RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 1951, 6 April 1875, Page 2

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

THIS DAY* (Before H. Goldsmith and E. W. Fvojcxr Esqa;, J's.P.) DRUNKENNESS. Tapotiki (a native) was charged with having been drunk and incapable in Grahamstown, on the sth instant. Fined 10s and coits, or 24 hours' imprisonment. Alexander McNull was charged with a similar offence. Defendant said he had been 22 years in the British Nary, and came to get his pension, when he got a glass too much as well. Fined 10s and costs. Wm. Brown was charged with having been drunk and incapable last night. Defendant pleaded not guilty-. Constable Dey proved the offence. Fined lOs and costs, or the usual alternative.

J. Fleming was charged with having been drunk and incapable, in Grahamstown. He had been let out on bail, but put in an appearance, and pleaded not guilty. Constable Smith deposed to arresting defendant who was very drunk, and was incapable of going home. Fined 10s, or 24 hours' imprisonment. ASSAULT. Henry Morris was charged with unlawfully assaulting one Alathier Mclnnes, on the 29th ultimo. The evidence in this case was heard on Saturday last, but the Magistrate reserved hit decision till the evidence in^t cross action, Morris v. Mclnnes m^ heard. Alathier Mclnnes was charged with unlawfully assaulting one Henry Morrif t on the 29th ultimo. Mr Miller said he appeared fer defendant. The evidence in the former case had been heard before the Resident Magistrate on Saturday, and it had been agreed to deal with both cases as one. The Magistrate being absent, he asked the Bench to adjourn the case till Monday next. Adjourned till the 12th inst. Attempted Murder. Thomas Edwards was charged on warrant with that he did, on the 4th instant, at Kauaeranga, feloniously shoot with a certain pistol, loaded with powder and leaden bullets, at and against one John Toovey, with intent to kill and murder the said John Toovey. Mr Bullen stated that the complainant was at present in the Hospital, where he had been taken to have his injuries attended to, and he had learned, oh enquiry, that the man would not be able attend in Court for a week. He would therefore ask for a remand of eight days, and in the meantime, if complainant was able to attend he would bring the case on. ■ The adjournment was granted. This was all the business, and the Court adjourned.