| 2 FEBRUARY LOCAL NEWS The Magistrates of Falmouth received orders on Wednesday, to forward the four prisoners in that jail to the hulks at Gosport. Three of them are boys about 16 years of age, and the other is a seaman. The whole were sentenced to seven years transportation at the October sessions. Mad Dogs - Considerable noise being heard amongst the poultry, at Bilbury, in the parish of Roche, on Saturday last, a family of the name of Wedlock, went out to see what was the matter, when a large shaggy sheep-dog was seen killing a goose, and Nicholas Wedlock laid hold of him by the neck. The persons were preparing to hang the dog when he struggled, bit Wedlock in the hand, and effected his escape. After this, he killed two ducks, in one farmyard, besides biting a pig in another. It is suggested that the same dog, on Tuesday morning, bit Thomas Pascoe, of Margate, near Bodmin, and again ran off, and has not been heard of. Pascoe's wound was slight, and on application at his surgery, Mr. Mudge instantly removed it. Wedlock is still ill, but no indication of hydrophobia have as yet presented themselves. Robbery - A short time since Mr. William Moore, sen., of Laddock, was at Truro, and was robbed by some of the light fingered gentry, of varying £6. It is scarcely necessary to add that the thief, not having been taken at the time, has not since been discovered. Robbery - On Saturday last, a quantity of clothes were stolen from a drying ground belonging to a laundress at Launceston. It is supposed that the things were stolen by some suspicious looking fellows who were dressed like distressed sailors and soldiers, and were accompanied, as usual, by one or two females. Some of the articles stolen, we believe, belong to two commercial gentlemen, and they are consequently minus seven changes of linen by the robbery. The thieves are supposed to have made their way into this part of the county. Truro Ball - On Friday last this hall took place at the Assembly-room, and was well attended. The dancing was kept up with great animation till between four and five the following morning. Amongst those present were the Right Hon. The Earl of Falmouth, Lord Boscawen Rose, Sir S. T. Spry, M.P., Mrs., Miss, and Mr. F. G. Gregor, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Vivian, (Pencalenick.) [ etc.] The ball was opened by L. C. Daubuz, jun., Esq., and Miss P. Dyke. Hayle Railway - In consequence of its having been found necessary to raise the embankment for the railway over Carn Brea valley in a greater elevation than was at first contemplated, or than the tunnel and parapets were strong enough to support, some part of the tunnel gave way during the last severe frost, and the road under it is for the present obstructed. A short time will, it is hoped, remedy the accident, and a greater length given to the tunnel, will prevent any chance of its recurrance. Singular Circumstance - During the Christmas, as Mr. Linkey of Carminow, near Helston, sat amusing himself by the fire one evening, his ears were suddenly assailed by cries resembling those of an infant, which apparently proceeded from the chimney where lay a huge log of wood on fire, as it had been for three successive days, according to the universal custom with country folks at the season. The cries continued to increase, and on examining the log of wood he discovered a small hole incapable of admitting his finger. He split the wood, and to his great astonishment, found a large toad entombed in the centre. Melancholy Shipwrecks - The coast in the neighbourhood of Goran Haven, in this county, has been visited by heavy gales of wind from the SE which have continued for several days. We regret to state that before daylight on Thursday morning the 25th ult., a vessel was discovered on shore by Lieut. Kiddle, R.N. chief officer, and a party of the Coast Guard at Mevagissey, under the Chapel Point between Goran Haven and Mevagissey. The sea at the time was breaking over her, when, with great difficulty, and of much personal risk, one of the Coast Guard men, named Patten, succeeded in getting on board, and remained there an hour and half, and he with the assistance of Lieut. K. had the happiness to get the whole of the half-perished crew, sixteen in number, on shore, though not without many cuts and bruises from the sharpness of the rocks and the difficulty of getting from the vessel. She proves to be a French vessel name "l'Indurance," of Havre, from St. Domingo, to Havre, laden with mahogany, rosewood, &c. She remained on the spot where driven until half past six o'clock the same evening, when she went to pieces. A great part of her cargo, which is valuable, has been salved, and is warehoused at Mevagissey. The captain and crew have nearly recovered from their bruises. We wish our task had ended here, but a more painful one devolves upon us. On the following morning about a quarter past six o'clock a brig, the "Brandy Wine Packet", Almond, laden with brandies, from Charente toSunderlund, struck on the Gwinges rock off Goran Haven, and in five minutes went to pieces. The cargo and the stern were soon driven ashore on the beach, where a regular scramble ensued, in consequence of the absence of the Coast Guard, who were at the wreck of the "L'Indurance". However, they soon made their appearance, when order was restored, and the inhabitants commenced and persevered in calling into safety the greater part of her cargo. Between 300 and 400 casks are now warehoused. The wind blew hard with occasional falls of snow. About seven am some one thought he saw human beings on a rock which was about a mile from the shore; all eyes were directed to the spot, and to their joy they made out that a person was making signals. The first impulse was to launch a boat and save him, but the heavy surf presented a formidable barrier. When the boat was being prepared, the "Fox" revenue cutter, under the command of Lieut. But, R.N. hove in sight and saw the wretched mariner. A boat was instantly lowered, and under the command of Mr. Grandy, mate of the "Storck" revenue cutter, who gallantly rescued the shipwrecked seaman, although a tremendous sea was running at the time, which rendered it a task of great difficulty and danger, requiring the greatest coolness and caution. Every attention was paid to him by the Commander of the "Fox" on his being brought on board. He has been shipwrecked once before within a year. Eight of his companions found a watery grave. The Captain was the only married man amongst them. The sailor says that he was just coming on deck (it was then a snow storm); was aft with the Captain and Mate, when he saw breakers ahead. They endeavoured to wear her but while in the act of doing so she struck upon the rock and he was knocked by the collision from where he was standing to the fore part of the vessel and was forced over her side. He, however, regained the vessel, which then fell on her side. He fancied he saw a rock, upon which he leaped. Seven of his shipmates were drowned, almost instantly. He afterwards heard one of them call, and he answered, and found that a shipmate held a piece of the wreck, which had been thrown on part of the rock. The poor fellow was several times knocked over by the surf - a heavy sea drove him from his grasp, but he caught hold of another spar. After more than an hour's struggle for life, a tremendous wave struck him, and he held up his hand and bade his companion farewell. He was almost in reach of his companion several times. We cannot close this paragraph without remarking on the judicious arrangements adopted by Captain Gordon, R.N. the inspecting-commander of the district, and put into execution by the officers and crews under their orders, for saving and securing property of the unfortunate vessels. Not-with-standing the great crowds that flocked to the beach, and the intoxicating commodity of one of the cargoes, less plunder and debauchery occurred than might have been expected. The value of the coastguard on such occasions as the present, when by their [..]nness and exertions they were not only able to save a large amount of property, but a considerable number of lives, must, we think, be acknowledged by all. The small-pox has severely ravaged the western counties; our town and its neighbourhood have not escaped the scourge. One family, the Brewers, in Hudway-lane, within a few days ago, lost four of their children, of which three were buried in one grave, to the church yard of St. Mary Magdalen; the youngest of them was two and the eldest of them ten years of age. There have been twenty-five burials in this parish within the month of January among which, fourteen of those interred were under twelve years of age, most of them having died of small-pox. Taunton Courier. Coroner's Inquests The following inquests have been held before Joseph Hamley, Esq., this week: On Thomas SMITH, at Stowes mine, in Linkinhorne., the deceased was blasting a rock in the mine, when the explosion took place before he could escape, and he was killed by a large stone falling on his head. Verdict, accidental death. On William HEWES, at Mulberry mine, in Lanivet. It appeared that the stall under which he was working gave way, and he was buried under the ground that fell. Verdict, accidental death. On Charles BROWN, in the parish of Boyton, who was found drowned in a well. It appeared that he had brought his master's horses out to water, but whether he fell in accidentally, or whether one of the horses kicked him in, could not be proved; the jury therefore returned a verdict of Accidental Death. On William HEADEN, of Marhamchurch, who was found dead in a house in a neighbour's garden. He had been wanting all night, but his friends were not alarmed, supposing he had been at a neighbour's house. His death was occasioned by apoplexy. Verdict accordingly. Isles of Scilly - Caution to drunkards. A few days since, a Chelsea pensioner, familiarly known by the name of Davie Farmer, died after a very short illness, occasioned by drinking to excess, to which he had been addicted for many years. Winter has set in at Scilly with a degree of violence almost unprecedented. Little else than a succession of gales and showers has been experienced on the Islands for several weeks. Some damage has taken place among the shipping, but no lives have been lost. Hard frosts have occurred, and last week there was a heavy fall of snow! A very unusual circumstance for Scilly. There are many destitute poor on the off Islands by whom the rigours of the season must be severely felt; and to whom "Christmas" itself brought but little cause of rejoicing. The sloop CERES, of Scilly, was abandoned by her crew a few days since, being in a sinking state, far to the west of the islands. The crew were brought in by a vessel which is now performing quarantine in the Roads. 9 FEBRUARY 1838, Friday ADVERTISEMENTS - For South Australia - The Fine Ship - Duke of Roxborough, 580 tons, a.j., James Thompson, Commander - Will Sail from London the middle of March, for the above colony, and call at Plymouth for Goods and Passengers, if previously engaged. Has excellent accommodations for each class of Passengers, and supplies a Surgeon. For Freight or Passage, apply to Messrs. John Firth and Co, 2, Freeman's Court, London, or to Fox, Sons and Co, Plymouth or Glouscester[sic]. Plymouth, February 1, 1836. For Robart Town - Van Dieman's Land - The Fine Ship - Wilmot AI, 687 Tons Register, M.. Miller, Master - Will sail from London about the First of March, for Robarts Town. Has good accomodations for Passengers, and will sail at Falmouth if a sufficient number engaged to embark at that port. For Freight or Passage, apply to C. C and M. W. Fox and Co., Falmouth, dated 6th of February, 1838 Gorham - The Wrecks at Mevagissey - The correspondent who sent us the communication last week respecting the unfortunate wreck of two vessels on that coast, has also sent us another communication in which he states that on Monday last one of the bodies of the crew of the "Brandy Wine Packet" which was wrecked on the Gwinges on the 26th ultimo, was picked up and brought into Mevagissey, and was interred after a coroner's inquest on Tuesday. James Gilchrist, the young man saved, recognized him the instant he saw him - his name was Metcalfe - the sight of the companion brought forth that which was not "a mockery of woe" - his grief on the occasion was great; how could it be otherwise, when he considered how narrow his own escape, for well might he say "I saw the misery and bore a part." Gilchrist is shortly about to return to his native home, which he is very anxious to do. He says "I have a hard task to perform - how am I to do it, to tell the friends of my boon companions the melancholy story - I dread it - it will be a second wreck to me." A story having got late circulation -(how, the author of mischief only can tell) that the master of the ill-fated vessel was an obstinate drunk man, on Gilchrist's hearing it, he said "that a better or more steady man could not be - particularly sober and listening to every representation that might be conducive to the welfare or interest of those under him, or for the benefit of his employers." One thing more respecting the [crew] a few words will tell - Although all single men, but the captain, an oath was rarely heard, and that they were religious. There is some happiness in this [knowledge]. Gilchrist loved his master and there is such in his appearance. Emigration to Australia - The following passages are extracts from a letter, dated Sydney, Sept. 9, 1837, addressed to Mr. John Marshall. "I have, at length, the pleasure of addressing you for the first time from this place, having arrived here on the 30th ult., 105 days from Plymouth. I am happy to add, without a single loss of life on the voyage, and all in excellent health. I am happy to say the Board have declared our emigrants to be the most valuable class yet imported. The demeanour and general conduct of our whole party has been most praiseworthy both before and subsequent to our landing, which has evidently created a very different feeling from that which previous cargoes had given rise to in the colony. They were all employed within three or four days after landing, at good wages, and I believe if we had ten times the number they would, in a very short time, have been engaged with equal facility." Shepherds, agriculturists, gardeners, &c have been engaged at wages varying from varying from £25 to varying from £50, and in some cases, for the superior class, so high as varying from £80 to varying from £100, per annum, with rations for themselves and family. Carpenters, masons, sawyers, &c, obtain from varying from £2.2s to varying from £2.10s per week, in Sydney. Their condition in life is obviously much benefited by the change, and I have heard, amongst them, but one feeling of gratification at the prospects which this fine colony presents to them. The services of those coming by the "Andromache" will be seized upon with equal avidity, and as many more as you can send hither." [quote marks as printed - jm] Accident - On Tuesday last, as Edward Blewett was engaged on the works of the new Pier, at Mousehole, near Penzance, a large stone fell on his leg, and caused a severe fracture near the ankle. Coroner's Inquests - On Friday last, the inquest was held before J. Carlyon, Esq., coroner, at the Ship Inn, kept by Mr. Morris at Megavissey, on the body of Henry Metcalfe, who was one of the eight unfortunate ones who were wrecked off Goran Haven, in the "Brandy Wine Packet" on Friday se'nnight. The deceased belonged to Cumberland, and was 28 years of age. Verdict accordingly. Mysterious Death - On Monday last, an inquest was held before the same coroner, and a respectable jury, at the King's Head, Lemon-street, Truro, on the body of a little child, named Louisa Anthony, the daughter of a nymph of the poor, named Sarah Anthony, who resides in Charles-street. A report, prejudicial to the mother, who was said to have caused the death of the child, led to a very long and minute investigation. We give the facts as they were stated in evidence. Hannah Hawkes deposed that she was a widow, and resided in Charles-street, two doors from Sarah Anthony's house; Hannah Jory and her two children lived in the same stair-plot as Anthony, and witness knew them both very well. On Saturday afternoon, about three o'clock, Jory came to witness and told her that she was going out, and wished witness to put the children to be, and "cast an eye over them while she was wanting." Accordingly about six o'clock that evening, witness went to Hannah Jory's to put the children to bed; witness found only the deceased with the children. The deceased was about seven years of age, and the eldest of Jory's children was about four, and the youngest not yet one. There was a bed and a cradle in the room, and witness put the eldest child to bed and the youngest in the cradle; after putting some coals on the fire, witness left the deceased rocking the cradle, having locked the door and put the key under the door, as usual, for Sarah Anthony when she came home. About nine o'clock witness heard some screeching, and she saw Sarah Anthony outside her door, exclaiming "Oh, my child!" Witness immediately ran up into Anthony's room, and saw deceased lying before the fireplace. Its head lay towards the chimney and its heels towards a table in the room. When witness went into the room, there were other people there, but she did not know who. The child was quite dead and had no clothes on; her clothes appeared to have been burnt off. She believed Anthony treated the deceased very cruelly; when witness saw her in the early part of the evening she had two black eyes, and when had been beating her. Hannah Jory examined - Was a married woman and lived with her two children. This witness confirmed that part of the evidence of the last witness which related to her children. Witness went out with Anthony on Saturday, at three o'clock, and walked about Truro till after six o'clock, when they went into the New Inn. Witness there asked Anthony to have some beer, which was refused, and went out of the house rather vexed. Witness remained there about twenty minutes after, when she went to Bennett's beer-shop, where she again fell in with Anthony, who was sitting down in a corner of the room and remained there about half an hour after witness went in. In about an hour afterwards witness went to the New Inn, where she again saw Anthony. She then appeared to be very thoughtful and low spirited, but she drank a little brandy and water, and after they had stopped there about an hour, they returned home together. Sarah Anthony went up stairs first and took the key from under the door and opened it. Directly she opened the door she lifted up both her hands and exclaimed "My dear Louisa!" and ran down stairs screaming. She did not go into the room, but only just outside the door. Witness then went in and saw deceased lying on her face before the fire-place. She was quite dead and appeared to be burnt. Witness was quite sure that the deceased was lying before the fire when she came into the room, and that Sarah Anthony only just went inside the door before she turned and ran down the stairs. She never touched the child. Witness had frequently known her to ill-use the deceased very much, and had heard her say she wished the child was dead. When witness came home, both her children were in the bed, and neither of them in the cradle. Sarah Daddo deposed that she heard some one screeching in the street, when she went out to see what was the matter. When she got to Anthony's she saw Sarah Anthony running down her stairs screeching murder, and saying her child had been burnt. Witness immediately ran up stairs into Jory's room. Jory had a candle in one hand and was stirring the fire with a poker when witness went in. The deceased was lying with her face downwards before the fire and was quite naked, dead, and brunt. When witness went in, Hannah Jory said to her "Thank God, Sally, my two children are alive, and how could that child (pointing to deceased) have got into my bed burning without catching my bed on fire. You see the curtains are not touched." Witness replied "that the child was not burnt alive "it has been murdered and set fire to." Witness said this from the appearance of the child, and from having heard Sarah Anthony frequently saying she wished the child was dead, and so on. Witness did not observe anything particular about the appearance of the child, excepting that her legs were not straight, and her arms were raised, and her hands covering her face; witness thought that this was not natural. Sarah Anthony was in the habit of beating deceased very frequently and treated her very cruelly. About a month since witness heard her beating her with a stick or cane, and the child begging her mother not to kill her. W. H. Bullmore, Esq., surgeon, deposed that, in the presence of C. Barham, Esq. M.D. and E. J. Spry, Esq., he had examined the body of deceased. The witness detailed at great length the state in which he found the body, and the manner in which the burning had operated upon it. Almost all the surface exhibited marks of the action of fire excepting the feet, which were covered with cotton socks in an unconsumed state. The arms were raised to the head on each side; the body was straight and the legs were almost straight but widely separated. The whole of the trunk appeared contracted by the action of the heat, and a mark encircled the chest and navel where the clothes were attached. There was sand on the body which gave it the appearance of having been drawn over a sanded surface. In the windpipe there were minute portions of tinder, inhaled during the process of combustion of the materials about the mouth. Witness was of opinion that sufficient injury had been done to the body to occasion death, and that from some of the external and internal appearances there was sufficient reason to believe that the burning occurred during the life of the child. In the absence of other physical injuries sufficient to destroy life there was every reason for believing that the death of the child was occasioned by the extensive burns. At the request of the jury, Sarah Anthony was called in and examined. She gave her evidence with the most seeming indifference, but she stated nothing but what had been previously stated by other witnesses, excepting that she denied that she had been home during the evening till she went home with Jory. Grace Francis, another unfortunate female, stated that on Saturday evening, about half-past six or seven o'clock, she was standing by Milford's corner, talking to James Tippet, when Anthony passed them and went up Lemon-street. They did not speak to her, but followed her nearly as far as Pearce's tap. Anthony then went on over the bridge up Lemon-street, towards her home, and witness saw no more of her till about half an hour afterwards, when she again passed witness at Milford's corner, and went towards the New Inn. James Tippet was called and stated that he saw Anthony pass down Lemon-street, but he was quite [certain] that he was not then with Grace Francis. That being the whole of the evidence, the jury returned a verdict "That the death of the deceased was occasioned by extensive burns, but whether accidentally or not we cannot say." We understand that on the following day, when the child was buried, the mother was loudly hissed and booed. In the evening an effigy, intended to depict Sarah Anthony, was burnt opposite her own house by a mob who continually groaned and otherwise expressed their indignation at her conduct towards that poor child. New Mansion - We understand that a completely new mansion is at present in course of erection at Trevarnoe, in Sithney, in lieu of the old one, formerly the residence of the Arundells, which, having been purchased by the late Christopher Wallis, Esq., and presented by him to his grandson, C. W. Popham, Esq., the present proprietor, is entirely destroyed. The site is upon an eminence, commanding a beautiful view of the valley below, with distant thriving plantations, and a fine sheet of water in front. The walled-gardens are said to be admirably arranged. 16 FEBRUARY 1838, Friday [At least five different communities, including Helston, East Looe, and Truro, have set up a scheme for providing coal to the poor - 500 bushels or more. jm] The Weather - During the week, the weather has been more severe than the oldest person recollects having before witnessed in Cornwall in the month of February. The ground has been covered with snow to a considerable extent for several days, when, on Wednesday, a heavy gale [came] on from the south- east, which increased during the night to a perfect storm, accompanied with snow and continued nearly the whole of Thursday with very little [abatement]. A rumor has reached us of the loss of a large vessel on Trefusis Point, in Falmouth Harbour, which we hope may prove to be unfounded; but we much [fear] that the impact of a few days will bring us distressing news of disasters on our southern coast. The storm was so severe that the shopkeepers in this town were unable to take down their shutters, and business was almost entirely suspended. In consequence of the severity of the weather in the eastern part of the county, the Regulator, which was [due] Wednesday evening, from Exeter to Redruth, had not arrived in Truro when we went to press; the North Mail, from Exeter to Falmouth, had not arrived. The coaches and vans in consequence [did not] attempt to leave Truro yesterday (Thursday). Truro Grammar School - On Tuesday last the 13th instant, being the anniversary of the late Dr. Cardew's birthday, an examination was held at the house of the Rev. Osborn J. Tancock, the master, before the Mayor and the Rev. George Cornish, vicar of Kenwyn, trustees under Dr. Cardew's will, when the annual prize of books to the value of £3, 7s, 6d. the amount of the bequest, was adjudged to Master Peter, son the Rev. John Peter, of Tr[..]vilas, "on account of the proficiency he had made in his studies during the preceding year". Death from Cold - On Wednesday afternoon, a young man called James Carter, of Truro, belonging to the "William" laying at Mopas, was sent by Captain Whitburn, the master, to Mr. Gatley's residence at Polsue, for a jar of spirit, but not returning during the night, apprehensions were entertained for his safety. The inclemency of the weather prevented a diligent search, and the poor fellow was not discovered until yesterday afternoon, when he was found buried in the snow in a field of Mrs. Lavin's, between Saint Clement and Mopas, dead. It is at present uncertain whether he drunk too much spirit from the jar and fell asleep from intoxication, or whether having missed his way he rambled about until he was tired and fell down exhausted by the benumbing effects of the cold. Mr. Spry, the surgeon, who was called to examine the body, was of opinion that the deceased died in consequence of long exposure to the cold, as no marks of injury were visible on the body. An inquest will be held as soon as the coroner is able to sit, and if any further information is elicited it will appear next week. The Fine Arts - There is now in the possession of Mr. Thomas Matthews, of the Commercial Hotel, Camborne, a painting lately executed by Mr. Richard Opie, of Falmouth, of the Cornish Captain, in one of his London fre[?]s - the subject is the HALTER PIE. Some hundreds of persons have seen the painting, and all of them have paid the greatest encomiums on the abilities of Mr. Opie, in producing such a striking likeness of Captain Joe. Condition of the Poor - From the long-continued severity of the weather, the labouring population of this town are thrown into great distress - large families are existing in a state of great destitution, and the slow and relief afforded by the Board of Guardians of the Truro Union very much increases the calamity. A week is.[often] consumed in the sluggish machinery of official [..], but it is to be hoped that measures will be at once taken to afford prompt assistance to the many extreme [cases] loudly calling for help. The fund for the purchase of coal is rapidly exhausting, and the committee of [ ..] regret that they are obliged to reject many deserving and necessitous cases. [jm - Truro instituted their committee to provide coal to the poor two weeks ago, and planned to carry "surplus" over in March.] Subscriptions are [still being] received by the mayor, the treasurer, and Mr. Johns, secretary to the fund. Ninety p[ounds] of coal were this week given to the poor, by the town - .., and five times that number might be most beneficially distributed. Now is the time. Subscriptions for the fund are being received at the Truro Bank, and [we hope] these circumstances will enable those who have [not] given anything to action,. [We would like] to say to them, emphatically, "Remember the Poor". Mr. Jacque's Entertainment - This celebrated Illusionist, Ventriloquist, and Improvisor, has been performing at Redruth during the present week, where he had had very good audiences. We understand that he performs next week at Penzance, where we hope that he will meet with the encouragement which his talents deservedly merit. Melancholy and Fatal Accident - On Friday last, as a seaman named William Old, aged 34, of Falmouth, was going over a bridge with a loaded fowling-piece, it unfortunately went off, and the charge passed through the right arm above the elbow, completely shattering the bone and carrying away a large portion of the fleshy part of the arm. The accident having occurred a mile and half from the town, a cart was procured to bring the wounded man into Falmouth, where the arm was amputated; but the loss of blood was so great, that the poor fellow sunk under it about three o'clock on Saturday morning. An inquest was held on the body before W. H. Bond, Esq., the coroner, when a verdict of accidental death was returned. The deceased bore an excellent character, and was for many years mate in the employ of Captain Vivian. He has left a widow and four children. Murder - On Friday last, a fine male child was found in Lariggan river, between Newlyn and Penzance; it was quite naked, and supposed to have been born about two or three days. The inhuman mother has not yet been ascertained. Falmouth - The following communication was received at Twelve o'clock last night, from our correspondent: "February 15, 1838, 5 pm. The weather during the night has been truly awful, and has continued so all day, a gale of wind having blown from the East accompanied with snow. H. M. Brig "Ranger", Lieut. Turner, drove from her moorings, and is on shore at Trefusis Point, where I fear she will become a complete wreck. One seaman is drowned, and one injured in the leg. A Dutch Indiaman, from Batavia, is also near the land, near the same spot, and fears are entertained of her striking the ground. Several others have started from their anchors, but brought up again. A sloop called the "Secret of Padstow", which was at Glasson's quay, discharging flour, is become a wreck; and the "Elizabeth and Richard of Falmouth" is on shore at Market-strand, and is also a wreck. There are no lives lost, but the damage to the boats and quays along the shore is immense, and from present appearances another night of the same weather may be expected, when, no doubt, but the damage will be increased. The violence of the wind had stripped a greater number of houses than any storm ever known in Falmouth, and the destruction of glass is great by the falling slates. There is a large Dutch Galleon blown over on her side, which was laying aground off Little Falmouth, and the crew had some difficulty to land. The shops are closed in all the town, and business suspended." 23 FEBRUARY 1838, Friday LOCAL NEWS Newquay - On Sunday, the 18th instant, the schooner "Morval" of Plymouth, George Wright, master, was brought into Newquay pier, by three boats belonging to that port, in a very leaky state, with loss of boom and gaff, and her sails split. She had her chain cable and anchor, and several warps washed overboard, the covering boards and stanchions much injured, and some of them carried totally away in the snow storms of the preceding Thursday; Captain W. calculates that they were driven 60 miles west of the Land's End. Fatal Accidents through the Snow Storm - On Friday 1st, the 16th instant, an inquest was held before John Carlyon, Esq., coroner, at the house of Mr. Tregellas, innkeeper, St. Agnes, on the body of David Runella, a sailor, who lost his life during the late severe weather, stated that he sailed from Newport on the previous Wednesday morning, laden with coals, and bound for London. The crew consisted of the deceased, four others, and witness. They had very bad weather from the time they sailed, and on Friday there was such a snow storm that they could not see where they were - they could not see more than a yard's length around them on either side. Witness intended to put in at St. Ives, but before they could make out where they were the vessel struck on a rock. As soon as that occurred they all got into the vessel's boat and landed. They then had to ascend the cliff, and the deceased was very much exhausted, and talked wildly, appearing as though he had lost his senses. By their united exertions they got him about half way up the cliff, and then he became so weak and helpless that they could not assist him any further, and witness's men made the best of their way up the cliff. Witness remained with the deceased upwards of an hour, trying to get him round again, but it was all to no purpose. Witness was then obliged to leave him there, and when he got to the top of the cliff he found his men waiting for him. They then proceeded as fast as they could to St. Agnes, and made known their situation, and prevailed on some persons to go and see the deceased. Witness saw no more of him till he was a corpse. William Carveth, of St. Agnes, miner, said when he heard of a ship having stranded and a man being lost, he immediately enquired where the poor fellow was to be found, and he and five other men went to seek him. They found him exactly on the spot described by the captain. He was nearly covered by snow, and quite dead. After a great deal of difficulty they got the deceased up to the top of the cliff, and took him to the changing house of Wheal Devonshire mine Henry Doble, Esq., surgeon, stated that every means had been resorted to for three hours to try restoring animation, but all attempts proved ineffectual. Verdict - that the deceased died of fatigue, and the severe condition of the weather. On the same day another inquest was held before the same coroner, in the parish of St. Clement, on the body of James Charters, a lad aged 16 years, who we stated last week was sent by the master of a vessel from Mopas to Polrue for some spirit, and was afterwards found dead. William Gummow, of St Clement, labourer, stated that on Thursday afternoon, a little before four o'clock, he was walking in a field adjoining the road leading from St. Clement to Mopus towards Park, when he was a jar near the gate of a field he was in. Witness looked over the gate, and just inside found the deceased. When he first found him the whole of his body was buried in the snow, and nothing was visible except his feet. The snow was about a foot and a half deep under him. The cork of the jar was half out when witness found it, and on measuring the contents afterwards, it appeared that there was about a noggin of spirit missing. The deceased belonged to a vessel lying at Mopas, called the "William", commanded by John Whitburn, by whom he had been sent the day before (Wednesday) to fetch a jar of spirit from Mr. Gatley's, of Polsue, and there is little doubt about his having missed his way upon his return. Verdict, found dead. Another Child Burnt - Last week, a little girl named Elizabeth Yelland, about 11 years of age, of Trethosa, in the parish of St. Stephens in Branwell, was burnt to death under the following circumstances;- While holding a grandchild to an old blind man, named John Richards, in his house, a spark flew from the fire before which he was sitting into his eye. He called on the girl to come and see what it was, and she, in doing so, had to stoop down with her back to the fire, which was a wood one on the hearth, when her clothes ignited, and she was so dreadfully burnt as to cause her death in a few hours. A few days after, a man named Basset, about 21, belonging to the same village, was found dead in a clay-pit, where he had fallen while in a fit. The LATE STORM DAMAGE - [As reported earlier, Falmouth had difficulties with the storm. This report repeated what had been printed last week, then elaborated on it. jm] We are happy to report this week that the damage sustained by the shipping in the harbour is not likely to prove so great as it was feared it would. The Dutch gulliot that was blown over was raised on Sunday morning, but for want of due precaution, when the tide left her she fell over again, and threw one of the sloops used in raising her on her side. It is, however, hoped she will be raised again in the course of a tide or two. H. M. Brig "Ranger" is stripped of her rigging, and stores to lighten her, and it is confidently expected she will be floated off tomorrow at the top of the spring tide. She has received considerable damage in her keel. The "Secret" of Padstow, and the "Richard and Elizabeth" of Falmouth will be got off, and the other vessels have received but trifling injury. St. Mawes - Some damage having been done by the late storm to several of the sean and other boats at this place, but some of the shipping was injured, and the houses have sustained but little damage. Penzance - During the past week the severity of the weather was such as is quite unusual in this neighbourhood. On Thursday it blew almost a hurricane, with a considerable quantity of snow, which disappeared almost immediately. Very little damage was experienced compared with what might have been expected, either to the town or shipping. Several of the vessels in the pier sustained damage in their bulwarks being stoved and their moorings cut and injured; but one vessel only, the "David" of Teignmouth, was so much injured in the hull as to be obliged to discharge her cargo. Another correspondent writes "It cannot fail to be satisfactory to the adventurers in the Wherry Mine, to learn that in the hurricane of last week, and blowing too from the quarter in which the mine was most exposed (SE to SSE) no damage whatever was sustained by any of the erections, which are extended about one hundred fathoms into the sea; whilst the injury done in the buildings on shore is confined to a few slates stripped from the boiler-house, the whole of which may be repaired for less than twenty shillings. We understand that the prospects of this spirited enterprise are extremely favourable." St. Ives - During the storm on Thursday last the French sloop "Jean Baptiste", from Bristol to Rouen, with a cargo of iron and tin-plate, parted her stern mooring, and went broadside to the breach. She immediately filled, and the crew with great difficulty were saved. Several coasting vessels came in at the commencement of the gale, and the damage done to the shipping in the pier is supposed to amount to upwards of L500. Had it been spring tides, five or six vessels must have been cut down to the water's edge. Great fears are entertained for the safety of the schooner "Edmund" of this port, which was seen off the bay during the gale. The town was quite exposed to the fury of the wind and snow, and the houses near the sea were, to a great extent, unroofed; but those that suffered most were on the terrace. They were not only unroofed, but the chiminies were blown down, and the greater part of the glass in the windows broken to pieces. Redruth - the fall of snow on Thursday the 15th instant, was particularly heavy in and about Redruth. The fall began about five o'clock, and by eight the ground was so deeply covered in many parts of the street, that it was with difficulty foot-passengers could get from one part of the town to the other. All the avenues to the town were completely blocked up, the snow being in many places from eight to ten feet deep; the roads and fields from the complete investment of the hedges presenting one uniform surface. No shops in the town were opened for the day, and the roads leading into it continued on to Friday so impassable as to prevent even the appearance of a market. St. Austell - Last week, we experienced some very severe weather, which on Thursday reached to such a pitch as was never before witnessed by the oldest inhabitants. The snow, which had fallen, was drifted by the wind, so as to form bars in many places, which quite put and end to traveling. Several shops were partially closed, and in those which were kept open, little business was done. The vans, which usually ply between the neighbouring towns, did not venture to start; in fact, everything was impeded by the violence of the weather. Several houses were partially injured, but no accident of any importance took place. The mail from Devonport, which was due at ten o'clock at night, did not reach until near seven on Friday morning, and the Falmouth mail, due at four o'clock in the morning, did not reach until nine, having been five hours and a half coming from Probus, a distance of little more than eight miles We are also informed by a friend that several houses in the neighbourhood of Fowey were partially unroofed, and the church of St. Sampson's was so much injured that divine service could not be performed there on Sunday last. Upwards of 40 majestic trees were torn up by the roots at Menabilly, the seat of W. Rashleigh, Esq. During the gale, the schooner "Union" of Plymouth, Corbett, master, was approaching the harbour of Par, the wind blowing strong from the SSE, when the boat belonging to her was swamped, and on the following day washed into Porthpean, in a small cove, without being damaged. The captain, hearing she was safe, engaged two men belonging to the village to get her back to Par. Their names were Bennetts and Bragg. The captain meant to accompany them, but being detained in the village, getting some business relative to the salvage, he did not arrive on the beach until the boat was gone, the two men took as passengers two others, Captain Harvey, of the "Pheasant" and his grandson, named Frederick Chapman, a lad about 13 years of age. The water was very smooth, and all went on well until they came near Par, where the surf was so great that Captain Harvey expressed some doubts as to their landing in safety, and endeavoured to persuade them to put into Polkerris, a little cove very near, which is sheltered by Gribbon Rock. He rose to assist the men at the oars, when the boat, getting among the breakers, became unmanageable, and was thrown with her side towards the sea, and instantly upset. All four succeeded in getting on the bottom of the boat, but were again washed off. It appeared to those who saw the accident that no assistance could be rendered, but two men, named Scantlebury, mate of the "Spring", and Trembath, mate of the "Lavinia", whose conduct is above praise, succeeded, at the risk of their lives, in saving Bennetts, who was much exhausted, from the boat; but we regret to add, that the other three met a watery grave. On the following morning (Sunday), the bodies of Bragg and the boy, Chapman, were washed on shore, at East Polmear, and an inquest of "Found Drowned" was returned, in consequence of the weakness of Bennetts preventing him from giving evidence. Should the body of Harvey be found, the same jury will sit, when it is to be hoped that Bennetts will be able to be present. The circumstances of the accident happening so near the shore, while the water was only about six feet deep, and three of the men good sailors, shows the violence of the storm. We regret to add that Harvey has left a widow and four children, Bragg, a widow and five children, and the lad was the only hope of a widowed mother. The remains of Bragg were interred in our burial-ground on Monday. Goran Haven - This coast has been visited by one of the heavyest and longest-continued gales ever remembered from the SE. ... This place, however, escaped with very little damage beyond chimnies and slates blown down; but Port Melg.. has suffered severely; the bridge and foot of the ,,, is completely torn away as to render it impassible for ... middle part of the fish cellar belonging to Mr. D.... is knocked down and a ... is very much damaged, the boats are driven ..., and we are sorry to say many of them very much injured, particularly those belonging to the poor fishermen, who are unable to provide proper moorings, and one or two of them are completely destroyed. Pentewan has escaped with very little damage. Clerical Bigotry - A child of Dissenting parents having died in Newlyn, the clergyman of the parish was applied to to bury it, but about two hours before the time appointed for the funeral, he refused to read the burial service, assigning as his reason that the child had not been baptized! The corpse was, however, taken to the grave, and having been deposited in the house appointed for all living, the afflicted father went outside of the cemetery, leaving his wife supported by a relative, and interred his own child after the manner generally adopted by the Dissenters, while tears flowed copiously from the eyes of a large concourse of spectators. Sacrilege - During the past week the parish church of Merther, near Truro, was broken into, with an evident intention of robbery. An entrance was effected by breaking two rails of an outer gate of the porch, so as to allow room for a man to pass through; and a flat bar of wood by which this was accomplished was found inside. Within the church, a drawer belonging to the clerk's desk was broken open; but, fortunately, the villains met with nothing to compensate them for their trouble, as the Rev. F. Webber, whose residence adjoins the church, had always kept the communion-plate chest in his own house. The bibles and prayer-books, which contain nothing but what was very unpalatable to the consciousness of robbers of churches, were left undisturbed. A reward has been offered for the conviction of the offenders, and we most sincerely hope that they will be brought to justice. Melancholy Accident - On the 17th instant, a coroner's inquest was held on the body of William Trenowden, miner, employed in the St. Ives consols. The deceased was engaged on the surface with his son, son-in-law, and three others, lowering a piece of timber into a shaft for the purpose of securing some ground at the adit level, when the sollering of an old and unknown shaft gave way, and he instantly fell sixty-seven fathoms and was literally dashed to pieces. Verdict, accidental death. Frightful Accident - On Monday, the 12th instant, as some labouring men in the parish of St. Juliet, near Boscastle, were coursing a hare on the cliffs, one of them, named William Orchard, fell on the snow which, being very slippery and sloping ground, he rolled several times till he fell over a precipice on the cliff above 100 feet high. When his companions, after some difficulty, got to him, he was lying sensible, but his limbs were completely paralysed though no bones appeared to be broken. The poor man lingered till the following evening when death put a period to his sufferings. He was a single man, about 40 years of age, living with his mother to whom he was immediately carried. Fatal Accident - On Wednesday se'nnight as a man named William Prideaux was engaged at work in Carn Brea Mine, the board on which he stood accidentally gave way, and he was precipitated eight fathoms below. His comrades immediately went to his assistance, but he merely opened his eyes, and immediately expired. The deceased was about twenty-two years of age. {end} |