cornwall england newspaper
1839 NEWS ARTICLE
NOVEMBER
1 NOVEMBER 1839, Friday
IMPORTANT RAILWAY MEETING - Not transcribed, as it had lots of speeches, and posturing. However, the paper did not have much news, as this article filled the entire first page, and part of a second.
GOLD FOUND - A short time since, as a person, an inhabitant of the parish of Colan, was taking down a part of a hedge, he found a bar of gold, about six inches long, which he sold to a jeweler for about �5. We have not heard the weight of the gold, but have been told that quality was very good.
NEWQUAY DIVERSIONS - These diversions took place on the Race-course, near Towan Head, on Friday last, at two o'clock in the afternoon. Four horses started for the first class prize, which was won in good style by Grasshopper, though severely pushed by Jasper in the last round, and came within a neck. Jasper got the second prize. Grey Creeper bolted owing to a bad rider. The Second class for Ponies. - Grasshopper, Grey Creeper, Money G[et]ter, and Fly by Night were entered. Grasshopper took the lead, and gained the first prize; and Grey Creeper the second. Mr. Hichens rode her himself in consequence of her intended rider not being able to manage her. The race was well contested. The bridles for the beaten horses in each class were won by Grey Creeper. Donkey race - Five donkeys started, but the race was not very amusing. The weather proved remarkably fine, and not the least accident or interruption occurred to mar the pleasures of the day.
LAUNCH - On Thursday, the 24th ult., a very fine schooner of 122 a.m. and 108 n.m. called the "Cornish Diamond," was launched at Bridgwater. She was built by Messrs. Watson, Luer and Co., for Mr. James Young and his friends, of St. Ives - has a handsome full female figure-head - as to strength and model, is hardly to be surpassed - and will, no doubt, be a very fast sailer. We trust the "Cornish Diamond," which went into the water in good style, amidst the cheers of hundreds of spectators, who were not deterred by the very heavy rain from witnessing the scene, through not aspiring to be considered the "first gem of the sea," will by her success prove a valuable acquisition to her owners. [measurement initials very blurry; may not be correct]
CENTENARY OF METHODISTS - On Friday last, the Centenary of Methodism was celebrated by all the Methodist societies and congregations in Great Britain and America, by appropriate religious services. Reports of proceedings from several parts of the county have reached us, but their insertion is unavoidably postponed. [for coverage of the Railway meeting.]
FATAL ACCIDENT - On Saturday evening last, as four or five youths were
engaged in the explosion of a moat, at Pool, purely for sport, after having charged a large cavity with powder, one of the youths, of the name of MARTIN, about 17 years of age, placed some wet powder in a small hole, in connection with the greater hole, but before he could get into a place of security, the explosion took place, and a fragment of stone struck him in the side. The poor boy lingered in great agony, for about five hours, when death released him from his sufferings.
THE LATE MURDERS ON THE HIGH SEAS - On Friday last, John Wentworth
Fairbank*, the steward of the "Secret" who was charged with the murder of Arthur White, the captain of the said ship, was found guilty of
manslaughter, and sentenced to be transported for life. George Minty, the witness in this case, who took charge of the vessel after the death of the captain, was arraigned for the willful murder of James Shaw, cook, and [was] acquitted. [*previous detailed story spelled the name FURBANK]
On the preceding day, James Stook, mate of the ship "Rosalie" was tried for the manslaughter of James Foreman, the cook, and having been found guilty, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. These trials all took place at the Central Criminal Court; and as the evidence in each of the cases was given by us at length, at the time of the prisoners' commitment by the Falmouth magistrates, we need not repeat it here. The prisoner Stook was strongly recommended to mercy by the jury.
FALMOUTH QUARTER SESSIONS - These Sessions were held on Thursday, the 24th ult., but nothing took place worthy of notice. In the evening, the members of the Town-Council and other gentlemen dined with his Worship the Mayor, John Ellis, Esq., and were entertained by that worthy and indefatigable chief magistrate with his usual hospitality.
8 NOVEMBER 8, 1839
STANNARIES' COURT - PENPRASE vs FRANCIS - William PENPRASE, of Truro, claimed of Nicholas FRANCIS, of St. Allen, �3, 19s. 1 � d. for a harness hide. Wm. Zacharias PENPRASE, son of plaintiff, stated that his father had carried on business since October 12 months, in Ferris-town, as a currier and leather cutter, but had been out of this County for eight or nine months, being now in Derbyshire, temporarily engaged on a railway. In his father's absence, witness had conducted the business, but had no interest in it; and on the 13th of February, sold to defendant, a harness hide weighing 52 � lbs at 1s.6d; being the amount claimed. Verdict, �3.19s.1 � d.
MICHELL vs HODGE - Mr. HOCKIN stated that the plaintiff in this case was Mr. Henry Michell, of Kea, who claimed �7.13s.7d of Mr. Richard HODGE, of Chacewater, for goods supplied to Wheal Basset Grays Mine, in which defendant was an adventurer. The case was withdrawn, on a fatal objection raised by Mr. Stokes, that, in the summons, the plaintiff was described as of the parish of Fowey, instead of Kea.
HOCKINS vs PETERS - This was a claim by Jas. HOCKINS, smith, of St.
Austell, on Mr. Thomas Peters, surgeon, of Charlestown, for �1.16s.5d., for shoeing his horse, and other work. William BULLEN, a lad who worked for Hockins, stated that Mr. Peters's horse was shod about once a month, or three weeks; and besides, had his shoes removed about once a fortnight. His master's charge was half-a-crown for a set of shoes; and 8d. for removing a set. Witness also proved some other smith's jobs done for defendant. W. HENWOOD, who worked with Mr. KARKEEK, of Truro, stated that his master charged from 2s.6d. to 3s. for a set of hackney shoes; and 1s. for removing. Verdict - �1.10s.5d.
At the close of this day's proceedings, Matthew BENNETTS, of St. Agnes, a hoary, incorrigible litigant, appeared to prefer two claims, in both which cases, he was plaintiff, advocate, and sole witness; and in both of which, after long strings of unproved assertions, the old man, much to his surprise, heard verdicts given for the defendants. The first claim was for 15s. on Drew, the bailiff; the next on Mr. Cornish, the solicitor, for 5s., to whom it appeared the plaintiff had applied, as well as to all the attorneys of Truro, for professional aid, which had been by all refused. Bennetts, then complaining that "it was a hard thing to make a lawyer do his duty," lodged �20 in one of the Truro Banks, in Mr. Cornish's name, to be applied to the legal expenses of conducting his case; which money, of course, Mr. Cornish refused to touch; and at length, after many refusals, Bennetts, seeing he could get no work done, accepted Mr. Cornish's order, and drew out the whole amount. His Honour, after listening with considerable patience to the old man's story, advised him to go home to St. Agnes, and think no more of the law, further than to congratulate himself on having fallen into the hands of lawyers so honest and considerate as those of Truro had proved themselves.
St. AUSTELL PUBLIC LECTURES - These lectures, which, as their appellation imports, are designed for all, and are easy of access, have been renewed this session with unabated energy; and a plan of occasional exchange with the lecturers of a neighbouring town having been arranged, they are likely to be regarded with increasing interest. Such an interest was manifested by the very full attendance, last Tuesday evening, at a lecture on the final destiny of the Brute Creation, delivered by Mr. W. P. Karkeek, of Truro. Though the subject was rather speculative than practical, it had evidently excited much curiosity, and this curiosity was not ungratified. The topic was discussed at great length with undoubted ability..The lecturer proceeded to argue, from the proofs of intelligence exhibited by the half-reasoning elephant, the attachment and fidelity of the dog, and the sagacity of many other creatures, that the distinction between man and the animal tribes is not in kind but in degree..
ST. COLUMB MINOR - We are sorry to have to state that the very heavy fall of rain on Sunday evening last has done considerable damage in this and the adjoining parishes. A stack of hay was washed away by the force of the current, and about ten bushels of potatoes, which were dug and placed in a heap on a meadow near the stream, shared the same fate. The flood also broke into the garden of a poor widow named VENSON, and carried away six hives of bees, and every thing else the garden contained. But this is not all. Two of the arches of Trevemper Bridge, which for many years "has braved the storm" were destroyed; and it is estimated that it will take upwards of �50 to repair them again. The bridge is now rendered impassable, and must remain so for a long time, if not all through the winter.
FATAL ACCIDENT - On Saturday se'nnight, while Mr. John Best and his wife, of St. Veep, by Fowey, were at the market, their child, a girl about six years of age, during the absence of the servant, went to the fire, and unfortunately ignited her clothes, which so dreadfully burnt her that she died in about two hours.
CORONER'S INQUESTS - On Wednesday last, an inquest was held at Pennance mine, in the parish of Budock, by J. Carlyon, Esq., on the bodies of Dennis Morrison and John Medlin Hendy, who came by their deaths under the following circumstances: - Morrison was a mason, and had lately been employed with others in building a burning house on the mine. The arch of the furnace had been built over a heap of sand, instead of a wooden frame, and was completed last Saturday. On Tuesday afternoon, Morrison was desired to scoop out the sand, and a handle sufficiently long to reach the farthest end of the furnace was put to a shovel and given to him for that purpose. He was particularly desired by Mr. James Nance, captain of the mine, not to go under the arch to clear the sand, as he (Capt. Nance) had heard of an instance where the mortar was not perfectly hardened. Unfortunately, however, he did not pay sufficient attention to the caution, but on the contrary, said that he had built the arch and knew what it was, and that it would stand for one hundred years. On his way to the burning-house, he asked the other deceased (Hendy), who was working at the stamps, to assist him. In the middle of the night, a man called John Jose, found that the stamps had ceased working, and went to the burning-house to see [the cause, and] to put them to work. When he got there, the first thing he saw was the
legs of Morrison and Hendy projecting from the mouth of the furnace. Their heads and b[odies] were under the arch, which had given way, and crushed them to death. Hendy was 19 years of age, and Morrison 46. The latter has left a widow and two children. Verdict, accidental death.
On Wednesday last, an inquest was held at the [Fount]ain Inn, St. Austell, before Joseph Hamley, Esq., and a respectable jury, on the body of a man named [.] Banks, a sailor, and a native of Wales. It appears [the] deceased was a passenger in Reep's van*, from Tr[uro] the evening in question, and when near Probus, was [taken] ill, and died almost immediately. On the arrival [of the] van in St. Austell, the body was conveyed to [the] Fountain Inn, and a surgeon called in, who pro[nounced] life extinct. Verdict, Apoplexy. It is due to the [driver] of the van to state that he endeavoured to pro[cure] aid at Grampound, but the surgeon residing [there] being from home, he was compelled to proceed [to St.] Austell. Life, however, must have fled, before [a doctor] could have been procured, even if one resided at [Grampound].
[*the vans, from what I understand, were long, narrow boxes with benches that held 3 or 4 across. There were very small windows rather high up, which couldn't be opened because of dust in the summer, or cold in the winter. Up to 16 people could fit into a van, if they squeezed; it was very claustrophobic. I can only imagine what traveling in one with a man who had just died might be like. jm]
15 NOVEMBER 1839, Friday
THE SAILORS HOME AND DESTITUTE MARINERS ASYLUM - The claims of this
institution were advocated at the Royal Hotel and Sailors' room, Falmouth, on Tuesday, the 12th instant, by Capt. R. J. Elliott, R.N., in a way that must have touched every feeling heart, and on a strain of eloquence that must have excited the admiration of every hearer. The gallant Captain spends his time and his fortune in pure devotion to the temporal and spiritual interests of Sailors, and has been the means of raising an establishment on the foundation of the late Bronswick Theatre, which, when completed, will accommodate nearly 500, and be the means of sheltering them from the fangs of those by whom they are frequently deprived of their all when returning from distant voyages, and left to suffer all that distress can picture to the humane mind. The company nobly responded to the call for a subscription to assist in finishing the building, &c., by a collection of upwards of �50.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS - We have received long reports from several towns in the county of the proceedings at the elections of their respective mayors; but the whole of those reports would occupy much more of our space than we can spare for such matters, and the insertion of some of them would be unfair towards the rest. We, therefore, merely state that the following gentlemen were elected to fill the office of Mayor of the respective boroughs with which their names are associated:
Penryn - Mr. John Steel
Falmouth - Mr. Samuel Blight
Helston - Mr. John Randall, sen.
Penzance - Mr. John Batten
St. Ives - Mr. John N. Tremearne
Bodmin - Mr. Charles Coode
Launceston - Mr. Derry
Liskeard - Mr. Jones
At the meeting of the Penzance Town Council, after the mayor had been
chosen, a motion was made by Mr. Colliver, and seconded by Mr. Rowe, that the order on the overseers to levy �300 as a lighting rate for the borough be rescinded. An amendment to this motion was moved by Mr. Richard Pearce, and seconded by Mr. Richard Moyle, to the effect that the order be confirmed, which was carried by a majority of 9 to 6. The question was also mooted as to establishing an assize of bread for the borough, when the town-clerk was requested to lay before the council at their next quarterly meeting the law on the subject.
PILCHARD FISHERY - Mevagissey - Three seans took last week, about one hundred hogsheads of pilchards between them. Several shoals have been seen, and there is a good prospect of more. Great quantities of hakes and other book [hook?] fish were brought in on Wednesday morning.
St. Ives: On Thursday, the 7th instant, several seans were shot here, which enclosed fine shoals of pilchards between them, the greater part of which have been tucked up and cellared; and as the weather continues fine, we hope the whole will be secured. The fish are of fine quality, and well coated; and the quantity taken is supposed to be as follows:
Bolithos ........ 2,000 hogsheads
Tremenheere and Co. ..... 1,000 "
Union Co. ......... 1,500 "
Wearne's ......... 1,000 "
Hocking and Co. ...... 300 "
About 1,300 of the above have been sold fresh to the country, at about
1s.8d. per 120; and the sean owners are using every means to supply the
wants of the poor at a cheap rate. It is generally thought that 1,500
hogsheads will be disposed of in this way.
Mullion - There was a small catch of pilchards at this place on Monday last, of about 50 hogsheads, which was all that had been taken in this neighbourhood when our correspondent dispatched his communications.
Penzance - On Wednesday evening, the 5th instant, two seans shot on large shoals of pilchards off the Land's end, but owing to the roughness of the weather they were obliged to be taken up, and but 12 hogsheads were secured.
Gorran Haven - The seans here are all laid up, but should appearances
continue they are expected to go out again. The uncertainty of the weather has prevented the fishermen on the southern coast from getting out, or in all probability great catches would have been made, most persons being of the opinion great quantities of pilchards have been hovering on the coast for some time.
DISASTER AT SEA - On Saturday last, the French brig "Normand," from Cette, with a cargo of brandy and wine, for Havre, was brought into St. Ives, in great distress, having lost her rudder, and several of her sails. She is now under quarantine.
GORRAN HAVEN - The masts, sails, rigging, &c. of a vessel were picked up off the Deadman, on Sunday, supposed to belong to an Irish trader dismasted off there a few days ago, and afterwards towed into Plymouth. The vessel, it is believed, was the "Mary Ann."
MELANCHOLY EVENT - Last week, Mr. John Toms, a respectable farmer, of the parish of Blisland, committed suicide, by hanging himself, in his hay loft. He had been in a desponding state for some days. Verdict - Insanity.
REDRUTH - GWENNAP MINING DISTRICT REPORT [Main body of the article covers veins of ore, different mining techniques and levels reached, etc. At the end, the article shown below appears. jm]
As the mining operations below have been so extensive, the surface of the district is covered with rubbish**, and its general aspect is most barren and uninviting. The following tolerably accurate and very graphic description of it, and of the habits and employments of its population, is from the pen of Sir Francis Bond Head, Bart., and with it we shall conclude:
"To one unaccustomed to a mining country, the view from Carn Marth, which is a rocky eminence of 737 feet, is full of novelty. Over a surface which is neither mountainous nor flat, but diversified from sea to sea by a constant series of low undulating hills and vales, the farmer and the miner seem to be occupying the country in something like the confusion of warfare. The situations of the Consolidated Mines, the United Mines, and Poldice Mine, &c &c, are marked out by spots a mile in length, by half a mile in breadth, covered with what are termed "the deads" of the mine, [a] slightly poisonous rubbish thrown up in rugged heaps, which, at this distance, give the place the appearance of an encampment of soldiers' tents. This lifeless mass
follows the course of the main lode (which generally runs east to west); and from it, in different directions, minor branches of the same barren rubbish diverge through the fertile country, like the streams of lava from a volcano. The miner being obliged to have a shaft for air at every hundred yards, and the Stannary laws allowing him freely to pursue his game, his hidden path is commonly to be traced by a series of heaps of "deads" which rise up among the green fields, and among the grazing cattle, like the workings of a mole. Steam-engines and whims (large capstans worked by two or four horses) are scattered about, and in the neighbourhood of the old, as well as the new workings, are sprinkled, one by one, a number of small white-washed miners' cottages, which, being neither on a road, nor near a road, wear, to the eye of the stranger, the appearance of having been dropped down apropos to nothing."
"Early in the morning the scene becomes animated. From the scattered
cottages, as far as the eye can reach, men, women, and children of all ages begin to creep out; and it is curious to observe them all converging like bees towards the small hole at which they are to enter their mine. On their arrival, the women and children, whose duty it is to dress or clean the ore, repair to the rough sheds under which they work, while the men, having stripped and put on their underground clothes (which are coarse flannel dresses) one after another descend the several shafts of the mine by perpendicular ladders*, to their respective levels or galleries. As soon as they have all disappeared, a most remarkable stillness prevails; scarcely a human being is to be seen. The tall chimneys of the steam-engines emit no smoke; and nothing is seen in motion but the great 'bobs' or levers of these
gigantic machines."
"As soon as the men come to grass, they repair to the to the engine-house, where they generally leave their underground clothes to dry, wash themselves in the warm water of the engine-pool, and put on their clothes, which are always exceedingly decent. By this time the maidens and little boys have also washed their faces, and the whole party migrate across the fields in groups, and in different directions, to their respective homes. Generally speaking, they now look so clean and fresh, and seem so happy, that one would scarcely fancy they had worked all day in darkness and confinement. The old men, however, tired with their work, and sick of the follies and vagaries of the outside and inside of this mining world, plod their way in sober silence, probably thinking of their supper. The younger men proceed talking and laughing, and where the grass is good, they will sometimes stop and wrestle. The big boys generally advance by playing at leap-frog; little urchins run on before to gain time to stand on their heads; and while "maidens", sometimes pleased and sometimes offended with what happens, smile or scream as circumstances may require. As the different members of the group approach their respective cottages, their numbers of course diminish, and the individual who live farthest from the mine, like the solitary survivor of a large family, performs the last few yards of his journey by himself."
The principal Lords of the soil are Lords Falmouth, Clifford, Clinton, and Mount Edgcumbe, the Rev. Canon Rogers, J. W. Buller, Esq., H. P. Andrew, Esq., and the representatives of the late Sir John St. Aubyn, of the Hearle and Beauchamp families. The chief adventurers are Messrs. Williams, Harvey, Fox, Sampson, Davey, and Co., and London companies under the direction of Messrs. Taylor and Francis.
*The ladders are usually irregular in their positions and inclinations, and the distance between the staves has [tradionally] to always been twelve inches. [Earlier articles praised the mines using the latest innovation - a standardly spaced stave of 12 inches. Prior to that, staves were placed irregularly! jm]
**Mr. Thomas stated that 2000 or 3300 tons of stone are often removed before the ground is cleaned and cultivated.
22 NOVEMBER 1839
Just published, price Sixpence. - HOW TO GET TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA: being INFORMATION for LABOURING EMIGRANTS, respecting that Colony. By HENRY CAPPER, late Emigration Clerk to the Colonization Commissioners.
Also, price Five-pence, stamped, and may be transmitted post-free.
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RECORD, a Newspaper, published on the First and
Fifteenth of Every Month; containing the latest information from the Colony, and the pith and marrow of the Australian Papers, Arrivals of Ships, Markets, Birth, Marriages, and Deaths, &c.
London - Copper and Gale, 5, Adam-street, Strand; sold by Duckham, Falmouth; Baile, Exeter; Nicholson, Plymouth; and by Mr. I. LATIMER, TRURO.
LOCAL NEWS
CALLINGTON FAIR - This fair, on Thursday, the 10th instant, was rather dull; but much interest was excited by two fat bullocks belonging to Mr. Retallick, of North-hill. One of them, a steer, four years old, calculated to weigh 9cwt., sold at the extraordinary price of 68s. per cwt, and is to be killed at Callington on the 24th of December. The other, a cow, fetched 66s. per cwt. and is to be killed at Liskeard for the 21st of December. Mr. R. has obtained the best prizes two succeeding years, at the East Cornwall
Agricultural meetings, and also the reward to the best bullock at St. Ive show fair.
HELSTON - On Saturday, the 9th instant, John Kendall, Esq. was elected Mayor of this borough, for the ensuing year. This information did not reach us in time for the whole of our last week's impression.
Mr. R. G. Grylls, of Bodmin, has purchased an ensigney in the 30th Regiment. His appointment was in last Friday's Gazette.
Mr. C. Coode, jun., is appointed Surveyor of Taxes for the Bodmin district, in the room of the late Mr. John Hicks.
INCREASE OF TRAFFIC AND TRAVELLING - Five years ago, it was thought that one van from Meneage to Helston could not be supported; now five come over Helston Downs on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
TRURO POLICE - On Monday last, the Town-hall presented an animated
appearance not often witnessed, owing to the increased activity of the
police, and the number of persons summoned for infringement of the laws. [last week, the new Mayor had announced a 'law and order' campaign.] The magistrates present were W. H. Bullmore, Esq., Mayor, W.P. Kempe, Esq., and J. Hodge, Esq. The following constables were sworn in: Dunstan, Courties, Couch, Burnett, and Lowry. The Mayor then said: "You have all been sworn in to do your duty faithfully and fearlessly. Every day I expect that you will give me an exact account of the state of the town, and if you observe any loose and idle persons who have been previously convicted of offences against the laws, you are to inform me. You are to put down vice wherever you have the opportunity of doing so, and you are not to visit public houses for the purpose of getting drunk or gambling; for if I find any of you in a
public house drinking, where there is disorderly conduct, I shall first
visit the offence by a reprimand, and on a second occurrence of the same offence, I shall remove you from your office. In many public houses I suspect that there are seditious papers constantly read; if you should find any instance of that kind, I require that you will come and inform me of it, when I will take the proper steps which such cases may require. I expect that you will at all times assist the police in the execution of their duty, and whether you are employed or not, if you see any attempt at rescue, to come forward immediately, and give your aid." His worship then stated that he had been informed of some constables having taken half-a-crown from persons charged with offences, and then dropping the charges; he now cautioned the constables against receiving money for compromising cases, as detection would not only be followed by immediate dismissal, but punished with the utmost severity of the law.
The Bench then proceeded to hear the cases.
James ROWLINGS was dismissed on payment of 6s. costs, for dancing in the market scales, and abusing one of the constables when told to desist.
Mrs. Alice MORGAN, the landlady of the Bear Inn, was charged by Paine, the inspector, with allowing gambling in her house. The men were playing for beer. Mrs. Morgan said that she was ignorant that there was any playing going on, and she would take care to prevent it in future. The Mayor said that the Bench would take an early opportunity of sending notices to the publicans of their duties, after which the law should take its course. The town was in a most lamentable state, drunken men were harboured in the public houses, they were kept there at all hours to the impoverishment of their wives and families, and gambling was widely, almost universally, practiced. Such conduct would subject the tenants to a deprivation of their licenses, or to a suspension of the trade of the houses for two years, and if any houses required shutting up, in order to put a stop to the evils of which he complained, he would not hesitate to do his duty. He knew of one
instance where a working man, on Saturday last, left his home at four
o'clock in the afternoon, having fourteen shillings in his pocket, and was shut up in a room where he continued drinking and gambling, till four o'clock Sunday morning; and then he went home to his family with only 1s.6d. left. The Bench did not want to take anyone by surprise, but if such things happened again, the offenders would be dealt with as the law allowed. The case against Mrs. Morgan was then dismissed on the payment of costs.
John ROBERTS was charged with having allowed gambling in his house on the evening of the 11th instant. Mr. Paine stated that on the evening of the 11th instant, he went into the defendant's house, and he there saw George ROBERTS, brother of the defendant, and ex-constable, with cards in his hand, playing with three other men. They were playing for beer and the defendant was in the room. The Bench fined the defendant 20s. and 7s.6d. court costs. Mr. Roberts said that his was not the only case that ought to be brought up, for there were three other packs of cards found by the Mayor in other houses. Capt. KEMPE - If you have any information to lay we are ready to hear it. The defendant muttered something about the injustice of his being brought up alone, when there were many others who were equally as guilty as
himself, but was now silenced by the Bench informing him if he did not
retire properly his insolence would be visited in another way.
Joseph ROWE was charged with having obstructed the footpath, by carrying two pails outside a hoop, on Pydar-street pavement. The defendant, when ordered to walk in the road by HARE, the policeman, refused to do so, and bid defiance to the Mayor. His Worship read that part of the act which provides for the removal of all obstacles, and pointed out the advantages that would arise to all by a proper attention to its provisions. The Bench dismissed the complaint with a caution, the defendant paying 6s. in costs.
ROWE then made a charge against HARE, the policeman, for drunkenness of
Saturday last, but in reply to a question from Mr. Honor, he said he should have made no such charge if he had not been fined himself. A person in the hall cried out "I should."; and the Bench, consequently, though not without great suspicion that the charge was vamped up, on account of the policeman's activity, directed ROWE to apply to the clerk for a summons, and the case should be heard on Friday (this day).
Two laboring men, named Henry FLYNN and Thomas LOWRY were charged with
drunkenness and disorderly conduct on Saturday night between twelve and one o'clock. Flynn was fined 5s. and costs, and Lowry was dismissed, having to pay 3s. costs, for which a week was allowed.
Richard LOBB, of Gwennap, was also charged with being so drunk as to be unable to take care of himself. He was therefore placed in prison. The defendant, who is a married man, had been fleeced of 30s., and a nymph of the pave, named Ann PEARCE, was charged with the theft; but when she was brought up, Lobb, who had undergone the scrutinizing glance of his exasperated wife, looked exceedingly sheepish, and it was with great difficulty that the Bench could get him to say that he had no idea who had committed the robbery. Pearce received a caution; and the case against Lobb was dismissed upon his wife paying 2s.6d. costs. The Bench then adjourned.
On Wednesday, the Mayor and Capt. Kempe were again occupied by a number of cases, several of which arose out of the amusements of the fair on the previous evening. Elizabeth DAVIS, a prostitute, was convicted of an assault on Jane Trace LONGMAID, and fined 10s. and 7s.6d. costs. John STACEY was find 5s. and 4s.9d. costs, for having been drunk and disorderly. John LOWRY was fined 5s. and 4s.6d. costs for a similar offense. Mary PAYNE and Hannah JORY, two prostitutes, were charged with having stolen from the person of George OLIVER, roper, of Newlyn in Pydar, three half-crowns. Payne picked the complainant's waistcoat pocket, and handed the money over to Jury, who has only just returned from Bodmin, where she had spent the season in six months' retirement, for some similar mal appropriation. The prisoners were committed for trial. Susan SCOBLE, another girl of the same class as those already mentioned, was committed for trial for picking the pocket of Paul LANYON, of St. Allen, of a silk handkerchief.
ACCIDENT - On Saturday last, a little boy, named BULLEN, employed in the Foundry at St. Austell, whilst engaged near some part of the machinery, by some means got entangled in it, and in his endeavors to rescue himself, unfortunately got his hand betwixt two cog wheels, where it was almost torn off from the arm. Medical aid was procured, when it was found necessary to amputate the arm just below the elbow. The [boy is doing] well.
29 NOVEMBER 1839
HER MAJESTY'S MARRIAGE - Her Majesty held a Privy Council on Saturday, at Buckingham Palace at half-past one o'clock, which was attended by eighty-two Privy Councillors, all of whom (with very few exceptions) appeared in naval, military, or official costumes, or in their roles of office; the members of orders of knighthood wearing their respective ensigns. Among the earliest arrivals were Lord Lyndhurst, Earl Durham, Viscount Beresford, Lord Wharmcliffe, Lord
Ellenborough, Earl of Ripon, and Lord Brougham. The last named Noble Lord came in forensic costume. The Duke of Wellington appeared in his uniform as Governor of the Tower, his Grace, while entering the Council Room, took the arm of his brother, Lord Cowley. The Noble Duke was warmly congratulated on his arrival by many Noblemen and Gentlemen present. The proceedings excited unusual interest from its being generally understood that an announcement of her Majesty's intended Marriage with Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg would be made to the Council, and as early as twelve o'clock a large concourse of persons had assembled in front of the Palace, and at two o'clock the number had increased to several thousands - there was a very large sprinkling of foreigners among the crowd. [the article continues, quoting the announcement made by the Queen that indeed, she
would be marrying Prince Albert. The meeting broke up shortly before three o'clock; Lord Melbourne, one of the last to leave, was "loudly cheered by the majority of those present, but there was some vehement hooting from a mob of persons who followed his carriage round the entire front of the Palace." jm]
LOCAL NEWS
BANKRUPTS - Thomas NICHOLL, jun., grocer, Redruth, Cornwall, Dec. 24 and Jan. 7, at eleven, at the Red Lion Hotel, Truro, Cornwall. Adlington, Gregory Faulkner, and Follett, Bedford-row, London; Paul, Smith, and Roberts, Truro.
PENZANCE - The town-council have, we are informed, purchased the Newlyn Green, extending from near Lariggan Bridge to near the Battery rocks, for a term of a thousand years, at a nominal rent, it being intended to be preserved as a promenade for invalids and others, to enjoy the sea air and prospect, for which purpose, indeed, it has been much resorted to. It is nearly three thousand feet in length, and commands a delightful view of the Mount's Bay.
MULLION - The annual Wesleyan Missionary Meeting was held in the new
Wesleyan Chapel, at this place, on Wednesday evening last, Mr. J. Richards of Helston, in the chair. The speakers were the Rev. Messrs. G. N. Wilson and G. Beard. The latter, having just returned from the West Indies, gave a very interesting account of his labors in the islands of St. Vincent and Trinidad. The good spirit of missionary zeal was felt on the occasion, and the collection amounted to � 4.1s.1 1/2d., being more than double that of last year.
CAUTION - We beg to caution the public against a gang of impostors who are now going through the county presenting fictitious certificates of distress, accompanied by lists of donations in which the principal signatures are forgeries. They produce certificates of being Spanish legionaries, or shipwrecked sailors; and the females represent themselves to have lost their husbands by accidents on railways, or in one instance by the falling in of a well. One of the papers taken from a very nicely-dressed young woman may be seen at our office.
ROBBERY - On Wednesday last, during the temporary absence of the family, the dwelling-house of Mr. Weary, carpenter, of Tregonissey, was entered, and property to a considerable amount stolen. Suspicion fell on two men, named Geach and Allen, brothers-in-law, who were apprehended; and on the following day, after an examination before Sir. J.S.G. Sawle, Bart., they were committed to Bodmin Gaol, to take their trial for the offence at the ensuing sessions.
ACCIDENT - We are sorry to state that Samuel Arthur, the Truro Town crier, met with a serious accident on Tuesday evening. While posting some bills in river Street, where the ground is loose, his foot slipped, and he fell, breaking his arm near the shoulder. He was in a very distressing state yesterday, the arm being so inflamed as to prevent the bone being set. Arthur is more than 72 years old.
FORTUNATE ESCAPE - On Saturday last, a youth named W. Guy, whilst
amateuring in some fields near Falmouth, with a pistol, endeavouring to
shoot some small birds, unfortunately held his little finger over the
muzzle, into which he lodged part of its contents. We hear he is doing
well, and is not likely to have lock-jaw, although he will scarcely regain the use of his finger.
CORONER's INQUESTS - On Monday last, an inquest was held at Treveneague, in the parish of St. Hilary, by William Hichens, Esq., on the body of Mrs. Dorothy James, widow, aged 71 years, who came by her death in the following melancholy manner:
Grace Pengelly deposed that she had lived with deceased as a servant for 50 years; that on Saturday afternoon last, having occasion to go into her mistresses bed-room, where deceased had been confined by illness for nine days, she found she had quitted it, and witness, being alarmed, called deceased's son, Richard, who went into several rooms in search of his mother, and in a corn chamber discovered the poor unfortunate woman in a large barrel, which was full of feathers. It would appear as if she had gone thither to look at the feathers, and having got on a tub which was by the side of the barrel, overbalanced herself and fell into the feathers, which suffocated her. When she was found, she was quite dead. Verdict, accidental death. The deceased was very much respected.
The same day an inquest was held at Padstow, before Joseph Hamley, Esq., on the body of a person of the name of Parsons, aged about 22 years, an apprentice belonging to a vessel, the property of T. H. Avery, Esq., who was found dead in the captain's cabin the day before. From the evidence, it appeared that they had been smoking the vessel for the purpose of destroying the rats on board, and that the deceased had been desired to sleep on shore; but having been sent on board with something in the evening, it is supposed that he lay down to sleep, instead of taking his lodgings on shore as desired, and that he must have died from inhaling the poisonous gasses which had been intended to destroy the vermin. Verdict, died of suffocation.
On Tuesday last an inquest was held by John Carlyon, Esq., at Tregony, on the body of Louisa Jane Aver, a child of five years old, whose death was occasioned by her clothes taking fire. It appeared that at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon, the mother went out to draw potatoes, leaving the children in the care of their elder sister, who is about twelve years of age. About an hour after, a neighbour heard the children screaming; and on going into the house, she saw the deceased standing near the table, with all her clothes in flames. She immediately caught up a blanket from the cradle, and wrapped it round the child, and with the assistance of another neighbour, the flames were extinguished; but the child was so dreadfully burnt, that she died the same evening. The eldest sister stated that the deceased had wetted her save-all, and was drying it at the fire, when the accident happened. Verdict, accidental death.
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