rect indent, wholly, of one. Foo
"that occasion as an " who appeared - on Aps, approver - Since their conviction, however, the sack Foo Ape has himself been convicted of extorting money from other parties, under threats of accusing them falsely of acts of piracy, and sentenced to three years imprisonment
Nine of the jury, before whom the Petitioners were convicted, are dissatisfied with their verdict, and pray that a free Pardon be granted to the said Lam Apate, Leang Ashin, and like one too.
It seems Cheong Cheen, alias one of the e-jury has since died, and the two others left the Colony.
The Council is aware that the propriety of this conviction has been much canvassed in the Colony, and indeed this is not the first time that the question has been discussed at the Council Board; and taking into consideration all the circumstances bearing upon these trials, the Council is of opinion that the Prisoners should be pardoned.
The matter having been fully discussed, the Governor undertakes to extend the pardon of Her Most Gracious Majesty to the Prisoners; and the Colonial Secretary is instructed to have the usual Proclamation drawn out and published accordingly.
True Extract,
Ahmada Clerk of Councils.