R. v, Dove any Dovoras.
Michael Doyle and Arthur Dou; seamen of the British sailing ship Brodrick Castle, were charged with being absent from their ship since the 17th inst.
Richard Morton Ferguson, matter, stated that the vessel arrived on the 17th inst. and prisoners deserted the same night. They had been ov board once or twice at night to see some of their comrades but had not done any work. They left on Friday (to-day).
Prisoners, who admitted the offence, were ordered to be put aboard at once and to forfeit two days" pay for each day they had been absent.
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