The Archive · 1872

Drunk and Disorderly

Prisoner had entered a private China house by kicking in the door; was told by the mistress that it was not a brothel; broke a small table and some cups—damage altogether 50 cents.

Fined $1 and 50 cents damage, 6th April. Rv. Joun Reanvox, Claro Babuyan, Desertion.

Hexny Hotates, sworn, stated—I am master of the Claro Babuyan, and defendant is ox the articles as an apprentice. On the night of 24th or 25th Jan. he deserted from the ship while we were below the Harbour-masters hulk at Shanghai, bound for Swatow. We were towed from moorings at 4a, m., and when we got to the Red Buoy, the mate re-PCansed search to be made for him or his ted to me that defendant was not on board. effects, but found neither. Before the ty left, the pilot ordered all sail to be set, an

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