whether the Carisbrooke " could be released upon security in accordance with the terms of your despatch. After a long discussion, the Buckison, supported by the other Customs Authorities stated he had no power to do this: that he was bound by the Regulations just quoted, which were silent as regards taking security previous to the examination and decision,
I used every argument I could think of, but in vain; and all he would do would be to adjourn the case for a time, but keep possession of the ship and cargo; and as I understand the matter.
Application
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the object of His Excellency The Administrator's, was the release of the ship, there was nothing therefore left but to go on with the case which is now adjourned;
till Monday
master of the Carisbrooke requiring further time to prepare his defence
(Signed) J. Robertson
Consul
whether the Carisbrooke " could be released upon security in accordance_ with the terms of your despatch. After a long discussion, the Buckison, supported by the other bustoms Authorites stated he had no power to do this: that he was bound by the Regulations just quoted, which were silent as regards taking security previous to the examination and decision,
· Sused every argument I could think of, but in bain ; and- all he would do would be to adjourn the case for a time, but kres possession of the ship and cargo- and as I understand the matter.
Application
18
the object of His Becellency The- Administrators, was the release of the ship, there was nothing therefore left but to go on with the case which is now adjourned;
1
till Monday
master of the Carisbrooke requiring further time to prepare his defence
Shavese (Signes) 13. Robertson
bonsul
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