Inquests.

Canterbury Police Gazette, Volume IX, Issue 3, 21 March 1871, Page 10

Inquests.

An Inquest was held at the Selwyn on the 22nd ult., before W. B . C. Christy Eso Coroner, on the body of Richard Henry Nodi’ 19 th ult a^ 6 Selw J n r * ver on the 19th ult. Verdict— Accidentally drowned.

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Coroner, on the body of Charles Henry Schumaker, who died from a fracture of the skull, caused by the bursting of the drum of a flax machine at which deceased was at work. Verdict —Accidental death.

An Inquest was held at the Christchurch Hospital, on the 9th ult., before J. W. S. Coward, Esq., Coroner, on the body of William Day, a farmer, aged 38 years, who died suddenly, on the Bth ult., from congestion of the brain. Verdict —Accidental causes.

An Inquest was held at Christchurch, on the 3rd ult., before J. W. S. Coward, Esq., Coroner, on the body of Eliza Brown, a school girl, aged 11 years, who died, on the 3rd ult., from a fracture of the skull, caused by a kick from a horse tethered in the school ground. Verdict—Accidental death. The jury added a rider, that they were of opinion “ that it was unwise to tether the horse in the children’s playground, and that they hoped the practice would be discontinued.”

Return oe Appointments, &c., since the Publication oe the Last List.

APPOINTMENT. Feb. 1, 1871—John Fowler to be a ThirdClass Constable.

PROMOTION.

Feb, 21, 1871 Acting-Sergeant Greenwood to be Third-Class Sergeant. „ Third-Class Sergeant Greenwood to be Second-Class Sergeant. » Second- Class Sergeant Greenwood to be First-Class Sergeant. „ First-Class Sergeant Greenwood to be Clerk and Accountant.

discharge. First-Class Sergeant Henry Walsh.

A warrant has been issued by the ChristF c V or ‘! ,e arrest of Eobert son, for deserting his wife, Eliza Musson about 30 years Blerioi 6 b'„bl\ ilBh ’ T dlum Md, fair com- , ’ i g,lt br °™ bail-, sandy whiskers, markmoustache slightly poek-pitted swtwed b 7 M Te , ri ? bt ltDee ' dress e d ™ a SH “ d bla , ck bi llr-cock hat, waterdm boots 5 general appearance is that of a labourer. Warrant filed in this office.

Christchurch, March 1, 1871,

R. C. SHEARMAN,

Commissioner of Police.

Name. Offence. Bx whom Abeested. How Disposed of. Denis Mulraine Emma Craigie Vagrancy Ditto Const. H. Kennedy... Const. Wilson Discharged Thomas Cress well Larceny Det. Feast Eoderick Munro Lunacy Const. White John Prios Eliza Adams Vagrancy Attempt to commit suicide Const. H. Kennedy... Sergt. McKnight ... 96 hours’ imprisonment Remanded John Downie Disobeying a summons for assault Sergt. Willis Discharged Dominique Huehard Drunk and exposing his person, Const. Eares 1 month’s imprisonment and assaulting the police in the execution of their duty Margaret Clarke Vagrancy Ditto Ditto Albert Beecliey Breach of the peace in view of a Const. Rutledge Fined 20s., and bound over constable to keep the peace for 3 months James White Embezzlement Det. Feast William Beechey Violent assault Sergt. McKnight ... Fined 20s., and bound over Henry Ives to keep the peace for three months Breach of “ Destitute Persons Sergt. Quinn To pay 10s. per week Relief Ordinance ” John James Daniels Ditto Det. Feast To pay £5, for immediate support Discharged John Stoddart Lunacy Const. Conway John W. Jonas Breaking into and stealing from a Det. Feast Dismissed Ditto dwelling Larceny 3 months’ imprisonment Ditto Ditto Dismissed Hugh McLeod Wilful murder Const. Rutledge Committed for trial Victor Grownell Stealing from a dwelling Det. Feast 3 months’ imprisonment Charles Newman Breach of “ Destitute Persons Sergt. Scott To pay £1 per week Relief Ordinance ” Elizabeth Sibley Attempting suicide Sergt. O’Connor Discharged with a caution James Ross, alias Hoare Drunk and incapable Const. J. Wallace ... Fined 20s. Wm. Thompson Vagrancy Const. Davidson 1 week’s imprisonment John Ring Larceny Sergt. Major Barsham 6 months’ imprisonment Chas. Hammond Breach of “ Destitute Persons Const. Smith Fined £5 Relief Ordinance”

APPREHENSIONS.

Names. Country. Offence. Sentence. Date of Discharge. Age. Height. Make. Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Eemaeks. John Christil, alias Montgomery Scotland Horse stealing 18 months’ H.L. Jan. 30, 1871 By pardon 25 6ft 9in Stout Pale Black Hazel Horse breaker and labourer Frederick Bonnar... America Drunk & disorderly 96 hours’ H.L. Jan. 31, 1871 30 6ft 7 Jin Do. Fresh D. brown Brown Labourer Annie Driscoll England Drunk and riotous conduct 3 months’ H.L. Feb. 1, 1871 23 5ft lin Do. Pale Dark Blue Scar on right wrist. A prostitute Eobert Morgan ... Scotland Larceny 4 months’ H.L. Feb. 2,1871 35 5ft lOjin Slight Fair Light Do. Mark of abscess, and scar of tomahawk on left j arm. A baker Isabella Wilson ... Do. Vagrancy 1 month H.L. Feb. 4, 1871 22 5ft l:i-in Stout Pale Brown Do. Scar on right arm. A prostitute Michael Blake Ireland Larceny 3 months’ H.L. Feb. 13, 1871 32 5ft 8£in Medium Fresh D. brown Do. Elaborately tattooed on body and arms, marked with D on left side. A tailor William Brooke ... England Do. 6 months’ H.L. Feb. 18, 1871 By pardon 37 5ft 8in Stout Do. L. brown Do. Scar on forehead. A clerk James Boss, alias Hoare London Do. Do. Feb. 25, 1871 26 5ft 5|in Do. Do. D. brown Do. Scar on right knee, two upper front teeth gone. Labourer James White England Embezzlement Eemanded Feb. 13, 1871 41 5ft 6|in Medium Do. L. brown Do. Top of left thumb cut off. A butcher Mary Ann Bobinson Scotland Vagrancy 1 month H.L. Feb. 20, 1871 44 6ft 4in Do. Pale Dark Do. Lame, left leg ulcerated. A prostitute James Williams ... Ireland Assault 2 months’ H.L. Feb. 21, 1871 38 6ft Stout Fresh Brown Grey A labourer Duncan Gould Scotland Larceny 14 days’ H.L. Feb. 23, 1871 45 5ft 8jin Do. Fair Do. Blue A labourer Wm. H. Monaghan Ireland Manslaughter 4 year’s penal Feb. 9,1871 By pardon 29 5ft lOin Medium Fresh Auburn Grey Tattooed W. M. on left arm. A sawyer Wm. Thompson ... Scotland Vagrancy 1 week H.L. Feb. 9, 1871 36 5ft 9Jin Do. Do. Brown Blue Several cut scars on left hand. A labourer Dennis Mulrain ... Ireland Do. On remand Feb. 8, 1871 29 6ft 8in Fresh Stout Do. Do. Cut scar on right cheek. A labourer

DESCRIPTION OF PRISONERS DISCHARGED FROM HER MAJESTY’S GAOLS AT CHRISTCHURCH, LYTTELTON, AND TIMARU, From Ist February to the 25th February , 1871. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE POLICE ONLY.