Robert Marshall, a seaman, was charged with being absent from his vessel without leave. As the captain did not appear to prosecute, the prisoner was sent on board in the custody of a policeman.
John Tasker, seaman belonging to the Benmore, was charged Ly the captain of the vessel with continued insubordination. during the pa from Sunderland, and by the second' officer with assaulting him. The prisoner, who di the insubordination and pleaded provocation in justification of the charge of assault, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment with hard labour.
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