POLICE COURT.—This Day.

Auckland Star, Volume IV, Issue 1201, 9 December 1873, Page 2

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before P. A. Philips, Esq., Mayor.)

DRUNKENNESS

Christopher Gorry, sailor, who was acquit!^ yesterday on the promise that he would nevT get drunk again was again brought „ charged with the same offence, haym X bf found in a state of helpless drunkenr^!. within two hours of his dismissal H<_ -, fined 10s and costs.

Robert Gardner, for the same offence «-. fined 10s and costs. ' *" Malcolm Mortimer, a strapping YOUn _ man, was fined 20s and cost 3 for the saina offence.

BREACHES OF BY-LAW.—DOGS IN THE DOMAIJf Joseph Symonds and Thomas Merrisan appeared in answer to charges of allowine their dogs to run about at large in the Do main on the 24th and 30th of November Mr Kissling pleaded guilty, and as defendants had innocently offended, asked the Court respectfully to dismiss the cases. His Worship commented on the nature of the offences, and duly cautioning defendants dismissed the charges on payment of Court costs.

FAST DRIVING. James Garrett was charged with driving his horse round the corner of Victoria-street at more than a walking pace, thereby committing a breach of the by-law, and endangering tbe lives of her Majesty's subjects" Mr - Garrett pleaded guilty to the charge' but said that he was in a great hurry at the time, and had forgotten the particular bylaw. J His Worship impressed upon defendant the necessity of having a good memory especially in cornection with the catechism of the by-laws ; and in order to assist defen. dant in this respect fined him 10s and costs. A CHIMNEY OX FIRE. Selina Meurant was charged with allowing the chimney of her house, in Cooper's Bay road, Parnell, to take fire on the 25th of November. Constable Jackson gave evidence in the case. Col. Balneavis appeared for Mrs Meurant for the purpose of settling the matter. Pined 20s and costs. THE CAT-STREET DOMESTIC DRAMA. The last act of this local drama was played out this morning and, we believe, amicably settled. Ernest J. King was charged with assaulting Frederick Ledger, fand Frederick Ledger was charged with assaulting Ernest J. King. Mr Joy appeared for Mr Lodger, and Messrs Kissling and Beveridge for Mr King. His Worship strongly recommended an amicable settlement, as family disclosures of an unpleasant nature would be made, and such disclosures only made matters worse. Mr Beveridge coincided with the views of his Worship,, and recommended that the charges should be withdrawn. W Mr Joy had no objection if the parties were so disposed. It was finally agreedtbatthe parties should enter into their recognizances to keep the peace towards each other in bonds of £50, each party to pay his own expenses. FAST DRIVING. Mr Albert Beetham was charged with driving faster than a walking pace in Victoria-street. Mr Laishley appeared for defendant, and stated that his client was away, and was not aware of the offence.

At the suggestion of his Worship, who said that the police were in a position to prove the charge, Mr Laishley said he would plead guilty.

Fined 5s and costs

the stolex cheque,

. Tobn Stephens, 'alias Henry Wilcox, on remand, appeared on the charge of appropriating a cheque, the property of John Glossop. ' *

Mr Broham stated that Mr Glossop was at Napier. Prisoner had not found the cheque," as he stated, but had been entrusted with it by Glossop to get cashed for him, and instead of returning the cash to the owner he told him that he had lost the cheque. As the prosecutor could not appear, had not been a loser, and did not wish to press the charge, he would ask the Court to dismiss the case.

Dismissed accordingly. This was all the business