POLICE COURT.

Colonist, Issue 75, 9 July 1858, Page 2

POLICE COURT.

Tuesday, July 6. Before the Resident Magistrate. Master of the Burmah v. Two Seamen.—ln this case an information was laid on July sth by the master, of the ship Burmah "against Thomas Davis and William M'Fie, for wilful disobedience of-orders on board the Burmah. The defendants, who admitted the offence, were sentenced to two months' imprisonment, with hard labor.

Thursday, July 8. Before J. Poyntbr, Esq., and Captain WalmsLBY, J.P. John Smith was brought before the Bench charged -with drunkenness. . Charles Ealliday, constable, being sworn, said that yesterday afternoon Mr. Smith, a gentleman of the same name as, the prisoner, had come to the lock-up and requested assistance, as there was a disturbance being made at his mother's store by the defendant. Witness accordingly proceeded in company with, another constable to the shop, where lie found the prisoner in an advanced stage of intoxication. The prisoner was bleeding very much from injuries he had received. The prisoner said that he had been to the store on a matter of business, and had drank so much for the last three days that he was not. aware of what had taken place. Mr. Smith, who appeared for his mother to support the charge, here stated that for the last two or three days the-prisoner had -been a source of considerable, annoyance to his family; that he had been using coarse and insulting language to them, standing in front of the store and shouting loudly. The prisoner had entered the shop and made use of most disgusting language, whereupon he had knocked him down.

The .worthy Magistrate said that he had acted perfectly right; and addressing the prisoner, told him that he had evidently been a great nuisance ; that for the drunkenness he should.fine him £l and costs, and that to prevent a recurrence if possible of similar behavior, he should bind him over to keep the peace towards all her Majesty's subjecfs, and Mrs. Smith and family in particular, in the sum of £50 himself, and two sureties of £25 each. ',■.:_

The prisoner, who exhibited marks "'.'of-se-vere punishment, seemed unprepared for anything more than a fine, and began to endeavor to induce the worthy Magistrate to alter his judgment; he had, he said, given up drink," and was intending to sell his property and return home. He failed however to convince the Bench of his intended reformation, and was re-conducted to the lock-up to await the arrival of any sureties he could find.

. Importation •op Horses. — Th&^five Fly, which has boon compelled from stress of weather to put into this port, may afford an advantage t». our own settlement. She lias brought with her from Hobarton a number of horses, and they appear to have been selected with more than usual care. We have been favored with an inspection, and would recommend any who may be wanting strong and useful animals to give a visit to the vessel before she proceeds on her passage to her original port of destination. Captain Kirby has kindly given us the latest information from his port of departure, and it may be interesting to those of our readers who have noticed our reports on the Camilla, lately arrived here, that amongst her passengers she includes Mr. Pilbrow, late chief officer of that ship, who they will remember was left behind at Hobarton. There are, it seems, matters of difference between him and Captan, M'Donald, of which it would be premature in us to make mention of now. ■ >■' ■".

Captain Nicholson.—A very numerous assemblage from all parts of the colony accompanied this gentleman to the White Swan to bid hini farewell. We can but add that he will carry with him the good wishes of all, and fwe sincerely wish him a prosperous passage,'and, may we add, a speedy return to the Province of-Nelson. ■ .' ■ ' Photography.—-It will be seen by an advertisement in to-day's paper, that Mr. Crombie has re-opened his rooms for two weeks longer. Their cannot be more appropriate souvenirs of friendship than those elegant miniatures of Mr. Crombie's; and we hope that many of our readers will avail them selves of this the last opportunity.