Miscellaneous Information.

Canterbury Police Gazette, Volume IX, Issue 5, 1 May 1871, Page 18

Miscellaneous Information.

Beturn of Appointments, &c., since the Publication of the Last List.

appointment. April 3, 1871 —Eichard Brew, to be a Third-class Constable.

[Extract from New Zealand Government Gazette , page 178.]

NOTICE OF FEEE PABDON. Colonial Secretary’s Office, (Judicial Branch.) Wellington, 17th April, 1871. Whereas a Fire, supposed to have been caused by the act of an incendiary, Occurred on the morning of the 12th inst., on the farm of Mr. William Eeid, in the Province of Canterbury, whereby two blocks of stacks were burnt. It is hereby notified that his Excellency the Glover nor will grant a Free Pardon to any accomplice in such act, not being a principal offender, who shall give such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the principal offender or offenders, or any of them, if more than one.

W. GISBOENE, Colonial Secretary.

A Warrant has been issued by the Christchurch Bench for the arrest of Peter Goodwin, for neglecting to obey an order made by the Besident Magistrate, to pay a sum of ten shillings per week towards the support of his illegitimate child. Description of offender-.—A native of County Mayo, Ireland, about 27 years of age, oft. 7in. hio-h, full face, dark complexion, dark beard* whiskers, and moustache, walks lame with his rignt leg, a labourer, generally dresses in monkey jacket, moleskin trousers, watertight boots, and Scotch cap, or felt hat.

Charles Newman is charged on Warrant issued by the Christchurch Bench, with failing to comply with an order made by the Bench, for the support of his wife and family. Description : —An Englishman, 36 years of age, sft. 4in. high, medium build, dark complexion, black hair and whiskers, full face, brown eyer, scar across upper lip, little finger of left hand contracted, dresses in dark tweed suit, and black felt hat, a labourer by trade. Warrant in Commissioner’s office.

A Warrant has been issued by the Bench at Christchurch, for the arrest of Frederick Bowdler, charged with disobeying a summons for committing a breach of the peace. Description: —A Londoner, a sailor, 25 years of age, sft. Bin. high, stout build, dark complexion, dark brown hair, no hair worn on face, high cheek bones, carries his head a little forward when walking, dressed in dark monkey jacket, Bedford cord trousers, black felt hat, Crimean shirt, all nearly new, smart appearance,- is very talkative, and frequents public houses. Warrant filed in Commissioner’s office.

On the evening of the 14th ult., Charles H. Nielsen the mate, and George Webb a seaman, on board brigantine Ottawa, lying at Timaru, left the s.s. Beautiful Star to return to their vessel, both men had been drinking, and were very quarrelsome. The men did not return to their vessel, and next morning their boat was found two miles away, with Webb’s hat, Neilsen’s scarf, and a bottle of brandy in it. A portion of Webb’s body has since been recovered. There were spots of blood on the gunwale of the boat when picked up, which leads to the belief that the men quarrelled and fell overboard together, or, that Neilsen murdered Webb, and left the locality immediately.

[Extract from Victoria Police Gazette , 1871, page 66.] Joseph Cohen is charged on Warrant with the embezzlement of £2O from Eeinhold Eckmann, at Melbourne, on the 11th March, 1871. He is a Clerk, aged 22 years, sft. 9 or lOin. high, slim build, dark complexion, dark hair, cut short, slight moustache, dark eyes, Jewish appearance, wore dark paget coat, dark trousers, and drab felt hat. Offender left Melbourne in the steamer Gothenburg, on the 18th March, for New Zealand, stowed away by the first steward.

During the night of the 18th ult., two hogsheads of beer, the property of E. Belgrave, Saxon Hotel, Lyttelton, which were left out of doors, were maliciously tapped and the whole of the beer lost.

See Canterbury Police Gazette last issue. The heifer the property of E. C. J. Stevens has been found, having only strayed.

Christchurch, May 1, 1871

E. C. SHEARMAN,

Commissioner of Police

Name. Offence. By whom Arrested. How Disposed of. -James Clarke, alias “ The Drunk and creating a d sturbance, Const. A. Wilson ... Discharged with a caution Brusher ” James Cunnack and making use of obscene language Larceny Sergt. R. McKnight 6 months’ imprisonment Maurice Ford Drunk and creating a disturbance Const. R. Wallace ... 14 days’ imprisonment George Finnister, alias Drunk and disorderly Const. R. Sims Discharged with a caution J effnes John Smeaton Drunk and disorderly Const. J. McAllister Discharged with a caution Elizabeth Green Vagrancy Const. Wm. Fares ... 1 weeks’ imprisonment 1 weeks’ imprisonment Theresa Dixon Vagrancy Const. Wm Eares ... Flora Martin Vagrancy Sergt. W. O’Connor Discharged with a caution James Clarke, alias “The Drunk and creating a disturbance Const. A. Wilson ... 1 weeks’ imprisonment Biusher ” in a public place Charles Cooper Drunk and disorderly Const. R. Wallace ... Fined 60s. Margaret Foster Drunk and disorderly Sergt. W. O’Connor Discharged with a caution Maitha Jones Drunk and soliciting prostitution Const. R. Wallace ... 3 months’ H.L. John Ford 7 Edward Cranston ) Drunk and creating a disturbance Const. Wm. Eares ... 1 weeks’ imprisonment Fined 20s. Lewis Ferdinand Larceny from a dwelling Mtd. Const. R. Brew 6 months’ imprisonment Elizabeth Green V agrancy Const. Wm. Eares ... 3 months’ imprisonment Robert Hyslop Drunk and using obscene language Const. R. Wallace ... Fined 10s. D mean Bell Vagrancy Det. Feast 3 months’ imprisonment James Clarke, alias “ The Being a rogue and vagabond, and Const. Wm. Eares ... 2 years’ imprisonment, with Brusher ” violently resisting a constable in the execution of his duty hard labour Margaret Guerin Drunk and disorderly Const. A. Wilson ... 48 hours’ imprisonment Andrew M Taggart Drunk while in charge of a horse Const. J. Wallace ... Fined £5 Thomas Pepptiill Drunk and creating a disturbance Const. J. Brown 48 hours’ imprisonment in a public place Stephen Thompson Larceny from a dwelling Const. D. Ramsay ... 12 months’ imprisonment Agnes Dunn Larceny Det. Feast Discharged with a caution Frederick Beil Drunk and creating a disturbance Const. Wm. Eares ... Fined 20s. * ' in a public place Emma Craigie Vagrancy Const. A. Wilson . Committed to the Lunatic Asylum Margaret Bowen Drunk and disorderly Const. J. Wallace ... 1 weeks’ imprisonment Jane Glass Drunk and disorderly Const. J. Brown 1 weeks’ imprisonment W ilham J ones Wilful and malicious destruction Const. R. Brew Fined 20s. John E. Edwards 3 of private property Fined 20s. Hugh O’Ni il Drunk and disorderly Const. J. Wallace ... 1 months’ imprisonment James Madden, alias Drunk and disorderly Const. J. Brown Discharged with a caution O’ Sara Jane Ramsay Lunacy Sergt. Barlow Committed to the Lunatic Asylum Henry Ives Breach of Destitute Persons Relief Sergt. Quinn Ordered to pay £5, or 1 Ordinance months’ imprisonment Mary Mitchell Vagrancy Const. Wm. Eares ... 3 months’ imprisonment 1 months’ imprisonment Mary Edwa ds Drunk and disorderly Const. A. Wilson ... Eliza Corkin 7 Larceny Det. Feast 3 months’ imprisonment Joshua Corkin 3 Larceny Det. Fea3t 3 months’ imprisonment Theresa Dixon Vagrancy Const. Wm. Fares ... 3 months’ imprisonment Jonathan Booker Drunk and disorderly Const. X. Firman ... Fined 40s. George Wilson Breach of Destitute Persons Relief Const. W. Smith Ordered to pay 10s. per Ordinance week towards his wife’s maintenance Thomas Rickets Lunacy Sergt. McKnight ... Committed to the Lunatic Asylum 1 weeks’ imprisonment Wilb'am Price Drunk and creating a disturbance Const. R. Wallace ... Thomas M. O’Bryant ... Larceny of a cheque Sergt.-Mjr. Barsham 6 months’ H.L. James Gallagher Illegally on premises Sergt.-Mjr. Barsham Fined 10s. Richard Nonus Vagrancy Const. J. Davidson ... Discharged with a caution John Murphy Refusing duty ou board a vessel... Const. J. Davidson... 14 days’ imprisonment Henry Kennedy Roberi Cole Stealing from the person Sergt. E. Horaiman 2 months’ imprisonment Horse stealing Contempt of court Sergt. T. O’Grady ... Committed for trial John Craggs Const. P. Thoreau ... Dismissed with a caution Patrick Gill Drunk and disorderly Sergt. W. Willis 48 hours’ imprisonment William Fenwick Larceny Sergt. W. Willis 3 months’ imprisonment Patrick Gill Daniel Collins Drunk and disorderly Attempted suicide Const. M. McCabe... Sergt. D: Ramsay ... 14 days’ imprisonment Dismissed Fined 5s. E. L. JLetioureau Drunk and disorderly Sergt. D. Ramsay ... Alexander Carmichael ... Larceny CoDst. J. Kennedy ... 14 days’ imprisonment Alfred Robert Sturge Assault with intent to rob Actg.-Sergt.M. Quinn Committed for trial at District Court, Timaru George Webb Assaulting the master of vessel Sergt. W. Willis ... Dismissed with a caution William W. Vallance Ottawa Lunacy Const. C. Davies ... Committed to the Lunatic Asylum

APPREHENSIONS.

Names. Country. Offence. Sentence. Date of Discharge. Age. Height. Make. Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Eemabks. Eichd. Jas. Pierce.. England Larceny 1 week and a April 3, 1871 10| 4ft 4in Medium Fresh Auburn Hazel whipping George Nicholas ... Do. Attempt to commit 12 months April 8, 1871 31 5ft 6!in Stout Do. Brown Brown Carpenter a rape By pardon Pale William Eose Ireland Larceny Do. Do. 30 6ft l^in Do. Dark Blue Ploughman Annie Pyke Do. Do. 1 month April 10, 1871 36 6ft 2|in Do. Do. Brown Brown Matron Theresa Dixon Do. Yagrancv 1 week April 12, 1871 33 5ft 3in Do. Fresh Dark Hazel A prostitute Elizabeth Green ... Do. Do. Do. Do. 49 5ft 3in Do. Do. Do. Brown Maurice Pord Do. Drunk & disorderly 14 days April 16, 1871 39 5ft 7in Do. Pale Do. Grey Labourer Samuel Hy. Eowe... London Vagrancy 1 month April 14, 1871 39 5ft 6in Do. Do. Grey Hazel James Clark Ireland Larceny & contempt 3 months April 11, 1871 35 6ft 9in Do. Do. Black Grey of court James Clark, alias Do. Drunk & disorderly 7 days April 14, 1871 35 6ft 7in Do. Do. Brown Do. Eogue and vagabond “ the Brusher ” Emma Craigie Do. Do. 1 month April 17, 1871 38 5ft 2|in Slight Pale Dark Blue A prostitute Margaret Guerin ... Do. Do. 48 hours Do. 33 5ft 2!in Stout Dark Do. Dark A prostitute Jane Glass Do. Attempt to supply 3 months April 18, 1871 36 5ft 5!in Do. Pale Do. Blue A prostitute prisoners with brandy John Ford Do. Drunk & disorderly 1 week Do. 44 5ft 4|in Do. Do. L. brown Brown Cabinetmaker Thomas Papprill ... England Do. 48 hours April 19, 1871 51 5f 4in Do. Fresh Brown Hazel Draper James Harding Do. Do. Do. April 22, 1871 51 5ft 8!in Do. Pale Grey Dark Butcher Alfred Montgomery Scotland Vagrancy 12 months April 20, 1871 42 5ft 6|in Medium Do. Black Grey Seaman Julius Allen Mt. Serrat, Illicit distillation 9 months April 21, 1871 28 6ft 5 g in Do. Negro Black Dark Cook W. Indies Bv pardon woolly Moses Barton U.S. ArneDo. Do. Do. 40 6ft 9in Stout Swarthy Black Brown Seaman rica long ringlets

DESCRIPTION OF PRISONERS DISCHARGED FROM HER MAJESTY’S GAOLS AT CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTELTON, From, Ist to 26th April, 1871. FOR, THE INFORMATION OF THE POLICE ONLY.