cornwall england newspaper


1839 NEWS ARTICLE

OCTOBER 1839



4 OCTOBER 1853, Friday


ADVERTISEMENT

Wanted, a first-rate AGENT, to go out to Brazil, one who has a perfect knowledge of Machinery, Timbering, Drilling, Mapping, Surveying, and every other acquirement requisite to a good Mine Captain. The engagement will be for five years. The Salary, �300 for the first three years, and �400 for the two last. None need apply except those whose testimonials will bear the strictest inquiry as to character and ability. Further particulars may be obtained by application at the Office of JAMES BULL, Esq., Solicitor, Falmouth - Dated October 1, 1839

PROBUS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTION - Mr. EDWARD J. LANCE, a Scientific Gentleman, and of the Firm of LANCE and CO, Frimley, Surrey, the present Proprietor of the Carbonized Homas, A{.} Carbon, and other efficacious Manures, will deliver THREE LECTURES on GEOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, and BOTANY, in connection with AGRICULTURE, on Friday, the 18th, on Saturday the 19th, and on Monday, the 21st instant, at the HAWKINS'S ARMS INN, Probus, at Six o'clock in the Evening of each day. Tickets of admission to those who are not Members, One Shilling each Lecture. Dated Probus, Oct. 1, 1839

THE APPLE CROP - The crops of apples in the neighbourhood of Barnstaple are far more productive than was expected; parts of several cargoes have been, and still continue to be, shipped off. The price a fortnight since for good apples was 7s.7d. per bag, which is now reduced to about 6s. per bag, and a still greater reduction is expected to take place.

ST. ERTH - Greater joy has seldom been shown for the return of an old neighbour than was manifested on Saturday last, when Capt. Richard HODGE, who was well known to be a respectable mine agent in this county for a great number of years, arrived at this village from America, about ten o'clock in the evening, after an absence of upwards of 20 years. Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, his arrival was no sooner announced than he was not only shown the greatest respect by scores flocking in every direction to have a view of their much esteemed friend, but he was also welcomed by a long-continued and merry peal on the parish bells. His wife, who is still alive, received him with tears of joy; but we regret to learn that Mr.Hodge is prevented from enjoying the society of his friends so fully as he wishes, on account of the total loss of sight, under which he has laboured for the last six months. He has, however, every encouragement from his medical advisers that his sight may again be restored.

PILCHARD FISHERY - Gorran Haven - Last week the drift boats were out three or four nights, and took from 4,000 to 5,000; and according to the last account from the drivers, they saw great quantities of pilchards, but the water brimed[sic] so much they would not take the nets. The seans, in consequence of the rough weather, are stopped for the present. All is bustle now in getting the pilchards in the cellars, ready for shipping off for the Mediterranean, the greater part of them having been sold for 52s. per hogshead. Newquay - On Tuesday evening, a few shoals of ..king fish were seen from the hills, and we sincerely hope they were pilchards. On Monday and Tuesday night, about 1,500 very fine herrings were taken.

St. Ives - No pilchards have been seen during the week, and the prospect is very gloomy. Indeed, fish of every sort are exceedingly scarce, and some of the men employed in the mackerel fishery have earned but one shilling each for seven weeks.

AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH - Wednesday morning, Mr. Joseph Staples, of Bristol, went into the new company's coach office, at the Castle and Ball, to secure a seat from Bath to Bristol. When he was in the act of taking his place, he suddenly dropped, and expired in a few minutes. He was, previously, in a state of perfect health, and had just returned from breakfasting with a professional friend.

PENZANCE - The body of John PASCOE, one of the two men who were drowned in the Bay on the 14th instant, was found on the beach near Long-rock, early on Saturday, and was interred at Gulval Church-yard the same evening. The body of James BOWDEN has not yet been found.

FATAL ACCIDENT - Mr. Ward, a respectable farmer of Milton Abbott, was last week killed on returning from Bude fair, by being thrown out of his gig. The reins, it appears, broke, when the horse ran off, and Mr. Ward fell out behind, fracturing his skull, which caused immediate death.

TAVISTOCK - This town and its neighbourhood has lately been thrown into the greatest state of excitement by reason of quantities of drapery goods having been found in the out-houses of several farmers, packed in cider hogsheads - also by the removal at night of more hogsheads, which, it is expected, contained similar goods. One wagon with four hogsheads, drawn by four horses, was brought into Tavistock in the middle of the [night] having been taken possession of by the Solici[tor] and Messenger under the estate of George Long, of Okehampton, draper, and bankrupt; and upon the goods being inspected, they were identified as bearing the mark used by George Long in his trade. Four other hogsheads were removed from the premises of Mr. Rice, a farmer at Crever, on Thursday night, which have not yet been recovered, and we understand other goods are traced to the county of Cornwall.

OPEN LETTER to the Rev. John Wesley Thomas, Wesleyan Methodist Minister, late of St. Austell, and now of Weymouth. [evidently, in response to the Reverend's rebuttal; edited - jm] (I shall not reply to your second letter) "as it contains merely a repetition of your already-refuted sophistry, to bestow upon it the slightest notice would be as much a work of superogation as "thrice to slay the slain." ..... I leave you to the well-merited scorn of every one possessing a particle of moral principle or honourable feeling... It only remains for me to recommend you to bestow the pity you so ridiculously affect to feel for me upon the unfortunate congregations who are saddled with the oversight of a meddling political pastor - a scribbler of smuggled "Dramatic Sketches" - and an avowed reader and student of the most objectionable work, in a moral point of view, that has issued from the pen of Lord Byron. [the work alluded to was 'Don Juan' - jm] I am, Sir, your's &c, The Editor of the West Briton Truro, October 3, 1839 - [I didn't see the letter from the Reverend; obviously it did nothing to settle the matter. The original charge was that the Reverend had published private letters, without permission. - jm]


11 OCTOBER 1839, Friday


PENZANCE - We are informed that a weekly amateur concert has been established at the Assembly-rooms, in this town, the first meeting of which took place on Tuesday evening last, and was very respectably attended. The performance, which was entirely instrumental, was certainly executed in a manner highly creditable to the performers, considering the short space of time which has been occupied in getting it up. We understand there is to be vocal music introduced as early as it can be brought about. We sincerely hope the gentlemen who have been so strenuous in their exertions to furnish the inhabitants of this town and neighbourhood with such a delightful and innocent source of recreation will be successful in accomplishing their object.

TAVISTOCK - Joseph LONG, a brother of George LONG, of Okehampton, a bankrupt, has been committed to take his trial at the next sessions, for having removed a great quantity of drapery goods, the property of the assignees, under his brother's bankruptcy. Bail was taken for the prisoner - himself in �300, and another surety in the same sum.

SEIZURE OF CONTRABAND BRANDY - On the 8th instant, Mr. Gains, supervisor of excise, at Launceston, assisted by Mr. Giles and Mr. Hayne, two officers of the district, succeeded in capturing at Chapman's-well, between Holsworthy and Launceston, two vans having each two horses, and loaded with 73 tubs of smuggled brandy, accompanied by three men, whom they also secured. It appears that the brandy was landed near Hartland, and was on its way to Plymouth, under the care of the parties taken with it, but to whom it belonged has not yet transpired.

MELANCHOLY SHIPWRECK - LOSS OF FIVE LIVES - On Friday night, the 27th of September, the wind blew a heavy gale from the southward, which moderated towards the morning of Saturday, when, between the hours of two and three, the "Albion," brigantine, of Exeter, Capt. Samwells, laden with coals from Newport, was driven on shore against the rocks a little to the westward of Rame Head. The sea running very high at the time, afforded but little hopes of saving the lives of the crew. It was low water when the "Albion" first struck, and swung her head in shore round Quinna Point, on the most dangerous part of the whole coast. Two of her crew and a boy, seizing the moment of the vessels position, got out on the jib-boom end, and dropped on the rocks. The two men were by God's providence thus saved, but the poor boy was taken off the rock by the returning sea, and overwhelmed in a moment. The Captain and two of the crew were yet on board, the tide now rising, and the vessel beating against the sharp shelving rocks, under heavy breakers, must have rendered their situation truly awful. It was between six and seven o'clock, before the coast guard and town of Cawsand were alarmed. Mr. John FOOT, at West Head station instantly launched a boat, and taking with him two Cawsand men and two of the coast guard, very gallantly, and with immense hazard, succeeded in throwing rope to the three men on board the "Albion", who had lashed themselves to the rigging; the Captain caught the rope, but exhausted from the length [of time, he dropped it, and .] rigging to which they were [..]ed and entangled. The vessel being on her beam ends, with her masts in shore, and the sea beating over her and engulphing her momentarily in the waves, rendered it impossible for the boat to do more, and very dangerous was her position. The coast guard men and the men of Cawsand were active to desperation in their endeavours to throw ropes and grapnels to the vessel's rigging, but the heavy surf baffled all their exertions. Several of them were thrown off their legs, and narrowly escaped being drowned. We lament to state that J. DREW, one of the coast guard men, an active energetic man, was washed off an advanced position on the rocks, and drowned; the poor fellow has left a widow and three young children to lament the result of the daring philanthropy of their much respected husband and parent.

SHIPWRECK - On Friday morning last, the 4th instant, at eleven o'clock, the sloop "Industry" of Plymouth, Triplett, master, which had sailed from Penzance in ballast the day before, was within 10 miles of her destined port, Swansea, with a fair southerly wind, when in an instant the wind shifted to the north-east, and blew a storm with a heavy cross sea. The sloop was forced to bear up, and at two in the afternoon she sprung a leak. The pumps were manned, but in vain, the water gained on them so rapidly that at five they all got into the boat on the deck, except the master, who said "As it is the will of the Almighty that we are to perish, it matters not where it is; the boat cannot live on the water five minutes." However, just as the sloop began to settle in the sea, he jumped into the boat with the others. In a few seconds, she floated off the deck, and in another minute the waters closed over the unfortunate sloop. Our readers may imagine the heart-rending position of these poor fellows, four in number, in a small open boat, St. Ives 50 miles dead to leeward, a tempest raging, and night approaching fast - not an atom of provisions, not a drop of fresh water - no oars even; in fact nothing but the clothes they stood in, a broken paddle to steer with, and happily a bucket for bailing. Throughout a long and dreary night did they momentarily expect to be engulphed in the ocean; so constantly did the sea break into their frail bark, and nearly fill her. The next morning, at seven, they were observed by some miners borne along before the wind and sea towards almost the only spot west of St. Ives where there was a chance of landing. In a few minutes more, the boat was thrown up between two rocks in a small cove, about 10 or 12 feet wide, close to the Gurnard's Head Point, where she was instantly bilged and all the crew left floating in the breakers. Happily aid was at hand. The miners successfully exerted themselves, and all were rescued. The kindness and hospitality of the Reverend Mr. Stoneman, the vicar of Zennor, and his warm-hearted parishioners, quickly provided them with food and clothing, and enabled them to reach Penzance, where Mr. Richard Pearce, the honorary secretary of "the Mount's Bay Branch of the Shipwrecked Fishermens' and Mariners' Benevolent Society" supplied them with the means of returning to their homes, without subjecting the poor fellows to the further wretchedness of applying for parochial relief. We cannot resist this opportunity of pointing out the usefulness of this institution, and are indeed rejoiced to find that at Penzance there has been established a branch society. We hear also that one is now forming in Plymouth. Surely our philanthropic friends in Falmouth, and other ports in our county, will not be slow in following so excellent an example, to effect which we are quite sure that Mr. Pearce will readily furnish every assistance and information in his power.

THE LATE MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS - On Tuesday last, the two prisoners belonging to the barque "Secret," whose commitment was announced in our paper a fortnight ago, were removed to London, to take their trials at the Central Criminal Court.

CORONER'S INQUEST - On Friday last, an inquest was held before John Carlyon, Esq., and a respectable jury, in Perranzabuloe Parish, on the body of Mary Mannell. About four years ago, the husband of the deceased, in a fit of insanity, shot one of his sons, and he has since been confined in a lunatic asylum. The deceased having been thus deprived of her husband and one of her sons, continued to linger in a melancholy way until Thursday last, when two of her children, on their return from work in the evening, found her suspended in her bed-room by a rope attached to a beam, which ran across the compass roof of the room. They immediately made an alarm, and a neighbour very soon came in and took her down; but she was quite dead. She was forty eightyears old. Verdict, insanity.


18 OCTOBER 1839, Friday


ADVERTISEMENTS - A requisition from St. Austell, numerously signed, having been presented to the "Regulator" Company, calling on them to place their Coach on that line through Bodmin, they have great pleasure in stating that arrangements have been made to carry out their wishes forthwith.

The Proprietors of the "REGULATOR" therefore have much gratification in announcing to the Public, that on MONDAY next, the 14th instant, they will commence running their Coach through ST. AUSTELL to BODMIN, thus affording the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood the desideration to long anticipated, and which cannot fail to merit that support which a grateful community are ever ready to evince. - Dated Truro, October 10, 1839

TEN SHILLINGS REWARD - STOLEN or STRAYED, a small BAY MARE PONY, about 12 hands high, rising 4 years old, switch tail, a white star on her forehead, with a small oval eye. Whosoever will bring the said Pony to Mr. R. Rowe, St. Agnes, shall receive TEN SHILLINGS REWARD, and all reasonable expenses paid. St. Agnes, 8th October, 1839

FOR SALE - A GBP 100 DEED POLE on the St. Austell and Lostwithiel Turnpike, bearing Interest at GBP4 per Cent. Application (if by letter post-paid) be made to Mr. THOMAS COODE, St. Austell October 14, 1839

CORNWALL - TO BE SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, the Freehold and Inheritance of the MANSIONHOUSE and ESTATE of TREBURSYE, In the parish of South Petherwin. The House, the Architecture of which is Gothic, of the reign of Elizabeth, is exceedingly commodious, and was built by Sir Geoffry Wyatteville, and is fit for the residence of a large family, it has water pipes throughout the house, with a warm bath and apparatus for hot air, with a very good Wall Garden. The outbuildings consist of a Coach-house, Stables, &c.

The Estate comprises about 165 Acres of Meadoe ans Arable Land, Wood and Plantations. The land-tax is redeemed. It lies on the Turnpike-road from London to Falmouth, two miles from the market and post-town of Launceston, 24 from Plymouth, and 42 from Exeter. The mail and other coaches pass the gate daily. To treat for the same, apply to the ...(solicitor)

TINTAGEL - Mr. Stephen Wade was, on Thursday, the 10th instant, elected Mayor of this borough, for the ensuing year.

CAMBORNE - The new chapel, called the Wesleyan Centenary Chapel, which is built at the head of Trelowarren-street, for the accommodation of the inhabitants of that part of the town and the children of the Sunday school, the old school-room being too small to contain them, was opened for divine service on Thursday, the 3rd instant, when the Rev. J. Hobson preached in the morning and afternoon, and the Rev. S. Dunn in the evening. On Sunday morning, the Rev. J. Hall preached in the morning, and the Rev. J. Smart in the evening. The congregations at each service were overflowing.

POLYTECHNIC MEETING - We are desired to add the following to the list of Prizes, inserted in our last number: Mrs. Townsend of Marazion, a prize for flower painting; - Mrs. Townsend's exquisite skill in this department of the fine arts has long been well known; but we understand that the specimen of which we are now speaking was surpassingly beautiful. We are also requested to state that the name of the gentleman who obtained a prize for a portrait of Mr. Paul, of Truro, is Mr. Robert Whale, of Alternun, and not Weales, as stated in our last.

PILCHARD FISHERY - Newquay - The pilchard fishery still continues unsuccessful. A few thousands of herrings have been taken during the week, but the ground sea continues very strong, which renders all sorts of fish scarce.

THE GROSSMITHS - These celebrated theatrical stars of attraction are to appear at the Theatre, Truro, for one night only, on Thursday evening next. They are also announced to appear in all the principal towns in Cornwall. Their entertainment is entirely new, and they will doubtless attract (as on their previous visits) overflowing auditories. They are just returned from a second tour of Scotland, where they have been eminently successful. The Liverpool Mail thus speaks of these clever young actors: "Liver Theatre - Monodramatic performers are of a limited class, and from the extensive and peculiar powers required by them will perhaps always remain so. Within the last few years they have, however, increased in a considerable degree, . The Grossmiths, who yesterday evening commenced performing at the Liver Theatre, are two of the most extraordinary actors we ever saw. The younger brother possesses considerable versatility and power as a performer, and is at the same time no mean vocalist. The older brother, W. R. Grossmith, is a most excellent and animated actor. His old men and women, as well as his young maidens, are all impersonations showing talent of a very high, if not of a first-rate order."

SMUGGLING - On Sunday morning last, H. M. cutter "Sylvia" commanded by Lieut. Brewer, captured an Irish craft, near the Land's end, having on board 400 tubs of brandy, and four men, and brought them into Penzance pier.

TRURO PETTY SESSIONS - Brutal Assault - Robert KNIGHT, son of Mr. John KNIGHT, butcher, of Truro, was on Monday last summoned to appear before Joseph HODGE, Esq., Mayor, and E. J. SPEY, Esq., to answer the complaint of Mr. Elijah DAVEY, a respectable roper of this town, who stated that whilst at his usual place of business in the market, on Wednesday se'nnight, he received a heavy blow to his head from Knight, before he was aware of his having any such intention - that upon remonstrating with him on such savage conduct, he immediately struck him another blow more severe than the former, accompanied with such horrible imprecations as he was ashamed to repeat to the Magistrates. He immediately made his escape to the street for a policeman, to whom he gave Knight in charge for the assault. This statement was corroborated by Mr. CLEMOW, roper, whose stand in the market is adjoining Mr. Davey. Knight, in his defence, urged that Mr. Davey and his son had told some one that he had been seen coming out of Mr. Davey's garden; acknowledged the assault, and that he had been induced to commit it by the above-named story. After a severe lecture by the Mayor on the unprovoked and brutal character of the assault, Knight was fined GBP 2 and the costs, amounting to 15s. more. This the defendant and his father refused to pay; in consequence of which he was committed to the House of Correction for two months.

DISMISSAL OF A CONSTABLE - Mr. Edward DOWNE, clerk to the commissioners for the improvement of the borough, preferred a complaint against George ROBERTS, one of the borough constables, for not paying over to him certain monies due to the commissioners, which he had been entrusted with the collection of, under a distress warrant issued on the 24th of December, 1838. Having given a very patient attention to the evidence adduced, the magistrates considered the complaint satisfactorily sustained, and accordingly dismissed Roberts from the office of constable "for neglect of duty and disobedience of orders" as authorized by the 80th section fo the Municipal Reform Act.

REFRACTORY APPRENTICE - John ARTHUR was charged by Richard Wills, cordwainer, with absenting himself from his master's house, and with refusing to work. Nothing that the worthy Mayor could say would induce Arthur to promise better behaviour for the future, and therefore the only resource was to send him to the gaol for a month at hard labour - a place which, as his Worship remarked, "bad boys seldom return better."

MANSLAUGHTER ON THE HIGH SEAS - On Monday last, a person named James STOOK, was committed to the Central Criminal Court, London, by J. Ellis, Esq., mayor, and W.H. Bond and T. Hill, Esqrs., two of H. M. justices of the peace for Falmouth, on a charge of manslaughter. On the prisoner being placed at the bar, a witness was sworn, who stated his name was Edward HANCOCK, seaman, on board the "Rosalie", of Liverpool. On the 31st on May last, he was ordered by the prisoner, James Stook, the mate, to give a pull on the fore top-gallant halyards; that deceased, James FOREMAN, the cook, also received similar orders, but obeyed the orders very reluctantly, and swearing d__ the braces; upon which the mate took him by the collar, beat him with his fists, and then let him go, when he fell on deck. The mayor asked what was the general treatment of the mate towards deceased? To which witness replied they were very good friends he believed, before, and they were all very comfortable. There was only mate, deceased, himself, and James HAMILTON, in the watch. The cook was brought aft and stripped; there were no marks on him; a surgeon on board tried to bleed him, but only a very small quantity flowed. James Hamilton was then called; who corroborated the preceding evidence, and stated that after the cook fell, he (witness) went back to the helm; that the mate told Hancock to go forward and tell the cook to get up, or he would give him some more. He tried to stir him but could get no answer; upon which the carpenter came from the forecastle, and after an attempt to turn him, said the cook was dead. The mate cried out "Dead! It cannot be," and ran down to call the master, very much alarmed. Did not know of any ill will between them. The cook was given to swearing, but was generally well-behaved. He was a native of Jamaica, a black, aged about 25, shipped at Liverpool. The prisoner declined saying anything till his trial in London, on the charge of manslaughter, but after his commitment, he wished to know if bail would not be accepted, as he said he had voluntarily given himself up to the consol, and also to the admiral on the station, to take his trial, and would sooner pay his expenses than be conveyed to London as a prisoner. Bail was accepted. Stook is a respectable young man, and in appearance about 33. He and the witnesses cam home passengers in H. M. P., "Spry," from Rio de Janerio.

HELSTON - Case of Stabbing - On Sunday morning se'nnight, as a man called Thomas, about 25 years of age, of very sober habit and married, was returning from the Wesleyan chapel at Cury, in company with a respectable young farmer, a man, without any altercation, or the least appearance of hostility, approached and gave Thomas a rip-cut in the belly. The wretch, who immediately absconded, is said to be a person of the same neighbourhood as the subject of his cowardly attack. It is said that he is an habitual drunkard, and that the only reason that can be assigned for this act of barbarism is an offense taken on a former occasion at an incidental act of Thomas's. The wound is fortunately not one of a very serious nature.

CORONER's INQUEST - On the 14th instant, an inquest was held before John Carlyon, Esq., at the house of Mr. Stephen HOARE, innkeeper, Newquay, on the body of Charles, only son of Mr. James Tozer, farrier, who was found suffocated under a sand bank where the inhabitants have been lately in the habit of carrying away sand for manure, and for sanding the floors of their houses. It appears that the bank had been undermined, and part of it had fallen forward, as the head andshoulders of the boy were covered. The deceased was a very fine youth about eight years of age. Verdict, found dead.

Richard REYNOLDS, an old shoemaker, of the borough of Penryn, was indicted for stealing a piece of leather, the property of Messrs. Bolitho, tanners, of Penryn.

It appeared that about 25 pieces of leather, in a half-tanned state, were left in the prosecutor's yard, on the 3rd of August last, which were missed on the 7th; and in consequence of suspicion attaching to the prisoner, Mr. HEAD, the prosecutor's superintendent, accompanied by the constables to his house, and there found underneath the table a piece of the leather, which was in a very wet half-manufactured state, and was peculiar in its character, being a Cazan horse butt, and manufactured by the prosecutors only in the county. The prisoner, when questioned as to how it came into his possession, said he knew nothing about the leather. Guilty.

Samuel ROMELING, 41, was charged with having stolen a quantity of straw, the property of Mr. Richard DOIDGE, of St. Stephens by Saltash. The prosecutor lives in St. Stephens, and has near his house a loft; on the 15th of August some person entered and plucked some straw from different bundles and threw it down a hole. The person then left, and a young man named Elias HOSKIN, who had been sleeping on the straw, got up and looked out of the loft, and saw prisoner walking away with a bundle of straw under his arm. The next day, in consequence of something that had passed, the prisoner said to Hoskin "Elias, I have heard that you say I stole Mr. Doidge's straw - you are wrong in the man." Hoskin replied "Sam, don't you say that, for I will be sworn that you are the man," and then the prisoner said "If you and me are had forward to-morrow together, if you will speak in my behalf, I will reward you for it." Guilty; the prosecutor recommended him to mercy.

Thomas HAMBLY, 22, was charged with having stolen a mallet, the property of a fellow-workman, in the Charlestown United mines. It appeared that on the 30th of September, Bennett BLEWETT, the prosecutor, and five other tut-work men, two of whom were Quakers, were working in the 33 fathom level of the Charlestown United mines. At this time the prisoner was employed in the same level, tramming. When the prosecutor left work in the night, between eleven and one o'clock, he left the mallet on the north side of the lode; when he came the next morning it was gone. About two o'clock, the same afternoon, a search was made at the prisoner's house by two of the agents, and among other property in the out-house was found the mallet, which was brought back to the counting-house of the mine, and identified as his property by the prosecutor. The prisoner afterwards confessed that he had taken it. Guilty.

The same prisoner was then indicted for stealing three pounds and a half of candles, the property of James UREN and another. It appeared that the prosecutor had received four pounds of candles, all of which, with the exception of seven, James Uren put into his box and locked up, leaving the prisoner standing near the door. On his return, in a quarter of an hour afterwards, the candles were all gone. The prisoner was then accused; he gave up some keys, one of which fitted the box in question, which in his own box were found three pounds and a half of candles more than his proper quantity. Guilty.

William THOMAS, 16, was charged with having stolen a chain, a bittock, and a three-pronged fork, the property of Nicholas PELLOWE, of Penryn. The prosecutor stated that on the 31st of August last he left things in his cow-house. He afterwards missed them, and then traced them to the shop of John COCK, who said that they had been bought of the prisoner. The prisoner, on being taken up, said he went out to pick up bones with another boy, and the chain was put into his bag without his knowledge. He now told a different story, however, and said that his companion had brought the things to him, requesting him to sell them, and saying that he should go halves. Guilty.

The Court then rose.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

James COLLINS, 26, and Ann COLLINS, 24, were indicted for having stolen a quart of wheat, the property of Anne GILL, of St. Gulvias. It appeared from the evidence of the prosecutrix that the male prisoner was employed in her barn threshing, on the 28th of September last, and that at dinner-time she saw the female prisoner enter the barn with a dinner bag; in about half an hour afterwards, the female prisoner came out with the bag under her arm, and the son of the prosecutrix asked her what she had in it. The prisoner replied "a baking dish" but the witness felt the bag and said it was corn, and she was then taken back to the barn, where the prisoners were taken into custody by Richard MARTIN, a constable. Martin stated that when he took the prisoners into custody. James Collins said it was not his wife's fault, but his, for she did not know but what it was "dust." The corn produced was nearly a peck, and consisted of wheat and dust. The Chairman, in summing up, directed an acquittal of the female prisoner, she being supposed to be under the control of her husband, and the jury found the other guilty.

Nicholas PHILP, 64, pleaded guilty to having stolen a saw, the property of William MARTIN, the younger. The prisoner also pleaded guilty to another indictment charging him with stealing a saw and .. rule, the property of William MARTIN, of Stithians.

The grand jury found no bill against Catherine LEY, 13, who was indicted for stealing a shilling, the property of Jane WILLCOCK, of Fowey.

John FALL, 25, pleaded guilty to the charge of having stolen a hand-saw the property of Thomas WARNE, and also to having stolen a quantity of carpenter's tools, belonging to John LAMPIER. The prisoner said he was starving.

John TARR, 28, was indicted for having feloniously robbed Elizabeth JILBERT of her bundle, on the highway between Truro and Redruth. After some conversation between the professional men and the bench, Mr. JOHN addressed the jury, and said the prisoner had been committed upon the charges which they were now called upon to enquire into, but it had been deemed more advisable for the ends of justice and for humanity also, that this prosecution should not be pursued against the prisoner, and therefore he should call no witnesses, but ask for an acquittal. The jury, under the direction of the Bench, acquitted the prisoner. It appeared on enquiry that the prisoner was out of sound mind, and had escaped from his keeper, previous to the committal of the crime with which he was charged. He gave a fictitious name, and it was understood by the Court that he was very respectably connected, and had himself a handsome competency on which to live.

Stephen TONKIN, 21, a master mason of Redruth, was charged with having stolen a sledge hammer, the property of Joseph REYNOLDS, another master mason of the same town. Mr. JOHN appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. BENNALLACK for the prisoner.

Joseph REYNOLDS said in the month of July last he was building a house in Redruth; the prisoner was also employed in building another house within a stone's throw of the prosecutor's; on a Saturday morning in July last prosecutor went to the house that he was engaged upon, to look after a sledge hammer which he had lost; prosecutor asked prisoner among others whether he had taken the sledge out of the house, and he replied "No." In consequence of information he received, he afterwards obtained permission of Charles ROUSE to pull down a part of the house which the prisoner had built, and he found the sledge there. It was placed in a flue for the purpose of "slaying" the work; and to make it more firm. Prosecutor had had the hammer about three weeks and had placed the intials "J.R." upon it. It had a new handle, and so had the sledge that was taken out of the wall, as well as the initials. It was given to William TREVORRA, the constable. Prosecutor had seen the prisoner since, and he wanted him to make it up very much on the day that it was found. Prosecutor said he must enquire; he thought that he could not do so. After that his father came to him and pressed him on account of himself and his wife, and prosecutor said he thought that he could not make it up.

The prosecutor was cross-examined at great length as to whether he had not sought to compromise the affair, but Mr. Reynolds denied having done so, declaring that all attempts at compromise had come from the prisoner or his friends. Samuel BRAY stated that he was in the employ of the prisoner at the time of the robbery, and asked him for some timber to stay the chimney; he replied that he had a sledge over there, and went to the house building by Josephus REYNOLDS, and brought the sledge, which was then built into the wall. Witness was afterwards present when the sledge was taken out, and it was the same that had been brought by the prisoner. Mr. TREVORRAH, the constable, produced the hammer, which was identified by the prosecutor and the last witness. Mr. Bennallack, having addressed the jury, called a number of witnesses, among whom was the foreman and several of the grand jury, who gave the prisoner an excellent character. The jury found the prisoner guilty, but on account of his character, recommended him to mercy.

Thomas JONES, 28, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour in which he was charged with having forged the endorsement of the name of John MARTIN, on the back of a post office order for 18s., with intent to defraud John Martin.

HOUSE BREAKING - Richard BUTTERS, 26, was charged with having broken into the dwelling-house of Christopher HILL of St. Germans, and stolen therefrom six sovereigns and a half, five pense, and sundry articles of clothing.

Jane HILL, wife of the prosecutor, lived at Coldrinnick Lodge; and on the 6th of August, about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, left her house, having secured the door and windows. She returned about six o'clock, and found that the window in the back-kitchen was taken clean out. She then made an alarm, and with her mother and two men went up stairs, and found that several boxes had been broken open, and that her money - six sovereigns and a half - some silver and copper, and several articles of clothing were gone. Witness next saw these articles on the 9th of August, in possession of the constable.

Christopher HILL confirmed his wife's statement; adding that he went to Plymouth, with a constable, and went on board the "Sir Francis Drake" steamer, which was about to sail for Guernsey; where he found the prisoner and the lost articles in his chest.

__ YEO, police officer of Plymouth, stated that on the 18th of August, he went on board the "Drake", and having asked the prisoner for a key to his chest, the wife asked what was the matter and the prisoner replied "tis a bad job." The officer produced the articles of clothing, which were identified by the prosecutor and his wife. Verdict, Guilty.

A certificate of former conviction in 1834, for stealing two geese, was read; and the prisoner's identity proved by DANGEY; the turnkey. 15 years' transportation.

Thomas PHILLIPS, of Callington, was charged with feloniously receiving a quantity of coal, the property of the Redmoor Minimg Company, knowing the same to have been stolen.

It appeared there was a quay, called Halton Quay, near the town of Callington, on the Tamar, in the occupation of Mr. LANG, coal-merchant, on which the Redmoor Mining Company had a pile of their own coal which they imported. The prisoner kept a beer-shop in Callington; and on the 4th of October, two waggoneers, called WOOLRIDGE and SCANTLEBURY, loaded their wagons with coal from the Redmoor pile on the Quay, and on returning, took off a large nob of coal, and carried it into Phillips's house, and afterwards drank some beer, for which no money passed in payment. Phillips himself was proved to have been standing in the passage of his house, looking to the wagon as the men took off the nob of coal, and then leading them on through the house. The evidence which lasted a considerable time was uninteresting.

Mr. COODE, for the prisoner, object first that there was no proof of felony; and next that supposing the felony proved, Phillips the prisoner was as much a principal as Woolridge, or Scantlebury, and where a party made himself a principal in a transaction, by directing a thing to be done, he could not be indicted as a receiver. The taking of the coal was proved to have been one continuous set by the three parties Woolridge, Scantlebury, and Phillips.

The bench held the latter objection to be valid, and the Chairman directed a verdict of acquittal on the ground that the prisoner was wrongfully indicted as a receiver; and that if he were guilty at all, it was as a principal. Verdict, Not Guilty. The attornies in this case were Mr. Stokes and Mr. Sargent for the prosecution; Mr. Coode, Mr. John, and Mr. Morgan for the prisoner.

COUNTY BUSINESS - Lunatic Asylum

Rev. T. PASCOE said he had been requested to apply for the liberation of Richard MARTIN, from the parish of St. Hilary, who had been there [The Lunatic Asylum] ever since the building of the house, and had cost the parish hard upon �500. He had for a long time been able to work in the gardens of the asylum, and was a very quiet, well-behaved person. Dr. REES, the medical gentleman connected with the establishment, said that the man was perfectly insane, and not capable of taking care of himself. [.] It would be the responsibility of the Superintendent, such as in the case of the late John Tom, or Sir W. Courtenay. [who, you will remember, lead a rebellion and caused the death of a number of people.] Rev. T. Pascoe said that the union house was provided with a place for the care of such a man as Martin. Mr. KENDALL remarked that the committee would be glad to discharge a great many, if they possibly could, if it could be shown that they had the power. The conversation then dropped.

John YATES, 25, pleaded guilty to having stolen two ducks, the property of Charles MENHENNICK.

Sally TOMAN, a respectable-looking young woman, the daughter of the parish clerk of Sancreed; was indicted for stealing a bottle and a quart of brandy, the property of Philip NICHOLAS, of Sancreed. The case for the prosecution was conducted by Mr. HOCKIN, and for the defence by Mr. JOHN.

Maria NICHOLAS stated that she was the wife of the prosecutor, who kept a public-house at Sancreed; on the 13th of September last, about seven in the evening, she was in her back-kitchen; saw the prisoner coming out of the cellar; she had no right to be there; she used to milk the cows, and had nothing to do with any of the other work. The prisoner looked very confused, and witness desired her to go out for some water. They left the back-kitchen together, and witness went to the bar to light a candle, for the purpose of ascertaining what she had been doing in the cellar. As witness passed the front door the candle flickered out; the witness turned again to light it, and heard the door creak; she turned about very quickly, and saw the prisoner pass through the back-kitchen into the dairy. Witness saw her put a bottle down out of her hand, which contained British brandy. She [prisoner] came the next day and asked witness to forgive her. In her cross-examination, the witness stated that the prisoner's father had called on her, and said witness had called his daughter a thief. Witness told him that she had not, and he said she had, and would serve her with a warrant, and witness would not have instituted this prosecution if she had not know that she was to be prosecuted.

Mr. JOHN, after one or two objections, which were overruled, addressed the jury on behalf of the prisoner in an able address.

Mr. PENDARVES commenced his summing up, but was interrupted by the foreman of the jury, who said that the jury were satisfied that the prisoner was innocent. The Chairman, however, said he would go through the evidence, and the jury then found the prisoner, very much to the satisfaction of the court, not guilty. The poor girl burst into tears when she heard of her acquittal, and exclaimed that she was "an innocent as a child unborn" - that being the orthodox phrase to express perfect freedom from guilt, which is resorted to on all occasions in courts of law.

CATTLE STEALING - George JOHNSON, 29, and Jacob HAWKEN, 19, were charged with having stolen six bullocks, the property of Mr. Wm. HICKS. The prosecution was conducted by Mr. John B. COLLINS.

Wm. HICKS - [farmer at St. Columb Major; on Friday, the 2nd of August, sent five steers and 3 heifers by John TAYLOR to a common. Did not see them again until Monday, in the possession of Mr. LANYON. ]

John TAYLOR - [worked for Hicks; took the cattle to Pennetilley; saw prisoners on the way, who accompanied him part of the way, and admired cattle.]

John PASCOE - [Shoemaker at St. Columb; on a by-road from Bodmin to St. Columb, was overtaken by two men driving six bullocks faster than usual; asked them how far they were going, and Johnson said "four miles." Johnson asked the time; other person turned his face away. The road they were taking avoided the gate and the town.]

William MANNELL, Cattle dealer - [on way to Redruth fair, met prisoners with six bullocks near Chacewater; asked if the cattle belonged to Mr. Faull; Hawkin said they belonged to his father, and to himself, and that he was the son of Mr. Glanville of Tresinney, near Indian Queens; said his father had been hurt in fall from horse, so could not come himself. Bought the cattle, marked them, but did not pay for them. The prisoners then drove the cattle on to the fair. Had the oxen put into the fair, then went to breakfast. Hawken came and asked for his money. I then met Wm. ROUSE, and told him I bought some cattle which I thought were stolen; we walked over to look at them. People then said that the prisoners were gone. Later found Johnson at the fair, and had him taken into custody.]

John HARRIS, resides at St. Columb, was at Redruth fair - [saw prisoners with Mannell and cattle. People said they thought these were stolen bullocks, and I said if the prisoners had them, they were stolen. The prisoners ran away, but I took Johnson into custody. He said he was employed by Hawken. On the following morning, I took Hawken into custody at his mother's house. We went up and asked him how he came to do it, and he said he never stole them at all. Then the constable took him.]

John BURROWS, constable at St. Clement - took Hawken into custody; prisoner said he did not give a d-n about it; they could not hang him, and he would rather be transported for life than for 14 years. I took him before the magistrates at Redruth.

John Charles LANYON farmer, was at the fair - [took the cattle into his custody; saw Mr. Wm. Hicks, who identified four of the cattle, which were the same as the ones given into his custody.]

Mr. Mannell recalled, stated he saw the cattle taken away by Mr. Lanyon.

Mr. Hicks recalled, said he receive the cattle from Mr. Lanyon.

Johnson made a long statement about having been employed by a jobber; but it was totally inconsistent with all the evidence adduced. The Jury found both the prisoners guilty. Mr. Collins then produced a former conviction against Hawken for felony, and Mr. DUNGEY, turnkey, proved that the prisoner was the person convicted.

Harriet JOHNS, 19, a miserable-looking nymph, was charged with stealing a five-pound note, five sovereigns, and a memorandum from the person of Francis ROBERTS, a mine agent residing in Bodmin. It appeared that on the 21st of August last, the prosecutor was at St. Lawrence fair, about a mile and a half from Bodmin, where he met John KENNER, an astler, whom he had formerly known, who asked him to give him something to eat. They both went into a booth for the purpose of obtaining refreshments, and were followed by the prisoner, who sat down and partook of the supply. The prosecutor afterwards left the booth with the prisoner, and in a very short time missed his purse, in which was deposited the money. He then took her into a public-house, and went to look after Kenner, during which the prisoner made her escape. She was, however, apprehended the next day in Bodmin, and had, on her being searched, a red purse, which contained the �5 note, three sovereigns, and the memorandum belonging to the prosecutor. BRAY, the constable, asked her where she got the money, and she replied that it had been given to her by a Mr. DANIEL, of Cloydon, near Launceston. The prisoner now said that she picked it up at the fair. Guilty.

Ann TREMELLING, 21, was found guilty of having stolen a silver spoon, the property of John BESWATHERICK, of Lostwithiel. It appeared that the prisoner, in the month of September last, was at the prosecutor's house in company with his wife. The prosecutrix afterwards missed a spoon, which the prisoner sold to Mr. MAYELL, silversmith of Lostwithiel, for ninepence, and which the prosecutrix claimed as her property, it having been in her possession for more than 30 years. The prisoner's defence was, that she found the spoon.

Elizabeth MASTERS, 40, was indicted for stealing a piece of cotton, the property of Mr. Simmons, draper, of Redruth. Mrs. Mary DENHAM stated that about seven weeks ago, she went to the prosecutor's shop, and there saw the prisoner secrete a piece of cotton print under her arm. She immediately apprised the prosecutor of what had happened, and he went in pursuit of her. The prosecutor stated that he gave her into the custody of Wm. TREVORRA, who found the cotton near her feet. Another witness, named ROWE, a butcher, stated that he saw it drop from the prisoner. Guilty. DUNGEY, the turnkey, proved that she had been convicted of a felony in 1818.

No Accounting for Tastes - Nicholas SCOBELL, 25, pleaded guilty to the charge of having stolen a quantity of articles from the Union-house at Probus. The prisoner excited some surprise in court by saying that he took the articles for the purpose of coming to the gaol, as he would rather be there than in the Union.

Grace TREE, 22, was charged with having stolen a gown, cape, and a pair of stockings, the property of Catherine CHAPMAN. [The prosecutrix and prisoner slept in the same room in Devonport, on the night of the 5th of August last. Prosecutrix rose early, and left; returned at ten o'clock, prisoner had left and clothes were missing. Went with George WALLACE to Liskeard, in pursuit. When prisoner saw her, she said "I know what you came for" and she took the prosecutrix into her mother-in-law's room, and showed her the gown. On being asked what made her take it, she said she took to to appear decent home at Liskeard. Guilty.

John POMERY, 23, was found guilty of having stolen a scythe, the property of John PEARCE, of Gorran. The prisoner had been in the prosecutor's employ, and had taken the scythe away unknown to Mr. Pearce. The prisoner had previously borne a very good character.

The court then rose.


25 OCTOBER 1839, Friday


To the EDITOR of the WEST BRITON

Sir, - In your report of the Sessions last week, you stated that a man, indicted under the name of John TARR, was acquitted on the ground of his not being in his right mind when he committed the offence with which he was charged, and that Mr. George Dennis JOHN said it would be for the interests of humanity that he should offer no evidence against the poor unfortunate man. Now, Sir, on the following day, I happened to be going to Plymouth, and when I passed near Glynn, I saw this unfortunate creature loose on the highway, without any person to take care that he did not again assault and rob unprotected females. Surely "the interests of humanity" require that the public should be protected from the savage assaults of madmen; and I hope that your insertion of this letter will occasion the authorities to attend to their duty, and secure this poor man from doing further mischief.

I am, Sir, ONE OF THE PUBLIC
NEWS

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE - At a congregation, held in the Senate-house, on Wednesday, the 16th instant, W. B. Clements, Esq., of Wadebridge, and of Trinity College, Cambridge, was admitted to the degree of Master of Arts of that University.

We understand that Mr. John Henry Pearce, son of the late Mr. John Pearce, of the Union Hotel, Penzance, has duly passed his examination at the Veterinary College, London, and is legally qualified to practice as a "Veterinary Surgeon."

BRITISH SCHOOLS - ST AGNES - The annual examination of these Schools was held on Thursday, the 17th instant, Sir Charles Lemon, bart., M.P., was in the chair; and the examination was conducted under the direction of the Honorable Baronet, who took great pains to ascertain the attainments of the children. After the examination was concluded, W. Lawrence, Esq., of London, rose to propose a vote of thanks to Sir Charles Lemon for the interest he had taken in the proceedings and make a few remarks..[praise continued for 2 paragraphs; discussion of money followed]. He [Mr. Lawrence] alluded to the difficulties which had been encountered by its friends and regretted the indifference and apathy of the more affluent portions of the people, very few of whom had contributed towards its support; at the same time calling the attention of the meeting to the fact that there was not one of the leading men of any of the religious parties in the parish present. The funds had been obtained from the poor in shillings and half-crowns, and the greatest care and economy must have been necessary to produce such results from such slender means. He had no doubt but the people would soon appreciate fully the blessings brought within their reach; and that they would censure as they deserve those who had opposed instead of helping them, and would be grateful to those who had procured them these great advantages. ... [More speeches were made, compliments paid, toasts drunk.] Sir Charles gave a handsome donation to the funds of the school and the people were much pleased with the proceedings of the day. E. Turner, Esq., M.P., also gave a handsome donation to these schools a short time since.

MINING SCHOOL - Having obtained copies of the examination papers at the Mining-school, we insert them that it may be seen that the institution is thoroughly practical, even in those branches which may not, at first sight, appear to have any direct bearing on mining. [I've eliminated most of the Mathematical problems - as they're untypeable! Extract the square root of xxxxxxxx and others similar. jm]

1. If two angles of a triangle be equal, the sides which are opposite the equal angles are also equal.
2. The opposite sides and angles of parallelograms are equal.
3. In a right angled triangle, the square of the hypothenuse is equal to the sum of the square of the other sides.
4. Divide a straight line into two such parts, that the rectangle contained by the whole and one of the parts may equal the square of the other part.

The Professor of Mechanics proposed the following questions to his class:

1. What conditions are necessary to the equilibrium of any number of pressures in the same plane? By what experiment may the existence of those conditions be proved?

2. What is meant by the resultant of any number of pressures; and what by the compositions and resolution of pressures?

3. Define accurately the centre of gravity.

4. Show how the amount of the force acting in a given direction, which is necessary to draw a heavy body up an inclined plane, subject to friction, may be determined; and how the direction of the least force which will draw the body up the plane may be found.

5. A rectangular mass of cast iron, whose base is two feet square, rests upon an inclined plane of oak inclining 35 degrees. It is on the point of slipping down the plane and also of overturning upon it; what is the height of the mass. N.B. The limiting angle of resistance between cast iron and oak is 26 degrees.

6. What is the least force which will draw a cubical foot of cast iron, whose specific gravity is 7.079, up an inclined plane of oak whose inclination is 14 degrees; and what is the least force which will draw it down the plane?

7. What should be the circumference of the rope used in drawing the body in the last example up the plane, supposing it of the best quality? Supposing the mass to be moved at the rate of 2 � miles an hour, how many horses power will be consumed in moving it?

8. Show how the relation of two parallel pressures applied to a body moveable about a cylindrical axis may be determined, when they are in the state bordering upon motion; the friction of the axis being considered.

9. A power P raises a weight W by the intervention of a system of two equal pulleys, one of which is fixed, and the other moveable. The axes are of cast iron, turning in collars of wrought iron. The radius of each of the pulleys, measuring to the centre of the cord, is six inches, and that of each of the axes one inch. Determine the relation between P and W, the friction of the axes being considered, and the weight of each pulley being 6 lbs. N.B. The limiting angle of resistance between wrought iron and case iron is 11 degrees.

10. Determine how many pounds a man (working 8 hours a day), can raise 10 feet per minute, using the above system of pulleys; and how many pounds he could raise at the same rate, using only the single fixed pulley, N.B. The dynamical effect per minute of a man working as above is 3,700.

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In the Chemical class the instruction given did not admit of being tested in a similar manner, but the results were equally satisfactory, and we cannot doubt that the information obtained by the pupils will prove very advantageous to them hereafter, even if they should not, as we hope may be the case, follow it up next year.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EMIGRATION - Mr. Latimer of Truro, has lately sent away above one hundred emigrants for South Australia, by the "Java" and "Orissa," all of whom, when they were last seen in Plymouth, were in high spirits, and expressed the greatest gratification at the liberal manner in which they were treated. Among those who have left is Mr. Burnard, of Truro, whose splendid portrait of Penhallow Peters, Esq., was exhibited at the Polytechnic Hall and obtained a prize of GBP 5. Mr. Sawle will also leave this week, and will carry with him the good wishes of all his townsmen, for no man is more respected. On Thursday last the whole of the emigrants then in Plymouth, were assembled at the School-room, in Vauxhall-street, and addressed by the Rev. Mr. Nicholson, in a very admirable discourse, and also by the Rev. Mr. Hine, of Batten-street. The church clergymen, who also generally address the emigrants, were on this occasion unavoidably absent at a public meeting of their own body.

TRURO INSTITUTION - The next lecture at this institution will be delivered on Tuesday evening next, by Mr. H. J. Daniel, of Lostwithiel, on the "writings and genius of Lord Byron," in the place of Mr. Moyle, of Bosvigo, whose lecture is postponed for a fortnight on account of that gentleman's present indisposition.

POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY - An unintentional omission was made in the report handed us of the prizes given by the society, of the name of Mr. J. M. Read, of Helston, who was awarded a handsome prize for Linear Geography and Statistics.

ST. COLUMB MINOR - At length we believe the Harvest in this locality has terminated. The weather on the whole has been most unfavourable, and much barley, we fear, has been stacked in a very damaged state. The turnip crops in this and the adjoining parishes are abundant; not so the potatoe, the continuance of so much rain seems to have retarded its growth. Honey, too, we believe will be very scarce; Mr. J.S. Cotton of this parish had only one quart of honey from 12 hives.

NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTES - In our report of the Sessions last week, we stated that a person named Nicholas SCOBELL pleaded guilty to the indictment charging him with robbery, and that he remarked that he committed the robbery because he preferred a prison to the Union-house. We were not then aware that the prisoner was an old offender, and we now state this fact lest any of our readers should allow a prejudice against the Union-house to arise in their minds on the statements of such a person.

FATAL ACCIDENTS - On Saturday last, as one of the Cornish Copper Co's wagons was on its way from Hayle to Binner Downs Mine, with two men in it, when turning a corner near the mine, the wagon upset and men were thrown out, on of whom, named Harold Edwards. received so much injury that he expired on the day following. The other man escaped unhurt. The deceased has left a widow and five children, wholly unprovided for.

On Monday last, a child named William Johns, aged about three years, son of Henry Johns, of St. Erth Church-town, fell down several [flights?] of stairs to the ground floor, and was so severely injured that he survived only three-quarters of an hour.

QUARTER SESSIONS, and SENTENCES

George REYNOLDS, 21, pleaded Guilty of stealing a bedsheet,from the Union-house, at Probus, the property of Benjamin ADAMS. Six weeks' hard labour, three of which to be solitary confinement.

EMBEZZLEMENT BY A SERVANT - Thomas YEO, 24, was charged with having embezzled certain monies, the property of Tobias Harry TILLY, Esq., of Tremough.

Mr. JOHN opened the case, stating the indictment was brought, under a recent Act of Parliament passed for the purpose of preventing felonies by servants. The act was 7th and 8th Geo., IV, c29; and the 27th section enacts that if any person employed in the capacity of clerk or servant, shall, by virtue of such employ, take into possession moneys, chattels, or valuable securities on account of his master, and shall fraudulently embezzle the same, every such offender shall be deemed to have stolen them from his master, although the same should not have been received by the master, otherwise than by such servant in his employ. Such embezzlement, was, by this act, made larceny.

Mr. TILLY, examined by Mr. John, stated that in the latter part of last year, he had a horse down into Cornwall, called Royal William, which he purchased of Capt. William Beecher, who reserved one-sixth in the horse for himself. The horse was completely under the care of witness, and in his custody. He sent the prisoner into Sussex, to bring down the horse, and afterwards employed him to lead it through the county. Whenever he was going away, witness always advanced him money, generally GBP10 at a time, in order that he might contract no debts. Witness paid the prisoner as a yearly servant. Towards the end of the season, prisoner was a week out beyond his time; and on the 27th of June, witness had intimation of prisoner's conduct, and afterwards found the horse at Mr. LANDERYON's, an inn-keeper, at Helston. The prisoner had then absconded, and witness advertised him in hand-bills circulated through the county. Witnesshad no opportunity of taking him for some time; and had never received a shilling from the prisoner. Cross-examined by Mr. Bennallack - The money earned by the horse was not payable till the end of the season. The season was just about over at the time of the prisoner's absconding. If he received money before, he should have accounted for it. Witness had no opportunity of asking prisoner for an account.

Matthew PLUMMER, a servant of Mr. Tilly's, was at Feock races in the latter end of July. Yeo came up to him, and after some conversation, said he had an account-book belonging to Mr. Tilly. Witness was then riding Royal William, and heard a man say to Yeo that he had better keep out of the way, as he was liable to be taken. Yeo replied that he had no wish to keep out of the way - that he knew he had done wrong, and supposed he must take the punishment. Witness asked Yeo what gentlemen had paid him for their mares. Yeo then took out a book, and with a pencil marked with a cross those gentlemen that had paid. He told witness he had received sixteen guineas, adding that his greatest evil was his horse getting a kick, and being laid up in Penzance. He there fell into bad company, and had the greatest part of the money prigged from him. He was then ashamed to meet his master, for he was a very good master, and he knew he had done very wrong. The book was then produced.

Richard IVEY, hind to Col. Scobell, knew the prisoner as the leader of Royal William, and had paid him on account of his master 10s. as a groom, and 6 guineas on the 22nd of June for Mr. Tilly, for two mares put to Royal William.

Mr. W. GEEN[?], clerk to the magistrates at Falmouth, proved the prisoner's examination before Capt. SUTTON. The prisoner's confession was the same in substance as stated in Plummer's testimony.

Mr. Tilly, recalled by the Chairman, stated that he had never had an opportunity of asking the prisoner for an account of the money.

Mr. Bennallack, for the prisoner, contended that there was not sufficient proof of embezzlement to bring the case within the meaning of the statute. Verdict, Guilty - three months' hard labor.

James Martin BASS, 41, charged with robbing Alfred JENNINGS, of Phillack, of a purse and a sum of money.

Mr. HOCKEN opened the case, and called the prosecutor, who said he was an Irish traveler in the drapery trade, lodging at Mrs. WILLIAMS's beer-shop, in Phillack. The prisoner, a tailor, lodged in the same house. On the evening of the 10th of August, witness took out GBP 3.7s.6d. in silver from his small-clothes pocket, in prisoner's presence, and prisoner said "You're worth robbing, Jennings." Soon after that they both went to bed in the same room, and prisoner saw witness put his small-clothes under the bed-tie. When witness awoke the next morning, about four o'clock, he found that money was taken from his small clothes: 12 half-crowns, 4 shillings, and a six-pence. One half-crown was marked with gunpowder, and another with a letter M. Witness went in pursuit of prisoner, and took him at Camborne. He said he had no money but a few coppers; but 12 half-crowns, 4 shillings, and a sixpence were found upon him.

Thomas JENKINS saw the prisoner between four and five o'clock in the morning, going east from Copperhouse, looking round over his shoulder every few yards; and witness said to some person near, "that old chap have cheated his lodgings." Witness afterwards saw the prosecutor coming on, and went with him to Camborne, where the prisoner was taken and searched.

James HARVEY, constable of Camborne, produced a purse and the money taken from prisoner. The prosecutor identified the purse, and two of the half-crowns.

The prisoner, in his defence, read a full sheet of foolscap containing his account of the matter in question. He described himself as a tailor and renovator of clothes, and after a few recriminatory remarks on the prosecutor, he proceeded to make a series of counter assertions, of which however he brought no proof. Verdict, Guilty. Three months' hard labor, three weeks of which to be in solitary confinement.

William THOMAS was charged with stealing 20 fagots of furse from William HOSKEN, of Kenwyn.

Mr. Hockin stated the case, which was heard with some interest, from its peculiar circumstances, and also from the fact of the prosecutor and prisoner, being both respectable farmers.

Robert MICHELL, labourer, stated that he worked for Mr. Hosken, who had the underwood of Lady Wood, in Kenwyn. Shortly before the 10th of September, witness had cut and bound up 20 fagots, which he piled up himself, and saw them in their place on the morning of the 10th of September. Witness left the spot, and went to another part of the wood with Richard KEAST, another labourer. In the afternoon, witness heard the prisoner's voice crying "Drive along, boys," and presently saw a cart pass, driven by two boys with a load of fagots, which witness knew to be his. He called out 'brave and loud,' - "Keast, stop the cart." And went back on the track of the cart, and found it led to where his faggots had been. Prisoner presently came up and said that he had taken those faggots because they were drier than his, and he would replace them next day. He afterwards begged witness and Keast to say nothing about it, but if they would go down to Morris's, he would give them something to drink. Prisoner remained about the wood from half-past four to seven o'clock, coming to them to and again begging them to say nothing about it. Cross-examined by Mr. John. The prisoner lived adjoining the wood, and had the "weedings" of the next wood. He supplied nearly all the bake houses in Truro.

Richard KEAST confirmed the evidence of the last witness, adding that prisoner said "it was a bad job; he had took the wood; but begged them not to hurt a poor man."

Mr. JOHN, for the prisoner, addressed the jury, going through the points of evidence, contending that there was no proof of felonious intent.

Mr. G. LORD, of Truro, Mr. MICHELL, Mr. FORD, and Mr. Thomas REYNOLDS, all gave strong evidence of the prisoner's previous good character; but the Jury, after consulting about half an hour, retired, and in about another half hour, returned a verdict of Guilty. One month's hard labour.

James HENDER, 45, committed for want of sureties in a breach of the peace toward his wife, was discharged; she not appearing against him.

John McKENNEL, 40, was charged with knowingly uttering a counterfeit half-crown.

John BRYANT, a shopkeeper of Helston, stated that on the night of the 31st of August, the prisoner asked for half an ounce of tobacco, and tendered a half-crown in payment, against which witness gave 2s.4d. change. He placed the half crown in a drawer by itself, and a few minutes afterwards, he examined it and believed it was counterfeit. He then sent his apprentice, Lanyon, after the prisoner, who was apprehended near the Star Inn. Witness charged him with passing a bad half-crown. He said at first he had not passed any half-crown, but afterwards that he did not know it was a bad one, offering to repay the 2s.4d.

Edward LANYON, apprentice to last witness, stated that when he went in pursuit of prisoner, he saw him go to the butcher's market, and buy some meat, tendering a half-crown in payment, which the butcher returned, saying it was a bad one. The prisoner then went away, and witness followed him. On the constable's seizing him near the Star Inn, he put his hand in his pocket, and dropped something in a pile of mud. Witness had suspicions it was a coin, and early the next morning he went to the spot and found a 'poor' half-crown, which he gave to the constable.

Thomas RICHARDS, constable, said that he searched the prisoner, and found on him one shilling and three-pence, but no half-crown. Witness produced the two half-crowns, which were identified by marks.

Mr. BILLING, silversmith, of Helston, proved that they were counterfeit. Verdict, GUILTY. Three months' hard labor.

This case closed the trials of prisoners, and the Court rose at about six o'clock.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 19 - Parish Appeals

ST. AGNES, Appellants, LOSTWITHIEL, Respondents - This appeal was against an order of removal of a pauper, called MOOR, and family, from Lostwithiel to St. Agnes, where, it appears, they had belonged; but, from the evidence of Elizabeth PEARCE, a removal to, and settlement in, the parish of Perran was clearly made out, by having a tenement there, called Pascoe's Tenement, about three-quarters of an acre, which she (witness) purchased of the pauper's mother, Mary MOOR. Order quashed.

St. AGNES, Appellants, BODMIN, Respondents - In this case, it appeared that William WILLIAMS, Elizabeth, his wife, and George, his son, were to be removed to St. Agnes, which appealed against such an order. Matthew BENNETTS, a very old man of St. Agnes, was called as a witness, and deposed that he knew the pauper's father, John WILLIAMS, who lived at Polbream, in St. Agnes; they had been young together, and had worked together. Mr. COODE, for appellants, endeavoured to prove that there were so many families by the same name of St. Agnes, that the old man did not distinctly know one from another; but witness was very correct, and gave an accurate distinction of the whole generation of Williamses. Mary BILLING, an old woman, 60 years of age, corroborated the last witness. Richard BRAY, town-clerk of Bodmin, produced an extract from the baptismal register of St. Agnes, and a marriage register, clearly proving the settlement of pauper's parents in St. Agnes. Appeal confirmed.

Christopher MULES appealed against the mayor and justices of Bodmin, for refusing to grant him a spirit license. The grounds on which he had been refused was the justices' opinion of there being a sufficient number of licensed houses already in Bodmin. Several witnesses were called, who stated that as Mules's house, which has been a beer-shop for some time, is very contiguous to the railway wharf, and as there is no licensed house near it, or within a great distance, it would be highly desirable to give it a license, making it far more convenient for passengers going and coming by the railway. They did not like to go there now, because it was a beer-shop; but if it were a licensed house they would have no objections. License granted.

The sentences have been added to our reports of the respective trials; and it is only necessary to insert here those passed on the prisoners whose trials were reported last week, namely Jacob HAWKEN, transportation for 15 years,George JOHNSON, transportation for 10 years; Thomas JONES, transportation for seven years; Elizabeth MASTERS, twelve months' imprisonment; Thomas HAMBLY, nine months' imprisonment, with six weeks' solitary confinement; Harriet JOHNS, six months' imprisonment, with six weeks' solitary confinement, Nicholas SCOBELL, six months' imprisonment with six weeks' solitary confinement Nicholas PHILP, four months' imprisonment, with one month's solitary confinement; John HALL, three month's imprisonment, with 14 days solitary confinement; James COLLINS, three month's imprisonment; Richard REYNOLDS, three months' imprisonment; John YATES, two months' imprisonment; Grace TREE, six weeks' imprisonment; John Pxxx, Samuel RAWLING, and Ann TREMELLING, one months' imprisonment; Stephen TONKIN, 14 days' imprisonment.



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