met with
an accident in the
neighbouring Seas and was brought into this Port. The had
several Passengers of the rover class, who represented themselves
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British Subjects, and utterly
destitute
means either to
Prosecute their
voyage
maintain themselves here.
The vessel was
damaged
and
the
gave up
voyage-
the
Imaster avowed his
his inability to
help the passengers - the Salons
held
prior
claim on the Ship,
which it was determined to sell, and the United States' Consul
declared_ himself powerless to
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obtain redrese, or afford relief
Under these circumstances
assistance has been given from
the Colonial Funds, and I am at
a loss to Know how in this similar cases to recover
Amount advanced.
with a
the
aud
In a Colony like Houghing
very large amount of Shipping recorting from all parts of the world to it's port, the question is of moment, as the burden way
at times be heavy.
The Merchant Shipping het
1854 Crovides for Scamen in there Circumstances and charges their expenses on
the
owners st
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