Inclosure B.
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Deposition of Fokien, Teucher and Lokchong captains, as well as other individuals from these regions, in regard to the meaning of a passage in the proclamation.
On the 23d of May 1846, which is the 28th day of 4th Month of Ping woo year, a proclamation was issued to juntrinen, in which it has been stated:
"That the Harbour Master and the bearer of a warrant together with constables have to board a vessel. If there are men and the captain does not permit them to come on board, then he can prevent and stop them."
On looking at the proclamation we find that it says: "That the Harbour Master and the bearer of a warrant, together with constables have power to board a vessel", which means, That the bearers of warrants, officers