CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5] — Page 538

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I was have called upon the Officers of the Customs to stand by and assist me in case resistance was offered. There being no Customs here, I applied to the superintendent of Police to let me have the assistance of the Water Police in case I required it. I requested him not to produce his men till I called on them to assist me. About 4 p.m. while I was engaged at Government House a paper was handed to me. It informed me through Denny of Mr Francis' office that the Warrant of arrest of the "Ara" was ready and that I would be held responsible for any delay in the arrest of that vessel. I felt that I had to accept the position. I left Government House at a quarter past four and hurried down to the landing place; on the way I met the Advocate for the "Rona" who told me to make haste, or it would be too late to stop the "Ara". I then met the Proctor for the "Kond" who delivered the Warrant of arrest made out and signed in due form together with a copy of the Warrant. At the Court House I found the Bailiff whom I...

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I was have called upon the Officers of the Customs to stand by and assist me in case resistance was offered. There being no Customs here, I applied to the superintendent of Police to let me have the assistance of the Water Police in case I required it. I requested him not to produce his men till I called on them to assist me. About 4 p.m. while I was engaged at Government House a paper was handed to me. It informed me through Denny of Mr Francis' office that the Warrant of arrest of the "Ara" was ready and that I would be held responsible for any delay in the arrest of that vessel. I felt that I had to accept the position. I left Government House at a quarter past four and hurried down to the landing place; on the way I met the Advocate for the "Rona" who told me to make haste, or it would be too late to stop the "Ara". I then met the Proctor for the "Kond" who delivered the Warrant of arrest made out and signed in due form together with a copy of the Warrant. At the Court House I found the Bailiff whom I...
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