| 3 FEBRUARY 1837, Friday EMIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA - A FINE first-class SHIP, of 500 Tons burthen, with a Poop and very superior accommodations for Cabin, Intermediate, and Steerage Passengers, will be dispatched in APRIL next, from the RIVER THAMES, direct for SYDNEY, touching at PLYMOUTH, to embark passengers. A very extensive demand exists in this Colony for married Mechanics, particularly Carpenters, Joiners, Stone-masons, Stone-cutters, Bricklayers, Plasterer's, Blacksmiths, Wheelwrights, Glaziers, and others; also for Agricultural Servants, Shepherds (especially people well acquainted with stock) and Gardeners.� Such Persons, provided they are of steady character, and not exceeding 30 years of age, may, with their families, obtain a passage by this conveyance at a very small cost to themselves.� Numerous parties have already engaged to proceed in this Ship; she will carry an experienced Surgeon, and all possible care will be exercised to secure the comfort of the Passengers on the Voyage.�All particulars may be known, on application to Mr. JOHN MARSHALL (if by letter, post-paid) Australian Emigration Agent, 20, Burchin-Lane, Cornhill, London. NEWS - His Majesty's Speech at the Opening of Parliament - Lord John Russell's dinner - Notice to Persons desirous of registering buildings for the solemnization of Marriages - Church Rates - House of Commons LOCAL NEWS Influenza - Within the past week the number of persons afflicted with the troublesome epidemic has considerably diminished, but the symptoms of those attacked have been more severe.� In Truro and the neighbourhood many elderly persons have died lately, but can the increased mortality be fairly ascribed to the influenza?� Nothing has occurred to show that the influenza, as such, has proved in any case fatal, but supervening upon old established diseases of the lungs, heart, or great blood vessels, it necessarily aggravates them very much and excites them into great and sometimes fatal activity.� It must not be forgotten that at this season of the year inflammatory affections of the chest and respiratory organs are very frequent, and some such cases have been allowed to pass into an irremediable state under the idea that the symptoms complained of were only those of influenza.� In the promulgation of popular remedies the main difficulty is in their precise application to a given condition�- because general instructions are more useful to the public than specific remedies.� Cold and damp are the states of atmosphere occasioning this complaint; all those who can, should avoid them and live as much as possible in a warm and dry atmosphere.� Night air should be particularly avoided, and a liberal regime be allowed.� When the disorder has fully developed itself the person should keep to his bed for a few days and have a fire in the room�- warm mucilaginous drinks should be freely taken�- and the diet be low.� Under these circumstances it usually wears itself out in a week; but if any fixed pain should be felt in the chest or head, or any permanent difficulty of breathing be established, then the best plan is to have medical advice. Isles of Scilly, Jan 31 - The Influenza prevails greatly on these Islands; not a family, and scarcely an individual, having escaped.� Places of public worship were either almost or entirely deserted on Sunday last.� The weather has long since been wet and stormy. The Church - The Rev. Precentor Lowe, commissary of the Lord Bishop, instituted the Rev. Edward Fursdon, Clerk, A.M. to the Vicarage of East Antony, in this county, vacant by the death of the Rev. Duke Yonge, on the presentation of William Henry Pole Carew, of Antony House, Esq. the true patron. Gorran Haven - A most melancholy accident occurred at this place on Monday last.� A son of the chief officer of the coast guard who belonged to the Revenue cutter "Fox" was taken ill with the prevailing epidemic, his father requested the commander Lieut. Best, to put him on shore at Gorran Haven, on their way from Falmouth to Fowey.� Mr. Best accordingly sent the four oared gig boat belonging to the cutter on shore, the crew consisting of the lad and four men.� The wind was calm at the time, but owing to its having blown strong the ground sea was very high on the shore, on going through which just as they reached the Pier, the boat upset, and young Bolt and J. Key, both belonging to Gorran Haven, and a man named Fuller perished. The praiseworthy exertions of a young man named Bradley, who was at the time on the Pier, and at the imminent risk of his life ran into sea on seeing the accident, saved the two other men.� An inquest was held on the bodies of Key and Bolt before Joseph Hosken James, Esq. when a verdict of Accidentally Drowned was�returned.�These young men were interred on Tuesday in the same grave, to which they were followed by an immense concourse of persons.� Fuller's body is not yet found. An inquest was held before Joseph Hamley, Esq. coroner, on Tuesday last, on the body of Mary, the wife of Mr. Zachariah Smith, Innkeeper, Egloskerry.� The deceased who was about 42 years of age, was returning from Launceston market on Saturday last in a van, which by some means was upset on St. Stephens Down, and Mrs. Smith fell immediately under the horse.� When she was extricated it was discovered that her chest and ribs were broken in.� Verdict, Accidental death, with a deodand of one shilling on the driver. Mad Dog - A dog in a rabid state was killed on Monday last, at New Mills, in the parish of Ladock, by Messrs. Stephens and Pearse.� It is hoped that persons in that neighbourhood will be careful of their dogs in future, as more than thirty pigs have, in Ladock, been destroyed by mad dogs within the last six months. Sheriff Appointed - We are informed that the King has graciously pleased to appoint J. Basset Esq., of Tehidy Park, in this county, Sheriff of Cornwall, and this gentleman has nominated Thurston Collins, Esq. of St.Columb, his under Sheriff, and Frederick Hill, Esq. of Helston, of this County, his County Clerk. Bankrupts - W. Geach, sen, and W. Geach, jun. Polruan, near Fowey. [fifth in a list of 21 bankrupts this issue jm] Parish of Lelant - At the house of Mr. Hemmings, Innkeeper, Penzance�- Familly house, occupied by Mr. Legg� Jennings Street ground, 70 feet by 46 feet, adjacent dwelling house, occupied by Mr. Murton, watchmaker with garden dwelling house, occupied by Mr. Barnes, shoemaker, with garden fee in reversion after the deaths of 3 lives, dwelling house, occupied by Mr. Thomas, Mason Leasehold tenement in Nut Lane, in Lelant, 6 acres of land, occupied by Mr. Dunstan, whose tenancy expires on Michaelmas next. Mr. Edmonds, Solicitor, Penzance�� Jan. 27 1837 � Lanteglos - At the New Inn, St. Veep by Mr. W. Seale, auctioneer - Dwelling house, blacksmith shop, and shoeing house, property of Mr. Wm. Best, who is about to decline business.�Sold by Mr. Sargent, Solicitor, Liskeard, who will lend part of the purchase price at a good rate Parishes of Davidstow, St. Kew, and St. Columb Major All that capital Barton, Farm, and lands called by several names:� TREWINNOW, TRESMARROW, and WRINGFORD, parish of Davidstow, occupied by Mr. Simon Baker which ends Michaelmas, 1838, at the clear rent of �160 Capital Barton and Farm called TREWANE in the parish of St. Kew, occupied by Mrs. COWLING, for a term which will expire Michaelmas 1841, at the clear yearly rent of��250 - Moiety, or half-part, of the Trewant Mill, occupied by Mr. Richard Sibley, yearly rent of��8 - Barton, Farm and Tenement of GAVERIGAN now occupied by Mr. James Murrish, Tenant at Will, at the clear yearly rent of��65. Blackwater, parish of Kea[?] - At the house of Mr. Bull, Innkeeper of Chacewater, Dwelling house, stable, and outbuildings with six acres of land, and about half an acre of strawberry garden, in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Jenkin.� Now in the possession of Mr. S. Stephens, the Proprietor.� Sold by Mr. Nicholas, Solicitor, Truro, or Mr. Cardock, Auctioneer. To Carriers and Others�- Horses and Vans to be disposed of J. HOUGHTON, CARRIER, St. Columb, having been appointed to a situation and about to leave the neighbourhood, begs to offer for�SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT his THREE HORSES AND TWO VANS J. H. has carried Goods and Passengers from St. Columb to Truro for the last seven years, during which time he has had a full share of�custom, and the success he has met with has far exceeded his most sanguine expectations, and he feels assured that any steady active�person taking the above business, will meet with equal success. The purchaser of the above, will be expected to pay one-half the purchase money on the 6th day of April, 1837, and be allowed until the�7th day of October for payment of the remainder, on his producing good security. The purchaser may be accommodated with a Rick of Prime Hay, and about Six Acres of excellent Meadow Lane near the town of St. Columbe. 10 FEBRUARY NEWS - Truro Town Council Meetings - Reports from Parliament - Spanish War news Stratton - We are informed by a correspondent on Tuesday last, there was a meeting of the Guardians of the Stratton Poor-law union, when, after the business of the day had been concluded, a riotous body of men, armed with clubs and bludgeons, marched unexpectedly from the westward into the town, in military array.� The Magistrates, assembled at the usual justice meeting, being entirely taken by surprise, had not for sometime the means of organizing a civil force.� For several hours the rioters paraded the town, but towards the evening, a civil force having been provided, they quietly dispersed without having done any material damage, at the same time threatening to meet the board at their next assemblage. Influenza - A new theory has lately been started by one of the most eminent practitioners, with regard to this distressing and annoying malady, with which so many thousands are now suffering through the kingdom; namely, that it arises from the state of the water used for culinary and other purposes; having found, in the course of a very extensive practice, that the inmates of those houses where Robin's Royal Filters have been adopted have not suffered from the prevailing malady. St. Ives - On the 31st ult, was launched from the yard of Mr. W. Clibbett, senior, a fine brig about 170 tons burthen.� She went off the stocks in fine style, and was named "George" after the owner, George Williams Esq. merchant, St. Ives. The Influenza has caused this little place to appear almost desolate; there is scarcely a house but a portion of its inmates are confined; and the places of worship on Sunday presented empty pews. Shop Breaking - On Friday morning last, at about half-past three o'clock, the shop of Miss Lavin, grocer and draper, Penryn, was broken open and entered.� The depredators succeeded in removing the shutter, and took out a pane of glass, which from its appearance, is supposed to have been cut with a diamond, by which means they entered the shop, and stole the till with its contents, which was about 27s.� Nothing else was found wanting but a considerable quantity of groceries, which were in the window and had been trampled on and destroyed .� A neighbour hearing a noise, and supposing it was someone breaking into his own shop, came down stairs and whilst in the act of unbarring his front door, the thieves were heard to move off.� The empty till was afterwards found in another part of town. Fatal Accident - On Monday last, at Padstow, a barge which had just left the pier for Little Petherick, with three men in her, upset, and precipitated her crew into the water.� Two of the men supported themselves on oars till assistance came, but one of the name of Matthews was unfortunately drowned.� He has left a wife and one child. Sudden Death - On the 4th instant, a person of the name of William Harry, died suddenly at Kilmarth, near Fowey.� On the following day a Coroner's Inquest was held on his body, when the jury returned a verdict of "died by the visitation of God". LETTER to the EDITOR - Sir: I have often seen the poor almost wholly disregarded, and borne by a few infirm persons scarcely sufficient to take the body to the grave.� Who can look on such things without observation, in a great town like Penzance?� Where the poor are infirm and afflicted, should not proper persons, I would ask, be provided to assist at the funeral?� I mention this, that the remains of the poor may be respected.� Should not the Doctor and the Overseer attend the funeral? I am, Sir, your obedient servant, OBSERVER, Penzance, Jan. 28, 1837. Bodmin - Capital Estate, free of Great Tithes, the Tenement and Farm of PENBUGLE, situate in the parish, and within a mile of the town of�Bodmin, containing 103 acres.� Taker will be required to pay for the Corn, Hay, turnips, and pasturage.� Mr. Every, at Bodmin, or Messrs. Coode and Sons, St. Austell. St. Austell - Public House, called THE SUN, with the Courtlage, Stable, and Bars, in the occupation of Mr. John Julyan.� For further information, Mrs. Lovering, or Messrs Coode and Sons, St. Austell. Truro - Dwelling houses and shops, in St. Nicholas Street, now in the occupation of E.E. Edwards, stationer, J. Webber, Shoemaker, and others�dwelling house, stable, and large yard, at Castle Hill, attached to the above, now in the occupation of John Rowe, Edward�Buckingham, and others. The present rent of the property is��115 per annum -�FIRE ????????? - Mr. S. Hugo, Proprietor, Pydar Street, or Mr. Borlase, Solicitor, Truro, Feb. 8 1837 Paul - At the Mount's Bay and Western Hotel, in Penzance, the little Tenement, part of TREDAVOE, now in the occupation of Richard RODDA, and which lately fell in hand on the death of Nicholas RODDA.� Messrs. Paynter and Gurney, Solicitors, Penzance Truro - All that Tenement, consisting of two dwelling houses, courtlage and outhouse, situated on the South side of New Bridge-street, now in the several occupations of John ROBERTS and Joseph TREGONING.� A survey will be held at the White Hart Inn, Truro� Apply to Alfred JENKIN, Treworgie, Redruth�- February 6, 1837 17 FEBRUARY ADVERTISEMENTS Apprentice Wanted - Mr. Sleeman, Chymst and Druggist, Truro, has a vacancy for a well-educated YOUTH, as an Apprentice.� A Youth of good morals and respectable connexions will find this an eligible opportunity to acquire a competent knowledge of his Business. Truro, February 13, 1837 Notice - All Persons indebted to the Estate of Richard Laine SYMONS, late of Little Falmouth in the Parish of Mylor, in the County of Cornwall, Esquire, deceased, and all others who may have legal claims in Accounts, without delay, to Thomas SYMONS, the sole Executor.�Mylor, Feb. 14, 1837 Notice - All persons having any Claims on the Firm of JEWEL�& LANDER, Surgeons, St. Columb, are requested to send the particulars of their Accounts to the undersigned, by the 25th of this Month, otherwise they will forfeit all claims thereto.� Also, that I will not be answerable for any Debts contracted by the Firm of Jewel and Lander, Surgeons, St. Columb, after this Public Notice.��WM. GEO. LANDER - St. Columb, Feby 15, 1837 NEWS - Abolition of Church Rates - Awful wreck of the "Mexico" - Sir Robert and the Generation of Injustice LOCAL NEWS Stratton - In consequence of the interruption that had been offered to the Poor Law Commissioner at Stratton, a detachment of soldiers marched into that town on Monday, but no intelligence of a more recent date has reached us. Thos. Robert, Esq. has been appointed Treasurer, and Matthew Austis, Esq.� Auditor, of the�Liskeard Union. Camelford - The Poor Law Commissioner having been prevented from attending at Camelford, according to his appointment, by large assemblages of people who had marched into the town apparently with riotous intentions, ten magistrates from different parts of the county met there on Saturday last, for the purpose of investigating the matter, and taking measures accordingly.�Several persons deposed that from 400 to 500 men, principally labourers from the neighbouring slate quarries, came into the town on the 1st and 2nd instant in marching order with drum and fife, and armed with sticks, apparently with the intention of intimidating the commissioner and preventing the provisions of the Poor Law Act from being carried into effect; but that no act of violence was committed, with the exception of a few panes of glass being broken in the evening.� A party of six London police having arrived on Wednesday, and 60 soldiers of the 99th Regiment on Friday;� a miller from St. Teath parish, called James Sibley, who had made himself conspicuous by addressing the populace on the cruelties of the New Poor Laws, especially of the workhouse system, and who had been active on several occasions in inflaming the minds of the people, and exciting them to come forward in the way they did, was taken into custody on Saturday evening, and committed to Bodmin gaol on Sunday morning; but no other persons have yet been arrested.� On Monday, Commissioner Gilbert arrived, and was met by the Guardians of the different parishes composing the union, when the business went on without interruptions.� The services of the soldiers not being required, the Commissioner, at the request of the Guardians, forwarded a report to that effect to the proper quarter, and stated that the sooner they were withdrawn the better.� We hope the misguided labourers and quarry-men will see the folly of being duped by mistaken or designing demagogues, and not offer any further interruption to the execution of an Act which is producing the best effects, in various parts of the country, to the really necessitous and deserving poor, as well as to the long-burdened rate-payers. Sibley has since been released from prison on bail, and is to take his trial at the next Assizes. Inundation - On Sunday last, the river at Pentewan, which had swollen greatly in consequence of the late rains, broke over its banks, and destroyed a part of the railroad. Coroner's Inquest - Before Joseph Hamley, Esq. Coroner:� the body of James Woolcock, a miner in the Great United Consolidated mines, in the parish of Linkinhorne.�The deceased was at work in the bottom of the engine shaft, when the banks of the pool which is used for working the water wheel gave way, in consequence of the very heavy rains, and the water rushing down the shaft, drowned him.� Also, at Marhamchurch, on the body of William Dymon, who was killed in consequence of falling, and two wagons of sand passing over him.��Verdict in both cases, accidental death. Serious Accident - On Monday last, something having gone wrong with the machinery at the Penzance gas works, a man named Walter Pender, in the employ of the company, went down, in company with another man, to rectify it; and on the ascending, Pender, from the impurity of the air, it is supposed, fell from the ladder and was so dreadfully injured, that in the case of his surviving the accident, he is not likely to be able to obtain his livelihood. Bodmin - For some time past, the gardens in this town have suffered very considerably from some rascals making a practice of cutting the whole of the vegetables and trees off; and, last week, the green-house of Joseph Hamley, Esq. was broken into, and six beautiful vines were cut with a saw into pieces.� Although the persons who did the deed have not yet been brought to justice, very strong suspicions are entertained, and it is hoped before another week they will be committed. Chapel Opened - On Sunday last, a new chapel built by the Seceders from the Wesleyan connexion, was opened at Port Isaac, by the Rev. James Wilson, of Truro.� Particulars have not reached us. Burglary - On the night of Thursday the 9th instant, the shop of Mr. Richard Yelland, of St. Dennis, was burglariously entered, and a variety of drapery goods of considerable value stolen.� A reward of �10 has been offered for the detection of the thieves, to be paid on their conviction, but hitherto they have avoided discovery.� We hope, however, they will soon be laid hold of, and meet with their deserts. Goran Haven - The body of the unfortunate youth who perished on the 30th ultimo, was picked up on Monday the 6th inst., and decently interred the same evening close to his two companions in the disaster.� A slight inaccuracy having crept into our report of the accident, we take this opportunity of correcting it.� We stated that the father requested that the young Bolt might be sent ashore, whereas, it was the son, not the father, who made the request, the crew being sent also for information.� We have great pleasure in stating that Bradley's conduct on the melancholy occasion has been represented by Captain Gordon, R.N. Inspecting-Commander of the coast guard in the Fowey district, to Captain Bowles, R.N. Comptroller-General, recommending Bradley to a situation on board the "Fox" revenue cruizer, and that the recommendation has been complied with, he being to enter upon that situation forthwith. Gwennap - To be Let, a Tenement at FERNESPLAT, now in the occupation of Mr. Treweek, consisting of a dwelling, house, dairy, stable, and about 4 acres of meadowland. A mow of oats, arts, wain, plough, harrows, roller, and every requisite farming inplement, along with excellent household furniture, may be had at a low price. To treat for the same, apply to Mr. TREWEEK, or to Mr. PASCOE, Casgarne, Gwennap. St. Austell - To be sold at auction, dwelling house, now in the occupation of Mr. Swaffield as yearly tenant. Also four 32nd shares in the Schooner MARIA, of Fowey, Henry Stevens master, burthen about 120 tons. Also, two 32nd parts or Shares in the schooner PEMBROKE, Fowey, Thomas Lelean, Master. Also two 32nds in the Union Pilchard Sean, and one 32nd in the Friends' Endeavour Sean, both fitted out at Charlestown. Further information, Mr. J. BROWNE, St. Austell Feb. 13, 1837 Veryan - Farm and Premises called HIGHER TREBURTHES, now in the occupation of Mr. Edward Hocking, including an excellent dwelling house, barn, stable, threshing machine house, and outbuildings, and about 66 acres of good meadow land. Sealed tenders accepted by Mr. W. Caryton Kempe, Solicitor, Tregony. To see the premises, apply to Rev. C. T. Kempe, Carhays Parsonage, or the the said W. Caryton Kempe. Feb 14, 1837 24 FEBRUARY GAME LISTS - Persons who have obtained GAME CERTIFICATES - List (1) GENERAL CERTIFICATES at �3.13s.6d each Brown, Joseph - Liskeard Caddy, James�- Falmouth Parish Crease, Henry�- Penryn Clemens, Richard d.�- Saint Keane Cornish, James�- Gwennap Fox, George Croker�- Falmouth Fortescue, G. M.�- Boconnoc Grigg, John�- Duloe Hanna, Hesekiah - Calstock Henwood, Nehemiah�- Liskeard Hosken, J.H. - Cubert Kendall, Nicholas�- Lanlivery Kendall, Nicholas jun�- Lanlivery Kendall, Bernard�- Lanlivery Michell, Jeremiah�- Gwennap Mutton, Edmund�- Menheniot Pearce, Nicholas�- Saint Mellion Phillpotts, Thomas, Clerk�- Gwennap Sawle, W. B. Graves�- Saint Austell Snell, Richard�- Menheniot Symons, William�- Liskeard Made up from the 31st of October, 1836, to the 21st of February, 1837 - By order of the board, Charles Presley, Stamps and Taxes,�Secretary NEWS - Mr. Buckingham Announces Retirement from Sheffield - Church Rates - Euphrates Expedition News LOCAL NEWS Stratton - The detachment of soldiers which we stated last week had been marched into this town, in consequence of the interruption that had been offered to the Poor Law Commissioner, was withdrawn on Friday last, their services not having been further needed.� Lord Valletott[?] conducted in person the examination of the half-witted man who acted as spokesman to the party of the St. Ge..� men, who marched into the town, on the 7th instant, and has issued a reward of �10 to be offered for the apprehension of three other men who took a somewhat conspicuous part in the proceedings of the day.� We hope these ill-advised proceedings, which we have reason to believe do not originate with the deluded men themselves, are now at an end. Commitment - On Monday the 13th instant, a man named Matthew Dansell was committed to Bodmin, by S. Borlase,Esq. of Castle Horneck, on a charge of stealing a woolen shirt and a pair of trowsers from a person called Andrew Stevens, at Ding Dong Mine. Singular Circumstance - On the evening of Wednesday se'nnight, when Ellis, the sexton of Bideford church, was tolling the bell on the death of an inhabitant, a woman appeared before him, threw aside a cloak in which she was enveloped, and taking from thence a small coffin, placed it, with a shilling, before the dignitary, requesting him to bury it.�The Goodman ringer, whose attention was not easily diverted from "the thing at hand" continued to pull the rope, and withal interrogating the bearer of the coffin as to the names of the mother and nurse of the child, and from whence she came.� The two first queries were answered to the entire of the satisfaction of the sexton, who knew "Mrs. Huxstable" and "Nurse Beer", but some doubts arose as to her coming from Instow, when he took cognizance of her shoes, which had not the appearance of traveling so far in dirty weather.� He however pursued his avocation, and the woman contrived to make off, leaving him in possession of her charge.� The coffin, upon being opened the next day, was found to contain the body of a male infant, but upon enquiring at Instow, it was ascertained that Mrs. Huxstable and her offspring were doing well, and� no "Nurse Beer" had attended them.� An inquest has been held before Mr. Pradham, and the Jury decided, as there were no marks of violence on the child, that it was born alive, but died for want of proper attention at its birth.� We hear that the Mayor of Bideford has offered a reward of �5 for the discovery of the person who made the coffin, or any other person giving such information as shall lead to the discovery of the mother of the child, or the woman who delivered it. Melancholy Accident -On Sunday se'nnight, four persons, named John Spriddle, Thomas Andrews, Francis Spriddle, and Pascoe Spriddle, put to sea, from Cawsand, in the pilot boat "Elizabeth", and after sailing some distance southward, they fell in with an Indiaman, from the Commander of which they received a mail for delivery at the Plymouth Post-office.� They were also given two bottles of spirit, of which it appears, they drank freely on their way back to Plymouth, when, after delivering the letters, they again drank together until they became intoxicated.� In this state three of the party determined to return to Cawsand, the third [actually, the fourth] man, Pascoe Spriddle, remaining behind.�They reached Cawsand in safety, but finding their punt was gone adrift, went in search of it, when, in attempting to put about near Hoo Lake, the craft missed stays, and was driven upon the rocks.�Two of the unfortunate men, according to the evidence taken at the inquest, then left the vessel and attempted to swim to shore, contrary to the wishes of the third.��The other man, after some time finding himself alone, made a similar attempt, and, with much difficulty, effected his purpose, and reached the beach.� From some cause, probably from stupefaction, this man, John Spriddle, instead of giving the alarm, or making inquiry as to the fate of his companions, retired to bed.� In the morning, the vessel, valued at about �100, was seen upon the rocks a complete wreck, and the two unfortunate men, Thomas Andrews and Francis Spriddle, were missing.� Their bodies were subsequently picked up, and an inquest held before A. B. Bone, Esq., Coroner; and the jury, after� a patient inquiry, returned a verdict of found dead, but would not take upon themselves to say from what cause they came to their end, as from the extraordinary conduct of the man John Spriddle, they could not put faith in his testimony.� From the Plymouth Paper. Coroner's Inquest - On Friday last, an inquest was held before Hosken James, Esq. at the workhouse, in the parish of Probus, on the body of Catherine Huddy, a single woman about 37 years of age.�It appeared from the evidence that the deceased was a pauper in the Probus workhouse, and that on the morning of the day preceding the inquest, between six and seven o'clock, being found wanting, a search was made for her, and she was discovered drowned in Trelawthas bottom, below the workhouse, where the water was not more than 8 or 9 inches deep.�The poor woman had been in a low state for some months, and in the opinion of the surgeon, had been insane a considerable time.�Verdict: Insanity. On Wednesday last, another inquest was held before the same coroner, at the Half-way House Inn, at the parish of Wendron, on the body of a female infant which was found concealed in a quarry near that place.� From the evidence of the surgeon, it appeared that the child had been born a day or two, and that there was strong reason to believe it had been born alive, and had afterwards been strangled.� He was, however, of the opinion that all the appearance the body presented might exist in a case in which the child had died during the labor or delivery.� There being no trace of the mother, the coroner advised the jury to find a verdict of "found dead", being of the opinion that the evidence was not sufficient to support the charge of murder.� He also recommended the parish officers to endeavour to discover the mother, in order that, if no further evidence could be adduced, she might be apprehended and punished under the 9th Geo. 4th; c. 31 for concealing the birth.� Verdict�- found dead. Aurora Borealis - On Saturday night last, this interesting phenomenon was distinctly visible for several hours, and presented appearances somewhat extraordinary.� About half-past six o'clock, the atmosphere being quite clear, a broad path of crimson light appeared in the west, which shot across the firmament to the east, forming an irregular arch, from which splendid coruscations of light were occasionally emitted.� At first the crimson glare was considered to be indicative of a distant fire, but a little observation corrected the error.�The appearances continued, we believe, with some variations, till after midnight. St. Ervan - Barton of TREMBLEATH, consisting of an excellent farm house and outbuildings with 68 acres of good land. Tithe Free, and lies within a Ring Fence. To view the lands, apply to Mr. Thomas HELLYAR, Trevethen, Saint Eval, or Francis CROSS, Esq., the owner, Great Duryard, near Exeter February 14, 1837 Launceston - Desirable Inn and premises to be sold at Auction by Mr. J. HUXHAM. The Inn and Public House, known as CORNISH INN, situate in Westgate Street, Launceston. Now and for the past 35 years in the occupation of Mrs. Symons, the Proprietor, who intends altogether retiring from business. For viewing, apply to Mrs. Symons, or Mr. W. SHILSON, Solicitor, Launceston Menheniot - Messuage, Tenement, and Fram called TRECONDALE, situate in the parish of Menheniot, now in occupation of Mr. Richard BATTEN, 2 1/2 miles from Liskeard. Further information, Mr. PEDLER, Solicitor, Liskeard. St. Day - To be let, dwelling house, shop, and backlet, near the Baptist Chapel. For viewing, apply to Mr. Wm. KINSMAN, St. Day {end} |