ONEHUNGA R.M. COURT.—Wednesday

New Zealand Herald, Volume XII, Issue 4254, 2 July 1875, Page 3

ONEHUNGA R.M. COURT.— Wednesday

[Before R. C. Baretow, F«q., R.M.]

Druxkknness. — P. Ready pleaded guilty to this charge ; also under the Vagrant Act with havinglieen convicted three times within twelve months, and was committed for three months' hard labour.

ABt'SIVE LANorTACE.—William Wells was charged with using abusive and threatening language to Louisa Pluinmeridge. Mr. Laishley appeared for complainant. Mrs. Plummeridge deposed that, on the 14th June, I was in Queen-street on the path near defendant's house. I called my husband when defendant asked me a question and I replied, it was nothing to him. Ho then called me, " a white lin-rcd old ," and Buid that he would double me u]> and smash me, and that, if ho got his hands upon me, he would do for me. I gave him no provocation, a week before he ca:no into my shop and asked what I had against him. I said, " Nothing ; but I want my husband to keep to his work as well as me, and not to be always gossiping in your house." Ho then abused me, and I had to get protection, and am afraid he will injure mo if not restrained. Charles Lucas deposed to heariug some of the language complained of, but not tho worst part of it. Defendant has worked for me for some time and I never hoard him make use of any bad language of any sort. Defendant denied using most of the language charged, but had been repeatedly provoked by complainant's abuse of bis,

I wife and daughter, and threats to get him jout of Onehunga. Several witnesses supIported defendant's statement, and the -worst J word used was " old wretch." His Worship jsaid there -was no doubt fault on both sides, :but defendant muet be bound over in his own irecognizance for three months', each party to [pay their own costs.—John Cobb -was charged with using abusive language within hearing of the public street. Miss Oman, who lives near defendant, deposed that her cow got through the fence into his garden. A neighbour drove it out, to which defendant objected, as he wanted to drive it to pound. Defendant then said to this man and his wife that, as they were strangers, he would let them know what sort of character complainant was ; and then went on to use a number of foul expressions to me, and said that I had been a bad woman for years. Mrs. Lampshire confirmed this statement. It was in a loud tone of voice, and could be heard in the street ; the language was frequently repeated. I live next to defendant and am I leaving in consequence of defendant's annoyance. The case was adjourned for one week. Goat Nuisance.—Patrick Healy pleaded guilty to allowing a goat to be at large, and was lined Is and costs.