MAGISTERIAL.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2578, 12 July 1882, Page 3

MAGISTERIAL.

OHBIBXOHUEOH. Wednesday, July 12. [Before E. Westenra and J. B. Perker, Esqrs., J.P.’s.] Detjnkbnnees —George Craw, who yesterday bad been brought under the prohibition clause of the Licensing Act, was again charged with being drunk. He was sentenced to fourteen days’ imprisonment, with the understanding that at the expiration of that time his friends would endeavor to have him committed as a dipsomaniac to the Lunatic Asylum. The Bench assured him that if that effort should be ineffectual, and ha should again appear charged with drunkenness, he would be sent to gaol for tbe longest period allowed by law. Embezzlement.— P. H, Williams, charged with having embezzled £32 12s 9d, the moneys of the N.Z. Government, was, on the application of the police, remanded till July

' 10th, Bail was fixed at himself in £SOO and two sureties in £250 each. Larceny. —Thos. Hardy, alias John Smith, for stealing two walking sticks, value Bs, from the shop of A. Francis on June 22nd, was sentenced to be imprisoned for one month, with hard labor. Wifb Dbbebtion. —Job Hands, charged with having failed to provide for the maintenance of hie wife, Lucinda, did not appear, and tho case was adjourned till July 26th. Civil Casks. —lnncs v Sharp, claim £4 sa, for thirty-four gallons of beer, said to have been supplied to defendant in _ 1878 5 Mr McDonnell for defendant; plaintiff was nonsuited with costs, solicitor’s fee £1 1 and expenses of two witnesses, £1 ls._ Judgment went for plaintiff by default in Boa; ty v Kirkwood, claim £5 9« lid.

LYTTELTON. Wednesday, July 12. [Before J. Olivier, Esq., 8.M., and J. W. Smith, Esq., J.P.] Evading- Customs Duties. —Richard Bills was charged with bringing on shore six packages of Chinese goods valued at £8 ISsfroip the steamer Bowen without having paid duty on tho same, Mr Mileom, H.M.0., gave evidence, in reply to the Collector, Mr Alex. Rose, who conducted the prosecution, as to stopping Mr Bills and detaining the goods. Mr H. N. Nalder appeared for the defendant. Thomas Snoswcll, cox wain of the Customs steam launch identified the goods produced in Court as being the same that he saw in Mr Bills’ possession when ho was slopped on the wharf. Mr Rose close'’ hiso case, and commenced to address the Bench a proceeding to which objection was taken by Mr Nalder, who said that it was a pity that the Customs was not represented by counsel. The Bench agreed with the remark, but said they would hear what Mr Bose had to say. The collector said ho was not allowed counsel, except in the Supreme Court, but he would make a note of the objection. After ho had finished his remarks, Mr Nalder asked that the case should be dismissed, ai the prosecution had failed to prove the date on which tho alleged offence took place. The Bench thought instead of taking advantage of that technicality ho should let the case go on its merits. Mr Nalder then addressed the Bench, showing that the goods in question were exposed for sale on the deck of the steamer, and that Mr Bills purchased them in open daylight, and took them ashore without any fraudulent intent. The Bench dismissed the case without costs. The collector declined to allow Mr Bills to have possession of tho goods, but the Bench ordered that they be restored to him. A bit of a scone occurred in Court, Mr Bills picking np one of the packages, which was forcibly taken from him by the collector. It was arranged that Mr Bills should have the goods after paying the duty, and passing tho reqnisite’enti ‘es. Abusive Language. —T. Bradley v Isadora Rothschild, and James Yule v same defendant. Mr T. F. Martin appeared for the defendant, and asked for an adjournment for a fortnight, which was granted. Anothee Drunkard Pbohibixed, A notorious person named Betsy Arthur, who failed to answer when called upon, was reported to bo a drunken spendthrift, and the Bench made an order prohibiting publicans from supplying her with drink. Bebaoh or Borough By law, —A defendant, for letting hia horse be at large, was fined ss, and costs 7s. Civil Case. —Kinsey v Taylor, claim £1 ±2s. Mr H. N. Nalder for plaintiff. Judgment by default.