In this case, the prisoner, who was until recently chief engineer of the ©. 0. 8. N. Company's steamer Taku, was indicted on a charge of stealing $22, the money of the, said Company. The following were sworn of the Bennet, A. G. Wood, and Douglas Jones. jury:—Messrs. J. Hart, ©. Edbrook, G. W.
Mr. W. V. Daumaioxp conducted the case for the prosecution, and Mr. HANNEN defended the prisoner.
The Jury having been sworn, the prisoner was placed in the dock, and the indictment read over to him.
The prisoner on being called on to plead, said he was not guilty.
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