ANGLO-CELT MAY 11, 1854 CAVAN PETTY SESSIONS--Monday, May 8. Before John DOPPING, Esq., R.M., Wm. SMITH, Esq., and Theophilus THOMPSON, Esq. THE LAST CHARGE Peter REILLY a. Mathew BLAKELY A charge of keeping a furious dog, which bit complainant in the streets of Stradone on Saturday week. He demanded that the dog be destroyed. Constable BRENNAN proved the dangerous character of the dog, and that he actually comes into the barracks to make his charges. It was ordered that the police destroy the dog, but Mr. BLAKELY said he would save them the trouble by destroying him himself. THE END OF THE FRACAS. Edward FINLAY a. Michael MAGUIRE. A charge of assault on complainant, the porter of Cavan workhouse, on Tuesday last; the particulars were given in our last paper. The defendant expressed his regret for what had occurred, and said that he had in leaving the child in the poorhouse only done what the magistrates at Arva ordered him to do. Mr. DOPPING denied that such a course was prescribed to the defendant at Arva, but Mr. William HAMILTON, solicitor, who was appealed to be defendant, corroborated him in his assertion, stating that it was on an occasion when Mr. DOPPING was absent. The clerk stated, on behalf of Mr. P. CAFFREY, who had given a certificate that a certain decree pronounced by the case by the Assistant Barrister was final, so as to leave no future burden on MAGUIRE, that the certificate was not given to MAGUIRE as any defence for himself before the board of guardians, but simply as a record of the decree pronounced in the case. The bench were unanimous in finding defendant 2l. and Mr. THOMPSON remarked that but for the contrition expressed by defendant the fine should be five not two pounds. RECIPROCAL COURTESY JONES a. GYLLEN Complainant and defendant were two married women, living in Butlers- bridge, both of whom were most unanimous in villifying each other, calling names, &c., &c. Defendant was asked if she was let go would she again scold complainant? GYLLEN--No, your worship, she's worth passing. The complaint was then dismissed. QUITE ACCIDENTALLY The Guardians of the Cavan Union a. Ellen REILLY Defendant broke windows in the workhouse. She stated she had been in the lock-up, and getting out if she was in a passion, and taking the scouring-brush in her hand she got a trip, when the brush, falling against the window, broke four panes. This was all. Sentenced to ten days imprisonment. Defendant thanking their worship withdrew. A QUARTER'S WORK Isabella CAMPBELL a. Edward Lennox SLOANE Complainant stated that she took two pieces from defendant to sprig, for which, if they were done well, she was to get 7s. 4d., but on producing them was only offered 8d. Mr. SLOANE was asked where was the piece? Mr. SLOANE--In my office, your worship. Mr. SMITH--Go get them. Mr. SLOANE--Will you let me ask her a question? Mr. SMITH--No; go and bring the piece. He went accordingly, and having produced the piece. Complainant stated that Mr. SLOANE told her before he saw the work that she should not get much money. Cross-examined by Mr. SLOANE--Did work for him before; does not remember him saying that he could not give her work as she did it so badly; remembers being told to give back undone the work she had as yet unfinished. To the Bench--Witness had the two pieces in her hand when Mr. SLOANE said he would give her only 8d. Mary Anne CAMPBELL is plaintiff's sister; was present when the work was handed in, and remembers Mr. SLOANE saying he would give little money for it before he saw the work. Mr. SLOANE could only expect to get rough work, because witness had told him to give none but rough work to her to do. Mr. SLOANE stated that he offered her 8d. for one piece, the other was only spoiled, and worth nothing. He though the one piece was worth money. Mr. THOMPSON--Why then did you not give her the shilling you promised her? Mr. SLOANE--I said worth money, not worth THE money. Messrs. KENNEDY and STEENSON, sewing agents, were sworn and examined as to the piece declared to be spoiled by Mr. SLOANE. Mr. STEENSON swore that it was worth nothing, not even a penny. Mr. KENNEDY said he thought it worth 18d. and that there would be charged 1s. for the raw material. Mr. SLOANE--And 6d. Bench--It is wrong of you to prompt a witness. Mr. SLOANE--I ought to know what my employers will charge me. Mr. DOPPING--You ought to know how to conduct yourself in a public court, and if you don't we will teach you. Mr. KENNEDY asked if he would give 5s. 6d. for the two pieces for his wife's wear on its being brought to him, he said that he would not like to see his wife wearing anything so badly done. Their Worships then ordered Mr. SLOANE to pay according to Mr. KENNEDY's award, 1s. 6d. for one piece and 8d. for the other, with costs, giving to the complainant the option of keeping the pieces herself, and paying Mr. SLOANE the value of the fabric which she got to work upon. She preferred to take the money, which she pocketed accordingly. _____________________________________________________________ County Cavan Newspaper Transcription Project