The district is now held in _amanee_ tenure, and under the management of Hoseyn Buksh, who entered into his charge only six weeks ago.

He is without any experience in, or knowledge of, his duties; he has three regiments of Nujeebs on duty under him, and all who are present came out to meet me.

Anything more unlike soldiers it would be difficult to conceive.

They are feared only by the honest and industrious.
Wherever the Amil goes they go with him, and are a terrible scourge to the country--by far the worst that the country suffers under.
The first thing necessary to effect a reform is--to form out of these disorderly and useless bodies a few efficient regiments; do away with the purveyance system, on which, they are now provided with fuel, fodder, carriage, &c.; pay them liberally and punctually; supply them with good clothing, arms, accoutrements, and ammunition; and concentrate them at five or six points in good cantonments, whence they can move quickly to any part where their services may be required.

No more than are indispensably required should attend the local authorities in their circuits.