| 1 February 1839 Advertisement - To Builders, Carpenters, and others. PERSONS willing to undertake the Building of a new CHAPEL of EASE in the Parish of Gwennap after the Designs and under the superintendence of G. WIGHTWICK, Esq., architect, are requested to send in Tenders, free of expense, for the whole, or part of the Work, to the Rev. T. PHILLPOTTS, Vicarage, Gwennap, on or before the 23rd day of February next. The Plans (of which no copies will be allowed) and the Specifications may be viewed on application at the Vicarage any morning, Sundays excepted, at Nine o'clock. The Committee do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest offer. Gwennap, Vicarage, Jan. 28, 1839 TREES for SALE - JANE COOMBS Begs to inform the Gentry of Cornwall that she has to offer for SALE, at her Nursery, Nansah[.]eyden, St. Columb Major, a large prime stock of FOREST TREES, English and Turkey Oak, Spanish Chestnut, Cornish Elm, Larch Fir, Scotch ditto, Pineaster [xx] and twice transplanted silver, a quantity of white Thorns, with an extensive collection of Evergreens and Flowering Shrubs. Also, a quantity of Apple Trees, Te[..]d Peaches, Nectarines, Cherries, Goosberry, and Currant Trees, all of which she will sell at remarkably low prices. J. Coombs begs to return her sincere thanks to the Gentry and the Public generally, for the support they have conferred on her, and in soliciting a continuance of their favours, begs to assure them that all who will honor her with their commands, will find their orders punctually attended to, and the stock such as will give satisfaction. Nansah[..]eyden, St. Columb Major, January 24, 1839 NEWS TRURO FANCY BALL - On Friday last there was a grand fancy ball at the Assembly-rooms, in this town, which was the first public ball of the kind that has taken place here for many years; but from its splendour and the spiritual manner in which it was conducted throughout, as well as the very numerous attendance of the county gentry, and the exceedingly pleasant way in which it passed off, there can be no doubt that it will be the forerunner of many others of a similar kind. The entrance to the Assembly-room was under the beautiful arch formed with evergreens and intertwined with roses and other flowers, and over this arch was suspended, from the gallery, several national banners, and a splendid crown worked in tapestry. The pillars that supported the galleries were also relieved by evergreens adorned with magnificent roses of various hues, while the side galleries were rendered light and pleasing by a fluted drapery that was in strict unison with the brilliant and cheerful throng that graced the chamber. At the top of the room were several other national banners, "floating high in air", and giving to the whole a finish that was exceedingly beautiful. There were about 200 persons present all splendidly attired, many of them in robes of ancestral date and of a richness and brilliance unsurpassed by anything of modern craft. There was a goodly array of characters of all ages and of all climes, of gentle courtiers and of lovely dames. "With silken coats, and caps, and golden rings, With ruffs, and cuffs, and fardinals, and things, With scarfs, and fans, and double change of bravery, With amber bracelets, beads, and all this knavery." With everything, indeed, that could make beauty look still more beautiful, or lend a grace to all that charms the eye. The ladies patronesses were Mrs. Gregor, Mrs. C. Carlyon, and Mrs. Warren. The stewards were Lord Boscawen Rose, Mr. J. V. Vivian, Mr. L. C. Daubuz, Mr. F. Passingham, and Mr. C. Turner, under whose management everything was conducted in a manner that reflected much credit on them, and deservedly obtained the praise of all present. The company began to assemble shortly after nine o'clock. The Marine Quadrille Band from Plymouth was in attendance, and by the wondrous charms of modulated sounds, they soon threw vitality into the whole of those present. The following were most of the ladies and gentlemen present, with the costumes in which they appeared: Miss Charlotte Andrew, costume, Mrs. Holsworthy; Miss Jane Anne Andrew, costume, Lady Anne of York; Mrs. Bassett, Evening tail dress; Mrs. Bennallack, Dame Lady Coric, full dress; Miss Butler, Scottish; ..[note - names were in alphabetical order, probably to avoid offense to anyone, and covered quite a large section of a column] WESLEYAN CENTENARY MEETINGS - Since our report of the Centenary Meetings at Penzance, Redruth, and Truro, at which the deputation from the Centenary Committee attended, meetings for a similar object have been held in several other towns in the county, attended by deputations of ministers and others from the neighbourhood. On Monday, the 21st ult., a meeting was held at St. Agnes, at which about GBP 50 were subscribed, in addition to what had been previously subscribed at Truro by persons resident in this circuit; and another meeting was held the same evening at Gerrans, in the St. Mawes circuit, at which the sum of GBP 69 was raised, making, with what had already been subscribed at Truro, GBP 135 for the St. Mawes circuit. The Falmouth meeting took place on the 22nd, and excited great interest among the friends of Methodism, upwards of GBP 158 having been subscribed at it. Meetings have also taken place at Helston, St. Ives, Gwennap, Hayle and Camborne, of which no particulars have reached us. The following account has been sent us of the St. Austell meeting: On Monday afternoon, at three o'clock, and by adjournment at six in the evening, a meeting took place in the Wesleyan chapel here, for the purpose of furthering the objects contemplated by the celebration of the Centenary. These objects are already before our readers, and meetings have been held throughout the County, so that almost every one is acquainted with the nature of them. It is therefore needless to give more than a brief outline of this. After singing, reading a portion of the Scriptures, and prayer, the chairman, the Rev. J. Hobson, opened the business by stating the objects contemplated, and then gave a narrative of the history of Methodism. The Rev. J. W. Thomas then read the list of donations from the St. Austell circuit, which were presented at the Truro meeting. Several other donations were also announced, and a resolution, approving of the objects of the Centenary, was moved by Mr. Baker Banks, of Charlestown, and seconded by Mr. Richard Martin, of Treworlas, after whose very interesting addresses the meeting was adjourned until the evening. After the meeting had been reopened, as at its first commencement, and several donations announced, it was addressed by Captain Matthews of St. Ives, the Revds. S. Dunn, of Camborne, T. Withington, of Truro, and Mr. R. Martin, all of whom, in excellent addresses, advocated the cause they were met to promote, and spoke highly of the benefits conferred by Methodism, both in a personal and collective point of view. The meeting broke up soon after nine o'clock, having been concluded with singing and prayer. The amount subscribed was about GBP 108, making a total of about GBP 316 for this circuit. THE LATE ROBBERY AT ST. AUSTELL - The public will be glad to learn that the person who, it is believed, effected this daring robbery has been detected and is in custody. His name is Letcher, of St. Ewe. On searching his house, the greater part of the money that had been stolen was found, and several articles besides, which leave no doubt that he is the thief. He has been committed to Bodmin gaol. THE WEATHER - Winter has at length set in with great severity. On Wednesday we had some smart snow showers, which, however, soon disappeared; but on Thursday morning there was a deep covering of snow on the ground, which had fallen during the preceding night. The north mail did not arrive until noon on Thursday, but the detention, it appears, took place on the railroad. The guard stated that he found more snow west of the Indian Queens than on any other part of the road. NISI PRIUS - There were three cases entered for trial, one of which however came on. Hodge v. Abbot and Kessel - In this case Mr. Paul appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Bennallack for the defendant. This action was brought by Mrs. Hodge, ironmonger, of St. Austell, to recover GBP 62.7s.9d, due to her for goods supplied to Wheal George mine in St. Stephens, in which the two defendants were adventurers. It appeared that during the rage for script mines, the Wheal George was changed from the cost book to the script system, at which time Mr. Abbot took up, by means of Mr. Powning, his agent, a number of scripts, and the other defendant Mr. Kessel, was proved to have attended nearly every meeting of the adventurers. The evidence was very conclusive, and the jury found a verdict for the plaintiff to the amount claimed. The jury were then discharged. 8 FEBRUARY 1839, Friday International News AUSTRALIA - An official abstract of the revenue of New South Wales, from the 1st January 1824 to the 31st December, 1837, inclusively, shows that a population less than 100,000 souls had paid in fourteen years into the Colonial Exchequer the sum of GBP 2,164,084. � GBP 463, 217 of this amount had been derived, and chiefly within the last six years of the term, from the sale and rent of colonial lands; and GBP 4,200,766 from duties on spirits and tobacco. When it is remembered that a very large portion of this last sum must have proceeded from the wages of labourers, and that within the same period the exports of wool from Sydney had progressively increased from 273,560 lbs to 4,600,915 lbs, the resources of this colony, great as they have been estimated, are proved not to be exaggerated. And there can be no doubt, if the influx of agricultural labourers proportionate to the demand had taken place, the results would have been still more remarkable. It is to be apprehended that, unless! a great accession of agricultural labourers takes place, this colony will gradually retrograde. During this last year a private company dispatched with emigrants to South Australia twenty-eight vessels, a larger number than has been sent to Sydney by her Majesty's Government in any one season. It is difficult to understand why the system of emigration to New South Wales does not proceed upon a wider basis, and upon a scale commensurate with the resources of the colony, and the commercial and maritime means which Great Britain has at command. - Chronicle AMERICA - With feelings of shame and sorrow we learn from the United States journals recently received, that Congress has commenced its labours by the adoption of a series of resolutions, consigning to Legislative oblivion the question of domestic slavery. The first of the resolutions was adopted without debate, by 198 votes against 6; the second, by 136 votes against 6; the third, by 164 votes against 10; the fourth, by 154 votes against 29; and the fifth by a majority of 126 votes against 78. The elections were not carried out without opposition; but those who opposed them did not utter a syllable in condemnation of the atrociously disgraceful system which they are designed to perpetuate. DREADFUL MURDER AT GWENNAP [condensed - the article took 2 full columns, as testimony was recorded verbatim.] During the last few days, the parish of Gwennap has been in a state of great alarm and excitement, owing to a murder having been committed on the person of an old woman named Loveday LEAN, the wife of Jesse LEAN, a miner and small farmer, living at Trevarth in that parish. It appears that the old people were a money-making, respectable couple, and that the wife acted as purser, taking care of the whole of her husband's earnings, using a part for the household, and hoarding the remainder. This, in the course of many year's care, had accumulated, and it was generally believed throughout the parish, and frequently talked of, that Jesse had a good round sum in his house. As no robbery had been effected, and as, indeed, nothing was taken away, it is inferred that the murderer must have been disturbed. [at first, the husband was suspected, as the time he left for the mine was just shortly before she was discovered, and they had quarreled at times. However, evidence was brought forth that exonerated him.] At the coroner's inquest, testimony brought forth the following: Samuel TRENGROVE testified he drives horses for Jesse Lean, went to report for work as usual, and found Mrs. Lean on the floor. Mrs. Lean told him to get his mother, as she was dying. Grace TRENGROVE testified she was alerted by her son, had rushed to help her neighbour, and had spoken to Mrs. Lean; Mrs. Lean said she had been attacked by a man in a brown coat. Jesse LEAN said [he had eaten breakfast, then had gone to the barn to check on the horses. While there, he heard someone moving about. He called out, and went to check the lane. He met Stephen JEFFREY, who asked him who he was calling to? Lean asked him if he'd met anyone, and Jeffrey replied he had met a man or boy; had he done any harm? Lean said no, but he "heaved the latch of the door and ran away." Lean went back inside the house, started the fire, then walked to the mine (it was a beautiful moonlight night) and greeted fellow miners. He then went down to grade, and started the days' work.] After we had shot one hole, John Oxford came into level to us and I said "How came you here? It don't concern me - I don't want to know your business." He said "I think it do concern you - you must go to grass. Your boy has rode over to the mine to fetch you home - your wife is taken very unwell, you had better get up as quick as possible." I said "I can't go directly." He said "You may please yourself." "My dear John" says I, "I can't hold the ladder - is she dead or living?" He said that she is living. My comrade advised me to go back to Michell's shaft, and go up that way as it was easier. I said "no, let me wait a bit and I shall recover - I shall get up quicker this way." In a short time I went up; I then saw the boy, Samuel Trengrove, and I asked him "is she dead or alive?" He told me she was alive when he came away. I asked who was there with her, and he said his mother. I asked him how she had found out that she was unwell. He said "I came to the back door, and it was open abroad, and she called out to me to fetch your mother, for I am dying." .. [the husband hurried home, and found his wife with blood covering her head. He held her, spoke to her, and asked her what had happened. She replied a man in a brown coat had forced his way into the bedroom, and 'clopt' her on the head. Neighbours who were present all heard the statement, and later confirmed it. Lean also testified that the previous night, someone had opened their door while his wife and a neighbour were having tea; the person did not come in, or call out.] Stephen JEFFREY, miner, testified the morning in question a person ran down Trevarth lane past him, and attempted to open his door. The man was hiding his face, and looked like a "brave, hardy youngster". The witness greeted the man, but received no answer. He continued on, and met Jesse Lean in the Lane. George Aunger MICHELL, surgeon, testified Mrs. Lean had been stabbed 3 times in the face, and another time in her ear. She repeated her story about hearing a noise, turning, and being hit, which rendered her senseless. She also said the man had a brown coat. The doctor cleaned the wound and bandaged it, then returned home. Mr. Lean came for some medicine later that evening, but Mrs. Lean died during the night. An autopsy showed blood vessels in her brain had ruptured from the blows to her head. William WHITE, of Trevarth Lane-end (who was taken in custody on suspicion) miner, examined. [Went to work at Wheal Jewel yesterday; had been previously employed at Poldory mine two weeks before. Had tried to find another job, but was unsuccessful for two weeks. Lived with father-in-law Matthew MILLS, but on the day in question was living with grandfather Thomas TREGILGAS. Went to Consols mine to inquire about a job, but was refused. Spent most of the day at the blacksmith shop. Went to Lanner, lay down in William MARTIN's barn, and went to sleep. Remained there till five o'clock the next morning.] Stephen JEFFREY recalled; was asked if White resembled the man he had seen. He said he did not think that he did, as the other man had a longer coat. John PAUL, a blacksmith, testified White was not at his shop at all on the day in question, as White had asserted. Wm. NICHOLLS of Gwennap, miner, examined - I know Francis POPE. I did not meet him last Wednesday morning. I met his son Thomas on that morning, about half-ways down the new road between Jesse's house and John Martin's. I came on to Jesse's house; I heard someone inside moaning and crying to the Lord for mercy. I suppose I remained there for ten minutes. She continued, as I thought, crying to the Lord, and moaning all the time. Whilst I was there, I saw Betsey MARTIN coming wheeling a barrow of water, and called her forth to listen. When she came forth, I told her, as she was a Methodist, she had better go in and see what she could do. She did not like to go in. Just at this time I heard a noise in the bedroom, as if the person inside had either jumped out of bed or jumped up from her knees. I then said to Betsy "Come, I suppose she has found the Lord now." And we came away together. I wheeled her barrow of water home for her. [The proceedings were closed for the day.] "The lad White, who appeared to be about 15 or 16 years of age, was ordered to be kept in custody, and was incarcerated accordingly in St. Day. He had a very forbidding scampish appearance, and was noted in the parish as an idle "lie-about" all over the neighbourhood. [On Tuesday the inquest resumed.] The only things proved with respect to the prisoner was that nearly every statement he had made in his statement on Friday was false; but no one could prove him to have been near the spot where the murder was committed. [Many witnesses were examined, and Jesse Lean's testimony was substantiated.] Jane BRAY, widow, confirmed the door was opened the preceding night by some person while she was at tea with the deceased in the front room. This being the whole of the evidence that could be obtained, the jury retired, and after a short time found a verdict of "Wilful murder against some person or persons to the jurors unknown." �We beg also to add that if anything of this kind should unfortunately happen again, we hope the surgeon called in will give the earliest information thereof to the nearest magistrate. DARING ASSAULT AND ATTEMPT TO MURDER [also condensed, mostly in my words - jm] On Friday night last, at Capt. John Teague was riding from Redruth to his house in Illogan, he was attacked at Blowing-house Hill by two [men]. On Saturday, George Wills, recently confessed, Thomas Adams, his brother-in-law, and he had been involved. An examination was held at Andrew's Hotel, Redruth, on Monday. Capt. Teague testified he received a "vicious blow" and fell from his horse. James Bennett testified that on his way home from Redruth, Thomas Adams ran toward him, told him to get a doctor for a man had fallen from his horse and "may be dying, if he wasn't already dead." Bennett walked a bit further, and came across Wills sitting in a hedge, supporting Capt., Teague on his lap. Bennett was joined by Thomas Launder and Thomas May, with whose assistance he led Capt. Teague home. They discussed the fact that Thomas Adams was covered with blood, and his wife (Wills' sister) was holding Capt. Teague's horse in the middle of the road, and they went for a constable, who arrested Adams and Wills. � Adams having stated that he called for Mr. Michell, the surgeon, and had not found him home, two female servants of Mr. Michell were called who stated that a man whose general appearance resembled Adams opened Mr. Michell's kitchen-door on Friday night, and asked if the doctor was there. On being told that he was, and asked what he wanted, the man said "Damm, what's the odds to you?" and shut the door. The prisoners were brought in separately; Wills, the first placed before the bench, stated he would tell the whole truth. He said Thomas Adams, his wife, and he had been walking from Redruth when Capt. Teague passed them at a trot; Adams kicked the horse, which caused the horse to increase it's speed, and about 20 feet further it slipped and threw Capt. Teague to the ground. Wills thought him dead. Thomas Adams said "damn him, if he is not dead, I'll make sure he's dead", went to the Capt. and bashed his head against the ground, again and again. Wills stated that he stopped Adams, and sent Adams for a doctor while he held the Captain. Adams was then brought into the court, and "although he met the public gaze with natural effrontery, and although his countenance almost vouches for his being capable of the hideous barbarity of which he had been accused by his brother-in-law, when he found some of his statements confounded by the evidence, he was unable to subdue the mark of very strong emotion. Having declined to ask any questions of the witnesses, and contenting himself with the statement that he 'had never tried to hurt a hair of the man's head' he was remanded. His wife, who had also been taken into custody, having been brought in, and no evidence appearing to implicate her, she was, of course, allowed to return to her family. We are happy to learn that Capt. Teague is something better, and that hopes are maintained that his severe injuries will not be fatal." CAUTION - At the Petty Sessions held at Washaway, near Wadebridge, on Tuesday last, a man called Lang, of Pengelly, in St. Teath, was convicted of having received the goods of a neighbour in his house, for the purpose of avoiding a distress for rent, and was fined in double the amount of the goods so removed, and GBP 1.4s for costs. This practice has become so general in St. Teath, by the quarrymen there, that the magistrates are determined to put a stop to such unjust and shameful conduct in the future, by inflicting on the offenders the utmost rigour of the law. ALLEGED ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY ROBBERY - On Tuesday night last, between nine and ten o'clock, as Mr. F. J. Reed, shopman to Mr. Gatley, grocer, of this town, was returning home on the St. Austell road, he suddenly came near three men, one of whom sprang forward towards him, but Mr. Reed, spurring his horse, got out of the way, and rode into Truro, where he informed the new police of what had occurred. One of two of the constables went out and met three men, whom they took into custody. They were vagrants, and evidence will no doubt be obtained by today (Friday) of their having begged at Tresillian, when they will be brought up, and most probably the neighbourhood will be relived of their disagreeable proximity for some time. [note: another article announced the "new" police force had been instituted at Truro the previous Monday; it was organized with the London police as a model. Yet another article concerned the conviction of a John Greenwood of Truro for resisting arrest by Constable Number 2.] THE GWENNAP MURDER - We have just heard that at a parish meeting, held at Gwennap on Wednesday, it was agreed to offer a reward of Fifty Pounds for the discovery of the murderer of Loveday Lean; to which, there is good reason to believe, a further sum will be added by Government. No further particulars have yet transpired. 15 FEBRUARY 1839, Friday SMUGGLING - On Wednesday last, John Lowry, shopkeeper, Falmouth, was summoned by the Board of Excise to appear before John Ellis, Esq., mayor, and W.H. Bond and T. Hill, Esqrs. magistrates, to answer a charge preferred against him, of having in his house in October, 1838, 7 lbs of negro-head tobacco, the same being smuggled. The prisoner was defended by W. J. Genn, Esq., and the defence set up was, that the notice was informal and imperfect, and also that the wife of the said John Lowry was the person on whom they should have served the notice, as the count set forth that the said John Lowry did knowingly conceal, &c., when it was clearly proved by the witnesses for the Crown that the husband was not present. The prisoner's counsel moved for an adjournment to allow time for calling witnesses, and the further hearing was put off to that day fortnight. The penalty sued for was GBP 100. DARING BURGLARY - A poor man named Richard Bartle, of White-cross, in the parish of Cury, shoemaker, had his house entered on Monday night last, and robbed of upwards of ten pounds worth of leather, shoes, &c. There are strong suspicions of certain parties near at hand, and a search warrant has been granted; but the result has not yet transpired. FIRE - On Tuesday night last, a fire broke out in the shop of Mr. Joseph Corin, hatter, Penzance, which at first threatened a most fearful destruction to a vast property; but by the prompt assistance of the inhabitants, the fire was prevented from extending beyond the front showroom, though not before upwards of 100 hats were totally destroyed, and near 300 were much injured and rendered nearly useless. How the fire originated is not known, but it is supposed to have been occasioned by a spark from the candle having fallen on some loose papers in the shop at the time of its being shut, about two hours previously. The engines were soon on the spot, but the fire was got under without their being used. We understand the stock was insured in the Imperial Insurance office. PROFANATION OF THE SABBATH - A Correspondent complains of the profanation of the Sabbath by a party of young men who were engaged on the afternoon of Sunday last, in playing cricket in a field near Truro. We quite agree with our correspondent as to the propriety of cautioning those individuals against a repetition of such disgraceful conduct, and of urging on the Magistrates the necessity of putting a stop to such exhibitions, revolting as they are to common decency, and which, if permitted to proceed unnoticed, must be attended with the worst consequences. HIGHWAY ROBBERIES - On Monday, the 4th instant, a young man named James Gummow was attacked at Newly in Pydar between seven and eight o'clock in the evening by two vagrants, who demanded his money or his life. One of the villains seized him by the collar, threw him against the hedge, put his knee in his breast, and held him while the other put one hand on his mouth, and with the other hand searched his pocket and took away his purse containing 8s.3d; which was all the money he had. It appears from the description the young man gave of them that they were seen begging at Lower St. Columb the same day. One is rather tall, and had large red whiskers; the other was shorter, and had no coat or jacket on. They seemed to be going to the west. On Saturday last, as Mr. Br..d, watch and clock maker, Lostwithiel, was on his road to Bodmin, he was attacked by two men, apparently vagrants, who seized him, one by each arm, and then demanded his money. He replied he had but three-pence about him, when they insisted on having one-penny of it, which he gave them. After passing on some distance, they followed him and demanded, with oaths, the other two-pence, which he gave them. Mr. B. was so alarmed that he ran the remainder of his way to Bodmin, and was some time before he recovered himself. [Note: there were 3 other similar articles; evidently, highway robbery was a huge problem. One referred to Mr. Adams, of the King's Arms Inn, Lostwithiel, who escaped three ruffians. jm] SHOPLIFTING - On Monday night last, about ten o'clock, a boy called John Charles was taken into custody, and lodged in the jail at Falmouth, on the charge of robbing a shop. On Tuesday, he was brought before the mayor and magistrates, but the case was not quite clear enough to commit him on it. In his defence, he stated that he had run away from his father, who is a master block-maker at Penzance, with another boy, who went into the shop and pulled out the till; but that the man belonging to the shop caught him, and gave him to the constable instead of the other boy. He was reprimanded by the magistrates, and sentenced to one week's imprisonment and hard labour, and information of the circumstance was to be sent to his father in Penzance. Advertisement Devon and Cornwall Female Orphans Asylum, and Registry Office for Servants - Notice is hereby given, that on the 28th day of March next, there will be an Election of FIVE ORPHANS, on the Foundation of the above Institution, And that the Committee will meet on Thursday, the 7th day of March, at Twelve oclock, at the ASYLUM, for the reception of CANDIDATES. Each candidate must then produce a Certificate of baptism, or other proof of age, and of the marriage of her parents; also, a certificate of a medical practitioner as to the general state of her health, and certifying that she has had the cow or small pox, that she is free from any malignant or infectious disorder, and is not subject to fits. No candidate can be received, unless recommended in writing, by a Subscriber, or Life-governor of the Institution. By order of the Committee, James COOPER, 52, Durnford-street, Stonehouse; J.R. ECCLES, Princess-square, Plymouth - Dated February 7, 1839 - DONATIONS to the BUILDING FUND for this valuable Institution will be thankfully received by either of the above Secretaries, or Subscriptions for the General Fund. 22 FEBRUARY 1839, Friday COURT of COMMON PLEAS [Regarding tolls for the tin mines in the manor of Tywarnhayle Tyas in this county. If anyone is specifically interested in this manor, the history of which is given, please contact me and I'll send you a jpeg photo of the article.] THE GWENNAP MURDER - A person of the name of Cock, has been in custody for the last week, in consequence of having made a confession that he was the murderer of Loveday Lean; but we hear he now denies it. Jesse Lean has, however, been again taken up on suspicion of being the murderer of Loveday, his wife, and is to be subjected to another examination. MELANCHOLY EVENT - On Wednesday, William James, aged about 63 years, living in New-street, Penzance, hung himself with his handkerchief in the back house, near his dwelling, and was found quite dead and cold. The poor man was frequently subject to mental aberration. CORONER'S INQUEST - On the 7th instant, an inquest was held before Joseph Hambly, Esq., coroner, on the body of Mrs. Mary Whakum, of Polperro, who met her death on the 5th instant, by walking over the cliff, from which she was precipitated into the sea, in deep water, and drowned. It appeared in evidence that she left the house of a neighbour about half-past eight o'clock in the evening, and proceeded towards her own home, but not arriving in the time expected, a search was made, and she was found left by the tide in a place called Silver Cove. Verdict, found drowned. THIEVES DETECTED - We are happy to learn that Richard BARTLE, of Cury, the shoemaker who last week had been robbed of about GBP 10 of leather and other articles, has succeeded, by the most ingenious mode, in tracing and recovering the greater part of his property. Conceiving the robbery had been effected by one of the trade, he sent his journeyman in search of work, with a strict instruction to visit every shoemaker's shop in the neighbourhood, and keep "his eyes open". In his pursuit of justice, the man entered a shop in Stithians, and there with "open eye" saw sufficient to obtain a warrant against James MARTIN, the younger, and William CADDY, of Stithians, who, after their apprehension and confession to the robbery, were committed by Philip Veryan Rob. Esq. to take their trial at the ensuing quarter. ROBBERIES - A correspondent has sent the following list of robberies and attempted robberies which have recently taken place - As Margaret Tuckfield was going from Pengreep to Combard(?), a short time ago, about six o'clock in the afternoon, she was seized by a daring villain, who demanded her money. After her .., the person had been injured by struggling with her .. she gave up her money, and the villain escaped undetected. - While James Mandley was attending the funeral of a relative, from Tol.(pool?) to Chacewater church, his house was entered, and GBP 1 taken. - The wind was taken out of the house of Henry Bamfell, of Pol.. but being disturbed, the thief had not time to effect his purpose. - A vagabond came to the house of John Richards, retail brewer, and as he was about to leave the house, he was seized by a large faithful dog, and in the struggle dropped a large knife, the blade of which was bright, and ground very sharp on both sides, and the handle bound round with cord. This formidable weapon was taken from him; but very ..., and he was allowed to escape. - Last Saturday, a vagabo! nd who was begging at St. Day, on going toward Carharrack, was overtaken by a little girl of the village of Morcom, who was returning from the market. He demanded her marketing, but she, not willing to let him have the articles, began to cry, upon which he showed her a large knife, but she still refused to let go of the bundle. Some men near at hand, unobserved, heard the cries of the little girl, ran to her assistance, and secured the vagabond who, we are glad to hear, has been committed by the Rev. T. Phillpotts for two months. THEATRICATA - The lovers of the drama will be glad to hear that Mr. Kean has been playing to houses at Exeter crowded beyond all precedent, and we trust that Mr. Hay's season will be as beneficial to him as his enterprise and his merit deserve. Mrs. Hankley, as we anticipated, has become a great favorite with the Exonians, and she was called on with Mr. Charles Kean to receive those gratifying marks of attention and regard which an Exeter audience knows so well how to bestow. Mr. Keen was himself so pleased with her performances that he engaged her to go to Plymouth to perform for his benefit. Mr. Marston is also a favorite, and Mrs. Lakeman retains the same position as that which she at first occupied. Her sister, Miss E. Hempel, made her debut last week. |