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18 ; hence there is the Malay Campong, the Chinese, the Arab, and, of course, several Javanese Campongs; and each of these quarters is under the supervision and, to some extent, the jurisdiction of the most influential man in his neighbourhood, who is generally of Royal blood, or very high standing, and distinguished by the titles of Pangeran, Addipatti, Raden Addipatti, Reghent, Tumungong, and the like. Under this official are several officers, known, according to their respective stations, as Paksal, Capalla, Pungooloo, Lora, Woedono, Mantrie, &c.

Some of those occupying the first-named office have hereditary claims to the responsible situation they hold; but if the son, when called to occupy the seat of his father, prove distasteful to his fellow-countrymen, or to the Government, he is obliged to give place to another, named by the Resident, in his stead.

The principal official over the Chinese is known