarchy and misrule by which
the Seikh nation has been brought to the verge of dissolution, the
Governor-General will rejoice that the co-operation of the British
Government, by the aid of its faithful army, shall have been suc-
cessful in effecting that object. It is the strongest proof which
the British Government can give of the sincerity of its desire to see
a Seikh Government reestablished. The British Government
having afforded the protection desired,7the troops will be withdraTrn
before the end of the year. The details of the force will be deter-
mined between the Governor General and his Excellency the Com--
mander-in-Chief. During the period of occupation the native troops
will continue to receive Sinde pay and allowances.
It is by the valour and discipline of the British troops, led by their
distinguished commanders, that these important and complete suc-
cesses have been gained, and the Governor General is confident that
during the temporary occupation of the fortified town of Lahore, the
troops will prove by their good conduct that they are as generous
and humane after victory, as they are brave and invincible in the
field of battle.
By order of the Right Hon. the Governor-General of India.
(Signed) F. CURRIE,
Secretary to the Government of India,
with the Governor-General.

MEMORANDUM OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF A DURBAR
HELD AT LAHORE ON THE 9Tli OF MARCH, 1846.
At four r.x. of the 9th March, a public durbar was guild in the
state tent of the Right Hon. the Governor-General, at which his
Excellency the Commander-in-Chief and staff, his Excellency the
Governor of Sinde and staff, with the British and nativeofficers,
invited by the Governor General's order, dated Bth instant, attended.
The young Maharaja of Lahore,". attended by the Minister Raja
Lall Singh, Raja Ghoolab Singh, the Commander-in-Chief of the
Lahore army, Sitter Tej Singh, and about thirty other girders and
civil officers, with their suites, being present.
After the treaty of peace was ratified and exchanged with the
usual ceremonies, the Governor-General addressed the chiefs in the
following terms, the address being trap slated, sentence by sentence,
by the secretary to the Government of India, Mr. F. Currie :
"On this occasion of ratifying the treaty of peace between the
British Government and the Mahara, a Dhuleep Singh, in the pre-
sence of his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, his Excellency the
Governor of Sinde, and the officers of the British army on the one
Selkh Chiefs on tha other, I have to repeat the
between the two Governments.
" The British Government desires to see a Seikh Government re-
established which may be able to control its army. protect its sub-
jects, and willing to respect the rights of its neighbours.
"By this treaty the Lahore Government has sufficient strength to
resist and punish any native power which may van .ure to assail it,
and to put down all internal commotions.
" Wifdom in council and good faith in fulfilling its engagements
will cause the Seikh Government to be respected, sad enable it to pre-
serve its national independence.
"For forty years It was the policy, in Runjeet Singh's time, to
cultivate friendly relations between the two Governments, and
during the whole of that period the Seikh nation was independent and
happy. Let the policy of that able man towards the British Govern-
ment be the model for your future imitation.
"The British Government in no respect provoked the late war.
It had no objects of aggrandisement to obtain by hostilities. The
proof of its sincerity is to be found in its moderation in the hour of
victory.
"A just quarrel, followed by a successful war, has not changed the
policy of the British Government. The British Governmentdoes not
desire to interfere in your internal affairs. lam ready and anxious
to withdraw every British soldier from Lahore. At the earnest soli-
citation of the Selkh Government, I have reluctantly consented to
leave a British force in' garrison at Lahore until time shall have been
afforded for the re-organization of the Seikh army, by which assist-
ance the stipulations of the treaty may be more easily carried Into
effect.
" In no case can I consent that the British troops shall remain in
garrison for a longer period than the end of this year.
" I state this publicly, that all the world may know the truth, and
the motives by which I am actuated in this matter.
" The Seikh army must, according to the treaty, be immediately
reorganised by adverting to the same system and rate of pay as in
Runjeet Singh's time.
If the friendly assistance now afforded by the British Govern-
ment be wisely followed up, and honest exertions made by the
chiefs without delay, you will become an independent and prosperous
state.
" The success or failure is in your own hands : my co-operation
shall not be wanting, but if you neglect this opportunity, no aid oa
the part of the British Government can save the state.
" I leave my political agent, Major Lawrence, assisted by Major
M`Gregor and a most able general officer, Sir John Littler, to com-
mand the British troops. These officers possess my entire confidence.
" .Againl repeat that my anxious desire is to see the Seikh Govern-
ment strong and respected, an obedient army, patriotic chiefh, and a
happy people,
" I trust the reign of the Maharaja will be long and prosperous,
and celebrated for the happiness of his people under a just and
pacific Government,"
At the close of this address, the Sirdars expressed in warm terms
their gratitude to the Governor-General, and their resolution to
follow the advice his Excellency had given.
The usual presents were then given, after which the durbar broke
up. (Signed) F. CURRIE,
Secretary to the Governymernenotro_Gf Lnem.
dirs, with the
Go

ITREATY BETWEENmi THE BRITISH
cl3:o°l;d7-- •SLuS_Ft,....r.c.::.;et:dl_edEnNgbe.T:
AND THE STATE OF .14A.L1
'whereas the treaty of a , and the late 3faharafa li rl
,sc:.
..bn
tween the British Governmen
I December last ; ana 7vhereas
thether"of the Maharaja of Lahore, and that the lt,ft
ott
1,1
iiiee occasion,nr nrli et r ohfpLi
.baoyhvoiLec,..pl7.l7loo9,ewastiasikoinib:rodnkante(jeyn bnady thore
Du
en
cp
eromir:
ehre,dt
h, „es
grterria7,4:ries
thenßrlashban occupationof the rLvdersinsuctleej,
that weretimeoe nflhosscatilteedoarnedraatinnone:haedytos
theor British provisoes,
Gee ii proascut result the two Governments, the one against the other,
which have ed in the occupation of Lahore by the British
troops ; and whereas it has been determined that, upon certain
conditions peace shall be re-established between the two Go-
vernments, the following treaty of peace between the Honour.
able English East India Company and the Maharaja Dhnleep
Singh Buhadoor and his children, heirs, and successors, has been
concluded on the part of the Honourable Company by Troderick
Currie, Esq., and Brevet-Major Henry Montgomery Lawrence, by
virtue of full powers to that effect vested in them by the Right Hon.
Sir Henry Hardinge, G.C.8., one of her Britannic Majesty's Most
Honourable Privy Council, Governor-General, appointed by tke
Honourable Company to direct and control all their affairs in the
East Indies, and on the part of his Highness the Mahara Dhuleep
Singh, by Bhaee Rant Singh, Raja Lal Singh, Birder I ej Singh, Sirdar
Chuttur Singh Attareswalla, Sirdar Runjoor Singh Majethea, Dee-
wan Deena Nath, and Fakeer Neor Oodeen, vested with (till powers
and authority on the part otilis Highness.

- Armin I.
There shall be perpetual peace and friendship between the British
Government on the one part, and Maharaja Dideep Singh, his heirs
and successors, on the other.

ARTICLE IL
The Maharaja of Lahore renounces for himself, his heirs and suc-
cessors, all claim to, or connexion with, the territories lying to the
south of the river Sutlej, and engages never to have any concern
with those territories or the inhabitantE thereof.

ARTICLE 111.

" The letter from the 14f.barsja to Major Lawrence,. expressing
gratitude to the Governor-Gen;Rral, has been read in presence of the
Minister and Chiefs of the darbar. At the close of that letter, it is
requested that a British force may be left at Lahore for a limited
period.

_
" Upon this, it is to be observed, that fro,',l the 'wording of the
letter, it is not evident that the retention of a Br: force at Lahore
is sincerely and urgently desired by the Lahore Gcree.rnment, and the
nature of the disturbances which are to be provided against are not
specifically described. Iliac important a matter general expressions
are out of place. ...The British Government desires to exercise no in-
terference with the Government of Lahore after the treaty of peace
is concluded, and the Governor-General is not willing to have any
concern with the Lahore Government, or to aecede to any measure
not provided for by the treaty. This has been repeatedly expli.lned,, to the Lahore durbar. If, therefore, for any special reason, a:1"
on any particular account, the assistance and intervention,
of the British Government are desired by the Lahore Muter,
the fact should have been more distinctly stated in the Yhur-
recta, and the causes which render suck aid Indispensable should
have been given in detail. However, as the Maharaja has au-
thorised the chief named in the Khurreeta, and who are present, to
make known all the particulars of the case, they should now state all
tilt circumstances in full."
The Minister and Chiefs after consultation, read aloud the sub-
be put in the form of a Khurreeta (ruin the
stance of the paper, of which the following is a translation, but re-
quested that it in ht
'who determined that a British force
Maharaja and sent in the evening. A communication was then
to be entered in a separate engage-
ment,
certain ovem o r - Gen 7 al,
conditions,
4 ' e • the treaty was then signed
k up.
by the commissioners, and the meeting Z'‘ro e
sinhaodushould,
t 4
occupy,endertiieGL Lahore for a limited .01 ,