Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Carnarvon, Earl 18 March 1867, CO 60:27, no. 4402, 372.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (4), Enclosures (untranscribed) (2), Other documents (1).
Seymour forwards a letter from Needham requesting payment for conducting a Commission enquiring into the loss of the Mail
Steamer Labouchere and Young’s report on Needham’s application. Minutes by Elliot, Adderley, and Buckingham discuss whether or not to process Needham’s request.
No. 48
18th March 1867
My Lord,
I have the honor to forward a letter addressed by Mr
Needham, late Chief Justice of Vancouver Island (but still enjoying
the emoluments of the Office) for "compensation"for
for conducting the
Commission issued by the late Governor to enquire into the causes
leading to the loss of the Mail Steamer "Labouchere." I add a report
on the application furnished by Mr Young, late Colonial
Secretary of Vancouver Island.
for conducting the
Commission issued by the late Governor to enquire into the causes
leading to the loss of the Mail Steamer "Labouchere." I add a report
on the application furnished by Mr Young, late Colonial
Secretary of Vancouver Island.
2. It appears that the application was not made during the
Governorship of my predecessor who directed the enquiry to be made.
I have informed Mr Needhamthat
that I have referred the matter for
Your Lordship's consideration.
that I have referred the matter for
Your Lordship's consideration.
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
As Capt: Kennedy issued the Commission for this enquiry he might be consulted on the question of compensation to the Chief Justice before any final instructions are given?
As Capt: Kennedy issued the Commission for this enquiry he might be consulted on the question of compensation to the Chief Justice before any final instructions are given?
VJ
8 May
I think that it is hardly becoming in a well-paid Chief Justice
to apply for separate remuneration for an inquiry into the
loss of a ship, and that to assent would establish a bad precedent.
Stipendiary Magistrates are continually engaged in such
inquiries, and most assuredly any claim from them for special
payment would be condemned. Chief Justice Needham's two Naval
Assessors were refused any extra-pay, and I think that he should
also be refused.
I shd not refer to Capn Kennedy, as it
is a matter of general principle, on which the proper Judge is
the Secy of State.
TFE
21 May
Enquire facts from Cap. Kennedy.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Memorandum, W.A.G. Young, no date, commenting on application
and providing details of the commission.
