THE BULLER BUSHRANGING CASE.
To the Editor op the ' Nelson Evening Mail.' Sir — Owing to the prisoners in the bushranging case at the Buller having pleaded guilty, the full particulars could not be so well known, and the conduct of persons concerned in it could not so well be understood, as might be desired. Owing to this, the pluck and determination shown by Constable Doris in forcing his way into a whare where the three desperadoes were concealed, have not been generally appreciated ; and the least reward that he might expect, viz., promotion in the service, may therefore be delayed. When Le entered the place, he did so, believing that the men were armed with a loaded gun, and by shooting him they would have had only one more adversary to dispose of. As it proved, they had thrown away the gun j but, at the same time, Doris did not known this, and risked his life in the arrest. Thanks to his promptitude and courage, the career of these scoundrels has been short aud inglorious, and I really think that some recognition of his services should be made. As a resident on the Buller, I know many details of the matter, and should like to see conduct of tbis kind encouraged. Trusting you will kiudly insert this letter, I am, &c, A Westportian. Nelson, May 18, 1867.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 116, 20 May 1867, Page 2
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228THE BULLER BUSHRANGING CASE. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 116, 20 May 1867, Page 2
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