cornwall england newspaper

1840 NEWS ARTICLE

FEBRUARY

7 FEBRUARY 1840, Friday

TREATENED ACTION AT LAW - We understand that Mr. BROKENSHIR, of Penryn, has commenced an action of law against Mr. Richard SOWELL, of the same town, draper, for defamationof character.

THE QUEEN'S MARRIAGE - On the announcement of the intended marriage of her majesty reaching Truro, the Town Council voted �20 towards supplying the poor with beef, in order that they might have a comfortable dinner on the auspicious day; and a committee was formed for the purpose of obtaining subscriptions from the inhabitants in aid of so benevolent an object, whose labours, we heard have been very successful. It was then supposed that the marriage would not take place till Thursday, the 13th instant; but as it has since been officially fixed for Monday next, it is feared that the committee, whose arrangements have been somewhat retarded by the alarming illness of the lady of W.H. BULLMORE, Esq., the mayor, will not be able to issue their tickets sufficiently early for the poor to obtain their supply of beef in time for that day. This is certainly to be regretted, though, under the circumstances, it could not, of course, be avoided. We understand, however, that there is every probability of the tickets being issued in time for Wednesday market.

ATTEMPT AT HOUSEBREAKING - On Wednesday morning last, the inhabitants of Rosewyn-row, Truro, were alarmed by loud screams and cries of murder, which proceeded from the house of Mr. RICHARDS, surgeon. On enquiry it appeared that Mr. Richards was from home, and that no one but his children and two females were sleeping in the house. Between the hours of twelve and one they were awoke by a noise, and saw a man's hand at the bed-room window - and they presently after heard a disguised voice ask whether any one was in the room - and that it would be better for them if they would speak. The women shrieked for assistance, but the villain broke two panes of glass and then dropped from the window and attempted to get in at the back door. All this time the inhabitants were screaming; but the wind was so high that they could hardly be heard twenty yards from the house. At length they let a little boy, a son of Mr. Richards out of one of the windows, and he went in search of a policeman. The thief in the mean time made off, but on the premises being looked over it was quite evident that the back wall had been scaled. The greatest excitement was occasioned and during the remainder of the day the inhabitants of the house did not recover from the fright occasioned by so persevering and impudent an attempt at robbery.

DARING BURGLARY - Between the hours of two and four o'clock on the morning of Tuesday last, some daring thief or thieves entered the shop of Mr. Henry DOBB, watchmaker, &c., Helston, and stole therefrom between 40 and 50 new watches, some of which were in an unfinished state, and a second hand gold lever watch, and also a show case containing a great variety of fruit knives, rings, ear-rings, seals, keys, and other articles of jewellery, with which the robbers got off, and at present there is no clue likely to lead to their detection. The thieves by means of some powerful instrument such as a crow-bar, wrested the iron-bar which confined the shutter so as to allow one of them to be let down on the pavement, it not being fastened with a pin at the bottom; two panes of glass were then removed, and a part of the window frame so as to allow a person to enter. In the morning the door was found open, by a brother of Mr. DOBB, who slept in an adjoining room. The case in which the jewellery was kept was found the same morning floating in the Loe pool, emptied of its valuable contents. Mr. Dobb had as usual removed about 90 or 100 watches, which were undergoing repair, out of the shop for safety, or otherwise the loss would have been much greater. A reward of 10 has been offered for the apprehension of the thieves.

ST. IVES - Great fears are entertained that the schooner "James Stevens," belonging to this port, has foundered to the westward in the late gales, as several pieces of broken spars, with her name on them, are now being washed on shore, with part of her bulwarks, boats &c. She sailed from the Mumbles on Friday last, with coals and is but seven months old. On Tuesday, in the beight of the gale, the schooner "Little Queen," from Youghall for Portsmouth, with oats, was obliged to run for this bay; where not having water sufficient, she struck outside the pier and was afterwards warped in by slipping her anchor and cable. The schooner "Betsey," of Scilly, with sales split and one chain cable washed off her deck, put back. The vessels in the pier rode out the ales with little damage.

BUDE - A fine barque, from 300 to 400 tons, was driven ashore here on Wednesday morning last, about half-past eight o'clock in a terrific gale from the N.W. She is called the "Hero," of Ipswich, D. TRIST, master, with a general cargo from Liverpool to London. The crew, by taking to the boat were all lost amongst the breakers; where as, had they stuck to the vessel, all would have been saved, as when the tide left her she lay on an even keel with all three masts standing. The vessel must go to pieces next tide amongst the rocks which surround her; but the merchants of the place, who appear to act zealously in concert, will have as much of the cargo saved as possible, though it will have to be got up over very high cliffs.

PENZANCE - On Thursday last, during a gale from S.S.E. to E.E., H.M. cutter "Dove," on entering the pier, carried away the bowsprit of the ship "Tullock Castle," which is lying across the wake of vessels coming in. The French brig "L'Aimable" also ran foul of and carried away both masts of the same vessel. Several hands are, however employed in discharging her cargo, and she will shortly be removed from her present position. The weather has been exceedingly rough here for several days past, and we understand that considerable damage has been done along the coast. A schooner was seen off the Land's End on Monday, with her sails split; and the vessels in our pier have been all more or less damaged. The high tide, accompanied with a heavy surf, completely inundated the roads from this town to Marazion and Newlyn, which are now in a very dilapidated condition.

A BALL AND SUPPER - will take place on the day of Her Majesty's Marriage, (understood to be on Monday next,) at the Assembly Rooms, Penzance. Dancing to commence at Half-past Eight o'clock. Tickets, Ladies, 8s.; Gentlemen, 10s. 6d. each. John SCOBELL, Esq., John BULLER, Esq., Richard PEARCE, Esq., Capt. PASCOE, R.A. - Stewards.

FREE EMIGRATION TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA - No charge for children above the age of seven years.

Married Labourers, Artisans, and other Working Men, may have a Free Passage to this flourishing Colony for themselves, their wives and such of the children as are above the age of seven years or under one. The applicants must be people of good character, and if above 30 years of age they must have a family. Every particular, and the necessary papers, may be obtained free of expense on applying postage paid to Mr. I. LATIMER, Rosewyn-row, Truro. Mr. L. is also Agent to the Commissioners for the sale of Land in the Colony. Every person who purchases a section of eighty acres is entitled to take out four full grown people. The demand for working men is greater than ever, and those who have written home state that the wages continue very high (as they always must while labourers are wanted); and that the colony is in the most prosperous condition. Vessels leave London for South Australia, about the 1st and 15th of every month. Agricultural laborers, Shepherds, &c., may have an early passage if they make immediate application. February 4, 1840.

14 FEBRUARY 1840, Friday

HIGHWAY ROBBERY, AND HORRIBLE MURDER AND HIGHWAY ROBBERY (From our own Reporter) Wadebridge, Monday

During yesterday and to-day the town and neighbourhood of Wadebridge have been in a state of the greatest excitement and alarm, occasioned first by the commission of a highway robbery, and then of a murder and highway robbery. The person murdered was mr. Nevell NORWAY, merchant, of Wadebridge, a gentleman universally beloved by every one who knew him. The last-mentioned crime has caused the greatest consternation in the minds of the inhabitants, and it is not a little heightened by their usual freedom from such horrors. It burst upon them without any previous warning - it has laid prostrate a family beloved and revered by all to whom it was known.

On Friday last, Mr. DERRY, a miller, residing at Hingon Mill, near Pencarrow, was returning home from Wadebridge market, when he dropped into a public house on the way, kept by a person named WOOLCOCK, in Egloshayle church-town, and had several glasses of grog. While he was there he was observed to have a great deal of money in his possession, and shortly before he took his departure, three persons left the house. He had not proceeded far before he was attacked by three men, who sprang out of a hedge between Egloshayle and Treworder, and about half a mile from Egloshayle. One of the men struck Mr. Derry a blow on the face, which knocked him off his horse, and they then riffled his pockets, taking from him between �70 and 90. Fortunately, Mr. Derry was too far gone to resist, and, perhaps, he saved his life in consequence. The thieves got clear off, and, though the robbery was the subject of much and serious conversation in the course of next day among the agriculturists attending Bodmin market, yet it excited, comparatively, but little alarm.

On Saturday, among those who attended Bodmin market, was Mr. Nevell NORWAY. He transacted his business and left the town by himself about ten o'clock at night. Shortly afterwards, he overtook Mr. Abraham HAMBLY, a gentleman farmer of great spirit and determination, who had, on hearing of the robbery of Mr. Derry, provided himself with a couple of good pistols, and promised to let day-light into the person of any man who might venture to attack him. They both journeyed on together, passing a farmer named Tinney, til they came to Mount Charles gate, where Mr. Hambly turned off to go home. This was the last time that Mr. Norway was seen alive by any of his friends, for he proceeded only about two miles further, when he was attacked and barbarously murdered. We have seen the spot on which the crime was committed. It was in a narrow part of the road, within a few paces of an unoccupied cottage, and scarcely a quarter of a mile from the little village of Sladesbridge, between that place and Bodmin. It is supposed that the villains must have laid in wait in the cottage and that on hearing the horse come down the hill they sprang upon its rider, struck him a blow, dragged him off his horse, murdered and then robbed him, after which they dragged him across to the opposite side of the road, and there threw him into a rivulet or brook, which runs into the road just at the spot where the murder was committed. The head of the deceased was found thrust up into the embouchure of the rivulet as far as possible, and in the most frightful state, having been beaten in at the back part, and having the nose smashed, the forehead cut, and the whole, indeed, most horribly disfigured.

The road at this part was very lonely, but there are houses within a quarter of a mile in each direction. The traffic on it at the hour the attack was made was very considerable, and it will be seen that within a quarter of an hour or twenty minutes several other persons passed over the same ground. The murder must therefore have been instantaneous, and this renders the case the more alarming, as it would appear that the crime was not committed to overcome the struggle, but as a preliminary to an act of robbery. The thieves took a bunch of keys, an ivory tablet, on which the deceased wrote memoranda, and his purse; but they left in his coat pocket a pocket book which contained �25 in bank notes. They must have either overlooked this or have been disturbed by hearing the horses of Mr. Hick and Mr. Bowen coming down the hill.

It is supposed it was the intention of the thieves to attack Mr. Pollard, of Clapper, as a Wesleyan preacher named HARLEY called upon him, and saw a man standing outside the house. Mr. Harley, supposing him to be Mr. POLLARD's servant, gave him his horse, and went into the house. Mr. Pollard then asked him what he had done with his horse. Mr. Harley replied he had left it with one of the servants. Mr. Pollard said that it could not be any belonging to him, and they then both went out to see who was there, but the horse was fastened to the premises and the person gone. Shortly afterwards the murder was committed.

On Sunday morning intimation was sent to Joseph HAMLEY, Esq., the coroner, who immediately left Bodmin, and came over to Wadebridge, to hold an inquest on the body. A jury was summoned in the afternoon, and evidence given as to the finding of the body. The evidence will be found reported presently. We only stop to remark that as the coroner and a number of gentlemen were returning home shortly after nine on Sunday evening, they observed a dog watching in the spot where the murder was committed. They tried to catch him, but he was not then to be caught. As we passed along the road about eight o'clock this morning we observed the dog, who had just left the place, and was being pursued by two or three men who were desirous to take him in order to discover his owner. The people of Sladesbridge turned out en masse, and pursued him over the hills towards Pencarrow.

The CORONER'S INQUEST was held on Sunday afternoon, at the Ship Inn, Wadebridge, kept by Mr. James MANKIN. The following gentlemen were sworn on the jury: Wm. POLLARD, foreman, of Clapper, Egloshayle
John LAKEMAN, Egloshayle
Morrish WILTON, Egloshayle
Thomas MARTIN, Egloshayle
Parmenas MENHENNICK, Egloshayle
Samuel WEST, Egloshayle
Roger GILL, Egloshayle
Gregory BRABYN, St. Breock
John WILLS, St. Breock
James MANKIN, Egloshayle
Robert CLEVE, St. Breock
James Rowell RICKARD, St. Breock

The first witness examined was Abraham HAMBLY, Esq., who said - I saw the deceased at Bodmin yesterday, and left about ten minutes before him; deceased overtook me near Dunmeer, and we went on together almost as far as Mount Charles gate. Mr. Ralph TINNEY, a farmer of the neighbourhood, was also in our company. My horse and the horse of deceased went on rather faster than Mr. Tinney's, and I parted with the deceased at Mount Charles gate. (This was about two miles from the spot where the murder was committed.) We said "good night." The deceased was perfectly sober, and it was then about ten o'clock. I was the last person who saw the deceased alive.

Mr. Ralph TINNEY, farmer of St. Mabyn, was called, and said that he was overtaken by deceased and Mr. Hambly between Bodmin and Dunmeer. They went on together to near Mount Charles gate. Their horses went on faster than his, and he never saw anything more of them.

Mr. John HICK, farmer of St. Minver, examined - I left Bodmin about ten o'clock in company with Mr. Christopher BOWEN and rather more than a quarter of an hour after the deceased. Near Sladesbridge, we met a man, who called out "stop, stop; the horse is on before." We were proceeding rapidly, and I suppose that the man called out, thinking that we were trying to catch the horse. The man appeared to be tipsy, and I did not take any notice of him. Just as we came to Mr. POLLARD's door, at Clapper, a horse started off at full gallop. Mr. Bowen remarked the horse was gone on at a rapid pace. I remarked that the horse did not seem to have a rider, but could not distinguish the colour of the horse. We met a person near Egloshayle and asked him whether he had seen a horse, and he answered "yes", and said there was no rider on it, but the horse had a saddle on. On arriving near Wadebridge we were met by another person and we asked him whether he had seen a horse and he said yes, and that he thought it was Mr. Norway's little mare. We said then we should not like to alarm Mr. Norway unnecessarily. The man said there was a light in Tom GREGORY's stable. Gregory is the waggoner of Mr. Norway. We went to him and asked him if his master was at home. He said he was not a short time since. I told him that a horse had come on the road before us without a rider and with a saddle and bridle, and that we had met a person who told us that he thought it was Mr. Norway's little mare. Gregory then lighted a lanthorn and went out to see. Near the stable where the horse was kept, he saw the mare belonging to the deceased and immediately caught her. Gregory directly said that he thought something must have happened to his master and he then examined the saddle and saw two marks of blood on the further side of the saddle. Gregory then asked me to go back with him, but we said we thought we had better get a surgeon and take with me. I then went with Mr. Bowen and called Mr. TICKLE who came back with us. Gregory in the meantime had gone on with another person in search of his master. I then went on with Mr. Tickle till we met persons bringing the body of the deceased towards Wadebridge but had not met with any persons in the road between Derry's Mill and Sladesbridge, except the person who called out stop.

Mr. Christopher Bowen corroborated the evidence of the last witness in all its particulars.

Edward CAVELL, servant of the deceased, said - about eleven o'clock, he was called by Thomas GREGORY to go in search of his master, for whom he was waiting up. They called on Mr. Pollard on their road, who said that he had not seen deceased for the day. They went on together to a place called North Hill, nearly two miles from the residence of the deceased. As they went on, they looked on each side of the road, and when they reached North Hill they saw some marks in the road which appeared as though something had been drawn across it. They saw something shining in a small brook at the side of the road. This proved to be the boot of the deceased. He had his great coat on. There was a small stone on his body which might have got there by accident. The water was running over the body but not over the face. The coats were unbuttoned. There were marks on the opposite side of the road as if from a scuffle. They found a quantity of blood there. Witness and Gregory got deceased up and put him on the horse and came away towards Sladesbridge with him. Near Sladesbridge they met Mr. Pollard's men coming towards them, Mr. Pollard having called them up when witness called.

They assisted them in taking the body to Wadebridge, and got him upstairs. Witness took his clothes and searched his pockets. They found his pocket-book in the inner coat. He had also his watch, which was nearly out of the pocket, and a pen-knife. Witness always attended his horse, and knew much of the deceased. An ivory tablet, which he usually carried, was gone; also his purse, and a bunch of Keys. There were �25 in notes found in the pocket-book. Witness returned again in the place where the body was found, in company with Mr. Tickle, Mr. William NORWAY, brother of the deceased, and other persons, and they saw the footsteps of two persons.

Thomas GREGORY was next called, and gave similar evidence.

John MENHINNICK DOCKING, is a mason residing at Egloshayle-road, near the house of the deceased. This witness spoke particularly to the appearance of the footmarks which were seen and were of a peculiar character, the nails being home-made hob-nails. A few feet from where he saw the marks of the shoe he picked up the hammer of a gun or a pistol. The steel part was quite bright, but the fore part was rusted. It appeared as if it had been recently broken off, and as if the gun had been recently snapped. Witness found a button similar to those on the deceased's great-coat, broken into three pieces, sixteen feet off from the spot where they first saw the blood, as though the deceased had scuffled for that distance. The gate in the field opposite where the body was found was open, and about fifteen yards from where it is supposed that the body fell, witness found the hat of the deceased. It was bent, but had not received the blow from the weapon by which the deceased was killed. The hat was produced, and also the part of the gun which was found, and which appeared to have been very recently broken.

Trehane S. TICKLE, Esq., examined - I am a surgeon residing at Wadebridge. I was called by Mr. Hick, on Saturday night, about half-past eleven o'clock. He brought a message from Thomas Gregory, which was that Mr. Nevell Norway's horse had returned from Bodmin without his master, and that blood was on the saddle. I immediately got up, and on reaching Mr. Norway's door was overtaken by Mr. Hick and Mr. Bowen. I desired the former to ride on and ascertain what had taken place, which he did, and in a few minutes returned, informing me that the body had been found, and that it was a bad job. After the body was brought into the house, I examined it and found a very severe blow on the chin, apparently caused by a blunt instrument. [Other injuries to the body were described. The doctor believed they had been caused by a hammer, or the stock of a gun. They could not have been caused by a fall. jm] There were marks of a naked hand drawn across the ground. Mr. Norway had gloves upon both hands.

The public were then ordered to withdraw, and the Coroner addressed a few words to the jury, remarking that if they wished he would adjourn the inquest; but he did not see that there was any occasion for that, as there were no prisoners before the Court who would be implicated. He thought it would be better to leave the investigation of the subject in the hands of the magistrates, who could act with more privacy and with more effect, without any persons being named, than if they were trammeled by the jury implicating parties.

The jury concurred in this opinion, and immediately delivered a verdict of wilfull murder against some person or persons unknown.

A number of placards were immediately printed offering a reward of �100 for the apprehension of the murderer.

WADEBRIDGE, Tuesday, - Since the account which I forwarded yesterday, several Magistrates have been investigating the circumstances connected with the atrocious crimes that I have already detailed. Capts. HEXT and ROGERS were here on Sunday, and resumed their enquiries yesterday morning; and the Revs. William MOLESWSORTH, Charles HODGSON, and Charles LYNE were the other Magistratespresent. Several persons have been apprehended on suspicion of being implicated either in the robbery or murder, and the rumours were almost as numerous and varied as thepeople collected together. The whole district has continued in the greatest alarm.

The dog of which I spoke yesterday was caught in the course of the morning. No owner has, however, been found; nor is it known to whom he belonged. GODDARD, the constable of the hundred of Stratton, and the Bodmin constables have been searching wherever there was cause for suspicion; and at one time it was announced that through the medium of the dog, the constables had been able to trace the clothes of the murderer - a man living in Egloshayle named CHAPMAN - who, because they were covered with blood, had buried them in a field. This proved to be all fiction, and is only a single instance of the thousand wild reports that are in constant circulation. The populace delight in that which is marvelous, and will gratify themselves with an indulgence in the enjoyment without regarding the consequences of sacrificing truth. Chapman was taken into custody, with several others, all of whom lived in the village of Egloshayle, a spot which is now looked upon as the abiding place of a band of desperate ruffians.

During the whole of yesterday and to-day the Magistrates were occupied in hearing the statements of different persons, some of whom were anxious to state all they knew, while others were equally anxious to avoid being questioned. The investigation has been carried on with closed doors, and I was refused admission yesterday. Today; however, I was admitted, and the Magistrates expressed their anxiety to afford me all the information they could, consistent with the ends of justice.

The case of Mr. DERRY was then proceeded with, and his examination taken at great length in the absence of the prisoners, to whom the depositions will be read if there is any foundation for committing them for trial. The Molesworth Arms, where the magistrates hold their meetings, has been constantly crowded with persons from the neighbouring districts, and the greatest anxiety is evinced to gain information of what the Magistrates have discovered. There are six persons in custody on suspicion; they are kept in the Commercial Inn. One of these is a man named Thomas CLEVE, sexton of Egloshayle, who was one of the men last in company with Mr. Derry, previously to the attack made on him on Friday night. The other two men suspected of participating in this crime are Jeremiah MENEER, and Thomas CADDY, also of Egloshayle. They left the public house a few minutes before Mr. Derry.

On Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Derry offered a reward of �25, for the apprehension of the robbers who plundered him.

The three men, Cleave, Meneer, and Caddy, have been committed to Bodmin till next Monday for further examination. The remains of Mr. Norway were to be interred yesterday morning at 10 o'clock.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON, FOUR O'CLOCK - The funeral of Mr. NORWAY took place this morning at ten o'clock, when there were upwards of three thousand persons present, among whom were many of the county magistrates. A further reward of �100 has been offered by the government for the apprehension of the murderer, and �10 for the discovery of the gun with which the murder was committed. A meeting was held in the Wadebridge Institution this morning, when resolutions were passed determining to apply to the Secretary of State for the aid of a London policeman, and to have a paid local police. To effect this, a committee was appointed, which will meet for the first time on Monday evening next. We shall give full particulars in our next. The advertisements did not reach us in time for insertion.

COUNTY APPOINTMENTS - We understand that our High Sheriff, Sir R.R. VYVYAN, Bart., has appointed the Rev. John PETER, of Grade, as his Chaplain; and has given the office of Under-Sheriff to John VIVIAN Esq., of Pencalenick, and that of County Clerk to P.P. SMITH, Esq., Solicitor, Truro.

SPRING ASSIZES - Mr. Justice COLTMAN and Mr. Baron ROLFE, are the Judges appointed for the Western circuit.

RAILROAD THROUGH CORNWALL - The sub-committee appointed to investigate the various circumstances which may render the prospect of obtaining a railroad through this county feasible, met on Tuesday last, to continue their labours. We hear that they have obtained a great deal of useful and valuable information, which will in due time be given to the public. We shall be glad to hear that the appeal which has been made for further subscriptions is promptly responded to by the landed and commercial interests of the county.

HER MAJESTY'S MARRIAGE - We understand that our much respected Member, E. TURNER, Esq., and his Lady, received from the Lord Chamberlain, tickets of admission, to St. James's Palace, on the occasion of Her Majesty's marriage.

MARRIAGE OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND WITH PRINCE ALBERT OF SAXE COBURG & GOTHA - We last week gave an account of the preparations within Buckingham Palace and St. James's Chapel, for conducting the ceremony of the Royal Nuptials, to which we need only add now that her Majesty repeatedly personally inspected the works, and expressed the utmost solicitude that as much accommodation as possible should be afforded to the spectators. Up to Friday a vast number of persons were admitted to see the preparations, and were not checked till the crowd became so great as inconveniently to interfere with the workmen. On Saturday none were admitted but from an order of Lord Duncannon or the Lord Chamberlain, by which privilege a great number of the Nobility had an opportunity of judging of the effect of the preparations almost in a state of completion. Preparations for celebrating the joyous event were not, however, confined to London, but extended to every part of the kingdom. The provincial papers have teemed with descriptions of the various modes in which the universal joy was to be manifested. Public meetings were called, subscriptions raised, and committees formed, for arranging the plans of action, so that the poor, as well as the rich, might participate in the happiness to be so widely diffused. It was, in fact, a general holiday, in which all classes were included; dinners, balls, and assemblies - illuminations, fire works, and processions - and every variety of festivity and joyous hilarity, were encouraged and promoted. Substantial feasts were provided for the poor, both old and young; and in most of the Unions care was taken that the helpless paupers should not be forgotten, and that their ordinary fare should receive acceptable and seasonable additions.

FOWEY - In consequence of the severe illness of the son of Capt. DAVIS, of the Royal marines, the bells could not be rung nor the guns fired; but in the afternoon, about one hundred old women were regaled with a good cup of tea at the Town-hall, which the inhabitants kindly provided for them. At the Sailors' Return, a large party assembled to sine; after spending a most comfortable afternoon, with music, singing, &c., the conviviality of the day was closed by the company singing our national air of "God save the Queen."

LOSTWITHIEL - At an early hour, the bells were set a ringing to usher in the day of her Majesty's marriage. Arches of evergreens were erected in the principal streets, a dinner was provided for the tradesmen of the town at the King's Arms Inn, and a ball in the evening at the Talbot Inn, which was kept up till an early hour on the following morning. Capt. LAWRENCE's house attracted particular attention, each window was illuminated with an appropriate device, and had a very imposing appearance. A window in the house of Miss ELIOT was got up in a very tasty and chaste manner, forming a grotto which looked exceedingly pretty. Tea was provided for the tee-totalers, to which about 60 sat down, after which a public meeting was held. The evening was closed with a display of fire-works on the town quay. MARAZION - Even in this small town, the marriage of our lovely young Queen was celebrated by a large party of Gentlemen meeting together at the Marazion Hotel, where a most elegant dinner was prepared for the occasion. The chair was ably filled by G.M. TIPPETT, Esq. The health of her Majesty and her Royal Consort was drunk with nine times nine and the Kentish Fire. Several loyal and patriotic toasts followed, and the party broke up at ten o'clock, after doing ample justice to Mr. SEALY's choice wines. A splendid display of fireworks then took place.

VERYAN - John GWATKIN, Esq., in conjunction with the Rev. S. J. TRIST, gave one shilling each to the poor persons whose names are on the pauper list, and in the evening the Church bells were rung. GERRANS - In this parish two large bonfires, composed of wood and tar-barrels, were seen blazing at the same time, one at Trewithian and the other at the Church-town; and several barrels of good home-brewed beer were given away to the assembled multitudes at each place, at the expense of the resident gentry and yeomanry.

EAST LOOE - POLPERRO - We are quite sorry that we cannot say anything in favour of the loyalty of her Majesty's subjects at East Looe, as all that was done was by Capt. NICHOLAS, R.N., who displayed a flag. In the evening, two or three gentlemen engaged themselves in letting off a few rockets and fired a few guns. At Polperro, guns were fired and rockets let off; part of the little town was illuminated. POINT, PORT OF TRURO - Monday last being the day appointed for the celebration of her Majesty's nuptials, the morning was ushered in by the firing of cannon, and a display of flags; and to evince that loyalty which is due from every British subject, as well as to give expression to the feelings of the heart on such an occasion, a royal salute was fired at noon, and many a wish was expressed for the happiness of the royal pair. The whole proceedings were arranged by Mr. Richard CHELLEW, landing-waiter, and P. C. officer, stationed at this creek, and the firing of cannon and a display of fire-works in the evening, closed the day.

PENRYN - At a very early hour, the band paraded the town, and continued to enliven it at intervals throughout the day. At twelve o'clock, the bells of St. Gluvias struck up a merry peal, and they rang for several hours, and added to the joy and merriment of the occasion. During the forenoon, the gentlemen on the subscription committee were actively engaged in distributing amongst the poor of the vicinity, a number of tickets for bread, meat, potatoes, coals, &c., &c., to the great comfort and happiness of many a poor family. The sum distributed was upwards of �60, which was subscribed by the respectable inhabitants of the town during the past week, for the benefit of their poorer neighbours.At five pm., about thirty gentlemen, in honour of her Majesty's nuptials, dined together, at Mr. POWELL's Hotel. J.B. READ Esq., was unanimously voted into the chair and was supported on his right hand by Capt. CREASE, R.N., and on his left by T. ANDREW, Esq. On the removal of the cloth, the Chairman rose to give as a toast which he was certain would be responded to warmly, and drunk by every one present, "Our Gracious Queen, may she live long and be happy." The whole company rose as if by magic, and it was drunk with enthusiasm. The Chairman begged they would again fill a bumper. He then gave "Prince Albert, and may his entrance among us prove a blessing to the Empire" - Drunk standing with three times three. The Chairman then gave "Her Majesty's Ministers" - Drunk with great applause. The Chairman then gave the "Navy and Army," which was drunk with honours. This toast was responded to by Capt. Crease R.N., who in a neat speech illustrated the advantages derivable to this country from the efficiency of our Navy, and expressed a hope that the day would never arrive when our Navy, which was the pride and glory of England would cease to be the mistress of the seas. Major STONE (STOMA?) acknowledged the toast on the part of the Army. Mr. PAWSON, Town-councillor, then gave "The Duchess of Kent, the Queen Dowager, and the rest of the Royal Family." Mr. STEPHENS, Town-Councillor, gave "Civil and religious liberty all over the world." The Chairman gave "The Members of the United Borough." These toasts were drunk with great warmth. T. ANDREW, Esq., gave as a toast which he knew would revive proud recollections of the past as well as of the present history of their native county, "The health of Sir Wm. TRELAWNY, the Lord Lieutenant of the County" - drunk standing, with immense cheering, which lasted some time. The Chairman gave "The instructors of the rising generation," which was suitably acknowledged by Messrs. TUCKER and BICE. Mr. Bice especially dwelt in forcible language upon the great benefits conferred on society by education; after which their health was drunk with applause. The Chairman, in an impressive manner gave, as the last toast, "The Queen, God bless her." This toast was drunk standing. After the applause on the announcement of this toast had subsided, T. Andrew, Esq. lead off the beautiful glee in which the toast "the Queen, God bless her," is embodied. He was joined by the whole company, who united warmly in the sentiment. After spending a very happy evening, the gentlemen separated about ten o'clock. The public dinner at the hotel was provided to celebrate her Majesty's marriage, without any reference to politics or to parties; yet, by some unaccountable fatality, only three conservatives demonstrated their loyalty by being present. At six in the evening, a tea party met at the Assembly-rooms. This party consisted chiefly of ladies and young gentlemen, under the superintendence of the Rev. Dr. COPE. The number who took tea was about 150.NEWQUAY - There have been no rejoicings here on account of the Queen's marriage, in consequence of the late disastrous storms, many of the people in this place and neighbourhood having friends and relations at sea from whom they have not heard.

MEVAGISSEY - A dinner was provided at the Ship Inn, and partaken of by some of the respectable and loyal inhabitants of this place, and there was a grand display of fireworks in the evening by the Coast-guard.

On Wednesday se'nnight, a whale 50 feet long, became embayed behind a ridge of rocks at Charmouth, and was captured.

NEWQUAY - On Thursday morning, the 6th instant, at day light, Mr. LLEWELLYN, officer of the Coast-guard station, with five of his men in their boat, put to sea with the intention of assisting the brig "Thames" from Ipswich, J. WRIGHT, master, which was seen dismasted about five miles west by north of Carter's rocks. They got about a mile and half outside of Towan Head, but were obliged to return, a very heavy sea getting up and the wind changing to the northward. At times the boat could not be seen from the land between the troughs of seas that were running at the time. Much praise is due to Mr. Llewellyn for his anxiety and perseverance to render assistance to the above crew and vessel. When he came back, he ordered two of his men to go to Wh. Golden Head to ascertain the state of the "Thames" that he might make a second attempt, if the weather should prove moderate. When the Coast-guard men came to Wh. Golden, they found that Capt. Wright and his crew, six in number, had landed that morning at eight o'clock, at Golden Point, and were all drawn up in safety, by ropes, a height of 200 feet. They were then conducted to Penhale farm, where they were treated by Mr. and Mrs. Thos.HOBLYN in the most kind and hospitable manner. Capt. Wright came to anchor on Tuesday, at four p.m., and cut away the masts at half-past five.

Two boats were washed ashore at Holywell, belonging, no doubt, to the "William Renfield," name inside Andrew STORMS - outside, "William Renfield," of Whitby. One of the boats is 17 feet long, and the other 14 feet long.

ADVERTISEMENTS

MURDER! �100 REWARD - Whereas, on the night of Saturday, the 8th inst., between the hours of Ten and Eleven, Mr. Nevell NORWAY, Merchant of Wadebridge, was barbarously murdered on the road from Bodmin to that place, and his purse, containing a large sum of Money, taken from him. The above Reward is offered to any person or persons except those who actually committed the crime, who will give such information as may lead to the conviction of the parties. Information will be received, and the above amount of One Hundred Pounds will be paid on the conviction of the Murderer, by John LAKEMAN, Secretary to the Society for the prosecution of Felonies at Egloshayle, or Messrs. SYMONS and LUXMORE, Solicitors, Wadebridge, 9th February, 1840.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY, WADEBRIDGE - �25 Reward. Whereas, on the night of Friday, the seventh inst., about twelve o'clock, Mr. James DERRY, Miller, Hingom(?), near Wadebridge, was robbed on the road from Egloshayle to Higher Tremorder(?), and his purse, containing a large sum of money, taken from him. The above reward is offered to any person or persons, who will give such information as may lead to the conviction of the parties. Information will be received, and the above amount of �25 will be paid on the conviction of the robber or robbers, by John LAKEMAN, Secretary to the Society for the prosecution of Felonies at Egloshayle, or James DERRY. Wadebridge, 10th February, 1840.

21 FEBRUARY 1840, Friday

THE MURDER AT WADEBRIDGE - Apprehension and Committal of the Murderers - Wadebridge, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1840 - In our last week's publication, we gave full account of the proceedings of the Magistrates in this town, up to Tuesday night, when we left, owing to there being at that time no clue to the apprehension of the murderers of Mr. Norway. Since that time, the Magistrates have assembled daily [_ _ _] Capts. Hext and Rogers, and the Revs. W. Molesworth, C. Hodgson, and C. Lyne.

The funeral of Mr. NEVELL NORWAY took place on Thursday morning at ten o'clock, and a ceremony more awfully imposing was never seen in this county. Long before the hour appointed for the procession to leave the house, a large number of persons assembled, and by the time the corpse was removed, nearly three thousand persons formed in a mournful train to bear the lamented gentleman to his last resting place. A carriage containing members of the family of the deceased followed the coffin, after which were a very large number of the personal friends and acquaintances of the deceased, including several Magistrates and gentlemen of the neighbourhood. There were also several private carriages; among others were those of Lady Molesworth, the Rev. D. Stephens, Mrs. Braddon, &c. &c.

The service in the Church and at the grave was read by the Vicar, the Rev. T. S. Carlyon, in a most impressive manner, and the solemn silence which pervaded the crowded throng was exceedingly affecting. All appeared to be deeply impressed with the sad reality that the grave was about to close over the remains of an estimable and universally beloved man, a most kind and affectionate husband and father, and a member of society whose high and admirable qualities endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. The shops of the town were all closed.

On the previous Monday, the inhabitants assembled in the Wadebridge Institution, and entered into a subscription in order to defray the expenses incurred in prosecuting their search for the murderers. On Thursday, another meeting was held in the same place, at which resolutions were passed which will be found in another column of our paper. The subscription list shows how the matter had been taken up. The neighbouring town of Bodmin has also come forward liberally.

Among the persons apprehended on suspicion was a labouring man named James LIGHTFOOT, who lived in the village of Burlawn, in St. Breock parish, about a mile and half from Wadebridge. The circumstances of suspicion were such that he was kept in custody. The prisoner's brother, William LIGHTFOOT, became alarmed, and conversed with people in a way that led suspicion to fall on him; and information having been given to one of the constables, he was apprehended on Monday last and taken before the Magistrates, when he made a full confession of his guilt. The circumstances which led to his apprehension will be found fully detailed in the examination of the witnesses. When William was taken up, he thought that by implicating his brother, he should not only save himself, but obtain the two hundred pounds which were offered as a reward; and the Magistrates had the horror of hearing a man doing every thing that he could to criminate his brother. However, it will appear that afterwards James also acted in a similar manner.

This morning, the Magistrates already named met at the Molesworth Arms, and proceeded in the melancholy enquiry. The room was densely crowded, by persons anxious to hear the proceedings. The prisoners were brought in and placed at the bar. They were both short men; William, who was the tallest, was rather thin, and their appearances would have almost given the lie to the charge. They both entered the room with the greatest coolness. James smiled, and William looked about to see whether he could recognize any of his acquaintances. There was nothing savage or ferocious about their countenances, but their crime was of the most atrocious character.

Thomas GREGORY was examined and said - On Saturday the 8th instant, about eleven o'clock, Mr. John HICK and Mr. BOWEN came to my house. Mr. Hick asked if my master was at home. I said, no I believe not. He said there was a horse came before them, and when they came to Clapper they met some person who said it was Mr. Norway's horse; they asked if it was a grey one. I took a lantern and went out to the stable gate, where I found my master's poney. On examining the saddle, I found two large spots of blood. I went on the Bodmin road on the poney, and took Edward CAVELL behind me as far as Clapper. Cavell called at Mr. POLLARD's. Mr. Pollard came out, and I asked him if he had seen anything of the master; he said no. I told him about the horse. I then went on with Cavell. We went out as far as the place called North-hill, the other side of Sladesbridge. On coming to the place, I thought I saw something by the road side in the water. Cavell went forward and exclaimed "it's poor master." He was lying on his back with his feet towards the road. We took him out; he was quite dead; he had a glove in one hand and all his clothes on. We took the body, and put it across the horse, and took it back to his house. We got there about twelve. About two o'clock, Mr. TICKELL, Mr. William NORWAY, and Robert GOODFELLOW, went out to the place where we had found the body. We examined the road first. We saw fresh marks of a man on the lower side of the road, and a mark of a horse's foot in the foot of the hedge the same side, as if the horse had been pulled against the hedge. There were the marks of different men's steps. One appeared wider than the others. The marks were near the hedge, and appeared fresh, and the road looked as though persons had been scrambling there; there was also the mark of a hand on the road. I went into the gate the lower side of the road, and searched about. We found the hat someway down the field. I saw a dog come into the field, and ran down across the field it was a white-faced dog. - dark bodied, and high on its legs. We then searched round the house there, but could not find anything. We then returned home.

Trehane Symons TICKELL, Esq., surgeon, of Wadebridge, was next examined, and gave similar testimony as to the appearance of the body of the deceased to that which was last week reported as having been given before the coroner.

John Menhinnick DOCKING was next examined, and stated that he assisted in bringing the body home and undressing it, and afterwards went out to the spot with Mr. William Norway. He then described the footmarks, and spoke to having, as we stated last week, found the broken hammer of the lock of a gun or pistol, and the hat of the deceased, and one of the buttons of his great coat.

Richard CADDY said - I work with Mr. William WEST, of St. Breock, Burlawn. I know James Lightfoot. I went into J. Lightfoot's house last Sunday morning, about eleven o'clock, and on the chimney-piece I saw a horse-pistol. There was brass at the bottom of the pistol, a brass plate the opposite side of the lock, and a brass defender over the clicker. It had an iron ramrod fastened to the barrel by a piece of iron, so that it cannot be taken off, and one end of the ramrod was a brave bit bigger than the other, and it was so fastened to the barrel, that either end could be used. I took it off the chimney-piece, and examined it; the lock was gone; I asked Lightfoot where the lock was, and he said he had broken the screw. I asked him if there was anything the matter with the lock, and he said no. I asked him where the lock was; he did not tell me. He said he had shot a cat with it, and broke the screw. The stock was perfect then., I have often seen the pistol before, and have handled it, and about last Christmas I fired it off two or three times. I never gave Lightfoot any powder,but I might have left a load in the pistol at Christmas. The barrel of the pistol was produced is the same barrel as I saw at Lightfoot's last Sunday morning, and I can swear that it is the same barrel that I fired with at Christmas. It was a brave large lock, and a very strong one. My brother James and myself were in Whiting's blacksmith's shop when the lock of the pistol was having a screw put to it to keep in the flint, and my brother then offered him half a crown for the stock to put to an old gun he had. Lightfoot would not part with it, and said the pistol is handy, and I can carry it in my pocket to any place; and he added "if it is worth half a crown to you it is worth as much to me." The but-end of the pistol was round and carved with brass, and there was a good deal of brass about the stock. I know the barrel by the notches under - three of them appeared above the stock. Wm. Lightfoot came home, I believe, from Bodmin, on Saturday week last, about ten o'clock at night. I was in his house when he arrived, and I remained there about half an hour after he came, and Wm. Lightfoot went to bed before I left. I heard Billy CARVETH's clock strike the next door, and I counted them for ten. Wm. Lightfoot came in at the back door. I went to Wm. Lightfoot's house between seven and eight that night. Wm. Lightfoot had on a blue coat and I believe Holland dark trowsers. Soon after he came in he went to bed. I observed that his trowsers were wet about the legs, and he said it was coming through the woods. He said he came through Selly's wood behind Polbrock, and that he fell near a little well there. On being asked by the prisoner, James Lightfoot, whether he, witness, took the pistol down on the Sunday morning, he answered "yes, I did," and added that the prisoner tried to turn off the conversation by talking about his rinding bones. On being asked by the Bench whether he had ever seen the barrel out of the stock, he said no - but that he knew it from its having three notches on it above the stock.

Richard AYRES, of St. Breock, said - on the 14th instant, I was at DOCKING's shop, near Pencarrow. I go there generally on Mondays, and return on Saturdays. I left Docking's shop last Saturday evening about half-past six, and got home about half-past seven. I was not out again in the evening. Elizabeth BRAY, Philippa BRAY, and my wife live with me. Joseph HODELL was in the house when I came in, and remained about a quarter of an hour after. I went to bed about ten o'clock. James LIGHTFOOT lives under the same roof; there are different doors to the houses; the partition between the houses is thin; I got up the next morning about nine. I was awoke about two or three o'clock in the morning by hearing James Lightfoot's wife crying. I heard him say "lie still, - folks will hear you." "Lie still" - I think he used the words "damn thee!" As well as I could understand, I thought I heard her say "they shall hear me." From the voices it did not appear to me that he was very near his wife at the time of the conversation. Directly after, I heard him go down stairs, and he appeared to have his shoes on. I don't think there was a light to his room. I heard him come up stairs again in three or four minutes. He can open his front door without my hearing it, for he has come in without my hearing him open the door. I often hear him come in late of a Saturday night. Did not hear any more not hear any more noise in his house that night. His wife was still crying when Lightfoot returned up stairs. Saw his wife come out the next morning about ten o'clock. I am not on speaking terms with Lightfoot or his wife. Knows Lightfoot had a cat about a fortnight since, but does not know what has become of it. It was a black cat and full grown. I was never in the man's house. We have lived as neighbours for almost a year and half - about a month since we had some words; I have a gun with a percussion lock to it.

Elizabeth AYRES, wife of the last witness, also spoke to having heard James Lightfoot walking about the room with his shoes on, on the Saturday night on which the murder was committed; and in addition to what her husband had stated, said Lightfoot is a very idle man - he does not work very much. I know he had a pistol some months ago; he sold it once and had it again, because the money was not paid. He sold it to Wm. COUCH. I have seen the pistol and had it in my hand. I was at home all the day on last Wednesday week. I am quite sure I did not hear either a gun or a pistol fired that day.

William BRAY stated - On Thursday evening, the 13th instant, I went into James Lightfoot's house, at Burlawn. James Lightfoot was there. I searched the house but could not find anything. I then asked him if he had a gun; he said he had not. Joseph CARVETH, a constable, was with me, and asked James Lightfoot what he had done with the pistol. He said he had fired at a cat on Wednesday week, and blown it all to pieces. I asked him several questions about the pistol, which he appeared unwilling to answer; and after some time he said, here is the barrel, and took it down from one of the beams over head. I took the barrel, and then looked around the room. On examining the barrel of the pistol, I found there was some damp powder in it, which on being put to a candle ignited. It appeared to me as if the charge had been drawn. I brought the barrel back with me, and on examining it more minutely, I observed marks about it as if it had lately been taken out of the stock. The next morning early I went up again with a warrant, and apprehended him. When I knocked at the door, he came down stairs, and opened it; and then he had no shoes on. I then searched the up-stairs room, with Joseph GARLAND, and there we found the barrel of a gun. I asked him if he had any powder. He said he had a little in some paper which CADDY gave him, but he did not know where it was. I afterwards found some in a bit of paper in his waistcoat pocket. Downstairs I again searched and found the powder flask on the top of a dresser, with some powder in it; there was also another powder flask without powder. They appeared to be concealed behind the cornice of the dresser. Close by the flasks I also found a little bag, tied up in two parts - a marble and some shot in one part, and in the other part some large-sized slugs, I think about a load in each portion of the bag. I also found a long narrow piece of lead, and some smaller bits. He said he cut the slugs from the lead for the purpose of shooting small birds, and that the two loads tied up in the bag were for that purpose. I asked him what he had done with the pieces of the pistol; he said he had thrown them away. When I asked him particularly, he said the lock flew off first, and he then carried it up across the garden and gave it a fling over the hedge, and that he then went in and divided the brass and iron from the wood with a hook. The wood he burnt, and the brass and iron he carried up and threw over the hedge, just at the same place where he threw the lock. He stated that this took place immediately after he had killed the cat, and that he had thrown the lock and other things where he had thrown the cat, and that it was last Wednesday week. I searched the spot directly, and found the cat, but nothing else. The prisoner was present; I requested him to search, but he did not take any trouble about it. He stood in one place for some time, whilst Garland and Carveth who were with me were searching. I found another marble in the pocket of his trowsers up stairs; they will go into the barrel of the pistol. I questioned him about where he was the night of the murder. He said he went down to Egloshayle Burlawn to buy some potatoes of Richard WELLINGTON, and that when he came there he found Wellington had left the place. He said he was home again about nine o'clock. I also found a flint upon the dresser in a cup or saucer. I have the flint. I asked the prisoner what he had done with the lock; he said he had thrown it away with the brass of the lock. The witness then produced the flit, the marbles, shots, and slugs.

Wm. VERCOE examined - I live at St. Breock Common. On Friday last, I was working in the Down Park of St. Breock; William Lightfoot came there about seven in the morning. I said to him "you are early;" he said "I shan't stop here to work - James is taken up." He then came towards me and said "there would nothing have been known about we if it had not been for Betty Bray's family hearing James walk in. We left the Down park on Saturday and went home to dinner, and James said I shan't see you until evening, and I never saw him any more until I met him in Egloshayle." He then went on and said, "James shot the cat on Wednesday, and the pistol was bloody; and what he had done with it I do not know; people have been talking about us this good while. I advised him to get rid of the pistol a good while." Witness asked him "how long." He said "nearly a fortnight, and whatever is done by James, it is Betty Bray's family that does it. If James is punished I must too." He then went away; but he also said he came home by ten o'clock the Saturday evening. He afterwards said he did not know what time it was, there was no clock in the house.

Grace VERCOE, mother of the last witness, said, on Sunday morning last, I went to Burlawn, and there saw Wm. Lightfoot near his own house. People were searching for the parts of a pistol, and William Lightfoot was with them. I said to him "well Jemmy is put to Bodmin - if you are free, Jemmy is free - if he is guilty you are guilty." He replied "Caddy has freed me." I said "Oh Caddy! If one is guilty the other is; do, Willy, go and confess." He made no answer. I called him on one side and said "Do, Willy, tell me about the pistol." He said "I do not know anything about it." I said, "What did you say about the stock and the lock to William (my son). He replied, "I did not say anything to William; I only said there was an old rusty barrel found." I moved away and he followed me and said "What did I say to William?" I replied, " You know what you said, and you know what you have done; if you don't confess I shall tell them what you said. If I were you I would confess, and probably you may have the money (the reward) but if it do' go bad with you perhaps your children will have it." We then parted, and I soon after went to the constable's house and saw his wife and told her to have him taken up. I also said to him CADDY said he saw the pistol on Sunday morning, but I don't believe he did." He made no answer.

William BROWN, farmer, of Egloshayle, said, yesterday morning, between eight and nine o'clock, I went from Sladesbridge to my off-farm. I passed the place where the murder was committed; two men and a lad overtook me apparently in great haste. The two men were John ELLERY, and Philip BENNETT, and the boy's name was HAWKE. They went to my field, and I followed them. When I came up to them, they were searching in the hedge. I asked them what they were searching for, and Ellery said, "one of the Lightfoots had confessed, and they were searching for the keys and papers, and the tablet." I searched with them, but could not then find anything. I then went to the orchard nearer where the murder was committed. I searched and found nothing. I went back to the field and searched again and saw something looking black. I took it up and found the bundle of papers and bunch of keys, which I now produce. I found nothing else. The field in which I found these articles is behind the orchard near which the murder was committed. I have since been to the late Mr. Nevell Norway's house and tried the keys. I found five or six of them fit and open the locks easily. The papers were in a piece of brown paper, which was directed "N. Norway, Esq., Wadebridge, per Sowden, paid."

Mr. W. K. Norway, brother of the deceased, had looked atv the papers, which he found to be accounts, some in the hand writing of his brother, and some in that of his clerk.

THE CONFESSIONS - __ DUNGEY, turnkey at Bodmin gaol, said, I have had these prisoners in my custody. James was in my custody on Saturday morning. In the course of my duty, I spoke to James yesterday between ten and eleven o'clock. He seemed to smile when I came into his cell. He had a book in his hand. I said "Good God! How can you smile, knowing this dreadful thing hangs over your head?" Then I said "you certainly are the man who murdered Mr. Norway." He made no reply to that. Then I said "if you will allow me I will ask you one question - you may choose and answer me or not." I said did you or did you not agree to meet your brother on the evening when the murder happened at the head of Dunmeer hill? He said he did. Then I said, did you or did you not bring a loaded pistol with you?

Rev. C. Hodgson - Did you put the question in the way you now say it? Witness - yes, exactly. He told me he did. I asked him no more.

Charles JACKSON examined. I am a London policeman. On Friday afternoon, I and my brother officer, Goddard, went up to James Lightfoot's house. After searching some time, we found part of the spring that goes under the barrel belonging to a horse pistol, in the drawer of a table. I brought it down and showed it to the Magistrates; at the same time James Lightfoot was before them. I asked him if he knew the part that was found - he made no answer. I was sent to Bodmin to-day to fetch the prisoner, James Lightfoot. When we had gone a quarter of a mile on the road, in the carriage, I asked him what he had done with Mr. Norway's keys. He made no answer at first. When we came to the place where Mr. Norway was murdered, I stopped the carriage and said, which is the bush you 'chucked" them in? He pointed out the spot, and it was the place where Mr. BROWN found the keys yesterday. He said the bush where he chucked Mr. Norway's keys was at the top of the field. I then asked, if he "chucked" Mr. Norway's keys in the bush, how did they get into his possession? He said that he and his brother had murdered Mr. Norway. (A thrill of horror ran through the room when the witness gave this part of his evidence. The prisoner James looked very cool and almost indifferent. William also preserved his wonted demeanour. Indeed, they appeared to be little affected by the evidence as it came out against both; and they never exchanged a glance. It was supposed by almost everyone in the room that James knew nothing of his brother's confession, and that he had come prepared to deny any knowledge of the crime with which he was charged. As the evidence, however, developed itself, it was quite clear that the brothers desired to incriminate each other. William, specifically, not only charged his brother with being the first to strike Mr. Norway, but actually expected, and applied for, the reward.) JACKSON went on to say - I asked him who took the keys from Mr. Norway? He said his brother had given them to him, and he "chucked" them in the bush. The other prisoner was not in the same carriage with me. I held out no inducement to him, nor any threat. I then asked him what he had murdered him with. He said he had a pistol himself, and his brother had a stick. When he said he had got a pistol, I pulled the spring out of my pocket, which I now produce, and said was this part of the pistol? He said, yes. I asked him how he came to murder Mr. Norway. He said his brother had been told that he [Norway] had gone to Bodmin market, and would have a great sum of money coming back. He did not say by whom his brother was told. I asked him whether he and his brother went there with the intention of waiting for Mr. Norway. He said, yes. While they were waiting there, he said, they saw many persons pass and repass. He said they were waiting by the near side of the house front here. (The witness alluded to the lone unoccupied house, which we stated last week was close to where the murder was perpetrated.) We pulled the carriage up there and stopped. I asked him how they stopped Mr. Norway. He said when they heard him coming, they both walked out from the gate. At the time Mr. Norway came by the spot, he, James, was rather in the rear. His brother said "Mr. Norway, I have something for you." Mr. Norway pulled up his horse in consequence of what was said by William. At the same time William struck Mr. Norway on the head with a stick. James said that he had then got abreast of William, and held the bridle while they killed Mr. Norway. William was in front of Mr. Norway, and by the time Mr. Norway got up, James got abreast of his brother and held the reins. After they killed Mr. Norway, William drew the corpse across the road to a stream, whilst desiring James to look out to see who was coming. They then went home across the fields at the back of the house. James said that they never snapped a pistol at him, but that he struck him (Mr. N.) with it. They were not disturbed. James then went home, and drew the charge of the pistol the same night. He pointed out the hill, it was the same hill where the keys were found and the other brother showed me the same hill. On the following Tuesday, James took the pistol to pieces, and burst the stock and chucked the brass work of the lock into a field adjoining his house. Two or three of the screws were taken out of the lock, as it was taken to pieces, before it was thrown away. He said, while murdering Mr. Norway, the hammer broke. William had made some admissions before the magistrates in my presence, and when Mr. Symons and Mr. Ladmoore were out he made a further confession. This was on Monday night. I asked William Lightfoot how he came to be guilty of such a horrible thing as murdering a man? He said it was not me but it was my brother. I then said you struck him as well? He then said, I struck him the first blow. The prisoner said he struck it with a pistol.

William - You never asked me the question when they went out of the room. I would rather they would hang me right up. Jackson - Mr. Goddard and Mr. Ladmoore were both present. William - Did I speak anything about the pistol Jackson - You certainly did. William - Did I say I gave the first blow? Jackson - Yes you did. William - Then there are no Angels in Heaven if that is the case.

A murmur of disgust from all quarters of the room met the prisoner's observation.

The bench asked James whether he would wish to ask the witness any questions. The prisoner stood considering for some moments, and then said he could not remember. The Rev. Mr. Honiton asked him if he would like to have the deposition read over to him. The prisoner replied that he would, and it was read accordingly.

James - Did I say anything about a large sum of money? Jackson - You certainly did.

The Bench cautioned James to be careful, and the prisoner said - "No, I never said anything about a large sum of money."

Jackson - I am sure he said that his brother was informed that he would return that way with some money.James - Did I say that we were waiting for Mr. Norway? Jackson - yes James - I did not say Mr. Norway in particular.

Henry BONNADY? examined - Was in the chaise today with Jackson and the prisoner James Lightfoot. About a quarter of a mile from Bodmin, Jackson asked him what he had done with the keys? Prisoner replied he had thrown them in a bush. Jackson asked him how he came to murder Mr. Norway? Prisoner hesitated for some time, and said it was William. What William? Jackson asked. Prisoner replied - my brother. Jackson said, where does he live? Prisoner said Burlawn. He asked him what he had done with the tablet? Prisoner said, I do not understand what you mean. Jackson pointed out what he meant, and he said that was all thrown in with the papers and the keys. Jackson asked where they stood before they killed Mr. Norway? He said, inside the gate this side the house (Bodmin side). Jackson asked if they intended Mr. Norway? Prisoner replied, yes. He asked how long they had stopped, and added it must have been an hour and half? Prisoner said yes, it was that or more I reckon. They heard Mr. Norway coming, and went out from inside the gate, and William Lightfoot walked a short distance before me; as soon as Mr. Norway overtook us William turned and said , I have got something for you, and immediately struck him with a stick three times. Jackson said, you snapped the pistol at him? He said, I did not; I struck him once in the side, and William killed him. I held the horse while William was beating him, and I stood to see whether any one was coming while William dragged him across the road. He owned the part of the pistol which Jackson showed him, and said he left it in the drawer. With regard to the pistol, he acknowledged that he took the lock to pieces and threw it over the garden hedge athwart Mr. WEST's field. He said he burst the stock. I am positive I heard him say, in answer to a question by Jackson, their intention was for Mr. Norway. The carriage was rattling over the stones sometimes and I could not always hear the whole of the conversation. I did not hear Jackson use any promise or threat.

The confession of the prisoner William, which had been taken on Monday evening before the Magistrates, was then read over to him. It was as follows: I went to Bodmin last Saturday week, the 8th instant, and in returning I met my brother James just up at the head of Dunmeer hill. It was just come dim like. My brother had been to Egloshayle Burlawn to buy potatoes. Something had been said about a meeting; but I was not certain about that. My brother was not in Bodmin on that day. Mr. VERCOE overtook me between Mount Charles turnpike gate, at the top of Dunmeer hill, and a place called Lane-end. We came on the turnpike road all the way till we came to the house near the spot where the murder was committed. We did not go into the house, but hid ourselves in a field. We did not see Mr. Abbott's wagon. My brother knocked Mr. Norway down. He snapped a pistol at him twice and it did not go off. Then he knocked him down with the pistol. He was struck whilst on horseback. It was on the turnpike road between Pencarrow Mill and the directing post towards Wadebridge, and it was last Saturday week. I cannot say at what time of the night it was. We left the body in the water, on the left side of the road coming to Wadebridge. We took something. It was money in a purse, but I do not know how much. It was a brownish purse. There were some papers which my brother took and pitched away in a field on the left hand side of the road behind the house. They were pitched away at the head of the field into some [bushes] or furze.

The purse was hid away by me in my garden, and afterwards I threw it over Pendary-bridge, the lower side of the bridge. My brother drew the body across the road to the watering. I threw away the purse last Friday. The contents of it were not examined before it was thrown away. We did not know who it was before we stopped him. When my brother snapped the pistol at Mr. Norway, Mr. Norway said "I know what you are about, I see you." We went home across the fields. We were not disturbed by any one. It was not above three or four minutes before we left him. The pistol belonged to my brother, I don't know whether it was broken, I never saw it afterwards, and I do not know what became of it. I never advised my brother to burn it, and I don't know whether it was soiled with blood. I did not see any blood on my brother's clothes; we returned together from the spot crossing the river at Pendavey bridge, and crossed Treraren fields over Treraren ground, across a field or two to Burlawn village. My brother then went to his house, and I went to my own house. I think it was handy about eleven o'clock, but I cannot tell more than what I think about the time. I saw my brother again on the Sunday morning. He came up to my house. There was nobody there, I believe, but my own family. He said "dear me, Mr. Norway's been killed." I did not make any reply. Richard Caddy was in my house when I came home on Saturday night, and Jane Harvey was also there. I went to bed as soon as I came home, and Caddy, I believe, remained there for some time.

Rev. Mr. Molesworth cautioned the prisoner, and asked him whether he wished to add anything to what had been read?

William - I have nothing more to say. I don't wish to say more. That will be something that you will find just right. I only want that which is right.

These words having been added to the former portion of the prisoner's statement, he was asked whether he would sign it. He immediately took the pen, and with a firm hand and undaunted eye, made his X. Every person was struck at the firmness displayed throughout the investigation of both prisoners. James frequently smiled, and William, although occasionally his face was marked by a gloomy expression, often looked round the anxious faces by which he was enclosed with an air of indifference. The villany of this man is incomprehensible and his ingratitude was of the basest character; for he had frequently been employed by the Norway family, and his wife had during the past two years often received the kind bounty of Mrs. Nevell Norway and other members of the family; and a nephew of one of the prisoners is still in Mrs. Nevell Norway's employment. That the prisoners were distressed there can be no doubt, but they were also idle fellows, who would rather poach than work for an honest livelihood. It does not appear that they ever applied to the Union for assistance, and one of them is reported to have said they were moved to murder Mr. Norway through the successful robbery of Mr. DERRY on the previous evening. It is not likely that the prisoner William threw away the money that was in the purse, for he was known to have paid a half-sovereign within a day or two after the murder. It was expected that Mr. Nevell Norway would have received on the day of his murder �150 from two gentlemen, but circumstances prevented their coming to Bodmin on that day.

The other prisoner, when asked if he wished to say anything, replied in the negative. The witnesses were then bound over to prosecute, and the prisoners were fully committed to the assizes for trial. They were afterwards removed to a private room, where they were permitted to take some refreshment. They talked there about their approaching fate in the calmest manner, and one of them said they must now devote the remainder of their time to reading, and endeavouring to make their peace with God. They did not reproach one another for their treachery, but they disputed as to who struck the first blow. About seven o'clock, they were handcuffed, brought downstairs, and placed in a fly, into which Jackson also went to accompany them to Bodmin gaol. When the door of the carriage was closed upon then, there went up one loud hearty groan from the populace, which showed how much the people were rejoiced that two such heartless murderers had been discovered. The prisoners are both married men, and, we believe, have families. They are the sons of the sexton of the parish of St. Breock, who is still living.

The prisoners named CLEAVE, MENEER, and CADDY, committed on suspicion of robbing Mr. DERRY, were in the course of the day admitted to bail. The Magistrates would have allowed bail to be taken before, if the murderers of Mr. Norway had been earlier discovered. A blacksmith, named HOSKIN, who was also in custody, because he could not, through drunkenness, account for himself on the night of the murder, was also brought up and liberated.

The conduct of all the constables is spoken of in the highest terms, and the inhabitants of Wadebridge express themselves much pleased with the activity and exertion of b. Goddard, the Stratton officer, and Jackson, who came down from town to give his assistance. Bray, from Bodmin, was also spoken of very highly. We mention these things to show the officers and constables that their industry is properly appreciated, and have no doubt they will receive substantial marks of the gratitude of the inhabitants, from the subscriptions now being raised.

The widow of the late Mr. Norway is still in the greatest distress at her bereavement, but we hope that the universal respect shown for her departed husband, who is said to have passed through the world without making an enemy, and who also had the happiness of winning the regard of all with whom he came into contact, will be a relief to her mental anguish in this hour of trial. Mrs. Nevell Norway is left with a very large family of young children, and it has been suggested that a public subscription should be opened to assist her in carrying on the business. We trust that this will be done immediately. We believe thousands would respond to it, and we know of no manner in which sympathy for her great and irreparable loss could be better displayed. We urge the gentlemen of Wadebridge and Bodmin to act promptly on this advice.

ADVERTISEMENTS - Free Emigration to South Australia - Important Public Notice - The South Australian Commissioners have recently come to a determination, in order to promote Emigration to the fertile and flourishing Colony of South Australia, to allow SINGLE MEN an ENTIRELY FREE PASSAGE, provided they are Working Men, not exceeding thirty years of age, and have a sister who will accompany them. The sister willalso have a FREE PASSAGE, if she is able to pursue any calling.

This is an important and highly valuable alteration in the Commissioner's Regulations, as hundreds of young men who have wished to emigrate have been prevented by the high charges hitherto made for their passage.

The Commissioners have also recently made another alteration to their rules, calculated to meet the great necessities of the poorer classes. It was a custom to charge �3 each for all children of labouring Emigrants between the ages of one and fifteen. This was frequently a bar to the emigration of many desirable Families, and the Commissioners have now determined to give a free passage to all children of eligible parents, under one and above seven years of age. For those between these respective years, �3 each will be charged as before.

The latest accounts from the colony show that labour is still in great demand, and that wages far beyond what the laboring and mechanical classes ever receive in this country are willingly given. Thousands of persons would find immediate employment. If the gentry, the parish officers, and the yeomanry of Cornwall would, in these times of general distress, assist those laboring families of good character who are desirous of emigrating, they would not only in many cases relieve the parish rates of burdens that are constantly recurring, but they would benefit themselves, the poor that are left behind, the family emigrating, and the colony to which they are sent. All particulars, and the necessary papers, may be had, free of cost, of MR. I. LATIMER, Rosewyn Truro.

The sales of land in the colony during the first 8 months of 1839, which brings us down to the latest accounts, reached 104 Acres, realizing �104,000. This fact alone shows an unexampled prosperity in a colony which contains, at the utmost, only 12,000 inhabitants, and which little more than three years ago was a desert, untrodden by the foot of a white man. The number of sheep in the colony exceeds 90,000, many thousands of which have been brought overland from New South Wales, on account of the superiority of the pastures, and the more abundant supply of water. The number of other stock is immense and the rapid progress of the colony has never been excelled by any British colony in the world. Truro, Feb. 20, 1840

BANKRUPTS - Jonathan MAYRN, Flushing, Cornwall, merchant, March 6 and 27, at eleven, at Selly's Hotel, Falmouth, Messrs. Keddell and Baker, Solicitors, 36 Frenchurch-street, London; and Messrs. John and Henry Trefusis Smith, Solicitors, Devonport.

Edward Cock, Plymouth, linen-draper

NEWS

[Prominently featured centered on the 2nd page, the following, offset in a box: about 5x6 inches jm] VICTORIA ad ALBERT - Whom may heaven shield and protect. Followed by an engraved circle, with small angels surrounding the frame, and standing in front of it on clouds. Profiles of Victoria (in front) and Albert fill the frame.

[Below the etching are two descriptions, one for each of the principals, covering their genealogy and alliances of their royal houses. jm]

St. AUSTELL - On Wednesday evening, the 12th inst., a ball took place at the White Hart Inn, to celebrate the marriage of her Majesty. The ball was opened by Mr. David Price, and Mrs. J. Hodge, and Mr. N. Martin, and Mrs. Emerson. Dancing was kept up till a late hour, with great spirit. The stewards were Messrs. N. Martin, D. Price, James Andrew, and W. Hoskins. The room was tastefully decorated with arches of evergreens, festooned with white, and the ladies and gentlemen wore white rosettes in honour of the occasion. An excellent supper was served up by Mr. Lynn, in a style for which he is justly celebrated.

TRURO BALL - On Thursday, the 13th inst., a ball and supper were given in the Assembly Room, Truro, in honour of the marriage of Queen Victoria. The ladies, to whom all honour is first due, were all dressed in white, and looked charmingly elegant; while the gentlemen were decorated with favours and other external insignia to mark the occasion of their joy. There were about sixty ladies and gentlemen present. At the head of the room was a medallion, with "V.A." surrounded by wreaths of flowers, and surmounted by a crown. At the foot of the room was the Royal flag, and on the floor the crown and Royal arms were conspicuous. The supper table was headed by Lord Boscawen Rose, who made a short and appropriate speech, on proposing the health of the Queen, and prosperity to the Queen and Prince Albert. This toast was drunk with all the honours. The company passed a highly pleasant evening and did not break up till past four on the following morning.

ST. AUSTELL USEFUL KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY - On Tuesday evening, the 11th inst., Mr. Thomas Lewarne, gave a lecture on the Eminent Characters of Ancient Greece, in continuation of a previous lecture on Ancient Grecian History. Both of these lectures displayed much reading and judicious remark; and at the close of the latter, a request was made that Mr. Lewarne would take up the subject of Ancient Rome - a request with which he signified his willingness to comply, after he had disposed of Modern Greece. The next lecture will be on the 25th, by Mr. Wm. Willis, on the Druidical Temples of Britain.

CAUTION - Persons who have valuable dogs will do well to take care of them, as we are informed that there are persons now traveling through the county who have stolen several, and afterwards sold them. A poor man at Wadebridge purchased one that had been stolen the other day for 7s.6d.; but the animal was afterwards claimed by the owner, and the purchaser consequently lost both money and dog.

ROBBERY - On Sunday evening last, during the absence of the family at chapel, some thieves entered the house of Mr. Robert GRIGG, at Menna, in the parish of St. Dennis, and stole upwards of �7 in cash, with which they got off, and , as yet, no clue has been obtained likely to lead to their discovery.

DISTRESSING CIRCUMSTANCE - A poor miner, of the name of John TONKIN, with his son, left St. Agnes, a few days ago for Wales, in consequence of being unable, from the badness of the times, to maintain his large family. On his passage, he was taken ill, and put into Mine head, where he died shortly afterwards.

BARTON of CLOWANCE - We understand that the whole of this barton, containing several hundreds of acres of excellent land, which has been untilled for near forty years, is about to be tilled, which will be a great blessing, as employment is scarce in Crowan.

THE LATE FIRE AT WOODHILL, NEAR LISKEARD - We announced this melancholy event in former papers, informing our readers last week that the wicked deed had been perpetrated by Mr. HAINE's apprentice boy, Joseph VERRIN, a lad not 16 years of age, with a lighted candle. This boy, for some years, has been very ill-disposed, and is now in Bodmin gaol to take his trial for the offence. The corn, which was uninsured, is nearly all consumed, notwithstanding the great exertions made by the people of Liskeard, who quickly repaired to the spot with a fire-engine; had not this been done, the farm buildings, in all probability, would have been consumed, and the dwelling-house might have shared the same fate. The loss, we understand, is estimated at �200, which the farmer is unable to sustain, he being in straightened circumstances; but it is hoped that a benevolent public will not allow this poor man to sink into beggary, in consequence of the wickedness of his vile apprentice. We are glad to find that subscriptions are already entered into for his relief, in order that he may get a livelihood for his family. In consequence of this catastrophe, he is obliged to give up his farm at lady day, which his landlord, S. B. Marke, Esq., has kindly consented to, and he has also subscribed liberally toward the loss. [the rest gives details on how one might contribute at various banks. jm]

EMIGRATION - On Friday evening last, Mr. I. Latimer gave a lecture on Colonization at the Truro United Institute, particularly in reference to South Australia. The attendance was very numerous. The lecturer entered into a full description of the plan adopted by the South Australian Commissioners in colonizing that province, and showed that its excellent principles were now recognized and about to be established by the Government in all other British colonies. He then brought forward a mass of evidence to prove the prosperity of the colony whose interests he advocated, and showed the people the advantages of enquiry in order to arrive at just conclusions, and to free themselves from prejudices which not only warped their minds, but militated against their best interests. In the present state of commercial distress, which was so universally felt in the county, he strongly urged emigration to other countries, where labour was wanted and amply remunerated, and declared that it would be a wise course of conduct on the part of parish officers to relieve themselves from the pressure of pauperism, by supplying the poor labourer with the requisite clothing to enable him to leave his country.

28 FEBRUARY 1840, Friday

THE CHARTIST CONVICTS - On Wednesday evening, the Ship "Mandaria," Capt. Muddle, put into Falmouth from Portsmouth, bound to Van Dieman's Land, with loss of two top-masts. She has on board 250 male convicts, amongst whom are the Jews, convicted of the late gold dust robbery; and Frost, Williams, and Jones, the Newport traitors, who are kept in a distinct apartment, from the other convicts. Very few persons from the town have been allowed to go on board; and it was expected when our correspondent wrote that the ship would be ready again for sea by Friday (to-day).

St. MAWES MISSIONARY MEETING - On Friday last, a missionary meeting was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, St. Mawes, Richard Martyn, Esq. in the chair. The Rev. Messrs. Beal and Young, the deputation from the parent society, with other ministers, were present to advocate the cause of missions. This being the first time St. Mawes has been favored with a visit from the deputation, great numbers from the town and country were present, who appeared highly delighted with the very interesting speeches delivered on the occasion. On the Sunday morning following, a very excellent and powerful sermon was delivered by the Rev. Robt. Young, from Isaiah 45, 8v. The congregation was very large, and the collections good. The sum raised at the different services was �11. 11s, being the largest amount ever collected in the chapel for the benefit of the missionary cause.

NEW CEMETERY - We understand that in consequence of the Rev. W. W. Harvey, rector of St. Mary's, [Truro] having refused to allow Mrs. Pinch, whose death was recorded in our last week's paper, to be interred in the parochial burying-ground without the usual services of the Established Church, as requested by her friends; and having, moreover, stated his determination to act upon the same principle on all future occasions, the different dissenting bodies in the town intend to have a cemetery of their own, which will be open to all religious communities, without distinction, and have appointed a provisional committee to take the preliminary steps for carrying their wishes into effect.

FATAL ACCIDENTS - On Tuesday; the 11th instant, as a man named Charles Painter was at work in one of the steam engines belonging to the Great Consolidated Mines, Gwennap, he, by some means, got entangled in the machinery, and, before he could be extricated, received such severe injuries as to cause his death on the Friday following. The deceased was a man of good character, remarkably sober and industrious, and has left a wife and five small children, neither of whom is able to earn anything, to lament their loss. We are happy to hear that an appeal is about to be made to the benevolent inhabitants of Kenwyn, in behalf of the poor widow, in order to enable her to open a small business in some way, and so provide for her now destitute family; and we sincerely hope it will not be made in vain.

On Wednesday, the 12th instant, as James Odgers, miner, of the parish of Perranuthnoe, aged 26 years, was engaged in his usual work underground, in East Wheal Virgin, in the parish of St. Hillary, he was so severely injured by a scale of ground falling on him that he died on the Monday following, leaving a wife and two small children to lament their loss.

On Saturday, the 15th instant, as a young man of the name of Richard Nankerris was about to take some working tools out of the shim kibble in Wheal Spearn mine, a stone came down the shaft, struck him on the head, and killed him on the spot. On the following Tuesday, he was accompanied to the grave by about 140 members of the Friendly society, with which he was connected - a circumstance which excited great interest on account of its novelty, nothing of the kind having taken place in the parish for upwards of 40 years

SUBSIDENCE in DEVON - Another convulsion of the earth, with partial destruction of several cottages, about a mile north east of Dowlands and Bindons Cliffs, where the late extraordinary subsidence of land took place, has again occurred. On Monday the 3rd inst., about ten o'clock at night, the inmates of the cottages under the cliffs at Whitlands, about 3 miles from Lyme, were alarmed by the sinking of the walls and they soon found that the building was giving way. They commenced a clearance of their furniture, &c, and having been fortunate in procuring the assistance of the men employed by the Coast Guard Service, who were on duty at the spot, they were enabled to escape with the whole of their property, and without experiencing any further inconvenience other than having to pass the night on the open cliffs. The chasms in the earth are many and frightful.

THE WADEBRIDGE MURDER - Several gentlemen of Truro, wishing to act immediately upon the suggestion which we made last week, have requested us to state that a subscription on behalf of the widow of Mr. Nevell Norway, who was so barbarously murdered on the 8th instant, has been opened, and that subscriptions to any amount will be received by the several banks. We have no doubt that all the other banks in the county will be open for so benevolent an object, and that Cornishmen "one and all" will come forward generously to the assistance of the widow and the fatherless. (since the foregoing was written, we have received an advertisement, found in another column, calling a public meeting at Oliver's Hotel, Bodmin, on Saturday next, to decide on the best mode of extending a subscription throughout the county for the benefit of the widow and children.)

THE WADEBRIDGE MURDERERS - The prisoners, William and James Lightfoot, appear quite unconcerned about this horrid affair, and relate, to any one that sees them, how they murdered Mr. Norway with the greatest ease imaginable. We understand that the tablet belonging to Mr. Norway has been found this week in possession of the wife of one of the prisoners.

PASSAGE TO NEW YORK - The fine BARQUE "Royal ADELAIDE," 650 Tons Burthen, Joseph VIVIAN, Commander, wills sail from Falmouth for New York, on or about the 20th of March next, weather permitting.

This Vessel is well adapted for affording convenience and comfort to Passengers and the extraordinary quick passages made by her hitherto, must be a sufficient proof of her superior sailing qualities.

For terms and other particulars, apply to Captain Vivian, on board, to Mr. Joseph Vivian, Easeworthy, near Camborne, or at the office of M. J. H. Edwards, General Commission Agent and Auctioneer, Camborne.

Mrs. Mary HODGE begs to announce that the Furnished House, 46, Lemon-street, Truro, is vacant, and ready for the reception of a G. Family. [might have been Good, but it just wasn't clear. jm]

A SOIREE MUSICALE - Under the patronage of the Right Honorable the Countess of Falmouth Will be given by MADEMOISELLE NOLLET, at the Assembly Room, Truro, on Monday Evening (instead of on Tuesday Evening, as before advertised) March 2, 1840, to commence at half-past Seven o'clock.

PROGRAMME - Part 1
1. Glee. Hark, Apollo strikes the Lyre ........... Bishop
2. Solo. La Figurante, Pianoforte, Mille. NOLLET..... Hers.
3. Duett.. Harp and French Horn, Mlle. And Mr. NOLLET ... Rochas
4. Glee. Foresters sound the cheerful horn ......... Bishop
5. Duett.. Mathilde de Sabran - Fantaisie
Concertante for Pianoforte and Violin
Mlle. And Mr. NOLLET........... Lemmine
Part 2
1. Glee. From Oberon ................. S..
2. Solo. Harp, Mille. NOLLET.............. B.
3. Solo. French Horn, with Pianoforte Accompaniment
Mr. NOLLET ................ Duntrong?
4. Glee. Bold Robin Hood................ West
5. Solo. Guide and Ginerrs, Mor.. de Concert Pianoforte
Mlle. NOLLET............... Osborne
6. Finale God Save the Queen, sur an Organ esprissif* ..... Tickets, 3s. each (Children half-price) to be obtained at Mrs. Heard's, Boscawan-street, or at Mr. Nollet's Residence, 26, Lemon-street.

Mr. Nollet will also give a CONCERT at the Assembly-Rooms, Penzance, on Friday next, the 6th of March. *This beautiful instrument is for sale, and is suitable for a small Church or Chapel.

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