Epwarp Jonzs, a seaman of the British str. Glenroy, was charged by Capt, Ho; with being absent without leave, and wit refusing duty.
Defendant admitted the charge, but said that he was willing to return to his duty if the captain would let him have his clothes Capt. Hoco explained that he feared that defendant would run away, and as a matter of precaution, he had taken the bulk of his clothes aft: he allowed him to have whatever he needed out of them, Wonsuip ordered defendant to return to his duty; to forfeit two days' pay, and pay the costs of the summons.
Monday, Jany. 18th. v, Jouw Barnisre, Defendant, a coloured seaman, residing at the Sailors' Home, was charged by Mr. Bowen, Superintendent, with the theft of a pair of blankets, the property of the Home.
Mr. Stripling said that the blankets were usually served out at 7.30 p.m. and last night, shortly after 8 p.m., defendant was seen, by two of the inmates of the Home going out of the gate with the blankets under his arm., The blankets had not been found,
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