Unlawful use of Firearms.
Prisoner was brought up on remand from Tuesday last, on a charge of using firearms in 18 publicthoroughfare, at2 a.m, on the 9th i it, SraiPLise, in answer to his said that the damage done to the could be repaired for $1.
His Worsuup said that, in the first case, that of assault, he had no doubt whatever the Chinaman bad givey a correct statement. He should therefore fine prisoner $3 for the assault, and order him to pay $1 for damages. With regard tothe second charge, which, was afar jous one, he should deal with prisoner ho Land Regulations, one of I Byelaws framed under which expressly forbids discharging of firearms. What prisoner was doing patrolling the streets at that hour it twas dificult to imagine; although the simple fact of his being out at that time itself constitute an offence, yet it dic much for his character. Being in possession of a loaded revolver, prisoner practically had the lives of five persons in his hands, and it was monstrous that aman like him' should have that as in his temper he might
did lose his temper there was no doubt, and have can ious loss of life. That prisoner he did not believe a word of his statement about being surrounded by alor of sampan men with bamboos at that time in the morn. ing. Neither prisoner nor any person had any necessity to carry such weapons. His Worship would deal summarily with the case, instead of sending prisoner for trial, and would inflict a, fine of $10, or in default one month's imprisonment with bard labor. At the expiry of that term, if prisoner failed to find security for his future yood behaviour, he would be deported. The pistol to be confiscated.
J.B. Mawsrtety was brought up, his term of imprisonment having expired yesterday, when he stated that he had as yet been unable to obtain the necessary security. His Worship granted him afew days more to endea-your to procure it.
Nov. 14th, R. v. Jou Ncnou.
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