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was therefore " by Mr Smale, and was worded as gently as possible. was, nevertheless, candid true on all ground, whether of Public Policy or of safety to Mr Imate himself – vé it was of the nonce importance that he should be relieved of all work without delay.
The Honorable The Acting Attorney General states, that, from his experience as a Practising Counsel in the Supreme Court, he is of opinion that the Chief Justice's state of health unfits him for the performance of his duties on Bench, and that such is the unanimous opinion of the whole Legal Profession of the Colony.
A Statement is then produced showing the leave of absence already taken by Mr Imate since his arrival in the Colony in April, 1861; and it appearing that he had used up all the leave to which he was entitled; viz:- 1 year and 11 months, - without counting vacation leave, the Council concurs in His Excellency's suggestion, that six months Sick Leave on half Salary should be granted to the Chief Justice on the ground of ill health; and leave to commence immediately. And the Council further advises, that provision be at once made for the