Miscellaneous Information.

Canterbury Police Gazette, Volume VIII, Issue 6, 1 June 1870, Page 22

Miscellaneous Information.

Return of Appointments, &c., since the Publication of the last List.

appointments. Michael Flanagan and Charles Padden to be Third-Class Constables.

RESIGNATION.

First-Class Sergeant James Hurse

DISMISSAL. Third-Class Constable James Morris

PROMOTIONS. Second-Class Sergeant H. W. Felton to be FirstClass Sergeant. Third-Class Sergeant John Pratt to be SecondClass Sergeant. Acting-Sergeant John Mullin to be Third-Class Sergeant. First-Class Constable Charles W. Greenwood to be Acting-Sergeant. Second-Class Constable Jos. Judge to be FirstClass Constable. Third-Class Constable Robert Thompson to be Second-Class Constable.

Tiie house of Miss M. A. Candy, Montreal street, Christchurch, was broken into between 6.30 p m., ana 9.30 p.m., on the 27th ultimo, during the absence of the owner and her servant, the only inmates ; and consisting of two Bank of New Zealand £5 notes, and fifteen £1 notes on various banks, numbers m neither case known—stolen from her purse, which Mas placed in the pocket of a dress hanging up. A quantity of jewellery and plate was in the house, and wo c eques and some silver in the purse, but all left ™ O p C . From subsequent enquiries made by ™ le< ? f nere is very strong suspicion against .• 1 or : V servant, who still holds her situa- '' ascription 22 years of age, medium height, bluo cxuni, stout build, brown hair, cut short, canbe^dentmed.^ 06 ' N ° n6 ° f the stolen P ro P ert F

ing°lnf menu « nff forged ( on warrant) with obtainfrom iSrirt -J If S ? pretem-es, the sum of £S 18s. Descriotion J f g oll ’ storekeeper, at the Rakaia. 5 or 6 t“h7s f 118 !’, 50 ot «ge, height 5 feet wh”ke 6 rs m n„"ch b e ml Bd’8 d ’ V “ d 7 S 6 Xfy Cd loquacious; supposed t°„te in Dune£ ted “ d

A- sfcLcli of* wlipnf veil-,-, -j _ Messrs. Bruce and Cop 6 ? at if 100 > tlie property of of the 30th April rmli • Was on tlie evening pletely destroyed 8 c : 1( ? Us ty se t fire to and cornparticular. Us picion attached to no one in

Christchurch, .Tune 1, 1870,

R. C. SHEARMAN, Commissioner of Police,

No. Date of Report. Colour and Sex. Brands and other Descriptions. From Where Taken, and Under What Circumstances. Name and Address of Owner, or to whom Information to be given, and Reward, if any. 1 Stli April. 1870. Dark Brown Mare 4 years, 15J hands, two hind fetlocks and one fore foot white ; branded H on off side, under saddle, star and white stripe down face, white crupper marks on each side of the tail. During night of 28th April, from a Paddock in Peraki street, Kaiapoi. Michael Lynskey, Kaiapoi. 2 9 th May, 1870.' Bay Mare Thoroughbred, rising 3 years, 14| hands, black points, small white star on forehead, C on near shoulder; in very low condition. During night of the 4th ult., from a Paddock in Cashel street, Christchurch. William Hains, Hereford street, Christchurch.

LIST AND DESCRIPTION OF HORSES AND CATTLE REPORTED TO THE POLICE AS STOLEN.

Name. Offence. By Whom Akrested. How Disposed of. David le Compte Exposing his person in a public Const. Kennedy, Christchurch Police ... Fined 20s. place Theresa Dixon 7 Flora Martin ) Vagrmey Const, Thompson, ditto 3 months’ H.L. John Riggs Illegally on premises Const. Firman, ditto 96 hours’ imprisonment William Atack Violent Assault (on warrant) Inspector Pender, ditto Discharged with a caution Joseph Cripps Drunk, and fighting in a public Const. Willis, ditto lined 20s. each J. H. Anderson ) place Henry Hagan Obtaining money by false pretences Detective Feast, ditto 12 month’s imprisonment James McKee Drunk, and exposing his person in Const. Wallace, ditto 48 horn’s’ imprisonment a public place 48 hours’ imprisonment John Hogan Drunk, and obstructing the police in Detective Feast, ditto the execution of their duty John Hogan Larceny Ditto ditto Discharged Martin Hayes Drunk and disorderly, using obscene Const. Conway, ditto Fined 20s. language, and destruction of Government property 3 months’ imprisonment Minnie Thompson Vagrancy Detective Feast, ditto Edwin Bennett Violent assault, with intent to do Sergt. M‘Knight, ditto Committed for trial grievous bodily harm 96 hours’ imprisonment Patrick Moen, alias Jas. Drunk, and making use of obscene Const. Eares, ditto Smith, alias Wallace ... language in a public place 3 months’ imprisonment William .Patterson Stealing a saddle (on warrant) Detective Feast, ditto Thomas McGuire Lunacy Const. Wilson, ditto Committed to the Sunnyside Asylum Stealing from the person Detective Feast, ditto | Committed for trial Edward Davis ) Discharged Margaret Clarke Vagrancy Sergt. Pratt, ditto 6 months’ imprisonment Mary Ann Goodman Wilful destruction of property Mounted Const. Walsh ditto Dismissed with a caution Andrew Johnston Larceny and vagrancy Const. Wibon, ditto 6 months’ imprisonment Walter Roberts Breach of “Deslitute Persons’ ReDetective Feast, ditto Discharged lief Ordinance ” Committed for trial Walt er Neill as Arson ... Inspector Pender, ditto Mary Fullman Vagrancy Sergt. McKmght, ditto 48 hours’ imprisonment William John Strachan ... Obtaining money by false pretences Sergt. Pratt, ditto 6 months’ H.L. Peter Toomey Breach of the peace in view of a Actg -Sergt. O’Connor, Lyttelton Police Fined 5s. constable 7 days’ imprisonment William Penfield Refusing duty on board barque Const. Davidson, ditto “Union ” Ordered on board ship Frederick Levgue Disobedience of orders on board Actg. Sergt. O’Connor. ditto ship “ Don Guillermo” Dismissed with a caution James Lewis Refusing to give up a passage ticket, and assaulting first mate of s.s. “ Pheebe ” Const. Davidson, ditto Ditto ditto John Wright Riotous behaviour in a licensed house Stealing a letter containing money Sergt. Ramsay, Akaroa Police Charles Payne Sergt. Mullin, Kaiapoi ditto Committed for trial George Findlay 7 John Hay ) Breach of the peace Inspector Buckley, Timaru ditto Fined 10s. and costs David Adam Attemot to commit a rape Sergt. Niall, ditto Commiited for trial John Graham Drunk and disorderly, and using Const. Veitch, ditto I ined 20s. C. H. Robinson 7 R. G. Reeves ) obscene language in a public place Drunk, and breach of the peace Const. McCabe, ditto Fined 10s. each John Crawford Illegally on the premises with a Const. Quinn, ditto Dismissed with a caution Patrick Graham felonious intent Obtaining mone'- by false pretences Sergt. Beatty, Leithfield ditto Dismissed with a caution Fined 10s., paid John Carter Drunk, and exposing his person ... Constable Quinn, Kaiapoi ditto Robert Williams 7 John Bradley ) Breach of the peace Sergt. Mullin, ditto Fined 5s. each J. F. Douglas 7 Thomas R. Russell j Violent assault ... Sergt. Barlow, Leeston ditto 2 months’ imprisonment

APPREHENSIONS.

Names. Country. Offence. Sentence. Date of Discharge. Age. Height. Make. Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Eemakks. Charles Hedge England Drunk & disorderly 48 hours’ H.l. ... April 29, 1870 35 5ft 9in Slight Sallow Dark Dark Scars on left leg and side Mary Turner Do. Do. 24 hours’ H.l. ... May 10, 1870 27 4ft 10in Stout Eresh Brown Brown Margaret Clark Ireland Vagrancy 3 months’ H.l. ... May 10, 1870 34 6ft 2in Do. Pale Dark Grey Minnie Thompson... Scotland Do. 14 days’ H.l. ... May 11, 1870 33 5ft 2in Slight Do. Do. Blue Brown mark round left eye Alexander Lackie ... Do. Drunk & disorderly 48 hours’ H.l. ... May 11, 1870 30 5ft 6 in Stout Fresh Brown Hazel Cut scar on forehead John Eiggs England Do. 96 hours’ H.l. ... May 11, 1870 57 5ft Sin Do. Do. Dark Brown Both eyes deformed John Hogan Australia Do. 48 hours’ H.l. ... May 11, 1870 23 5ft 7j'm Medium Do. L. brown Do. Edward E. Phillips America larceny 6 months’ H.l. ... May 10, 1870 22 5ft ll|in Do. Swarthy Brown Blue Scar of bile on left arm; points of two fingers left Andrew Johnson ... Ireland Vagrancy 3 months’ H.l. ... May 13, 1870 24 oft 7^in Do. Pale Do. Grey hand cut off Cut scar outside left knee, imbecile William Pinkfield ... IT. S. America Eefusing duty 7 days’ H.l. May 16, 1870 30 6ft. Stout Swarthy Black Hazel Scarred right and left shins; pistol ball in hip, James M‘Kee Ireland Drunk & exposing 96 hours’ H.l. ... May 13, 1870 34 5ft 3Jin Do. Dark Dark Dark which can be felt with the fingers Eight arm —man, woman, ship, M M.; left arm— his person crucifix, 5 stars; rings on middle fingers left John Desmond Do. larceny 3 months’ H.l. ... May 16, 1870 28 6ft 6in Do. Fresh L. brown Grey hand, two stars on forehead Walter Hartnell ... I England Assault 2 months’ H.l. ... May 16, 1870 22 5ft 7in Do. Do. Dark Dark Scars on forehead and left cheek John Timakaheai ... h r ewZealand 1 llegally on premises On remand May 20, 1870 22 5ft 9‘in Do. Swarthy Black Black Marks of burn on left side of neck and cheek. A Patrick Moen, alias Smith, alias Ireland Drunk & disorderly 96 hours’ H.l. May 21, 1870 30 oft lOin Do. Fresh Brown Brown Maori Wallace

DESCRIPTION OF PRISONERS DISCHARGED FROM HER MAJESTY’S GAOLS AT CHRISTCHURCH, LYTTELTON & TIMARU, From the 29th April, to the 21 st May, 1870. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE POLICE ONLY.