BURFORD.

burford petty sessions.

Present Revs. Raine and Neate.

Thos. Holgrave was charged by W. Pratley, keeper to Lord Redesdale, with poaching, on the 10th of December. It appeared that defendant was assistant to another keeper, John smith, who stated that he was sent by his master to kill hares on the manor. Fined, including costs, 12s. Paid.

W. Harding was charged by the above W. Pratley for an assault on the 10th Dec. Case dismissed.

Robert Lock, of Asthally, was charged by the above W. Pratley with poaching on the preserves of Lord Redesdale, one month's imprisonment.

PETTY SESSIONS.

BAMPTON WEST DIVISION.- Burford, Saturday.

Present Revds. A. Neate, W.E.D. Carter, and D.W. Goddard.

John Churn, of Burford, labourer, was summoned by W.C. Pratley, gamekeeper to Lord Redesdale, and charged with cutting and damaging underwood belonging to his Lordship; fined 1s. and costs.

PETTY SESSIONS.

BAMPTON WEST DIVISION.- Burford, March 15.

Before the Revs. A. Neate, D.W. Goddard, and W.E.D. Carter.

James Saunders, of Asthall, was charged by William Pratley, gamekeeper to Lord Redesdale with damaging a fence at Swinbrook, the property of his Lordship; fined 10s., including costs.

PETTY SESSIONS.

BAMPTON WEST DIVISION.- Burford, March 29.

Present, Revs. A. Neate, D.W. Goddard; and W.E.D. Carter.

Sarah Tooley, the elder, and Sarah Tooley, the younger, labourers, of Burford, were charged by William Pratley, gamekeeper to Lord Redesdale with damaging a fence at Swinbrook, the property of his Lordship; fined 6d. each, and costs 4s. 6d. each; allowed 14 days to pay, or, in default, 14 days' imprisonment.

WITNEY.

Our Monthly County Court was holden at the Staple Hall Inn on Tuesday the 23rd ult., before J.E. Parry, Esq. Q.C. The list contained 34 plaints, 20 of which were heard. The following case excited much interest:- David Faulkner v. William Charles Pratley.- Plaintiff sued defendant for the sum of 14l. 3s. 1d., secured by a note of hand payable on demand. The facts elicited from plaintiff proved that a running grocery account had been kept by defendant'' late father (Charles Pratley), who was many years forest-keeper to Lord Redesdale; on the balance being demanded, the son repudiated the claim, and disputed the debt in toto as unjust, although the goods were regularly entered in a pass-book; acting advisedly, plaintiff took out a summons against defendant, as administrator of the effects of his late father, who died intestate; to prevent publicity and probable mischief, plaintiff was entreated to accept an instalment, and security for remaining balance; when application was made for payment, defendant tendered a portion of the sum due.- After hearing both sides, his Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for full amount, with statute costs, to be paid in a fortnight to Mr. Faulkner, observing that the moiety offered should have been taken, and the remainder sued for.- Mr. Milward, instructed by Mr. Mantell, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. F. Hunt for defendant.

PETTY SESSIONS.

BAMPTON WEST DIVISION.- Burford, Jan. 17.

Present, Revs. A. Neate & D.W. Goddard.

Thomas Bunts, labourer, of Shilton, was charged by Wm. C. Pratley, gamekeeper to Lord Redesdale, with gathering Christmas holly from the Forest, the property of his Lordship; fined 1s. damage and 4s. costs, or 21 days; allowed a month to pay.

PETTY SESSIONS.

BAMPTON WEST DIVISION.- Burford, Feb. 28.

Present, the Revds. A. Neate, D.W. Goddard, & W.E.D. Carter.

Richard Norris, labourer, of Shipton-under-Wychwood, was charged by Wm. Pratley, gamekeeper to Lord Redesdale, with damaging underwood, the property of his Lordship; fined 9s. 5d., including costs, or 14 days' imprisonment.

PETTY SESSIONS.

BAMPTON WEST DIVISION.- Burford, December 10.

Before the Revs. A. Neate, D.W. Goddard and W.E.D. Carter.

Emanuel Wiggins, labourer, of Asthally, was charged on the information of Mr. Wm. Chas. Pratley, game-keeper to Lord Redesdale, with using a gun for the purpose of killing game, on lands in the occupation of Mr. J. Humphris, of Asthal; adjourned to December 31st.

PETTY SESSIONS.

BAMPTON WEST DIVISION.- Burford, Dec. 29.

Before Revs. A. Neate and D.W. Goddard.

Richard Pratley, of Asthall, labourer, was charged by W. Pratley, gamekeeper to Lord Redesdale, with trespassing in search of game, in the parish of Asthall, on the 19th ult.; convicted and fined 9s. and costs; allowed 14 days to pay, or in default three weeks' imprisonment.

BURFORD.

PETTY SESSIONS. July 27.

Before the Revs. A. Neate and W.E.D. Carter.

George and Henry Smith, of Shipton, were charged by W.C. Pratley, gamekeeper, with trespassing on a certain piece of land, in the possession of the Rt. Hon. Lord Redesdale, at the parish of Widford, in search of game, on the 6th July. Fined £1 3s. 6d., costs 12s., police fees 4s. 6d. Paid.

BURFORD.

PETTY SESSIONS, Nov. 30.

Before the Revs. A. Neate, W.E.D. Carter, and D.W. Goddard.

Charles Shaylor, of Asthall, was charged by W.C. Pratley, gamekeeper, with trespassing in search of game at the parish of Asthall, on the 25th day of Nov. last. Fined 1s., costs 11s., police 3s. Paid.

BURFORD.

PETTY SESSIONS, Feb. 8.

Before the Rev. W.E.D. Carter, and D.W. Goddard.

George Millin, Burford, was charged by W.C. Pratley, of Widford, gamekeeper, with wilfully damaging underwood, at the parish of Widford, on the 4th instant, the property of Lord Redesdale. Fined, including costs, 15s. 6d. Allowed 14 days to pay, or, in default, 14 days' hard labour in Oxford Gaol. He was also further charged by Mr. Pratley with violently assaulting him, at the parish of Fulbrook, on the 4th instant. For this offence he was fined, including costs 14s. 6d. Allowed till the 15th March next to pay, or in default 14 days' hard labour in Oxford Gaol.

CHIPPING NORTON.

CHADLINGTON DIVISION PETTY SESSIONS.

Town Hall, Chipping Norton. - Oct. 4.

Before the Right Hon. Lord Churchill, H. Grisewood and B.J. Whippy, Esqrs., and the Rev. T. Harris.

Charles Gomm, of Charlbury, tailor, was summoned by William Pratley, gamekeeper, to the Right Hon. Lord Churchill, with setting snares upon his lordship's land, on the 20th ult., in the parish of Cornbury. Fined £1, and costs 16s. 6d.

BURFORD.

PETTY SESSIONS, December 14th.

Before the Rev. D.W. Goddard and Captain Marriett.

Aaron Steptoe, of Leafield, labourer, was charged by William C. Pratley, of Widford, gamekeeper, with trespassing in search of game in the parish of Swinbrook, on the 12th inst. Seven previous convictions for similar offences were proved against him in the Chadlington Division since January, 1861. The defendant was committed for one month's imprisonment, in default of paying fine £2 and costs.

PETTY SESSIONS.

BAMPTON WEST DIVISION.- Burford, June 27.

Before the Rev. D.W. Goddard, Capt. E.J.B. Marriott, and Colonel Bradford.

Charles James, of Payne's Farm, was charged by Wm. Chas. Pratley, gamekeeper to Lord Redesdale, with trespassing in search of game in the parish of Fulbrook, on the night of June 11, on land belonging to his Lordship; fined 21s., and costs 16s.6d.; in default, one month's imprisonment, with hard labour; the money was paid.

PETTY SESSIONS.

BAMPTON WEST DIVISION.- Burford, April 24.

Before Colonel Bradford, Captain Marriott, and the Rev. D.W. Goddard.

W. Cox, of Shipton, was charged by W. Pratley, gamekeeper to Lord Redesdale, with trespassing in search of pheasants' eggs, at Widford; fined 1l., including costs.

PETTY SESSIONS.

CHADLINGTON DIVISION.- Chipping-Norton, Aug. 4.

Before H. Grisewood, Esq., and the Revs. W.E.D. Carter, T. Harris, and J.H. Worsley.

William Pratley, of The Kennels, Whichwood, game-keeper, was charged by James Pratley, of Leafield, labourer, with having, on the 30th of July last, unlawfully assaulted him. Dismissed.

LEAFIELD.

Alleged Assault.-William Pratley, of Wychwood, was charged by James Pratley, of Leafield, with assaulting him on the 30th ult.- From the evidence of complainant, it appears that on the day named he was crossing Cornbury Park in the direction of Charlbury, when the defendant came up and told him to go back as it was no road; he would not, however, when defendant got hold of him and struck him in the chest.- Defendant denied that he ever struck him, but admitted that he got hold of him by the collar and turned him back, as he had been authorized to turn all back who came that way.- The Bench dismissed the case.

marriages.

On the 13th inst., at the Baptist Chapel, Long Crendon, Mr. William George Pratley to Mrs. Louisa Taylor, of Oakley.

MARRIAGES.

Pratley-Davis.- November 13, at Long Crendon, Bucks, Mr. C. Pratley of Shabbington Lodge, to Sophia, second daughter of Mr. John Davis of London-street, Farringdon, Berks.