Transcribed by Diane Moore. Geo. THE CARLISLE PATRIOT - Saturday, July 22, 1843 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WIGTON PETTY SESSIONS, JULY 18. -- Present: JOSEPH GILBANKS, Esq., and the Rev. JOHN HEYSHAM -- WILLIAM NICHOLSON, WILLIAM STODDART, and JOHN FORSTER, of Skinburness, were charged, together with WILLIAM SIMPSON, who could not be found, with committing an assault upon BEN RICHARDSON, of Keswick. It appeared, for the evidence, that the complainant, having probably had much success with large fish on the lake, thought himself qualified to capture the whale that has recently excited so much attention in the Solway, and proceeded for that purpose to Skinburness. He had not, however, provided himself with any implements for the work; but obtained permission from NICHOLSON, who is a blacksmith, to make a harpoon, credit being given him for the materials, which were found by the defendant. Some time afterwards, NICHOLSON, having reason to doubt the ability of the complainant to capture the whale, applied for payment, and, when he could not get the cash, attempted to obtain possession of the harpoon, This the complainant resisted, and a scuffle ensued, in which we understand the whaler had the advantage, when the blacksmith was assisted by the other defendants. This constituted the assault, and the defendants were fined 1s. and costs, which were immediately paid.