cornwall england newspaper


1839 NEWS ARTICLE

MAY



3 MAY 1839, Friday


ADVERTISEMENT - TO MASONS - Persons willing to Contract for Building (under the direction of the County Surveyor,) a NEW BRIDGE to cross the river near Nansladron, between St. Austell and Pentewan, agreeably to the Plan and Specification prepared by the said Surveyor, and now deposited a the Offices of Messrs. Coode and Sons, St. Austell, where the same may be inspected, are requested to deliver Sealed Tenders, free of expense, to Messrs. Coode and Sons, On or before the 16th of May next. Dated 27th April, 1839

NEWS - Trinity College, Dublin - At the late opening commencement, Mr. C. A. John, second master of the Helston Grammar School, obtained a vice-chancellor's first prize for Latin verse. This is the third time that this same gentleman has been a successful competitor for the above-mentioned honourable distinction.

Caution to Drunkards - On Sunday last, three men, after having spent a great part of the day in a pot house, embarked at Restronguet, in a very small boat, for Pe., about a mile distant, when, as might have been expected from the nature of the cargo, the boat was capsized, and the three men were precipitated into the water. Had it not been for the crew of the "Susan", Giles, master, of this port, they must all inevitably have perished; for, when picked up, they were greatly exhausted, and about gone. Would not teetotalism have prevented this accident, and the debasing nature of such pursuits?

Coroner's Inquests - An inquest was held last week at Egloshayle, on the body of a young man called John Davey, who was drowned in the river between Padstow and Wadebridge. It appeared that deceased was a bargeman, and as he was in the act of throwing out the gr[a?]pe belonging to the barge, his leg became entangled in its rope, by which means he was pulled overboard and was drowned, the man in the barge with him not being able to render him assistance. Verdict, accidental death.

Another inquest was lately held at St. Merryn, over the body of a man called Truman, who had been drinking in a public-house in the parish, in the evening, and was found the next morning drowned in a waterstable by the side of the road leading to his house. Verdict, found drowned.

Awfully Sudden Death - On Wednesday evening, as a sawyer, of the name of Whitford, aged about 52, was walking up High-street, Falmouth, returning from his work, he fell down and immediately expired. His death was occasioned by apoplexy.

Helston - On Sunday last, the Rev. J. W. Johns, curate of Helston, delivered his farewell sermon to a numerous and most respectable congregation. The deep attention with which his discourse was listened to evinced the heartfelt regret which pervades all ranks of his people at the thought of parting from him after eight years of diligent and affectionate ministration. His weekly services, given gratuitously to the inmates of the workhouse, and his general attention to the poorer classes of his flock, have tended to endear him most deservedly to the hearts of those he is now to leave behind him.


10 MAY 1839, Friday


Disastrous Fire - On Tuesday morning last, about half-past five o'clock, two cottages in the parish of St. Stephens in Branwell, occupied by James Boundy and Matthew Quintrall, were burnt to the ground, and two of Boundy's children perished in the flames. It appears that Boundy's wife had left the house for a few minutes for a pitcher of water, and on her return found that the wood corner had taken fire, and was burning with great fury. She immediately ran upstairs to her four children who were in bed, and taking the two youngest of them in her arms, desired the others to follow her; after which she ran to alarm her husband, who was at work in the adjoining field. On her return, the stairs were burnt down, and the flames had reached the thatch, while the two elder children were no where to be found. The husband immediately climbed to the bed room window, and on breaking it open found the apartment full of fire and smoke. � With considerable difficulty he found one of the children, a girl six years of age, under the bed, whom he dragged out by the leg; but the little sufferer was so dreadfully burnt that she died in about a quarter of an hour. Immediately after this, the roof fell in, and consequently no further attempt could be made to rescue the other missing child; a girl about eight years of age, whose body was found in the ruins burnt to a cinder. Quintrall's cottage being under the same roof, the flames soon communicated to it, and so rapid was the conflagration that all efforts to save either of them were ineffectual. Nearly the whole of the furniture of both cottages was destroyed, and the poor men, we understand, intend appealing to the benevolence of the public to assist them in replacing it and rebuilding their dwellings, which under circumstances so disastrous have been reduced to a heap of smouldering ruins. A coroner's inquest was held on the bodies of the children, on Wednesday, before John Carlyon, Esq., and a verdict returned of accidental death.

Suicide - A respectable farmer, of Bequoya, in the parish of Wendron, named Hill, put a period to his existence on Friday last, by hanging himself with a pocket-handkerchief, in his privy. He had been in a desponding state for some time, and had twice before attempted to make away with himself. A coroner's inquest was held on the body before ___ Hichens, Esq., coroner, when a verdict of temporary insanity was returned.

St. Austell Petty Sessions - At a petty sessions, held at the Queen's Head Inn, St. Austell, on Tuesday last, Mr. Thomas Grose, draper & c., was summoned before the bench by Mr. Chapple, surveyor of highways, for obstructing the footway in front of his house, by occupying it with goods. We are glad this subject has at length been taken up in the proper quarter. Long has it been a matter of complaint that the flat pavement, laid down at the expense of the parishioners, for their general comfort and convenience, should be entirely blocked up by those occupying houses along some part of the line, or let by them to persons who erect stalls for the sale of fruit, &c., on it, thus turning to private advantage what was meant for the general benefit. We think this fine conveys a caution to all the inhabitants, which will not speedily be lost sight of, and we trust that Mr. Chapple will follow up on the matter, until the custom is abolished. There are other towns in the county where similar steps are imperat! ively called for.

Falmouth, May 8 - Discharged, this day, from the town prison, Eliza Gordon, who had been committed for one week as a rogue and a vagabond, after being admonished as to her future conduct by J. Ellis, Esq., mayor, and the Venerable Archdeacon Sheepshanks.

17 MAY 1839, Friday


ADVERTISEMENT - SOUTH AUSTRALIA - Land in this Flourishing Colony may be purchased of the undersigned, in Sections of 30 Acres, at �1 per Acre. The purchaser may obtain a free passage to the Colony for a servant or member of his family for every 20 acres purchased. The Colony now numbers 8,830, of whom 4,000 are in Adelaide. Town Acres, that cost about �6 an acre, are now worth as many hundreds in some cases. Apply to I LATIMER, Rosewin Row, Truro - Special Agent to the Commissioners - Rates of passage, free passage for labourers, and other information about the colony, may be obtained form the Advertiser, to whom all communications must be postage free.

PASSAGE to PORT PHILLIP & SYDNEY - A First-class Ship of large tonnage, with a Poop, and the best arrangements for the comfort of Passengers, and carrying an experienced Surgeon, will sail from GRAVESEND on the 24th of July, and from PLYMOUTH on the 5th of August, direct for the above ports. Persons desirous to take out their own Labourers, may have them conveyed on very eligible terms by this ship, and will find her altogether a very superior conveyance. The demand for Agricultural and Mechanical Labour at the above places is extremely urgent, and steady workmen will be conveyed out nearly free by this and subsequent ships. All particulars may be known on application to Mr. T. H. Edwards, Helston; Messrs. Wm. Broad and Sons, Falmouth; Mr. Charles S. Edsall, Truro; Mr. John Oliver, senr, St. Teath, near Camelford; Mr. Geo. Jennings, jun., Liskeard; Mr. James Lynn, St. Austell; John Collier, Esq., Plymouth; or to Mr. John Marshall, 20, Bir..in-lane, Cornhill, London. N.H. - All letters must be post-paid.

St. Ives - In consequence of the expected dissolution of Parliament, the friends of W. Praed, Esq., the present member for this borough, and Edward Ley, Esq., nephew to the late J. Halse, Esq., M.P., have been making an active canvass of the constituency. The candidates are both Tories.

Deepening of Falmouth Harbour - At a meeting of the Falmouth Harbour Committee, held at the Goldhall on Wednesday last, the Mayor read a letter from Mr. S. Morris, an engineer at Plymouth, with an estimate of the expense of building a mud boat, of 40 tons, in the plan of Lieutenant Green, R.N., with a steam engine; upon which it was resolved that in the opinion of the committee, the subject matter of the communication with the Mayor is of too important a character to be de[ci]ded in so small a meeting as the present; and that a copy of Mr. Morris's letter be forwarded to each member of the committee, with a request that he will attend an adj..rned meeting, to be held at the Guildhall, on Thursday, the .. day of June next, at which the committee will take into consideration whether any, and what part of the subscriptions shall be collected, and in what manner, and what proportion.

The Late Church-Rate Prosecution - We are requested to acknowledge the receipt of the following subscriptions towards the fund for the relief of Messrs. Barrett and others; R.H. Aberlein, Esq., Honfort, �1, L.S.Boyne, Esq., St. Mawes, �1; Mr. Latimer, Exeter, �1; and T.Nicholson, Esq., Lidney, �1.

The Weather - During this week, the weather has been more severe than we remember it to have been so late in May. On Tuesday and Wednesday a great quantity of snow fell, which, in elevated situations, lay for some time on the ground to the depth of six inches. The cold still continues, with occasional showers of rain and sleet, and vegetation, we fear, is likely to be seriously injured.

Timber Stealing - On Monday last a man named John Burnecoat was apprehended on board the schooner "Argyle" in Falmouth harbour, by Messrs. Burnett and Rowe, constables, on a charge of stealing timber planks from a wharf in or near Truro, on the 13th of April last, the property of Colan and James Harvy, Esqrs., The prisoner was conveyed to Truro gaol.

Melancholy Loss of Life; Twenty Fishermen - On Tuesday night last, the 7th instant, the Mount's-bay fishing boats went to sea, the weather being exceedingly fine; but during the night, [a storm] arose so suddenly that many of them were caught with their nets out; and the wind rapidly increasing. � Several days had elapsed and no account was received from them, so that great apprehensions were entertained of their being all lost. Had the storm lasted much longer, their loss would indeed have been inevitable, but happily, the weather moderated, and all have arrived in safety after their narrow escape, with the exception of three, which were seen to sink by some others who were every moment expecting to share the same fate. � Numbers of the unfortunate men have left large families without the least means of support. The men of the boats lost are the "Victory", A. Kelynack, master; the "Neathy", T. Blewett; and the "Bounty", Pender.


24 MAY 1839, Friday


ADVERTISEMENT - St. Austell Games - The Annual Wrestling will take place at St. Austell on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 28th and 29th inst., for the following Prizes: Best Man .......5 0 0 ; Second Man .....4 0 0 ; Third Man ......2 0 0 ; Fourth Man ......1 6 0 ; Fifth Man .....0 10 0 ; Each double standard ..........0 2 6 - The celebrated Messrs. Polkinghorne, and Cann, have engaged to attend as umpires. Every encouragement will be given to Strangers. St. Austell, May 23rd, 1839

TODAY and TOMORROW - The Artists of the HUBARD GALLERY will continue to take LIKENESSES in their xxally striking peculiar style until to-morrow evening at Three O'Clock, at No., 24, St. Nicholas Street, Truro. An Exact Likeness is Best, with a FRAME and GLASS may in every instance be had for ONE SHILLING, or with finished drapery, 2s.6d. to 7s6d. WHOLE LENGTH FIGURES 3s. to 21s. - CHILDREN 2s.6d to 10s.6d. The Gallery will be opened in the LARGE HALL of the TEMPERANCE HOTEL, PENZANCE, about the MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK. Truro, May 24, 1839

To PARENTS and GUARDIANS - Mr. JOHN BENNETTS, WATCHMAKER JEWELLER &c, St. Austell, is in immediate want of a respectable youth as an apprentice. One who has already been at the trade will be preferred. Apply if by letter post-paid. St. Austell, May 23, 1839
NEWS - An Old Trick - At the last Summercourt fair, a .. man, named Frank James, who lives near the Indian Queen's, sold a cow for GBP 8; and being fond of hearing the harangue of Cheap John, was engaged in listening to the well-known personage, when an elderly man who had stood near him for some time, told him he was going to pay for some bullocks he had bought, and if he would accompany him he would give him some beer. � The weather being very wet, poor Frank accepted the offer, and while sitting over their glass, a young farmer, apparently dropped in, and began saying how different the weather was here and in America; upon which the elderly man said to him "pray sir, have you been there?" and he replied "Yes, and I should have remained there much longer but my father has died and left me great property, worth thousands of pounds, which my brother has been enjoying but I have at length received to a very great [amount?] so that money is of no value to me whatever." He then produced a large qua! ntity of bank notes, and said he intended leaving a great deal in the neighbourhood for the poor of the parish, and had no objection to make Frank and his acquaintance his almoners, giving each of them at the same time a GBP 5 note for that purpose, and telling them to keep GBP 1 for themselves, and to give the remaining GBP 4 as they thought proper. They, however, refused, and proposed a meeting again before they left the fair, which they all punctually attended. Having refused to take the GBP 5 each, the young man insisted on giving them 5s each for their trouble in meeting him,; he .. and tendered a GBP 5 note to Frank, who gave GBP 4. 11s at exchange. Their generous friend then desired the elderly person would get them something warm to drink, to which he assented, and withdrew to give the order, when the other told poor Frank that if he would give him GBP 3 he would give him another note, and the [overage] he might distribute as he liked. The unsuspecting countryman! instantly put down 3 sovereigns, and received the GBP5 accordingly; when they all went together to the Inn, and having in an upstairs room ordered something to drink, the two gentlemen desired Frank to sit a little, while they went to see a horse; but, as might have been expected, they never returned. The next day Frank took his notes to the bank at St. Columb to get them changed, when they were discovered to be one of Bridgewater, and the other of Bodmin - the former from 20 to 30 years old, which had been paid and cancelled, the other of Bodmin Bank, Glynn and Co., also paid and cancelled. How those notes found their way out of the Bank after having been cancelled, will probably remain a mystery; but poor Frank was minus GBP 7.15s, out of his GBP 8. cow.

Smuggling - On Wednesday week, the schooner "Marie Victoire" Capt. Barnett, laden with coals, entered the Falmouth Harbour, when she was boarded by one of the preventative men, named Bright, who, as she had long been a suspected vessel, remained with her while she was unloading her cargo, off Malpas. Bright suspected there was something wrong, but the sailors conducted themselves in such a careless and unaffected manner, as to very much shake those suspicions. On Saturday, when a great part of the coal was cleared out, Bright commenced boring in different parts of the vessel, and at length set his gimlet into a cask of brandy. He immediately went after the seamen who had gone on shore, but they had effected their escape. The vessel was then brought up to Truro Quay, where she underwent an examination, and was found that she had a false bottom, and that she was well stored with spirits. On Sunday, the officers began to remove their booty, which amounted to 276 tubs of brandy and! Geneva; and the vessel, which was registered in the name of Mr. Jago, of Redruth, is now being cut up. She has been in active operation for nearly three years, and has several times been examined in different ports, without any discovery being made. On Monday, a man who gave the name of Brown, was apprehended on board the Hayle steamer, bound for Bristol, who had belonged to the "Marie Victoire," when she was taken. He was brought to this borough on Tuesday, where he was recognized by Bright, and evidence taken against him sufficient to justify his being remanded for further examination. It is expected that the other men will also be taken.

Roseland Agricultural Association - For the best improved implement in husbandry, 10s. to Mr. James Lowry, Gorran. To the labouring man in Tregony or Cuby, that has reared the largest family without parochial relief, 10s. to Francis Tregagle, six children. .

Truro Sessions - On Friday last, Mr. James Johns of Keggan, was fined GBP 1.7s.6d for not having his [can] on his cart; and Richard Johns, the driver, was summoned for wanton cruelty to the horse, but the summons was withdrawn on payment of costs.

Audacious Highway Robbery - On Tuesday last, as Mr. T. Serpell, of Pool, butcher, was passing the place known by the name of Whiterose, in the parish of Illogan, he observed two men sitting by the hedge, one of whom enquired the way to Redruth. Serpell gave him the information he requested, when he was immediately seized by the collar, and ordered to deliver his money. On refusing to comply, he was searched, and his money, amounting to nearly GBP 6, was taken from him; after which the villains struck him a blow on the head, which laid him senseless on the ground. The murderous ruffians unfortunately got off clear with their bounty.

Fatal Accidents - On Thursday the 16th inst., as Mrs. Courts was attempting to cross the inclined plane of the Hayle Railway, near Angarrack, at the time the wagons were descending, she was struck down by the foremost carriage, the wheel of which passing over her, killed her on the spot. The deceased was 79 years of age, and resided near the place where she met her death.

On Friday last, an inquest was held at Perrranwharf, on the body of Henry Michell, who died of injuries received by falling into a cylinder-pit, at Perran foundry. A verdict of accidental death was returned. The deceased was of immature intellect, and much beloved at the works.

Coroner's Inquest - An inquest was held yesterday before John Carlyon, Esq., coroner, at the house of Mary Bray, innkeeper, in the parish of Gwennap, on the body of Nicholas Spargo, a miner, 36 years of age. The only witness examined was John Moyle, who stated that the deceased was a sumpman at Poldory mine; that on Wednesday morning, about five o'clock, the boiler sprung a leak, which caused the engine to stop working, and the water, in consequence, rose to the back of the level; that as soon as the engine was put to work again, and the water forked, witness went to look for deceased, and found him in the 145 fathom level, lying on his belly, quite dead and cold. There was no water there at the time, and the death of Spargo might have been occasioned by want of air, or by drowning. Verdict, accidental death.

GAME LISTS (fourth publication) - Persons who have obtained Game Certificates for the year 1828
Dale, John *.............St. Erth
Jeffery, James*..........St. Agnes
Kermick, Richard*...........Perranzabuloe
King, Thomas ............Kenwyn
King, James *.............Breage
Miners, John *...........Veryon
Pidwell, Samuel ..........Penzance
Soddy, Francis*...........Uny Lelant
Trestain, James*..........St. Austell
Vivian, John Vivian ..........St. Clements
Williams, Thomas*..........St. Austell
Willyams, Humphry..........Mawgan

Those persons marked with an Asterisk have been brought into Charge for the Double Duty.

Made up from the 31st December, 1839, to the 5th of April, 1839. by order of the Board, Charles Pressly, Secretary, Stamps and Taxes

PENALTIES - The Commissioners of Stamps and Taxes herby give Notice, that every person taking, killing, or pursuing Game, without first obtaining a Certificate, incurs a penalby of GBP 20, and is also liable to be surcharged in double the amount of Certificate Duty. Any person in pursuit of Game refusing on being duly required to produce his Certificate, or to permit the same to be read, or a copy thereof to be taken, or refusing to declare his true name and place of residence, also incurs a penalty of GBP 20.


31 MAY 1839, Friday


Advertisements - An extensive and excellent Farm. In the Parish of MENHENIOT. To be let by TENDER, for a term of 7 or 14 years from Lady-day next, the ESTATE of PENGOVER, Tenanted by Mr. Smith; Consisting of a good FARM HOUSE, with convenient Farm Buildings, and 100a, 2e., 12P, statute measure, of very productive Orchard, and superior Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land. The Estate lies within two miles of Liskeard, and is conveniently and most advantageously situated for Markets and Manure. A commodious Barn will be immediately erected, and other conveniences added, to enable the tenant to farm the Estate on the best and most improved system of cultivation. The Taker is to discharge all Rates, Taxes, and Out-goings, and keep the Premises in repair, save the Walls, and Slated Roofs, and Timber Work of the Houses thereon. Tenders in Writing (free of postage) will be received until the 14th day of June next, by Mr. Ed GEACH, Liskeard, of whom further particulars may be known. Dated May 16, 1839

NEWS - THE MINING SCHOOL - The Professor of Metallurgic Chemistry and Mineralogy in the Mining School has addressed the following notice to the Students of those branches - The time of the prepatory course drawing fast to its termination, those who purpose to attend the lectures on Metallurgic Chemistry, or Mineralogy, while having, hitherto, paid much attention to those studies should avail themselves of the interval, to acquire some introductory acquaintance with them; not only as an aid to their understanding of the lectures, but as [a sign] of their unrestrained scientific and practical progress. For metallurgy, the reading of a course .. treatise, with a few simple experiments, will be as .. as the time admits; and for those who are not yet provided, Dr. Reid's Rudiments of Chemistry may be one of the most suitable, as well as concise. Dr. Lad..'s. text book will be employed in the chemical course. For mineralogy, their reading should be in [.] an arranged collection, where such is available. Philips's treatise, (last edition by Allan) will be the text book; but for the temporary purpose, the more ., mineralogy, especially the metalliferous portion of Dr. Griffin's treatise on the blow pipe will be convenient. Both classes of students will gain much time by acquiring the practice of the blowpipe; for which Griffin's treatise also give copious instruction. J. PRIDEAUX Plymouth, May 23. Both these works may be obtained through M.A. Heard. [publisher of the W. Briton]

Teetotalism - On Whit-Monday afternoon, the Teetotalers of Breage and Germoe held a meeting on the top of Tregoning Hill, from whence they adjourned to the large Wesleyan Chapel at Troon, in Breage, and were addressed by Messrs. Carne and Trestrail, from Falmouth. On Whit-Tuesday, the Teetotalers of Helston met on Helston downs, and followed the band to Sithney common, from thence to the pleasure grounds of Newham, the seat of Miss Basset, sister of the late Lord de Dunstanville, who is a warm friend of the society, and afterwards to the new Market-house at Helston, where they took tea in the evening. The Rev. B. E. Graham, Rector of Ludgvan, who had gone from his residence that morning to St. Ives and preached to a congregation of upwards of 3,000, gave an excellent lecture in the Market-house on the proved advantages of the society. The Rev. Gentleman was greatly cheered, after which he returned to his residence at Ludgvan. Our correspondent adds that he hopes there will be better regulation for keeping order when gentlemen come so far to lecture again. Worthy of Imitation - Mr. Hendy, of Penbrio, in Breage, has offered prizes to the cottagers who will cultivate and clean their potatoe plots the best in his fields this year.

Doing Good by Stealth - The trustees of Lanyon's Almshouse Charity, in the parish of Kea, thankfully acknowledge the receipt of GBP3, a second donation of A.B.

St. Austell Games - The annual wrestling commenced here on Tuesday, and concluded on Wednesday. The play throughout was good, the weather fine, and the spectators very numerous, many of whom were attracted to the ground by the presence there of Messrs. Polkinghorne and Cann, who attended as two of the umpires. The prizes were awarded as follows: First prize, GBP 5, to Thomas Gundry, Sithney; second ditto, GBP 4, to James Merton, Gwennap; third ditto, GBP 2 to Thomas Annear, St. Austell; fourth ditto, GBP 1, to Henry Vercoe, Lanlivery; fifth ditto, 10s. to Richard Ivey, Sithney.

Surgical Operation - On the 22nd instant, the operation for Strangulated Femoral Hernia, which is considered one of the most important in surgery, and which requires the most accurate knowledge of minute anatomy, was performed at Falmouth, by Mr. F. C. Bullmore, surgeon of that town, on a poor woman of the name of Cottrel, aged 65 years, with every chance of success, although the strangulation had existed five days. We learn from a surgeon who was present and who has had abundant opportunities of witnessing this and the other great operations of surgery, that he had never seen the professional knowledge and surgical skill which Mr. Bullmore evinced on the occasion, surpassed in any of the London Hospitals. We are happy to state that the patient is doing well, and is in a fair way to recovery.

Smuggling - On Monday, James Sanders, the man apprehended last week at Hayle, for having been on board the "Marie Victoire" smuggling vessel, lately seized at Truro, was brought before G. Wightman and W.P. Kempe, Esqrs., county magistrates, when he pleaded guilty to the information exhibited against him, upon which he as convicted in the penalty of GBP 100, and in default of payment committed to Bodmin gaol for six months.

Fatal Accident - A most melancholy accident occurred on Thursday the 16th instant, in the neighbourhood of Launceston. Two young gentlemen, Messrs. Edmund Carlyon and Thomas Robins, articled clerks of Messrs. Gurney and Cowlard, Solicitors of that town, had been about five miles into the country, where the former held a court for the receipt of rents. The latter, his junior clerk, accompanied him for pleasure, and took with him a gun to shoot rooks. They had between them only one horse, on which they were both riding, when, on their return home, about five o'clock in the evening, Mr. Carlyon's hat blew off, and his friend attempted to life it from the ground by means of the ramrod of the gun, holding the gun itself in the other hand. In making this attempt, the gun went off, and discharged its whole contents in his head, the shot penetrating behind the ear, and causing instant death. A labourer close by, witnessed the fatal occurrence, and was even prepared to take up the hat to restore! it to the owner, at the moment of the gun's going off with so muffled a sound that he was scarcely aware of its explosion, when he saw the poor young man drop dead from the horse. Master Robins was only 17 years of age, and son of Mr. Robins, solicitor, of Tavistock. He was of a most cheerful and amiable disposition, and his untimely end has caused the deepest regret and commiseration. A Coroner's inquest was held the following day, and a verdict returned of accidental death.

Coroner's Inquiry - An inquest was held at Port Isaac, on Saturday last, before Joseph Hambly, Esq., on the body of Amelia Masters, a young woman who had been living at service in the neighbouring parish, but she returned home lately in a state of pregnancy, and died after a few hours illness. On the evidence of the medical attendant, who had made a post mortem examination, the jury found the following verdict: Died from the effects of taking a peruiejours[sic] drug intended to damage the child but not herself.





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