MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 89, 12 September 1874, Page 2

MAGISTRATES’ COURTS.

CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday, September 12. .. . (Before C. C. Bowen, Esq., R.M., and J. Olliver, Esq., J.P.) DRUNK AND ILLEGALLY ON PREMISES. Matthew Armstrong was charged with being drunk and illegally on the premises .of Mr W. H. Pilliet, South town belt. Mr Pilliet stated that about twelve o’clock the previous night be heard his dog bark, and opened the front door, whenjthe prisoner immediately struck him. They wrestled together for about half an hour. Prisoner tore all his clothes, and kept striking him all the time. Sometimes he was on top, and sometimes the prisoner. While they were struggling he (witness) knocked against the bedroom door and awoke Mrs Pilliet who brought him a strap, and then went to a neighbours house for assistance. "When the sergeant arrived and arrested prisoner he kicked him ferociously in the leg, and said to him (witness) that he would go into the stone jug, aud when he came out, he’d know him again, and burn the house down. When he opened the door at first prisoner rushed in and struck him and threw him down, and kept saying that he would sleep in the house, and was using fearful language all the time He (prisoner) also sung out to some men to assist him when he was on the ground. In reply to his Worship Inspector Buckley said that the prisoner was a pointsman working on the railway. There was nothing known of him before the present case. His Worship said that this was a most serious offence, and he regretted to say was becoming very common just now. Had a lady been alone in the house at such an hour the result might have been very serious. As this was the first time that the prisoner had been before the Bench, he would be dealt with more leniently than he otherwise would have been; but the offence was one that could not be passed over lightly, or by the infliction of a fine. Prisoner would be sentenced to fourteen days’ imprisonment, with hard labour. transfer op license. Mr Walton, trustee in the estate of S, W. Palmer, Half-Way House Hotel, made application for the transfer of the license of that house to Mrs Caroline Morgan. ‘l( J In reply to his Worship, Mr Walton said that the hotel would be managed by Mrs Morgan’s son, who is twenty-two years of age, and if desired, the transfer would be made out in his name. . His Worship said the Bench had an objection to granting licenses to females. This application required consideration, and would be adjourned until Monday next. In the meantime it would perhaps be advisable to amend it. ATTEMPT TO COMMIT AN UNNATURAL OFFENCE, . W. W. Gilbert was brought up on remand, on a charge of this nature. After hearing the evidence, the Bench dealt with the prisoner under the Vagrant Act, for indecent exposure, and sentenced him to twelve months’ imprisonment with hard labor. LYTTELTON. Friday, September 11. [Before W. Donald, Esq, R.M.] DRUNKENNESS, James George, arrested by Constabei Emson, was charged with being drunk and incapable in the streets, and was dismissed with a caution. DESERTION. Fred M. Meade was charged by Captain Crawford, of the Cathcart, with this offence, and sentenced to one month’s imprisonment. KAIAPOI. Thursday, September 10. [Before E. G. Kerr, Esq., Mayor.] larceny. Edmund Ford, arrested by Constable Haldane on warrant, at present on bail, on a charge of embezzlement of cargo on the Eastern Monarch, was brought up charged with the larceny of value 80s, the property of A. Campbell, Flaxton. On the application of Inspector Barsham, the case was remanded till Friday at 11 a.m,

Friday, September 11. [Before G, L. Hellish, Esq., 8.M., and E. G Kerr, Esq, Mayor.] LARCENY.

Edmund Ford, a sailor, on remand, was charged with stealing two cow hides, value 245, the property of A. Campbell, Flaxton. Accused admitted having sold the skins. He was told to bury the beasts, and thought there would be no harm in skinning them. Prosecutor stated he gave no direct authority to accused to bury the beasts. He certainly gave him no permission to sell the hides. A witness named Mclntosh and his son were called by accused. They said the carcases were offensive, and it was understood that prosecutor wanted them buried. The son helped accused to skin "and inter them, for which he paid him 7s 4d. J. W. Ellen, fellraonger, had bought the hides. He understood from prosecutor that he had one or two dead cattle, which were of no value ha any way. The Bench, on dismissing the case, said they were not satisfied with accused’s conduct in trafficking with the goods of his employer. Mr Mclntosh they also hoped would caution his son not to have anything to do with such transactions. The accused received the benefit of the doubt in reference to the felonious intent, but must pay the value of the hides to the prosecutor, ASHBURTON. Thursday, September 10. (Before Alfred Saunders, Esq., and H, T. Winter, Esq., J.P.s) CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, John Campbell was charged, on the information of W. H. Lovell, with this offence. Fined £3, including costs. BREACH OF FOOTPATH ORDINANCE; Robert Hodson was charged with this offence. Defendant admitted the offence, and was fined 10s, and ordered to pay damage to footpath 10s, Owen Murray and John Levett were also charged with an offence of this nature. Admitted. Fined 10s each, and costs 5s each. H. Briarly was also charged with a breach of same. Defendant failed to appear. Case being proved, the Bench inflicted a fine of 10s and costs 18s. _ , Hay Smith was also charged with same offence. Admitted. Fined 10s, costs ss, ASSAULT, Anna Walsh and John Walsh were charged by Mary Frances Dunn with assaulting her on August 20th. No appearance of either party. Casa dismissed. Complainant to pay costs 7s 6d. John Campbell v Thomas Holmes. —Assault. Adjourned to September 24th. - ! M". ATTEMPT TO PROVOKE BREACH OP THE 1; ; T ' peace. Thos. Brankin was charged by Hugo Friedlander with an offence of this nature on 7th September. No appearance of defendant, summons not. having been served personally. Adjourned to September 24th.