From Western Post 2nd March, 1861 POLICE Tuesday February 26 Before Messrs LYONS, CADELL, MARLAY and MURPHY Patrick BOYLE was charged with being drunk in the public streets. This being his first offence and considering he was only on a visit to the town, he was discharged. Catherine McDAID was charged with being drunk, and unable to take care of herself. Defendant confessed the charge, and pleaded to be let off, this being the first time she was ever in such a position, and should be the last. The Bench accepted the promise and discharged her. Elizabeth PIPER sentenced to two years in Bathurst Gaol, was put into the dock for refusing to take the journey on foot. In reply to the Bench she stated that on the occasion of her late journey she was taken so ill on the road that the male prisoner who accompanied her had to carry her things, at at times even herself; that she had a bag leg now, was by no means strong, and sooner than attempt the journey she would rather take a dose of poison. Dr. RAMSAY, who was in Court, said his opinion was that the woman was constitutionally unfit for such a walk, especially after the manner of life she had lately led. Under the circumstances it was decided that arrangements should be made to convey her to her destination. The case of WOODS against TEBBUTT respecting the tenancy of the building in Gladstone-street, was again brought forward. Mr. MARLAY inquired if there was any fresh evidence as to the tenancy. On the previous occasion the evidence merely showed that there was a dispute between the parties respecting certain accounts. Mr BRODRIBB, who appeared for the prosecution, said that Mr MACAFEE had since been to Sydney, and that they were now prepared to prove the letting of the premises to Mr TEBBUTT. Mr JAMES appeared for Mr TEBBUTT. Mr WOODS was then sworn. The deposition of his former evidence having been read, he further stated that on leaving Sydney to take possession of the property named in the bill of sale, he was ordered by Messrs MACARTHUR and Co. to let part of the dwelling-house and post office to Mr TEBBUTT at 1s. per week. On Saturday, March 10th, he informed Mr TEBBUTT of his instructions, to which he made no objection, and that he had on several occasions paid him the rent, entries of which were made in a cash-book, which was put in. There was no written agreement. He wrote to MACARTHUR and Co. respecting the arrangement. [Mr MACAFEE swore to the correctness of his evidence on the first occasion. Letters containing the correspondence between Messrs MACARTHUR and Mr TEBBUTT were put in and partly read]. Mr BRODRIBB addressed the Bench as to these letters, together with Mr WOODS' evidence, being sufficient and conclusive evidence as to the creation of a tenancy, to which Mr. JAMES briefly replied. The Magistrates said they were still of the same opinion, and must again dismiss the case for want of more definitive evidence as to proof of tenancy. ***END*** Annette Piper Please note: Every effort has been to transcribe the above information correctly, however errors may have inadvertently been made. Spelling of surnames/places as appears in original.