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a6. There remains but a single case to be noticed. It is precisely similar
to the one we have just related, with this important exception however that, owing
to the Chief Naval Authority consenting in the present instance to take upon
himself the responsibility of seizing the slaver, the delinquent vessel was captured
in lieu of escaping.
27. On the evening of the 16th November 1859, a Joasmee vessel with
slaves on board anchored in Bushire harbour. The Resident became aware of
her arrival, and though, from the refusal so recently given by Commander Fouler-
ton in which that officer was supported by Commodore Jenkins, he entertained
but slender hopes that Commodore Jenkins would agree to capture the craft, he
determined to apprise him of her presence, and further to acquaint him that the
Persian slave official was ready to co-operate with him in her seizure. It is
not requisite to enter into details. Commodore Jenkins at once directed an armed
boat to aid the Persian authority in seizing the slaver which was duly effected.
28. The vessel, her crew and the slaves, we conclude by observing, were
eventually conveyed to the Presidency by H. M.'s Brigantine Tigris.

H. J. DISBROWE,
Assistant Political Resident, Persian Gulf.