John' Anderson and Peter Matheson, seamen of the British sailing vessel Meet Tryvan, were charged with deserting from their ship during the previous day.
Prisoners excused their action by saying that they. wanted to be paid off The master of the vessel said they jaimed in New York and there was, very ttle owing to them.
His Worship ordered them to, be put aboard refusing to detain them in custody il the vessel sailed on Tuesday.
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