Present: William Nicholson HODGSON, Esq., Archdeacon JACKSON, The Rev. William REES, Thos. BARNES, Esq., M.D., and James FARISH. Esq.

Jane LOVETT, wife of William LOVETT, was summoned upon a charge of having threatened to assault Francis FORSTER, tailor, London Road.

The Complainant stated that he had been much annoyed with LOVETT’s children. On Saturday last their boy behaved so badly in front of his door that he asked him whether he intended to take the house to himself.

The boy next attacked his daughter and pulled her hair., when she gave him a blow or two. This brought out his mother, who became very abusive and threatened to pull his (FORSTER’s) nose and put him in the gutter. (Laughter.) She added that if she couldn’t do it, she would make her husband do it; and it was only a fortnight ago that her husband had threatened him in the presence of a policeman.

Mr. HODGSON, (to the defendant): What have you to say to this?

Defendant: Well, I said he was a mean, impudent man for having my boy beaten in his house; and that if he would come out I would fell him.

Mr. HODGSON: Then you must be prevented from doing so.

The Defendant talked a long time, but did not improve her position.

The Bench ordered the defendant to find bail, in a sum of £5, to keep the peace for twelve months; and pay the expenses of the summons and hearing.