Arrest and Return To England
The warrants for Ikey Solomon's arrest finally arrived in November 1829 aboard the Lady of the Lake. Hobart authorities immediately arrested Solomon.
Solomon's counsel, however, had him brought before the court on a writ of habeas corpus. The judge approved Solomon's release because of a technical fault in the London warrants, but fixed bail at £2000, with four sureties of £500.
Solomon's friends found it difficult to raise so much money. Lieutenant-Governor Arthur finally issued a warrant in his own name against Solomon. Police arrested Ikey and placed him on board the ship Prince Regent to be sent back to England.
Sydney and Hobart newspapers denounced the governor's refusal to abide by the principles of habeas corpus. Thomas Capon, the chief constable, had to accompany Ikey on the voyage because the ship's master refused to guarantee Solomon's safe arrival.
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