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FOR SALE.

THE FREND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GA

Extra, with the printing materials &c. &c. The paper was never in a more prosperous state, and is pupled with on account of the Proprietors health, he being able to attend to the duties of Editor.

For particulars apply to the undersigned, all com- munications being considered confidential.

JOHN CARR. Victorin, 8th December 1846. «

SITUATION WANTED.

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND

CHIPPING ARTICLES, according to the re-head tw Son at Vistors,

Office "Friend of China Victoria, 10th October, 1845,

REGINA GREIG

Chief Magistrate Office, 25th November 1846. Information and Depositions in the case of ALEXANDER GREIO, master of the Ship "John Cooper Charged with Assaulting and wound

Wa respectable and steady Portuguese Younging with intent. BY

mus, who writes English fluently, and is some- what conversant with accounts; be has been in an Wice for upwards of two years and has no object tion to go to any of the Ports open; satisfactory reference can be given, Application at the Office of this Paper, addressed to,

W、 B. C.

Victoria, 6th October 1846. TANTED to hire by the week or month, a Car- riage with a pair of Ponies. Address N..B. the Office of the Friend of China, slating terras dec 2014 November 1846.

Thomas Pearson, sworn states. I am an able sea- men belonging to the Ship John Cooper. I signed articles in London on the fat July 1846, and came to China in the ship. On the 24th October, we were lying at anchor off Anjer point, I was one of the gig's crew, I returned on board with the Captain about dusk, all the boat's crew were rather groggy, Mra Greig was in the boat, I believe I gave her some pllence by swearing at some houts as they crossed us, I was called after to the caddy on this as- count and voluntarily apologised to Mrs Greig. I was then sent forward, a bont's load of water came alongside, the crow, I heard, refused to take it in,

1 saying, that they had been at work the whole day and part of the night before: the crew mustered af. I went aft with them. I was sent forward and told I was not wanted, told to get my MICHAEL GABRIEL. NEXTLEMEN and Families visiting this place supper and go to bed, about a quarter of an hour

will find every accommodation and all the twenty minutes afterwards I was sitting under the articles of the first description at moderate charges, topgallant forecastle on a chest with my back to the door, I felt a prick on my hip. I turned round saw Billiards in a spacious airy room facing the sea-Captain Alexander Greig, the master, and the mate, second mate, and steward, the Captain was armed with a cutlass and a pistol, the mate and second mate had each a cullass, all the cutlasses were

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French gauze Scarfs and Fichoust Ladies White and Black Paris Seth Shoes.

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to on

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the edge (shews two scars on the while the boa

wounds which he inflicted, the star on my belly in allow also that he inflicted. I called out, oh my God, Captain Greig said dd you it is too late now. I was taken af to the cabin and kept in front there for 3 daye on bread and water, and then ordered to return to my duty, which I did.

(Signed) JOHN CLARKE This shim and funnel are those I had on when

used foot langua water came take it in. They this to Captain

after Pearson had

I was stabbed (those articles have each a small hole went forward near i in the belly part and are maked with blood)

son,

[Signed] JOHN CLARKE,

When the mate

rose from my geat on the chest. I saw the Cup tain's cutlass approach near enough to prick Pear took me aft the second ting, he did not take me out

The dog was not set on me,

of the forecastle; I met hird at the galley door. I swear that when Captain Grág struck mo over the bead with the cutlass i did not hear him speak a drawn. I seized hold of the Captain's cutlass with word. The blows he gave me were heavy, and both my hands, he struck me over the eye and head knocked me down on the deck I cannot swear that with the pistol, holding it by the stock," he said he it was the edge of the sword, with which I was would blow my brains out if I did not let go the

struck. I got up myself immediately. I believe cutlass, I was knocked down, I cried for mercy, he did say next morning that I was sorry for what had Sugar Basins and Butter Pots in white and co-again struck me, I recollect nothing more as I be happened. The shirt in Court I wore unil i was lored Chrystal:

in my bunk found that I had last bloodand was have done nothing or enlarge the holes which now very weak from the wounds on my hand and eye, appears in the check shirt, and flannel shirt. I fokl was unable to go to work until the 27th. I founded them up and put them in ray chest immediately

•after I was released from confinement.

MAY ALSO

Electro-plated Inkstands, Spirit-lamps, Chamber Candlesticks &c.

stands &c.& Light screens, Fancy lamps, Cigar came senseless. I found myself the next morning released from confinement, I was in handcuffs. I

and on Invoice of Calf and Sole Leather. For

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20th November 1846.

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to listen to hat this called af, and ing and makin

forecastin, and also for coming off to the ship used language in prosence of Mir Che raw several lines to te to and in tried to persuado:thers to do so song rest, as they had been at work all day. Capt to do so ... – were not insolent--anying that?

Greig mustered the crew af They h their supper, were allowed more than hal

for this purpose. They all come all Pear Clarke were abusive, the rest of the crew not so but they ponitely refused to take in the water. Pearson and Clarke had been previously ordered to go to their beds and keep out of the way Captain

hour

John Clarke called The evidence given by him on the 25th Instant, is read over to him He con- firms it is questioned by Mr Coloy, and replica ship. Did not fall fisy roat. I believe I did say I did slip once while in the gig pulling off to the to the crew in the forecastle that they were too lay they did go. I did not hear any of the men Bay they wanted some rest before they did any more work. Mr Hawkings could hear them say so, could have heard there. Mr Hawking did say, "It is nonsense saying so, the water is alongside, and it wo'nt take long to take it in, if you work with a will." Ibey did not then go (did not, whed 1 was all, say anything to incite the crew not to take. in the water. The forecastic deck is not high enough Greig asseblod in the cabin, mysel, the second to admit of Captain Greig's entering without stoop.fficer, boatswain, and carpenter. He asked out opinion as to the expediency of getting the water in ring. I giveat that I was stabbed in my belly bef re

that night. We gave it as our opinion that it ought to bo got in. The water boat could not have lain off the ship that night without being discharged as she was leaky and would have foundered, as there was a considerable sea on. We were all ready for sea with the exception of being without a sufficient quantity of water, and the ships voyage would have been delayed by not taking it in there. Captain Greig ordered mo and the second rate to arm our selves. We armed ourselves with a cutlass each. Captain Grieg also took a cutlass, and ordered usin follow him forward; but not to use our weapons unless there was a necessity for doing so. I believe all the crew were under the forecastle at this time. Captain Graig entered the forecastle, we followed him closely. The men commenced to go out as he Did not see him strike or prick any person entered. He pricked about him with the cutlass,

might have done so without my seeing him. All went out but Pearson, Clarke and one or two others. Pearson refused to go, the Captain struck at him with the cutlasy. Pearson caught the cutase with his hands, and refused to let it go. Clarke also caught hold of it. I and the second mate, and steward then went in, and endeavored to seperate larke, and Pearson, and make them go the cutlass, Captain at this time pulled out a pockect«« pistol aboni ten inches long and threatened to shoot Pearson if he did not let go his hold-Pearson said shoot away Caplain then struck him think with the muzzle of the platol, afterwards he struck him twice with the butt end. He might have struck him oftenner: Can't say whether the pistol was load. ed. Heard a pistol fired from the Captain's cabin next day. The smoke came from that direction therefore I supposed it was fired from the Captain's cabin. It might have been a fowling piece or other fire arm. Pearson fell back on his chest. He was struck after he was down, Was ditting on his chest when he fell back His face was bloeding. His head covered with blood, Captain appeared much excited. Pearson was not insensible while I was in the forecatle. Heard that he was so afterwards. Alter Pearson fell, Capt. auacked Clark. Did not hear Clarke refuse to go out. Did not hear him, Capt Greig, tell any one personally to go out, except Pearson. As he entered the forecastle he said go, out of this, go out of this The men were enden-

I had received a wound on the left hip, it was trou- blesome, for a few days, but I did not feel anything of itafterwards, it was not large, these are the trousers had on at the time, and the shirt and Annel were at the time (produces a pair of canvas trousers marked with blood and having a small cut about § an inch in length over the left hip, the shirt ag THE undersigned begs to solicit the attention of flannel are also marked with blood) I have been. THE

very giddy in the head ever since, whenever I have been aloft.

[Signed THOMAS PEARSON,

4th December 1810..

TO COMMANDERS &c.

Commanders of ships and the public to his ex- tensive assortment of stores, replenished every month by direct importations to his own cent, consisting of

Europe, Manila and Coir Cordage of all sizes; Spinyar, Worming, Marline, Hombro' lines, Lead lines, Oskum etc. Best navy Canvass, Scotels twine, and Dutch bunting. Tar Pitch, Rosins, Varnish etc, etc. int oil, Turpentine, Painis, Paint Blocks, Hanks, Mast hoops, and Nails of every

Kind, Palms, Sail needles etc.

Bread, Flour, and Salt provisions. Oilman's Sturce of every description. Brandy, Gin, Rum and Whisky.

various other light wines.

Signed JOHN CLARKE,

The Dr Peter Young, being in Court is swarn. attached certificate A is read to him, he couärme it, acknowledges the signature to be his.

A Warrant is issued for the arrest of the Master of the John Cooper, Alexander Greig.

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[signed] C. B. HILLIER.

26th November, 186 Alexander Greig was apprehende under the above mentioned warrant, but, as appears by the medical certificate attached, is too ill to leave his

30th November, 1846. Alexander Greig in Court. Thomas Pearson is called, and resworn,

vessel. His evidence given on the 25th Instant, is read, and confirmed by him.

He is questioned by Mr Coley, Solicitor, on De fendant's behalf.

Ball is accepted, and the prisoner is released. Berni Dolan sora. I am Stewyd of the John Comper I came from London in her, I was on board I bobeve I had drunk five glasses of grog. There her when she lay of Anjor on, I think, 23rd Octo- wero in the gig with me, Captain and Mrs Greig,ber: and not certain as to the date. Captain Greig Mr Johnson, the bog Jim, Clarke, Forsey, and came on beard in the evening after dark, I think. Stewart. I did not know what we went on shore The crew refused to hoist in water. They said they for. I saw a boat loading with water for the ship. were not able, I am not aware that any of the crew Sherry, Port, Madeira, Champagne, Hock and Did not hear Captain Greig say, that he was going were insolent. They were called aft and refusei to order water. I do not recollect that I said, "You The Captain said he would have it by fair means or foul.The crew went forward. Captain went to may stop my grog, but you won't stop my mouth;" nor that I fell off my seat, while in the boat, I did the cuddy, I was in and out of the cuddy all the time. not, When

my grog was refused me, go away for He gure a cutlass to the chief and second mates, or ward, swearing hat I would not lake in the water, they might have taken them themselves, I can't re- without my grog: Don't recollect that I was swear collect which. The Captain armed himself with a ing and cursing the ship, while I was in the forg pistol and a cutlass, and went forward, ordering the in the forecastle. Can't swear to this. I don't re said before he went forward. He seemed in a great collect anything at all about it. I did say, I knew passion, I feared there would be mischief, and afer nothing about what I had said in ins boat. I added. while I went forward. I supposed his intention III had said anything wrong, I humbly apologize was, to make the crew take in the water. I went

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I mounted Biting Whips, at very moderate so I was not found fault with for my conduct

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Hongkong, 7th December 1846,...

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natos to go forward too. Can't ronflect what he

under the top gallant forecastle, Thomas Pearson

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for Did not then ask for my 570 Captain

was sitting down holding the Captain's cutlass with Greig then told me to go and turn in. Did not turn

both his hands. Captain held the outlass with one in, I went to supper. I went aft when hands were called to muster. I thought it my duty to do so. I hand placed between Pearson, and a pistol in the swear, that I can't recollect Mr Hawkings coming other Pearson's back was to me. Captain said, in the forecastle, to call the men aft, after the pipeler go or I will shoot you" can't say, whether the had gens to muster Did not say anything that I pistol was loaded, saw him working with them be DAGUERREOTYPE Portraits accurately know of when I was aft at muster, I swear that I did fore he went forward; suppose he was loading them. not while in the forecastle say, Dne and b Can't swear that he loaded them saw him strike Pear 41 @KAY- & Go's him and the water too; he may take it in himself, son with the pistol on the temples. I think he struck Hongkong, 7th December 1848.

for I shall be one who will not do it or wor la to Pearson more than once. Pearson let go the cut FOR SALE

that effect, I did not say anything to the crew about lass, Captain went out of the forecastle, Clarke was

stan lint there Calum drove at him with the c N elegant Jaunting Car (built by one of the first taking in the water. I did hear Captain (

lass. Captain still drore hathe cus After I was sent forward to muster, I did not hear saw him strike Clarke with the cutlass, Saw virke For terms, apply to, ka

or see Captain sen come into the forecastle the fall on his way aft Did not see him make resist-

ing there, was, the ance. Saw him afterwards sitting in the first intimats on to me if his being prick in my hip. When I was struck with the He was covered with blood, He was place

As over me. quiet enough and was put in the adlar ca pistosas undermost. Capri Grad

When Captain Greig struck me, I had not my Pearson that night. He was

El of the cutlass The w nd on that candos way whether he was songible

with Poney and Haruges something taking in the water,

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seemed disinclined to go. I saw the Cant strike him, Clarke was taken at, I believe By the captain. saw him in the cuddy. The greater part of the crew had turned to. I went again in the forscaltle to see

returned forward, I and the second Male turned him out of the forecastle. At this time, as we were bring- ing Clarke along the waist, the captain came up again, we told him that we had found Clarke in the forecastle He said " leave him to me" He was still armed with a cutlass, so was I. He struck Clarke, him. Saw Clarke fall down. Did not see Clarke was dat can't say how often, or where he struck again till following morning. Ho was then in hand. cuffs in the after cabin, saw that he was wounded in the head and in the bully, saw Pearson that might lying on his chest. The Steward was bathing his

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