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TERNATE 84 TOPOGRAPHY AND TRAVEL DESCRIPTIONS
result, de Vlaming burned down several villages. Terbile was extradited and beheaded at
Ambon—the event is depicted in an engraving by Valentijn (1724, Ib:302). The population
was subjugated, and during a second journey in 1653 de Vlaming was able to persuade the
friendly headmen to cut down the superfluous clove trees. From what Valentijn reported
about this (pp. 300 and 305), de Vlaming seems to have stayed only on Sulabesi.
The first contract was concluded with Sula in 1652 and a second was concluded
November 23, 1681. Under the terms of the contract, sufficient acknowledgment is made of
the sovereignty of the Company (cf. Weddik).
Because of its remoteness, in former days this area was a favorite hiding place for
pirates who had crossed over from the Obi Islands. The present era is a more peaceful time
for the native population. The appointment of a post holder at Sanana has caused
restrictions to be placed on all unruly behavior. This official is always consulted when
smaller offences are adjudicated and few actions are taken without his knowledge. [p. 123]
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