Seeking some assistance to decipher what the charge is.

[a chesters]

Thank you all for your decyphering, and explanations.

Sparrett, from other information, he was a bit of trouble. He was an Irish convict, and it appears he enjoyed a drink or three.

MaecW, There are other reports of him assaulting his wife, both before and after this occasion.

C-A, thank you, I simply needed confirmation from other eyes.

Dyingout, , as Bookbox expands it, he would have had difficulty paying a fine of £5, as I can only find information that he was a labourer.
I will have to try to find who would be willing to stand such surety for him. Could be interesting

Wiggy, thanks for your confirmation.

Again, many thanks to all of you.

AC