POLICE COURTS.
TOWN HALL, CARLISLE.-FRIDAY.
(Before P.J. DIXON, Esq., and Capt. MAXWELL)

ASSAULT CASES.- P.C. Robert DUNLOP, of the city force, was summoned for assaulting James W.J. INGHAM, Portland Hotel, on Saturday week.-It appeared the officer had reason to accost the prosecutor, who refused to go with him or give his address, and DUNLOP took him from the Butter market to King's Arms Lane, where they met detective NORMAN, and the prosecutor gave his
name.-Mr. ERRINGTON, for the defendant, said the officer was doing nothing more than his duty.-The Bench said it was a frivolous case, and dismissed it.-Sarah LENNOX , South John Street, was fined 10s 6d and costs for assaulting Margaret LINCOLN on Saturday week.
REFUSING TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN.- William DIXON , Rigg Street, and Michael McQUADE , Gawthrope's Lane, were summoned for not paying towards the maintenance of their children in Industrials Schools, DIXON was 45s behind, and McQUADE 37 4s.-The Bench made an order that the money be paid in a  month.

POLICE COURTS.
TOWN HALL, CARLISLE.- MONDAY

  
(Before T. MILBURN, Esq., P.J. DIXON, Esq., and
Capt. MAXWELL)

THE BEGGING NUISANCE.- William TWEDDLE, an old soldier, was charged with begging.-P.C. Christopher WATSON said on Sunday evening he was on duty in English Street; he saw the defendant go into the Grey Goat hotel and ask some gentlemen in one of the rooms for "a copper or two." When apprehended he had 3s 4d in his possession.-The Chief Constable: This is one of those persons who go about begging and will not leave until something is obtained.-M. D. PHILLIPS said the prisoner was in his shop on Friday night, and he refused to leave without a copper.-The prisoner said he made a
mistake; be meant to go to Mr. SLACK'S shop.-Mr. MILBURN: You mistook a draper's shop for a grocer's! (Laughter.)-Prisoner: My sight is very bad. I have been seventeen years in military service. I have been out in India for several years, and this is the first time I have been in this
position.

Capt MAXWELL: The more shame on you.-The prisoner: Certainly.
But if you will be lenient with me this time, I promise you as a man I will
never be before you again while I breathe. (Laughter.)-Mr. MILBURN : Youmust go to gaol for seven days.

POLICE COURTS.
TOWN HALL, CARLISLE.

SELF DEFENCE.-Ellen SMITH, who appeared with a child in her arms, was charged with being disorderly in South John street on Saturday night.-The constable on duty saw her thrashing her husband with a stick, and he was  covered in blood.-Defendant: the constable did not see the disturbance in the yare. He had the tongs to me. Was I going to stand to be kilt?
(Laughter.)-Mr. MILBURN: You were here about a month ago.-Defendant: I went to gaol that time.-Mr. MILBURN: It does not seem to have had much effect on you.- Defendant: I got plenty this time. I got a blow on the ribs from him. I can't breathe or cough as I ought to do.-A summons had been issued against Fred STARBRIDGE, "the husband," and the case was adjourned for a week.

POLICE COURTS.
TOWN HALL, CARLISLE.

SCHOOL BOARD CASES.- Mrs. INGLIS, Lorne Crescent; Samuel TROTTER, Ann Street; Michael BLACK, John Street; George BROWN, Annet Square; and Thomas TEASDALE, of the same place, were fined 1s each for neglecting to send their children regularly to school. 

POLICE COURTS.

TOWN HALL, CARLISLE.

DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT OF A YOUNG MAN.-A young man named John PATTINSON was charged with assaulting his mother, Catherine HARDING, Spread Eagle Inn, on the 7th inst.-Mr. JOHNSON prosecuted.-The defendant was not in Court at first, and the Bench decided to grant a warrant for his apprehension, but,
subsequently, on the application of Mr. JOHNSON, the complainant was allowed to withdraw from the case.-PATTINSON came into Court when this decision was arrived at, and Captain MAXWELL (who had taken the chair) said this was a most disgraceful case.- PATTINSON:  Yes. - Captain MAXWELL:  You say "yes," and seem to treat it in a light manner.  It is very disgraceful conduct to illtreat your mother.- Defendant:   I am not guilty, sir.- Captain MAXWELL: Had it not been for the kindness of your mother, the chances are you would  have been severely punished.   Your mother, through her solicitor, has asked
to be allowed to withdraw from the case and we have acceded to the request; but I may tell you and warn you that if you are brought here again on a similar disgraceful charge, you will be most severely dealt with.-Defendant: Yes.  Your Worships, I-Captain MAXWELL:  Go away not.    The less you say the better.  Take care not to come here again.