PORT CHALMERS POLICE COURT.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9194, 14 August 1891, Page 3

PORT CHALMERS POLICE COURT.

Tuesday, Ausdst 11,

(Before Messrs J. Mill and J. MorgaD, J F's.)

Assault.—Thomas Green, owner of the barque Menshikoff, was charged with assaulting John Benard, master of the vessel, on the 11th inst. —Mr North appeared for the complainant, and Mr Flatts for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty.—'John Benard stated that on the afternoon of the 11th inst. he went on board, and while in the cabiu had some conversation with the defendant in reference to the affairs of the ship, when defendant suggested to him to buy the vessel if she was sold by auction. Witness refused to have anything to do with purchasing the vessel, when defendant accused him of receiving some money oa the ship's account which had not been accounted for. Witness acknowledged receiving the money, but stated that he had settled some accounts, when the defendant called him a liar and attempted to strike him. Witness picked up a stool to defend himself. Defendant then struck him several times, inflicting the injuries to his face. In cross-examination witness admitted that the affairs of the ship were.in a very unsatisfactory state, and that he had used insulting language to the defendant, who was 'not in good health, and also had ordered him, although he was the owner, out of the vessel; and since the assault had been committed defendant had discharged him from the ship.— Thomas Green, the defendant, stated that on the afternoon of the 11th inst. while sitting in the cat in reading, complainant came on board, and after some little conversation asked him if he had received any news'from Sydney, referring to some money expected, which caused some high words. Witness told complainant that if he wanted to protect the men he had better buy in the ship so that the crew could get their wages, complainant then made use of most insulting language, and although witness was not in good health, he i rose up when the complainant picked up the ; stool aud threatened to strike him. He warded off the blow and struck the complainant, when they had a stand-up fight. The complainant ordered him to leave the vessel after they were separated !;; !• cUef officer.—Joseph King, the chief officer, said on the afternoon of the 11th inst. Captain Benard called him and the second officer into the cabin, snd told them that it was he who was keeping them on board the vessel as he was going to turn the owner on shore, making use at the time of most insulting language towards the defendant, who rose up and at the same time picked up the cabin stool when they both closed. Witness could not say who struck the first blow, they were both exeited. Witness afterwards separated them.—The Bench dismissed the case, each party to pay their own costs.

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