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Hustings Court.

--This Court of Justices closed their November term on Saturday last. The trial of Messrs. Brown, Sims, and King, for interfering with the police in the discharge of their duties, was concluded, and the parties acquitted.

James McGee, indicted for assaulting Alonzo Travis. Nolle prosequi entered.

August Rupert, indicted for selling liquor without a license. Fined $60 and costs.

Napoleon Burke and John Hammond, Provost Detectives, indicted for assaulting Michael Walls. Nolle prosequi entered.

Francis Devine, indicted for shooting at Benjamin G. Williams in the street. Found guilty, fined $100 and costs, and sent to jail for six months.

V. Gerard, indicted for attempting to steal a hog from Mrs. Longest. Tried and acquitted.

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