Gravesend Reporter, North Kent and South Essex Advertiser - Saturday 24 October 1857.

Mrs. Leeds of the "North Star" beer-house, was charged on summons with having her house open after hours on Saturday night last. Mr. White said he did not wish to press this case, as he had ascertained that the men seen coming out of the house were a gang from one of the coal hulks, who were not able to get ashore earlier. A person who attended for Mrs. Leeds stated that this was correct. The Mayor said the law was the law, and it must be administered; the house was seen open, and Mrs. Leeds was therefore liable to a fine, but from what had been stated he should only sentence her to pay the costs, the costs (6s. 6d.) were paid.