Aug. 29.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3367

Also on behalf of , of , merchants, subjects (or citizens, &c. as above) of , the true, lawful, and sole owners of [Describe goods as above], also laden on board the said ship at the time of the capture aforesaid [and, if he has a private adventure]:

And also for his private adventure consisting of for the said ships, goods, and private adventure, as the true, lawful, sole, and entire property of [subjects or citizens], of , as aforesaid, and for freight, demurrage, and all such loss, costs, charges, damages, and expenses, as have arisen and been incurred, or may arise and be incurred, by reason of the capture and detention aforesaid.

(Signed) C. D.,
Claimant.

(ii.) Claim by Agent.

The claim of , of , merchant [or as the case may be], on behalf of Messrs. and , of , merchants, the true, lawful, and sole owners of [Enumerate and describe goods], which were laden and on board the said ship at the time of the capture thereof by His Majesty’s ship , , Commander, and brought into ; for the said goods as the property of neutral subjects, and for all such costs, losses, damages, and expenses which have arisen, or shall or may arise, by reason of the capture and detention thereof as aforesaid.

(Signed) C. D.,
Claimant.

(iii.) Claim by Managing Owner.

The claim of , of , shipowner, on behalf of himself and others, as the true and lawful owners of the above-named ship , her tackle, apparel, and furniture, at the time she was taken and seized as prize by His Majesty’s ship , , Commander, and brought into [or, at the time of her seizure by the officers of His Majesty’s Customs at the port of ], for the said ship and for all losses, costs, charges, damages, demurrage, and expenses which have arisen, or shall or may arise, by reason of the seizure and detention of the said ship as prize.

(Signed) C. D.,
Claimant.

(iv.) Claim by Master and Sole Owner.

The claim of , the master of the said ship , a subject of His Majesty the King of , for and on behalf of himself, the true, lawful, and sole owner of the said ship, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, at the time she was taken and seized as prize by His Majesty’s ship , , Commander, and brought into [or, at the time she was taken and seized as prize whilst lying at the port of by the officers of His Majesty’s Customs at that port]; for the said ship and for freight, demurrage, and all such loss, costs, and charges, damages, and expenses as have arisen and been incurred, or shall or may arise and be incurred by reason of the capture and detention aforesaid.

(Signed) C. D.,
Claimant.

(v.) Claim by authority of Neutral Government.

The claim of , of , merchant, by authority of His Excellency the [Ambassador, Minister for Foreign Affairs, or as the case may be] of the [Emperor, King, &c., as the case may be] of on behalf of His Majesty the of , for the said ship , whereof was master, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, and for all and singular the goods, wares, and merchandise laden on board the same, at the time when the said ship and cargo were taken and seized as prize whilst in the ports or roads of , or in waters within three miles of the coast of [or wherever the capture took place], of , by the , , Commander, and carried to for the said ship and cargo, as having been seized within the territories and jurisdiction of His Majesty aforesaid, the of , and contrary to, and in violation of, the law of nations and of the rights and territories of the Crown of His Majesty aforesaid, the of , (and contrary to, and in violation of, existing treaties between His Britannic Majesty and His Majesty aforesaid, the of ,) and for all freight, losses, costs, charges, damages, demurrage, and expenses which have arisen, or shall or may arise, by reason of the capture and detention of the said ship and cargo.

(Signed) C. D.,
Claimant on behalf of the Government
[or as the case may be] of

(vi.) Claim for Droit of Admiralty on Seizure in Port.

The claim of C. D., Admiralty Proctor [or as the case may be], on behalf of Our Sovereign Lord the King, in His office of Admiralty, for the said ship the , whereof was master, her tackle, apparel, and furniture, and any goods laden therein, seized and taken in port, in the United Kingdom [or as the case may be] by His Majesty’s ship the , , Commander, and proceeded against in the [Here fill in the name of the Prize Court], as prize to the said ship.

For the said ship the , her tackle, apparel, and furniture, and any goods laden therein, seized and taken as aforesaid, and as such or otherwise subject to confiscation as prize, and as droits and perquisites of His Majesty in His office of Admiralty; and for all costs, losses, damages, and expenses that have arisen, or shall or may arise, and be due in the premises.

(Signed) C.D.,
Claimant on behalf of the Admiralty.