Defendant, a seaman of the above ship, was charged with drunkenness and neglect of duty. He had neglected to appear to a summons, and was brought up on a warrant.
Defendant now said, he was so ill, and had een so for a long-time, as to be unfit to go to sea, He could not get any medicine on board.
Captain Apams said defendant had been ill four months out of five that he had been on board, and had used up all the linseed in the ship. He (the captain) produced a doctor's certificate to the effect that the defendant was suffering badly, but that it was not necessary for him to keep his berth.
His WVorstrr said that perhaps the defendant had better be examined by the Consular doctor, az to whether he was fit for sea or not. Cho defendant would, however, have to bear the expense.
Defendant, with doleful countenance and tone, said a doctor had seen him, but he believed had not yet found out what was the oatter with him, Captain Apams said he was willing to discharge the defendant, and pay him all th wages duc to him, His wages were £3.18 er mouth, His Wonsaur said if that were so, and the man was willing to be discharged, it would be the best course, if he had money enough to take him into the Home. For the offence had committed, he must pay the cost of the sminmona and for days! wages.
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