Government Offices - eight
to'clock.
the evening.
Between seven and
the 6th July, Instant, in
I was at Aoan's house in the
Tai-ping-shaw, up stairs. Mr. Tarrant
came in at that time, and spoke to
Avan; but what he said, I do not know,
as
I do not understand English. He did not remain there long. Mr. Tarrant did not appear excited. After he went away, immediately after, I asked Aoan what Mr. Tarrant came to see him about. Aoan then replied that Mr. Tarrant had asked him why he had not spoken according to his (Mr. Tarrant's) words.
Aheen!
(Signed) Lei Ahcont
[in Chinese]
Remanded till tomorrow for examination of Afcon
the
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(Signed) A. R. Johnston, J. P.
28th July, 1847.
this case
further hearing of the case
adjourned
till 10 o'clock, to-morrow, in
consequence of the absence of the witness,
Afoow.
(Signed) A. R. Johnston, J. P.
3rd July, 1847.
Case resumed - the 2nd Defendant in Court.
4th Witness, Wei Afoo - sworn
I am Lesser of the Central Market. I did go to Major Caine's house -
I do not recollect the exact day, but it was one of those days on which I was examined by Mr. Campbell, between the second and eleventh of July instant. It was early in the morning, between six and seven o'clock. Chow Aoan, the Comprador's Office went with me; there was no other person with me. I met Attie and Chow Aoan in the street,