Sentence:  The learned judge <WSD>animadverted</WSD> with great severity upon the behaviour of Mr. Young, the cabin passenger, who went out on board the vessel as agent and supercargo, to protect the interests of the shippers, and who, on the outward voyage, conducted himself with great impropriety towards the master; ... 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  To turn judicial attention (to); to criticise or punish.