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this interference. It appeared, and was admitted by him, that he was interested in the contract having lent one thousand dollars on a legally witnessed promissory note at 2% per mensem interest!
6. He was called on to explain his conduct in interesting himself in a contract for the supply of meat and further in offering himself as security for a Chinese who had tendered for the supply of beef to the Military, he being by his position specially charged with the duty of examining all cattle slaughtered for the supply of the Troops. His explanations were considered in Executive Council and were not thought satisfactory, Mr. M. Orley was, at his request, admitted and heard. The Council, taking into consideration his length of service and previous good character, thought that he should not be suspended, but recommended that he should