Kentish Gazette, Tuesday 7 October 1862.

The Abomination of False Balancing and Measures.

The only business before the court consisted of investigating a number of charges for incorrect scales and measures preferred by Mr. Mount, inspector of weights and measures.

Richard Martin, publican, of Bridge, was charged with having a quart pewter measure deficient incapacity. It appeared that the pewter had only been used to hold the drainings of the tap and other refuse beer, &c., and the Bench accordingly dismissed the case.