Sir William Marsh on the 25th April 1887 addressed a despatch to the Secretary of State respecting the manner in which I had discharged the duties of Acting Attorney General; the Secretary of State in acknowledging that despatch stated that he would have much pleasure in making a note of the favorable testimony borne by Sir William Marsh.—See despatch dated 30th July, 1887.
I desire to call attention to a despatch from the Secretary of State dated the 7th August 1890, in which his Lordship stated that my name would be certainly borne in mind for promotion.
I annex copy of a letter by Sir James Russell, Chief Justice to General Barker, dated the 8th December 1891 bringing to the notice of the Government the satisfactory manner in which I had filled the offices of Acting Chief Justice and Acting Puisne Judge.
Such is a summary of my varied services dating as far back as 1853; the numerous testimonials I have received from my superiors during those many years, all testify to the satisfaction I have always given in the discharge of my duties.
It is now ten years since I received my last step, previous to that I had remained in the same office from 1861; thus during the long period of 28 years I have been promoted only once.
My long service, the experience I have acquired in Hongkong and the fact of my having twice acted in the offices both of Attorney General and Puisne Judge all constitute I confidently submit a strong claim to either of those appointments in case of a vacancy, or to suitable promotion in another colony should no vacancy occur in Hongkong.
I annex copies of some of the testimonials I have received.
GOVERNMENT House,
Hongkong, 8th December, 1891.
I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your Honour's letter of the 7th instant expressing your satisfaction with the manner in which the Officers who have been holding various Acting appointments consequent on the absence on leave of Mr. Justice Fielding Clarke, have performed their duties and to inform you that I have received your letter with much pleasure,
I beg that you will express to Mr. Ackroyd and the other Officers alluded to in your letter, the great satisfaction with which I have received your Honour's favourable report of the manner in which the duties have been performed.
I have the honour to be,
His Honour
Sir J. RUSSELL Kt. C. M. G.
Chief Justice.
St.
G. DIGBY BARKER, Major General Administering the Government,
No. 111.
&c., &c.
THE SUBJECTS OF THE LECTURES AND CLASSES OF THE READERS
OF
THE INNS OF COURT,
Held at LINCOLN'S INN HALL, on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th days of July, 1871.
The COUNCIL of LEGAL EDUCATION have awarded the following Exhibitions of the value of Twenty Guineas each, to endure for two years, but to merge on the acquisition of a superior Exhibition:
EQUITY.
THE COMMON LAW
WILLIAM EDWIN ORMSBY, Esq.,
Student of the Middle Temple.
EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD, Esq., Student of the Middle Temple.
WILLIAM FRANK JONES, Esq., Student of Lincoln's Inn.
(Signed) EDWD. RYAN,
CHAIRMAN pro tem.
By Order of the Council,
COUNCIL CHAMBER, LINCOLN'S INN, 8th July 1871.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, 20th January, 1890.
I am directed by the Governor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th instant, respecting your present position in the Service.
I am to state that His Excellency has considered your letter with the attention which is due to the application of an Officer who has rendered such efficient services to Government; but he much regrets that he feels unable to accede to your request.
I am to add that had you been in the Colony when the Chief Justice Sir James Russell, went on leave, you would probably have been appointed as Acting Puisne Judge; but in your absence another Officer has been appointed whose performance of duty, His Excellency understands, has given general satisfaction both to the Government and the Public.
Under the circumstances the Governor does not feel justified in displacing that Officer, while at the same time giving full recognition to your deserts.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most Obedient Servant,
F. FLEMING,
Colonial Secretary.
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Sir William Marsh on the 25th April 1887 addressed a despatch to the Secretary of State respecting the manner in which I had discharged the duties of Acting Attorney General; the Secretary of State in acknowledging that despatch stated that he would have much pleasure in making a note of the favorable testimony borne by Sir William Marsh.-See despatch dated 80th July, 1887.
I desire to call attention to a despatch from the Secretary of State dated the 7th August 1890, in which his Lordship stated that my name would be certainly borne in mind for promotion.
I annex copy of a letter by Sir James Russell, Chief Justice to General Barker, dated the 8th December 1891 bringing to the notice of the Government the satisfactory manner in which I had filled the offices of Acting Chief Justice and Acting Paisne Judge.
Such is a summary of my varied services dating as far back as 1853; the numerous testimonials I have received from my superiors during those many years, all testify to the satisfaction I have always given in the discharge of my duties.
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It is now ten years since I received my last step, previous to that I had remained in the same office from 1861; thus during the long period of 28 years I have been promoted only once.
My long service, the experience I have acquired in Hongkong and the fact of my having twice acted in the offices both of Attorney General and Puisne Judge all constitute I confidently submit a strong claim to either of those appointments in case of a vacancy, or to suitable promotion in another colony should no vacancy occur in Hongkong.
I annex copies of some of the testimonials I have received.
JULY EXAMINATION
ON
Sir,
GOVERNMENT House,
Hongkong, 8th December, 1891.
I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your Honour's letter of the 7th instant expressing your satisfaction with the manner in which the Officers who have been holding various Acting appointments consequent ou the absence on leave of Mr. Justice Fielding Clarke, have performed their duties and to inform
you that I have received your letter with much pleasure,
I beg that you will express to Mr. Ackroyd and the other Officers alluded to in your letter, the great satisfaction with which I have received your Honour's favourable report of the manner in which the duties have been performed.
I have the honour to be,
His Honour
Sir J. RUSSELL Kt. C. M. G.
Chief Justice.
fc.,
&c.
No. 111.
&c.
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
St.
G. DIGBY BARKER, Major General Administering the Government,
THE SUBJECTS OF THE LECTURES AND CLASSES OF THE READERS
Sir.
OF
THE INNS OF COURT,
Held at LINCOLN'S INN HALL, on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th days of July, 1871.
The COUNCIL of LEGAL EDUCATION have awarded the following Exhibitions of the value of Twenty Guineas each, to cudure for two years, but to merge on the acquisition of a superior Exhibition:
EQUITY.
THE COMMON LAW
WILLIAM EDWIN ORMSBY, Esq.,
Student of the Middle Temple.
EDWARD JAMES ACKROYD, Esq., Student of the Middle Temple.
WILLIAM FRANK JONES, Esq., Student of Lincoln's Inn.
(Signed) Eowo. RYAN,
THE LAW OF REAL PROPERTY, &c.
By Order of the Council,
COUNCIL CHAMBER, LINCOLN'S INN, 8th July 1871.
CHAIRMAN pro tem.
COLONIAL SECTETARY'L OFFICE, 20th January, 1890.
I am directed by the Governor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th instant, respecting your present position in the Service.
I am to state that Ris Excellency has considered your letter with the attention which is due to the application of an Officer who has rendered such efficient services to Government; but he much regrets that he feels unable to accede to your request.
I am to add that had you been in the Colony when the Chief Justice Sir James Russell, went on leave, you would probably have been appointed as Acting Puisae Judge; but in your absence another Officer has been appointed whose performance of duty, His Excellency understands, has given general satisfaction both to the Government and the Public.
Under the circumstances the Governor does not feel justified in displacing that Officer, while at the same time giving fall recognition to your deserts.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most Obedient Servant,
F. FLEMING,
Colonial Secretary.
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