The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-04

nso, divided Into the resissseiss Of The seuthsn
and Eastern division Of Borneo. and the Western
division of Bomeo. 8 Tho government Of Cslsbes
and dependencies, consisting Of that part Of the
island of the same name which does not belong to
tho residency of hensdo, with posts on Saleyer,
Sumba va, SO. y. The government Of the No
luccas, divided into the residenciss Of Amboyne.
Banda Ternate and Menado, Con Celebes.) with
posts on the South Western Islands, the South Eas-
sc !, sc 10 the residency Of rimor. with sumba,
Saw Rotti, Ende, Solor, Allor (or Ombaui), SC
SC. ii The Islands of Bali and Lombok, placed
under the assistant resdercy Of gapjawaugi
The superfc'ss Of Netherlands Iudia, according to
tho calculations Of Lieut. Mevill van CAnbse, is
"a .es2. / square geographical miles
correct census Of the population of Netherlands
India is matter Of difhcult attainment on account
formation, and the imperfect means of collecting
the cata in some places
The following are the returns, which have been
drawn up from the best sources Of information avail
able The army is not inc uded-
Java and Mndura 1854 $780, viz Europeans, 81,
l6 400; Chinese, ll9 48l; other foreign EASTERN,
u .6S7; natives, APO 553 Exterior poss ,ssions:
$40 600 sanas =, and
Dependencies 200 ,000 Celebes 300 900; Mslucca
islands and dependencies, 7l8 800; TmF and de
Tendencies. 500 0C0: Bali and Lombok, I,205 600
total, 10, 473 500. Thus making the whole popua-
ton of the Netherlands East India POSSESSIONS 20,-
O57 $50
The highest power in Netherlands India is exer-
cisei by the Governor General in subordination TO
the government Ia Holland.
II the GovernOr-General receives orders from Hol-
land, whose execution he conceives to be inexps.
dent or repngnant to the public interests, on
account Of circumstances which could not be Known
in Holland at the time Of issuing such orders, he
can on HE own responsibility. with Immediate CON-
munication to the Colonial Minister, Professionally
suspend or modify them.
All propositions or reports which the Governor
General wishes or is bound to make to the govera-
men. in Holland, are addressed by him TO the
Minister Of the Colonies
Propositions are required for every measure which
is coupled with increase of the fixed iiture,
unless il is covered by savings in the year in
the same division in which the increased expsndi
ture is incurred and for every organic change in the
dispositions Deae or authorized by the king
Only in pressing circumstances can such measures
be Professionally taken subject to the kings further
confirmation
The Governor. General is bound to make instant
communication Of all events and occurrences of an
important nature.
The Governor. General usually reeides at Bativi
or BuiteDzorg.
He can 20 to different places in Java and Madura
ss often as he thinks it is necessary for the public
interest, but only to the exterior possessions with
the assent Of the government in Holland, when iG.
portant circumstances render 1t necessary.
To the Governor-General is Joined an advising
council, at which he can preside as often as he
wishes. This council is called the Council of Meth
erands India, and consists Of Vice President and
feur members all named by the king.
The Council is consulted by the Governor General
in all matters. eAcept-1st, suoh from their I'M
doubted obviousness or insigni6cance, render it
superfuous I'd, those relating to the land aud sea
forces and, Sd, emergent affairs, without dlstinc
ton
The Council is stationed at Batavia The Cover
nor General, however, has the power to employ
members ofthe Council on particular missions, pro
vded that, besides the Vice President, TWO me nbers
remain present in Batavia
Hthe Governor General in time of war, pressed by
the enemy, resolves to change the sea. Of govern
mept, the Council of India must folio " him
On the occurrence Of O vacancy in the Office Of
Governor. General. the Vice President off ,ates as
Acting Governor General If both these Offices are
vacant at the same time, of the members of the
Council is chosen as Acting Governor General, at
an extraordinary meeting of the Council of India,
increased to seven persons from certain specified
public functionares
To the Governor. General is aatta ched O General
Secretary. and there are also various assistant Sc
cretaries who constitute the General Secretariat.
The General Secretary, according to his instruc.
tions, IS the oracle acknowledgement of the govern
ment. He makes propositions or uygestiols to the
government for the promotion of the serv,e
The General Secretariat is also the Off ce Of the
governor general the focus, where every thing is
concentrated: as we'll what relates to the current
administration in India to the compreh ansive
correspondence with the govern nent in Holland
The districts, or groups of dis riots, into which
Netherlands India is divided, managed under
the general supervision Of the Governor enera by
civil funct ouaries be- airing the title Of
Governor, in the districts conprehended under the
description of governments 10 the classification of
the Mcfarland territories in India.
Resident. in the districts denominated RESIDENCES.
Assistant Resident in the districts called indepen-
dent assistant RESIDENCES
Instead of civil functionares officers also en-
poyed in these posts, especially beronl Java.
The LaDpong districts are managed by a civil and
military commissioner.
The principle is followed as much as possible to
lesve the native population under the manage ment
and immediate government Of their own chiefs.
Chinese, Noors, Arabs and other foreigners, not
beipe Europeans, who established in Ne ;herands
Inoa are as nnch as possible placed under heads Of
their OWL nation