Having Spirits without a Permit: On Friday last, an old offender named Luxton, was apprehended P. C. Skinner, for having in his possession two gallons of spirit having no permit for the same. It appears that Skinner had been long looking out for the defendant, who had been suspected of stealing a dog from Mr. Wills, currier, and went in pursuit, overtaking him Kingsteignton. There was no appearance of the dog, but on searching the prisoner’s baskets Skinner discovered two gallons and a half of spirit, and as he had no permit, took him into custody. He was brought up before H. Cartwright, Esq., and committed to the House of Correction for two months. The spirits were bought off Mr. Pinsent, who will be proceeded against by the supervisor, for allowing the party to take possession without permit.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901