3
of the Chief Justice that the Neotion was to be made. Angious for the success of the motion, I designedly neglected that usual course. I am informed this night by Mr. Cooper Turner that it is his intention never to apprise "Mr. Bevan of a meditated application for a bapias, but to "go direct to the Judge". I have given not a hint to Mr. Cooper of what I did in Mut Aspinall's case; and he is to this moment ignorant of my distrust.
I submit these observations in the hope that they may be not too late to stay a great calarvity and disgrace to the administration of justice.
I have, &c.,
(signed) Chisholm Anstey.
(True Copy)
Amers
Colonial Secretary.
1
Copy
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hong Kong. 17th May 1856.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of yesterday, I have the honor to inform you that the subject matter of it shall receive all consideration in due time.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) W. T. Mercer, Colonial Secretary
The Attorney General.
(True Copy)
Moment
Colonial Secretary