While some convict constables like John Lamph, took advantage of their situation, others suffered. In the incident described below my ancestor, Samuel Young, and his family were threatened by a mob - TWENTY POUNDS REWARD. COURT HOUSE-HOBART TOWN, MONDAY, 24th MARCH, 1817 Whereas in the dead of the Night of Saturday last. the 22nd Instant, a most atrocious and malicious attack was made on the Dwelling Houses of SAMUEL YOUNG and CHARLES DONN, two of the Constables for Hobart Town; whereby the Lives of the Families residing therein, were endangered, and the properties much damaged, and there being good Reason for believing that these Outrages were committed by some of the Persons who were engaged in the alarming affray which took place in Argyle Street in the Afternoon of the preceding Day, with intent to Intimidate and Deter the Peace Officers from from performing thir Duty, His Honour LIEUTENANT Governor has thought proper to direct me to offer, and I do hereby offer a Reward of TEN POUNDS Sterling, to any Person or Persons who will give such Information as will lead to the apprehension and Conviction of the Offender or Offenders concerned in the attack on the House of Samuel Young ; and a further Reward of TEN POUNDS STERLING, to any Person or Persons who will give like Information respecting the Person or Persons who attacked the House of Charles Donn, on the aforesaid night. A. W. H. HUMPHREY, Justice of the Peace [The Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter 29 Mar 1817] The authorities thought the incident serious enough to offer a substantial reward. They were obviously having trouble maintaining the peace. Mike Hurburgh --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com