From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 6 May, 1837.

Mr. J Hayday married 30 April at Dover, to Mrs Sarah Smiley of the "True Briton" public house.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 17 February, 1838. Price 7d.

PROVIDENTIAL PRESERVATION

Last evening, about half past eight, Mrs. Rogers, a respectable inhabitant, who must be upwards of seventy years of age, in proceeding from St. James's-street to her residence in Oxenden-street, after turning into the Commercial Quay, mistook her way from the darkness of the night, and walked over the edge of the quay. The tide being down, her fall could not have been less than fifteen feet to the level of the Pent; but, surprising to relate, she escaped without personal injury, and even an empty jug she carried in her hand remained unbroken, when the persons attracted by her cries, proceeded to her assistance. The only cause to which, under Providence, her escape can be attributed, is the extreme violence of the wind, which acting on her clothes, in all probability prevented a rapid descent. Mrs. Rogers, on being rescued from her perilous situation, was taken to the "True Briton Tavern," where every attention was paid to her, and she afterwards walked home, expressing anxiety only that her friends might not be alarmed by the occurrence.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday, 3 April, 1847. Price 5d.

DOVER PETTY SESSIONS

Mary Ann May and Francis Smith were charged with an assault on Robert Pilcher, landlord of the “True Briton” public-house. Prosecutor, whose face was completely tattooed by the finger nails of his assailants, stated that defendants came to his house about half-past 12 o'clock, and ordered two glasses of beer, which were served. He then requested them to leave the house; but they refused to do so, and on his attempting to put them out they both flew at him, and scratched his face. He then called Police-constable Adams, and gave them in charge.

Smith, in her defence, stated that she had been in the habit of visiting the house at much later hours, and on being requested to leave, she said she should not do so till she had finished her beer, as there were other persons in the house, upon which Pilcher pushed her with violence against the door.

Miss May said she only went to the assistance of her friend.

Fined 10s. each, including costs, to be paid on Monday, or, in default, 10 days' imprisonment.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday, 9 February, 1850.

Hannah Hook, charged with picking the pocket of a mariner Williams, one of the crew of the steam yacht Ondine.

The prosecutor stated that after leaving the “Druid's Lodge” on Wednesday evening he went to the “True Briton,” where he fell in with the prisoner, whom he afterwards accompanied to her lodgings at Mrs. Hart's, St. James's Lane, at which place prisoner unceremoniously put her hand into his pocket, and took there-from 2 half-francs and some sous. On being asked to return them, she refused to do so, and from subsequent circumstances was eventually taken to the Police station. In defence, prisoner admitted being in company with prosecutor, but denied stealing the money. Williams had given it to her; he appeared intoxicated at the time.

The Bench considered that the evidence was not sufficiently strong to send the case to the Sessions, and ordered its dismissal.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 25 August, 1855. Price 5d.

DOVER- TO LET

The "True Briton," public house, in full trade - corner situation in the ???? thoroughfare. Immediate possession must be had. The particulars apply on the premises.

From the Dover Telegraph and Cinque Ports General Advertiser, Saturday 5 January, 1856. Price 5d.

DOVER POLICE COURT

Thomas Robinson, charged with having his house, the "True Briton," Commercial Quay, open contrary to law on Sunday night last.

Police-constable Edward Smith said, that on Sunday last, in passing the house, he heard a noise, to which he called the attention of another officer, Collard, when both went to the door and knocked. Mrs. Paul opened the door, and said the house was closed. They followed her in, when witness saw four persons in a room there, with glasses containing spirituous liquors. Two of the men drank the contents of two of the glasses in his presence. In another room he saw two persons - a man and a woman. The man was Mr. Broadley; the female was unknown to witness. One of the four men was a Dover man named William Kay; the others were Frenchmen. Mrs. Paul told witness that he might do his best or worst; that the house was not in her name; and that if he wanted anything, he must go to Mr. Robinson, whose name was over the door. - Police-constable Collard fully corroborated the foregoing.

Mr. Robinson explained how the house was licensed in his name. He was the agent of the proprietor, Messrs. Walker; who, as Mrs. Paul wished to get out, requested him (Mr. Robinson) to apply for the licence in his name, to prevent its lapsing, or the closing of the house. He then proceeded to cross-examine Smith, with a view of showing that Smith had frequently misconducted himself while in the police; tat the information was got up from other than pure motives; and that therefore the credibility was open to objection. - Mrs. Paul, who was called for the defence, said the house was closed, and nothing drawn or sold after 10 o'clock. Smith had frequently had drink there, and had refused to assist in the removal of disorderly characters when called upon.

Mr. Robinson made objections to the information, on the ground that no liquor had been sold after the time allowed by law, and that the house was only open for the removal of those within, so that a disturbance might be avoided.

The Bench considered the case proved, and as it was the first offence, the lenient fine of £1, including costs, was inflicted. Mr. Robinson said if it was his own case, he should appeal against the decision; but ultimately Mrs. Paul consented to the fine being paid.