In May 20, 1756, it was reported from Macassar that a marriage took place between the daughter of Prince Caraeeng Barombong and a former rebel who finally submitted. The marriage raised some initial concerns about strengthening his position against his brothers, but his behavior gave no reason for complaints. He even showed strength against his brother, except in the case of Lamoerde mentioned earlier.
The sons of His Highness were considered unfit for the crown, and it was believed that after their father's death, the people of Bone might kill them. Two sons already held positions as regional governors: Datouwa Baringang and Aroe Poure.
Another older son, Aroe Tha, who had voting rights, was imprisoned in the Castle upon arrival. The arrest was urged by nobles, led by Pongauwa and the king of Sopingh, because he was accused of getting his own sister pregnant. This prince, who was spoiled by the old queen and known for causing trouble by stealing, was meant to be sent to Batavia. However, he escaped at night by digging out of his room, possibly with help from bribed guards.
He fled to Mandhar, and three years ago ventured to the northern province of Siang to seek plunder. When His Highness was informed about plans to arrest him, he responded ambiguously, reminding that it was his child. Though an operation was organized to capture him, he fled back to Mandhar. In early the previous year, he attempted another venture near the Castle and reportedly stayed with his father at Bontualacq.
On March 4, 1755, a resolution was passed to arrest him from Klein Balang island, but this operation was cancelled on March 24. He has now married a daughter of Maradia Balanipa, the chief king of Mandhar, while his illegitimate sister was banished to Tominie bay.
National Archives / Archives South Holland, archive number 1.04.02, Inventaris van het archief van de Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC), 1602-1795 (1811), inventory number 8231, Kamer Zeeland, INGEKOMEN STUKKEN VAN GOUVERNEUR-GENERAAL EN RADEN BIJ DE HEREN XVII EN DE KAMER ZEELAND, Kopie-missiven en -rapporten ingekomen bij gouverneur-generaal en raden van de kantoren in Indië, Makassar, Kopie-missiven en -rapporten ingekomen bij gouverneur-generaal en raden uit Makassar, 1756 mrt. 5 - okt. 25
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