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minister; on which the present Ordinance is partly grounded, was cre pressed in Enclosure N. 5 of my Despatch to Lord Aberdeen

36 of 1845. The total inability of the " Chinese Government to repress Piracy might have created a case of necessity, independently of this recorded acquiescence. The

mere

e possession of certain weapons of offence called fire-pots, whose only object is to set vessels on fire, has been made -a-proof of a piratical vessel, as well as the possession of arms without a license. The registry and numbering of all vessels belonging to this Colony will serve as a

a further check

unlawful pursuits .

I have the honor to be

"With the highest respect, Your Lordships,

Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

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