CO129-021 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [9-12] — Page 254

96.

97.

scandal that would arise from such

an

investigation, and recommending

as

strongly that the judge's family had

likely that

any...

returned, it was not likely similar occurrences would take place-

The Chief Justice being invited to cross examine the Witness declined

doing having already objected to the reception of the Evidence-

so,

Major Caine retired to his seat_

;

"The Honorable Mr. Johnston being called to give his evidence, said that it was necessary to close the Council, because he wished to make some observations whereupon the Room was cleared, and Mr Johnston stated that he was ready to give his evidence but that he could only speak to one point _ It

was resolved that his evidence be taken.

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The Kemorable Mr. Johnston_sworn.

1tt Charge read

States -

I was not in the Island at the time_ Did not arrive until January

3rd Charge read

States-

—

1846-

I believe I was at the dinner party

alluded to in the charge - I saw the Judge, and after dinner he appeared to me to be under the effects of wine whilst sitting at the dinner table when the party broke up from dinner I took leave of the General home-

and went

the Council ._ I _ Was the Judge

particularly conspicuous on

occasion ?

the

C.