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as Interpreter. I have searched the Registers in my entry therein character, there is no record of any Anchorage Pass or Clearance being issued to the defendant as Master or Owner of any Junk at any time between the 26th and 30th October. Defendant asks no question.
Defendant applies that the case may stand over for a few days as he wishes to obtain legal assistance. Remanded until the 2nd January proximo at 11 A.M. Admitted to Bail before ordered.
(signed)
6th May
Chang
2nd January 1877 Defendant in Court
Defendant, states : I purchased the Junk on the 7th October 1876 and had it repaired at the Sun On workshop, after which I sailed to Hong Kong, when I engaged to carry cargo. I brought a stranger I did not know the laws of the place. I anchored at Green Island at 8 o'clock P.M. on the 28th October and was under weigh a little before 9 o'clock and being dark I did not get the necessary papers. My junk was taken possession of in the bay.