Prisoners, natives of Hindostan, having completed their several sentences of imprisonment for petty larceny, &c., were brought up to give security for their future good behaviour in settlement.
Prisoners all said they were unable to give Hiis Worsure ordered them to be deported, Antonio to Madras, the others to Bombay. It would be better for them, as the winter was coming on and they would be very badly off without employment in Shanghai.
Antonio asked to be sent to Hongkong, as he thought he could obtain a ship there.
Mr. Tarp stated that seamen came up from Hongkong, "seeking."
His Wonsuir said he understood there was lo prospect of employment in Hongkong in Shanghai, and that to be sent to their own country would be best for them all.
Tu reply to a question by His Worship,
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