| 22 July 1836, Friday ADVERTISTEMENTS - St. Stephens Games - To be WRESTLED for, at St. Stephens, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, the 9th and 10th of August next, the following PRIZES: - Best MAN �2 0 � 0 - Second � �1 0 � 0 - Third � � 0 10 0 Good encouragement and accommodation will be given to those who may attend. St. Stephens, by St. Austell, July 8, 1836 Lewannick and Northill, Cornwall, ELIGIBLE FREEHOLD ESTATES FOR SALE - To be SOLD, by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Inn at CONGDON's SHOP, in the Parish of Northill, on MONDAY the Eighth day of August next, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, by Mr. Robert COAD, Auctioneer, the undermentioned desirable PROPERTY - Lot 1. The Fee-Simple and Inheritance of all that MESSUAGE and tenement called TRENHORNE, Otherwise Bennet's Tenement, in the village of Trenhorne, together with a Field or Close of Land, called WATERLAND, situate in the several parishes of Lewannick and Northill, in Cornwall, and now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Gerry, as tenant thereof, the clear yearly rent of �46. - The Premises are in the best state of cultivation, are situated about 5 miles from Launceston, and 7 from Callington, (both excellent market towns) and comprise a good Dwelling-House, Barn and other Outhouses, and 21 Acres (customary measure) of superior Orchard, Meadow and Arable Land. The Orchard is about 1A 1R 16P and is so productive that it often returns sufficient money to pay the rent of the Estate. The contemplated railroad from Padstow will pass very near the Property, by which it must be considerably improved in value. [Special report on Shipwrecks, July 22, 1836 - This was a special report, printed on the entire back page of the newspaper. For those who are interested further article information may be found in the Cornish Rootslist Archives .jm] NEWS Penzance - On Monday last, the first Quarter Sessions of the Peace, under the new Municipal Act, was held in the Grammar School in this town, in consequence of the rebuilding of the new Guild-Hall, before Walter Coulson, Esq., Recorder of this borough, accompanied by Wm. Davy, Esq, Mayor Joseph Carne and Jas. J. A. Boase, Esquires, Justices and the Town-Council. [After the usual preliminaries of opening the Court, the Recorder addressed the Grand Jury, explaining how the Court had come into existence through the changes in legislation and what the duties of the Jury were.] [This will be posted separately, for those who are interested and may be found in the Cornish Rootslist Archives .] The first case that came before this court was one of bastardy, between Julia Carter of Penzance, and William Warren, of Newlyn. After the case had been fully investigated, the Recorder directed an order to be made on the said William Warren, for 1s. 6d. per week. Elizabeth Murly, of St. Buryan, was then arraigned on a charge of having stolen a piece of Prist from Mr. York, draper. The case having been fully proved, the jury returned a verdict of Guilty, and the prisoner was sentenced to three months imprisonment. The next case was a charge of assault on the constables, in the discharge of their duty, by two young men of the parish of Gulval, named Richard and James Friggins. The parties were found Guilty, fined �5 each, and sentenced to one week's imprisonment. Thomas Friggins was afterwards found guilty of attempting to rescue the prisoners, and fined 20s. GORAN HAVEN - On Monday last, 100 tabs of contraband spirits and glass, were crept up, off the Deadman, by the "Fox" Revenue crazier, in conjunction with Mr. Bolt, chief officer of the station at that place, and were taken the same day to the Custom-House at Fowey. THE TREDITON FIRE - We beg to correct a statement we made in the account we gave of the fire a week or two ago, to the effect that the fire was supposed to have originated in the heating of the wool. The wool, we understand, had lately been shorn, and was quite dry; so that the fire must have arisen from some other cause unknown. Mr. Dennis, the occupier of the farm, is supposed to suffer the amount of two hundred pounds. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT PLYMOUTH - Plymouth has again been visited by that most fearful of all scourges, fire; but, in the present instance, it is satisfactory to state, that, though the destruction of property was far greater, it was still unaccompanied by that loss of life which rendered the late fire in the Citadel so peculiarly distressing. The flames were first discovered shortly after 12 o'clock on Saturday night last, issuing from the windows of a house in Treville-street, No. 56, the lower part of which was occupied by Mr. Knighton, as a baker's shop. An alarm was quickly given, and as soon as time would permit all the engines in the neighbourhood, including the Royal Marine, Artillery, Dockyard, and Citadel, were on the spot, under the directions of the military; but, from some extremely culpable cause, near an hour elapsed before a supply of water could be obtained, and the fire consequently assumed a most alarming aspect, extending to Mrs. Palmer's and Mr. Bowyer's, on the west, and Mr. Fry's, and a vacant house lately occupied by Mr. Honey, hatter, on the east, the whole of which in the end were almost totally destroyed, also communicating to the premises behind Treville-street, towards Norley House. In the latter directions, some low buildings connected with the baker's shop, were the first to fall a prey to the devouring element. Adjoining these, at the back of the street, on the west, was a stone-building in the occupation of Mr. Creigh, currier, and containing a quantity of goods in that line. About half-past one o'clock, clouds of dense smoke began to issue from the roof and windows of this house also, and before two, it exhibited a complete mass of fire. From Mr. Creigh's workshops, a range of malthouses, belonging to Mr. Allen, extend in a northerly direction to very near Norley House, and for some time their safety appeared doubtful, masses of burning matter continually poured on their roofs from the adjoining house, which rose considerably above them; but, from the exertions of the firemen, who, previous to this were enabled to commence working the engines, these premises suffered but inconsiderable damage. Nearly parallel with the malt-houses, on the eastern side, stands the Unitarian Chapel, which was also in great jeopardy, the flames communicating to and playing among the water pipes, which were as soon as possible removed. Fortunately, this place of worship is a substantial stone erection, and the progress of the flames in that quarter were soon arrested, without its having sustained any injury; though from the manner in which the fire raged against its walls, momentary fears were entertained that the windows would burst, and the wood work in the interior be ignited. About half-past three on Sunday morning, through the strenuous efforts of the firemen, soldiers, and others who had rendered assistance, the fury of the terrific element began gradually to abate, and continued to decrease till about six o'clock, when it was considered to be entirely got under. The heaviest losses appear to have fallen on Mr. Creigh, and Mrs. Palmer; the former, in particular, suffered very severely, the whole of his stock of leather &c on the premises, being entirely destroyed. Mrs. Palmer, who is a widow, and with Mrs. Falkener kept a small haberdashery shop, it is reported in the hurry of her escape, left a small box behind containing �200, but search has since been constantly making amongst the rubbish, and a small portion of the money recovered. Mr. Knighten was a young beginner in trade, having occupied the premises but a short time, and been married only 3 weeks; he rescued but little from the flames. Messrs. Fry, (bookseller) and Bowyer (shoemaker) succeeded in removing a portion of their goods, but their loss is also considerable. The house of Mr. Smith (hatter) which stands next to Honey's, at the eastern corner of the street, in the endeavours used to preserve it, sustained great injury, the whole of the windows being broken. At this house, also, as well as at Mr. Mitchell's (grocer) adjoining Bowyer's, the good &c were removed, and a serious loss sustained from damage. No account can be given as to the cause of the fire. [sentences as written: "search has since been constantly making" is what was written!] MINING DINNER - On Monday last, a public dinner took place at the King's Arms, Launceston, on the formation of a mining company for working Wheal Lenoy, in the parish of Northill; E. Archer, Esq. of Trelaske, presided. [the transcription of a very long speech ensued] ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - The new road from Saltash to Plymouth being finished and thrown open to the public, we hope to see the line complete to Launceston before twelvemonths have elapsed. The whole length from Callington to Launceston is in a course of making, and a new bridge across the Ferry is commenced at Woods. The line promises to be very superior to the old road to Plymouth, through Tavistock, being nearly five miles shorter, and the inclination much easier. Coroner's Inquest - On Monday last, an inquest was held at the workhouse, in the parish of Gwennap, before Hosken James, Esq. touching the death of a female child. It appeared from the evidence that on Sunday morning, two young men of the name of Jacob Francis and John Trewortha were taking a walk near Trevines, in Gwennap, they found, in an old open shaft, in the south western part of the United Mines, and near the road leading from the Church-Town to the consolidated mines, the dead body of a female infant. On examination, it appeared that the body was too much decomposed to admit of the surgeon's stating whether the child was born alive or not, but he was of the opinion it had come to maturity, and that it might have been dead four or five months. There being no evidence to support a charge of murder, and no trace of the mother of the child, the jury, in order that the matter might be left open for further inquiry, returned a verdict of Found dead. Dreadful Accident - On Tuesday morning last, as the "Herald" steamer was about to start from Hayle, one of the crew, named Hawes, descended over the side of the vessel to disengage a rope which had got entangled in one of the paddle wheels; and while in the act of doing so, the engine was ordered to be set going by some person who was not aware of the perilous situation of Hawes, who was in consequence carried under water by the velocity of the wheel. Fortunately, the disaster was witnessed by a person on the wharf, who promptly gave the alarm, and the engine being stopped as quickly as possible, the man was taken up and conveyed to his house greatly injured, though hopes are entertained that there is a possibility of his recovery. At the time the accident happened, the Herald's deck was crowded with passengers, who were much alarmed at the disaster, as it was not then expected the man would survive. Meeting at Helston - Claims on Wendron water On Tuesday last, a meeting was held at Helston pursuant to public notice given by Mr. Matthew Concanen, for the purpose of considering the course to be adopted in consequence of the claim made on behalf of Lady Basset, to the right in waters in the parish of Wendron, and to divert the same from the Tin-streamers on the moors and from ancient mines in which they had formerly been used, for the purpose of a new mine called Wheal Friendship. The parties immediately interested were the Tinstreamers in the moors of Wendron, who with their families, being in all, it was stated, nearly 300 persons, were deprived of the chief means of their subsistence in consequence of the waters having been diverted from their works. The meeting was attended by at least 700 persons, and Mr. Bennetts, of the Angel Inn, not being able to accommodate it with a room sufficiently large to admit a quarter of them, permission for the use of the Town-hall was sought by several gentlemen who were present, but, the Authorities not being in the way, it could not be obtained. Rooms were at length procured at Mr. Landeryon's in the town, and were immediately crowded to an alarming extent. Mr. Matthew Concanen was called to the chair, who explained the object of the meeting, and stated that the subject of the Stannary Bill now in progress would be brought before them, in addition to that for which the meeting had been originally advertised. Mr. George Concanon then.... emphatically addressed the meeting. [He explained the rights of the tinners to waters, and recommended the tinners appeal to Lady Basset herself, without contending the legal point, as the claim had been made by agents acting on her behalf. �He said "the Lady, would not blot the memory of her Noble Father, by sacrificing a large though humble body of men and their families for the sake of a paltry revenue, which to her was insignificant." �A petition was moved, carried by acclamation, and was afterwards signed by upwards of 270 persons.) The assembly of persons was so great, and the pressure for admittance so determined, that some gentlemen moved that the assembly should be addressed from the windows. This gave much satisfaction, and the proceedings of the day were then ably explained by Mr. Matthew, and Mr. Edward Concanen, from Mr. Landeryon's windows, and were received with cheers. The best order prevailed and the meeting was attended, in addition to the Tinners, by a great number of respectable farmers, and Mine agents of the neighbourhood. Birthday Festivities - On Saturday, the 9th instant, being the eleventh anniversary of the birthday of Miss Susan Symons, daughter and heiress of Samuel Symons, Esq. of Gonvena, a large party, consisting of about 50 ladies and gentlemen, were invited from Wadebridge and its neighbourhood, to spend the day at Polzeth-bay, in the parish of St. Miniver, where they dined and drank tea on the rocks. The day was spent with the utmost harmony, and while the merry glass was going round, Morrish Wilton, Esquire, rose and made a very appropriate speech for the occasion, on the conclusion of which the whole party gave three hearty cheers. They then returned to Gonvena and spent the remaining part of the evening, with the greatest degree of conviviality, and had it not been for the approaching Sabbath, singing and dancing, no doubt, would have been kept up till a very late hour. Fairs in Cornwall in July - St Stephens (Church Town) by St. Austell, 23rd - Saltash, Tregoney, and Trew, 25th - St. Day, 26th - Hendron, 27th - Menheniot and Summercourt, 28th St. Austell and Week St. Mary, 29th A cattle market will be held at Penzance on the 14th. TO BE SOLD - Bicken Park, in the parish of St. Eval, situate on the North coast of Cornwall, supposed to contain several valuable lodes of Copper, Tin, and Lead. Current occupation of John and Stephen Vivian, yearly rent �114.3s.8d will expire at Michaelmas 1838. Messrs Coode and Sons, St. Austell For sale, eligible Freehold estate Trenhorne, situate in Lewannick and Northill, occupied by Mr. Thomas Gerry, yearly rent �46. Also, ROWDOWNS, situate in the parish of Northill, occupied by Mr. Richard John and others. For both, contact John Peter, of Altarnun, or Mr. Sargent, solicitor, Liskeard. NB Part of the purchase money may be obtained of Mr. Sargent, on Mortgage, at �4 percent interest. 29 July Price Seven Pence Advertisements - Public House to Let - To be LET by TENDER, and entered on at Michaelmas next, that excellent PUBLIC HOUSE known by the name of the SHIP INN Situated at Pentewan, in the parish of St. Austell, and now in the occupation of Mr. T. VARCOE, the proprietor. The House is newly-built, and contains Eleven Rooms, besides Brew-house and all other requisite appurtenances. For viewing the same, or any further particulars, apply (if by letter, post paid) to Mr. Varcoe, by whom Tenders stating the highest rent, will be received until the 13th of August next, immediately after which the person whose Tender is accepted, will have notice thereof. July 20, 1836 NEWS We regret to learn that the King has been labouring under a slight indisposition, produced by an attack of rheumatism. Observer. The Congress of the United States have resolved, after long and stormy debates, to divide the surplus funds in the treasury of the General Government among the several States, in the proportion which each State has contributed. The sum to be apportioned is thirty millions of dollars, about seven million sterling. Is not this the first instance in the history of nations, of taxes being returned to those who paid them? The financial prosperity which such a transaction indicates, is owing to a really representative government, and industrious population, and an almost unlimited field of production. LOCAL NEWS Newquay Regatta - This Regatta took place on Tuesday last, and, in consequence of the deep interest felt in its celebration by all classes residing within a reasonable distance of that beautiful bay, the roads to it were thronged with carriages, equestrians, and pedestrians, all bending their way to the cliffs. The Towan Blistra and surrounding hills were covered with spectators, and particularly with the fair sex, whose presence on all occasions not only adds gaiety but animation to the scene. Four boats of the first class were entered: The regulations were to go twice round the course, a distance of about 20 miles. The "Arrow", W. Carrivick, Esq., took the lead, and kept it throughout the race; but we never recollect having seen a sharper contest that that which took place between her and the "Eclipse", R. W. Avery, Esq. The "Eclipse" in starting, having hoisted a square-sail before her jib was lowered, contrary to the regulations, was obliged to put back and make a fresh start, subsequently to which she lost two lengths. [Since she placed second, but had] violated the printed regulations, the second prize, a silver cup, was given to James Hosken, Esq., of the "Sea Gull", who very handsomely offered to give it up for the next year's regatta. The third prize was not awarded. Five boats of the second class were entered: The "Amphitrite" took the lead, closely followed by the "Ellen" and the "Norma". The race throughout was beautifully contested, the "Amprhitrite" beating the "Norma" by two minutes, and the "Ellen" by five. A silver goblet and two silver cups were the prizes for this class. Immediately after the termination of the sailing matches, three six-oared gigs started, when the "Matchless" best the "Defiance" and the "Victoria". The distance of about five miles was completed by the "Matchless" in 29 minutes, the "Defiance" in 30, and the "Victoria" in 34 minutes. The prizes for these boats were, 1st prize, three sovereigns, 2nd, two sovereigns, and 3rd, one sovereign. The race passed off with the greatest éclat; not a single accident, we believe, having occurred throughout to mar the sports of the day, and all were much pleased with the nautical skill displayed by both winners and losers. Fatal Accident - On Tuesday last, a man named Jones, traveling with a mechanical exhibition, on his way from Tregony to St. Day, accidentally fell from the top of the caravan, and injured the spinal marrow. He was immediately taken to St. Day, where he lingered till the following morning when he expired. The poor unfortunate man left a wife and five small children to lament their loss. Tywardreath Rural Gardening Society - [Most prizes were 3s or less; for instance, best bouquet of roses, 2s.7d to William Petherick, 2nd 1s.6d to Nancy Tarry, best 6 geraniums, 2s.6d to Daniel Farmalla] The sixth Annual Exhibition of this Society took place in the village of Tywardreath on Wednesday the 20th inst. The show of Fruit &c was particularly fine, more especially on the cottagers' table, which far exceeded any former year, and proves that a spirit of innocent ambition and harmless rivalry is spreading among the labouring classes who are within the reach of this society. About half-past two o'clock the chair was taken by J. T. Austen, Esq. of Fowey, who delivered an interesting and appropriate speech. [He said that he had been brought up gardening, but once politics took precedence he had entirely neglected it. But as he was now past being concerned with politics, he would give more attention to gardens. After these remarks, the speaker "exhorted the cottagers' wives to use their endeavours to make their houses comfortable homes for their husbands, and thus induce them to spend their leisure hours there, which in too many cases are spent at the beer-shop, the cause of which, in some cases, was to be attributed to the slovenly appearance of their homes, and the uncomfortable reception their husbands meet with there. To remove this, he suggested the propriety of offering a prize for the neatest cottage, as well as the gardens." He then called on the secretary to make a report.] For the Cottager whose Rental does not exceed �6.10s per annum, for the neatest and best stocked garden in the undermentioned parishes: Tywardreath - 10s to Thomas Rundle, Polkerris St. Austell - 7s.6d to Richard Hart St. Blazey -�7s 6d to William Mitchell St. Mewan - 5s to William Bennett Luxulyan - 7s.7d to George Vercoe Lanlivery - 7s.6d to Reuben Skilling Fowey - 7s 6d to Nancy Tarry, widow St. Sampsons 7s 6d to John Mitchell Lostwithiel - 5s to William Olver To the Labourer, miner, or fisherman in each of the above Parishes, who has brought up the largest family without parochial assistance: Tywardreath - 10s to Joseph Trembath (10 children) St. Austell - 10s to Edward Rouse St. Blazey - 10s to Richard Thomas (10 children) Fowey - 10 s to Richard Rowe (8 children) Luxullian - 10s. to Rachel George Lanlivery - 10s to John Vincent (12 children) St. Sampsons - 10s. to William Mitchell St. Mewan - Thomas Coad Lostwithiel - 10s to ____ Given by Capt. Collins, R. N. to the cottager, labourer, miner or fisherman, who has bound to trades the greatest number of children within the last twenty-one years, or one year in permanent service, a prize of �1.1s to William Woolcock of Lanlivery (11 children bound). Providential Escape - On Thursday the 21st inst, Mr. S. H. Pollard, jun, who is on a visit to his friends at Redruth, was amusing himself with firing at some sparrow, the gun, which had not been used for some months, burst, the barrel being blown to the distance of five or six yards, and the lock shattered to pieces. Fortunately, without apprehending danger, Mr. P. had rested the gun on a hedge, which obliged him to keep both hands behind the lock, and consequently escaped unhurt. Pilchard Fishery - The drift-boats belonging to Looe are all on the alert, but hitherto the catches have been small. On Wednesday, however, there were as many as 2,000 brought in by one boat, which has been the best catch of the season. Coroner's Inquest - On Saturday last, an inquest was held at St. Austell, before Hosken James, Esq. on view of the body of a boy named Henry Davis, about 13 years of age. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased, who worked at the Great Wheal Prosper mine, in Roach, was employed on the preceding afternoon with several men, in forming a Whim Round, at the side of the Hill on the mine; and that while so employed a large quantity of earth, which they had undermined, prematurely gave way, burying Davis under the rubbish and killing him on the spot. Two men were also injured by the fall, but several others having removed from the spot only minutes before the accident occurred, fortunately escaped. Verdict, Accidental Death. Gwennap Cottage Gardening Society - The first meeting of this Society was held at the school-room, Trevarth, on Tuesday, the 20th instant, and a more satisfactory exhibition has seldom been witnessed. The room was decorated in the most tasteful manner: At two o'clock.. the Rev. T. Phillpotts took the chair. [He congratulated everyone on the success the Society had enjoyed, and warmly thanked the secretary, Mr. Hawken, for his very efficient and valuable services.] � Mr. Hawken then read the list of prizes: Best dish of apples 3s - Simeon Kneebone [and] Second 2s - Wm. Viskeys Best black currants 3s - James Scoble Best white 3s - Ann Jose For the neatest and best stocked garden: first �1 - James Scoble, second, 10s - Simeon Kneebone, 3rd 7s.6d. - Wm. Rowe For the Cottager who has brought up the largest family without parochial relief: First, �1, to Mary Barrett, Penstruthal, second, 10s, John Polmear, Carnmarth, third, 5s, Thomas Moyle. Fowey Annual Rowing Regatta - The annual Rowing Regatta took place at Fowey on Tuesday, the 19th instant, when excellent sport was afforded to the lovers of aquatic amusements. The races were between first and second class 4 oared gigs, first and second class 2 oared boats, etc. All the prizes were well contended for, and the "Maid of the Mill" of last year, introduced under the name of "Alert", rowed by men from Saltash, carried the first prize in the first class, competing with gigs, including two new ones, belonging to Fowey, of from 2 to 3 feet greater length. The rowing of these men was particularly admired, especially in the race of 4-oared boats belonging to a Merchant Vessel, in which, after breaking an oar, they won the third prize with the three remaining oars. The town was decorated with arches of ever-greens &c, and also with flags which were numerous and brilliant; and gave a high zest to the gala....The influx of strangers added much to the gaiety of the scene. The festivities of the day were heightened by merry peals from the Fowey bells, the spirited exertions of the Bodmin band, and in the evening, by the setting off of splendid fireworks. The only drawback was experienced in heavy showers during the whole day, which, however, were not sufficient to more than damp the excitement and spirit of the festive scene. Attempted Highway Robberies - One night last week, Mr. Pearce, shoemaker, of Goran Church-town, was stopped near Caerhayes by a man who demanded his cash. Instead of complying with the demand, Mr. Pearce knocked down his assailant, and after a struggle made his escape. On Tuesday week, as Mr. Wills of Trenennick was returning from Fowey Regatta, he was stopped by two men near Polgugler[sic], who seized his horse's bridle, and peremptorily ordered him to deliver the money. He however beat them off with the butt-end of his whip; when, finding themselves defeated, they gave a loud whistle and retreated. A little farther on the road, three more men attempted to stop him, but being well mounted, he left them in the lurch. Great caution is necessary to be exercised by persons traveling at night, as several suspicious characters have lately been seen strolling about under pretence of begging. Penzance - On Sunday evening last, the death of the late Wm. Carne, Esq. was improved by an eloquent and impressive discourse, preached by the Rev. R. Treffry, jun. to a crowded congregation in the Wesleyan chapel in this town, from Hebrews chapt. VI and 12th verse. To perpetuate Mr. Carne's memory, it is intended to erect a Tablet, in that chapel, by voluntary subscriptions from the Members of the Methodist Society in Penzance and St. Ives circuits. Previous page {end} |