The Archive · 1874

Before R. A. Mowat, Esq

R. v. G. Snersox, Diomed — Phreatening with a Revolver

Defendant was charged by a French Constable with being drunk on the Yang-king-pang on Sunday evening, and, while in this condition, with pointing 'a six-chambered revolver at several persons in a threatening manner.

Defendant said. he meant no harm. He accounted for the possession of the pistol by the statement that he had purchased it in Liverpool for £2, thinking he might make something by selling it here. He came ashore on Saturday afternoon, and got under the inBuenee of drink.

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