RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, CHARLESTON.

Westport Times, Volume II, Issue 260, 1 June 1868, Page 3

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT, CHARLESTON.

Pridat, 29th May. (Before C. Broad, Esq., R.M.) tnere was no charge sheet this morning, tbe only case being one of assault preferred by one Margaret Brittain against Emma Thatcher, which was alleged to have taken place in the Casino on the night of the 27th May

It appeared from the evidence, that plaintiff having sent a letter containing offensive mattter to the defendant, the latter charged her with having done so, and on her denying it the defendant struck her, and a fight ensued. A number of witnesses were examined on both sides, and the Magistrate under the circumstances of provocation being shown, dismissed the information. Goldstucker v. John Hall —This was an action brought against the Post-master-General by Mr Goldstucker, who claimed £3O for twelve weeks' clerical assistance in the Charleston Post-office, namely from 23rd October, 1867, to 13th January, 1868, at £2 per week.

Mr O'Neill said he had been instructed to appear for the defendant. The plaintiff stated that he was engaged by the Postmaster, Mr Anderson, at a salary of £2 per week, and served for the time stated but had never been paid. "When Mr Anderson's place was taken by the present Postmaster, Mr Alexander, he was told his services were no longer required. He had repeatedly applied to the present defendant for'payment without success. Mr O'Neill asked for a nonsuit, on the ground that defendant never authorised the plaintiff's alleged engagement. Plaintiff argued that in common justice he ought to be paid for his work.

His Worship was of opinion that Anderson's action in this matter could not bind the Government, unless he was possessed of some written authority ; plaintiff should ' bring his action against Anderson who would have his remedy against the Government. Plaiutiff nonsuited with £2 2s. costs. APPLICATIONS FOB PUBLICANS' LICENSES. ~ John Johnson —Granted. John Behan —Granted. John Bochfort —The Magistrate referred to an objection made by the police. He should grant the application in this case, but cautioned the applicant that the police would be watchful, and if any irregularity was perceived in the house the license would be cancelled.