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he was made the victim of many plots to seduce the Emigrants, whom he had enlisted, and it is certain that great numbers of them shipped from Macao.
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The consequence of this event was that the Emigrants first shipped on board of the "Frederic" have been detained in this harbor for months before sailing, and to prevent this occurring in any future case, supposing Emigration hence ever to be resumed, I think it expedient to introduce a clause in the New Legislation now in progress, conferring on the Governor the power to determine the longest interval during which any Emigrant can be kept on board a vessel for any destination; and also power at the end of that time to release him. When released such Emigrant might, if disposed to do so, make a fresh engagement, receiving a fresh bonus.
As the "Frederic" has been the subject of much special correspondence,
Govt to S.S. 1:20, of 25-4 "May 1869.
S's. to Gw: W:120 9th August 1869.
of Govt to S.A. No J2J of 23-20 June 1869.
Gwt less. NA 348 I was instructed the Registrar General to accompany
of 19th July 1869.10
de Gun 194 of 19th Octobr 1869.
The Harbor Master was cast as my witness without notice, when the vessel
of 31st July 1869.
Its to Que No JJE f30th Octobr 1869.
Gwt todd. He 769 of 4th August 1869.
ss to get No 184 of 19 Aug 1869.
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ready for sea. I now enclose Mr. Smith's report, which I regard as very satisfactory, and indeed I see strong reason to hope that in this case...