officer._. From various causes I have paid much attention to what has passed in the Department under his charge, and I am extremely well pleased with the firm, humane, and conscientious demeanour that Mr Hillier has at all times maintained. - He was not bred to the Bar, but is very well educated, speaks the Chinese language, is of a literary turn of mind and for all useful and practical purposes sufficiently acquainted with the principles and form of the English Law._ Hook a so In on his services upon valuable, that I now recommend that £1000 he receive £1000 per annum instead of £900 as at present, and that a reduction be made in the salary of his Assistant similar amount... This will give the Chief Magistrate £1000 per annum, and the Assistant Magistrate £600 per to a
343 annum and his fees as Sheriff- whatever they may be... Mr. Holdforth is the Assistant Magistrate and Sheriff - was appointed a Clerk in the Magistrate's office in August 1844, and assistant Magistrate in June 1846, by Sir John Davis, _ He is a respectable well-disposed Gentleman, and competent to perform the duties required of him. He has no knowledge of the Chinese language, and does not contribute to the Superannuation Fund.
- Mr. Inglis commenced his career in the Chief Magistrate's office in April 1844, and was appointed Registrar General in 1846, in which capacity he is a