13 OCTOBER 1832, Page 3

Different tribes have different causes of discontent. The Mn- doos

of Bombay rose in rebellion in the beginning of June, because of an order to slaughter the Pariah dogs with which the island swarms, and which moreover no Hindoo dare touch on pain of contamination. The fear, however, was greater than the danger. As soon as the troops made their appearance, the mob scampered off like so many dogs.