James Hunt, of the sailing vessel Crown of Germany, was charged with being absent without leave, and refusing duty. si the 20th inst, soco anes Detective-Sergeant Gilfillan stated that he had arrested prisoner on the preceding night in Fearon Road. He was in com. pany with some American sailors.
Aveused pleaded guilty. {Robert Davidson, master, said that {acensed had refused duty at the same time as the rest of the clew. He went ashore on the 29th ult. and came back on the 2nd inst. Witness gave him some money and let him go ashore last Saturday. "Accused promised to come back on Monday morning, but failed to turn up.
Prisoner said he was willing to go back. He had taken too much drink or he would have gone back on Monday.
His Worship ordered prisoner to forfeit 15 days' pay, pay costs of summons, warrant, and arrest, and goon board with the captain, Shanghai, 6th July. Before Sir Bram 8. Witkinson, Chief Justice.
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