Burglary at Liverpool: Joseph Horris

It is Friday again, when I share something that I have found whilst looking for records, that is interesting or adds information to our family tree.

Found in the Liverpool Mercury 29 July 1876, page 4

Joseph Horris was age 16 when this article was written, which would make his date of birth approximately 1860. We do have a Joseph Horris in the family, born in 1859 and living in Liverpool. If this is the same Joseph Horris, then he was Dermot's 1st cousin, 3 times removed.

The transcription reads:
BURGLARY AT LIVERPOOL
John Ryan, aged 16, stoker; Thomas Larkin, aged 17, bottler; and Joseph Horris, aged 16, labourer, were indicted for having on the 25th of June, burglariously entered the dwelling house of Joseph Holland, 57, Scotland-road, with intent to steal. Dr. Commins appeared for the prosecution. The prisoners were found guilty, and Larkin and Horris were each sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour. Against Ryan there was a previous conviction, and it was stated that he had been committed to the reformatory ship Clarence. He, however denied this, and was told to sit down until enquiries were made. Whilst this was being done, Ryan had a very bad fit, and was carried out of court. The learned commissioner deferred passing sentence.

Further investigation revealed that John Ryan had several previous convictions and he was sentenced to seven years penal servitude.