cornwall england newspaper
1841 NEWS ARTICLE
JULY
2 JULY 1841, Friday
EMIGRATION. The fine A 1 Ship "CLIO," Thomas BROWN, master, of the burthen of 900 tons, is expected to take passengers from Padstow for Quebec, about the 25th of July next. Apply at Mr. AVERY's Offices, in Boscastle, or Padstow. June 18th, 1841.
NEW SOUTH WALES. EMIGRATION, Under Authority from Australia. A free passage will be given to a limited number of married agricultural laborers, shepherds, carpenters, masons, smiths, bricklayers, and wheelwrights, provided they are of good character, and under 40 years of age. A few passages will also be given to female, domestic, and farm servants under 30 years, and to single men of the like calling in life, above 18 and under 30 years of age, provided they are related to families who are emigrating. They will be conveyed in the under-mentioned first class ships, the "ALBATROSS," 750 tons, Captain BOULT, to sail from Liverpool 25th June, and from Dublin 1st July. The "LALLA ROOKH," 500 tons, Captain KENNEY(?) to sail from London 14th August, and be landed free of expense at Sydney, New South Wales. Also by the first class ships, "ALEXANDER," 700 tons, Captain RAMSAY, to sail from London 24th July and from Plymouth 2nd August; and "HIMALAYA," 500 tons, Captain HURN, to sail from London 20th September, and from Plymouth 27th September, for Port Phillip and Sydney. These ships have spacious poops, with first-rate accommodation for cabin, intermediate, and steerage passengers, and carry experienced surgeons. For freight or passage, immediate application to be made to Messrs, MASSON and HOGGINS, 5 Lime-street Square, London, or to William HOWE, Esq., Stratton, Cornwall. Messrs. Masson and Hoggins despatch a regular succession of first-class ships for the same destination monthly.
FALMOUTH MIDSUMMER QUARTER SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Friday last, in the Town-hall, before Herman MERRIVALE, Esq., the new Recorder, and a bench of magistrates. The proclamation against vice having been read, and other preliminary matters transacted, the Recorder delivered his charge to the Grand Jury. He assured them, he felt the disadvantages under which he came before them, being a perfect stranger to the kind of duties which he should have to discharge, but he hoped they would not find him deficient in zeal in anything connected with the good government and welfare of their borough. He would so far promise as to engage to do his duty to the best of his capacity. With respect to the cases which would engage their attention, he was happy to observe that they required no remarks from him and he trusted that was a good omen of the extent of their future labours. It spoke also in favour of the morals of the people, for whilst throughout the kingdom a great increase of crime had lately taken place, Cornwall, and particularly Falmouth, had formed an exemption. The Learned Gentleman then remarked that this was a season of the year when persons holding his situation had occasion to refer to new legislative enactments, but the dissolution had interfered with the business before the House, and he believed there was not a single statute passed during the late session which it would be necessary to notice. He would beg to remind the Grand Jury that their duty was not to try the cases which were to come before them, but to ascertain whether there was sufficient evidence to warrant their sending them before the petty jury. The Grand Jury then retired, and found true bills against J. SEDGMOND and William HOCKING BIRD, for felony.
JOHN SEDGMOND, was placed at the bar charged with having stolen on the 23rd of April last, from a desk in the Captain's cabin of the "Carn Brea" schooner, a comb and silver pencil case. The prisoner was undefended, and Mr. MOORMAN appeared for the prosecution. W. B. JOHNS, the Captain, detailed the position of the vessel on the night of the robbery, proved that the pencil case and comb were in his possession on the morning of the 22nd, and identified them in court. Wm. RUFF, a boy, deposed that he belonged to the "Carn Brea" schooner, and that, in the absence of the crew, on the 22nd of April, he was left in charge of the vessel, but went on shore about five or six o'clock, and returned again about nine. When he got on deck, he perceived a light in the cabin, and cautiously crept forward thinking the Captain had come on board. He discovered in the forecastle that some one had been there rummaging; and went immediately on deck, and perceived a chap going away in a boat. Witness called out "you have robbed the vessel, come back." James HAWKER was in company with the prisoner on the 23rd of April, when he showed him a pencil case, comb, and five shilling piece. Thomas TRELOAR, constable, of Penryn, apprehended prisoner on the 24th of April, and found a comb in one of his pockets, which he produced. He obtained the pencil case of Mr. BROKENSHIR, of Penryn. Prisoner, in his examination before a magistrate at Penryn, said he purchased the comb in London. Mr. Johns, re-examined, Could swear to the comb and pencil case. A lad named Hawker also proved that the prisoner was in his company until seven o'clock on the night of the robbery. It was also proved that the prisoner had said he purchased the comb in Swansea. This was the case for the prosecution. The prisoner, in his defence, denied any knowledge about the robbery, and said he was in his mother's house at nine o'clock the night it took place. The Recorder then went through the evidence very perspicuously, and observed that the articles had been very clearly traced to prisoner's possession; and the question for them to consider was whether the prisoner had stolen them or not. The jury, after a few minutes' consultation, found the prisoner Guilty, and he was sentenced to be imprisoned for four calendar months in the town gaol, and to be kept at hard labour.
WILLIAM HOSKING BIRD was charged with having stolen on the 28th day of April, a coil of old rope, the property of William SYMONS. It appeared by the evidence that the rope was hung up in an open courtlage to dry, and that the day it was missed, a similar piece of rope was found to have been sold by the prisoner to Mr. SEDGMOND, a dealer in old junk, for ninepence. Neither of the witnesses could positively swear to the rope, but to the best of their belief they thought it the same. The prisoner observed to the constable who apprehended him that the rope was given him by a man to sell, but he did not know who he was. The Recorder, in summing up observed that the material question for the jury to consider, was whether the property was identified. He did not think that an article of that kind could be sworn to as positively as many others, because rope of certain sizes, after certain wear, was much alike. However, there were some marks alluded to by the witnesses which impressed him very strongly that it was the same coil as that which was stolen. Besides, the piece of rope in court was sold the same day as the robbery was committed, and the prisoner had told a confused story about the manner he got the rope which he sold. As he before said, the question for them to consider was whether the identity had been proved. After a short deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of, Not Guilty. (n.b. Hosking recorded first with as Hocking, then Hosking! ih)
HAYDEN v. HOCKING. Mr. MOORMAN for plaintiff, and Messrs. TILLY and A. YOUNG for defendants. This was an action for trespass, the plaintiff contending that defendant had made a forcible entry into her premises. In an early stage of the proceedings, the Recorder recommended plaintiff's attorney to take a nonsuit, which was refused. Lengthy arguments were then made by both sides, and the jury, after a long deliberation, returned a verdict of �5 damages for the plaintiff on the first count of the declaration, and found for the defendant on the other three. The defendant's attorney then applied for a rule for a new trial, which was granted.
PARISH OF MAWNAN. Appellants. Falmouth Town Respondents. This was an appeal against an order dated 18th of March, 1841, for the removal of Henry MICHELL, and his wife Mary, from Falmouth Town to Mawnan. Order quashed with �4 costs.
EMIGRATION. The ships "ROYAL ADELAIDE", and "CORNWALL", which sailed from Falmouth, in April last, with a large number of emigrants, chiefly from this county, reached New York in safety about a month ago, and landed all the passengers in good health and spirits to pursue their several destinations in the interior of the United States. In passing the Quarantine station, the superintendent there expressed his highest satisfaction at the general good order and cleanliness of the vessels, and the healthy and respectable appearance of those on board; and they were in consequence allowed to proceed to the landing place without the least delay.
MIDSUMMER AND ST. PETER'S EVE. On Wednesday evening se'nnight, the youths of Penzance, as usual, burnt tar-barrels, and let off fire works, to a considerable extent, to the no small gratification of themselves, and the numerous spectators, who delight in keeping up the sports of by-gone ages. Monday being St. Peter's even, a further display of fire works and tar-barrels commemorated the event. At Marazion too, in addition to their fire works, a splendid balloon was sent up by Messrs. PAULBY, MILLETT, and MICHELL. On St. Peter's even, the same balloon was again sent up in good style, it having been found on the 24th at Germoe, and returned but little injured.
THE CENSUS FOR MARAZION, ST. HILARY, ST. PERRANUTHNOE, and ST. MICHAEL'S MOUNT. Marazion, males 795, females 888: being an increase of one-seventh per cent during the last 10 years. St. Hilary - males 1002, females 975: St. Perranuthnoe � males 735, females 703: St. Michael's Mount � males 78, Females 85.
EMIGRATION. The friends of the numerous emigrants who sailed from Padstow, in April last, for Quebec, in the barque "Clio," Capt. BROWN, and brigs "Voluna," Capt EASTHOPE, and "Spring Flower," Capt. SYMONS, will be glad to learn that these vessels safely arrived at their destination on the 20th and 22nd of May. The brig "Dew Drop," Capt. KEY, also arrived at Miramichi on the 22nd of May. The letters do not mention the arrival of the brig "John and Mary," Capt. HARVEY, at Quebec.
FIRE. On Saturday the 19th ult., a fire broke out in a bakehouse belonging to a person named REED, in Hodge's backlet, Boscawen-street, Truro, by which the whole of the bakehouse was consumed. Fortunately the fire was soon reduced; but if it had occurred in the night the consequences might have been very serious, as there was a warehouse close adjoining in which there was a quantity of gunpowder. The practice of keeping gunpowder in crowded neighbourhoods is not only highly reprehensible but illegal, and the authorities ought to enforce the laws relating to the subject.
CORONER'S INQUEST. On Wednesday se'nnight, an inquest was held before John CARLYON, Esq., at St. Mary's burial ground, Truro, on the body of a little boy, four years of age, son of Mr. BATTY the proprietor of the menagerie which is now in this county, who died suddenly a few weeks ago. It appeared that a report existed that one of Mr. Batty's men had poisoned the child, in consequence of which the man waited upon the coroner, and stated his wish that the affair should undergo investigation. The coroner immediately issued orders for the exhumation of the child, and it was examined by Mr. BASSETT, surgeon, who found its lungs in a high state of inflammation, amounting almost to suffocation, but its stomach was in a perfectly sound state. There was not, Mr. Bassett stated, the slightest ground for the suspicion referred to, and the jury found a verdict of "Natural Death." It is satisfactory to know that Mr. Batty has since said that the child had long been a sufferer from what he called asthma.
HINTS RESPECTING THE NEW CENSUS (Continued from our Paper of June 4.) 22. The enumerators had very fine weather on Monday, the 7th of June, so that most of them, probably, were enabled to complete their work in one day. A short summary for the whole county might have been published (ere?) this, if proper arrangements had been made. Care at least should now be taken that the registers are not all forwarded to London before a proper abstract of their contents has been prepared.
23. Abstracts of the parish registers for the census should have been transmitted to the bishop yesterday (June 21). The registers made by the enumerators will remain with the district registrars till the 1st of July, when they must be delivered over to the superintendent registrars, in whose custody they will be, for examination and correction, till the 10th of July, when they must be sent to London. It is desirable that copies of all the returns should be preserved in the country.
24. The population of the Bodmin registrar's district is as follows.- (1) Withiel - 468. Increase since 1831 - 62 (2) Bodmin - 4,639. Increase - 857. (3) Lanivet - 1,148. Increase - 226. (4) - Lanhydrock - 260. Increase - 21. Total - 6,515. Total Increase since 1831 - 1,166. The 209 parishes composing the county and archdeaconry of Cornwall are distributed into 58 registrar's districts. It should be the province of some one well-acquainted with the localities to examine and arrange the returns from each district with reference solely to Cornwall, as if detached from all England. Mawnan parish remains stationary, the population being exactly the same in number as in 1831, viz., 578.
25. The sexton is the oldest person in Helston, and perhaps in the county, being now, as he asserts, in his 100th year, and able to walk about and attend the church. The oldest woman in Bodmin is 94, born 25th of December, 1746, O. S.; and the oldest man 88, born 14th of February, 1753. The oldest clergyman and incumbent in Cornwall is the vicar of St. Cleer, now in his 92nd year, and in the 65th of his incumbency. June 22nd 1841.
SOUTH CARADON MINE, NEAR LISKEARD. In consequence of the increasing produce of this valuable concern, a new 26-inch cylinder steam engine, for crushing and stamping the ores, was set to work on Thursday, the 17th ult., erected by that celebrated engineer Mr. W. WEST. When first "set to," the ease with which every part of the machinery performed its office called forth the admiration, and gave infinite satisfaction to the adventurers, agents, and numerous other gentlemen present. After witnessing the first trial of the engine, the whole company repaired to the counting-house, where an excellent dinner was provided under the presidency of Capt. CLYMO, the able manager of the mine; and the afternoon was spent with the greatest hilarity and good cheer.
THE ARCHDEACON'S VISITATION. On Friday se'nnight, the Venerable Archdeacon SHEEPSHANKS held his annual visitation at Truro, when there was a large attendance of the Clergy of the neighbourhood. The Venerable Archdeacon had so far suffered from a fall as to have been unable to attend the courts held east of Truro, but we were happy to hear that he has now recovered. The sermon was preached by the Rev. R. P. TYACKE, of Padstow, from Acts 4, v. 24, and after the usual business had been transacted, the church-wardens dined together at Farquharson's the Red Lion Hotel.
CORONER'S INQUESTS. Two inquests were held last week by Wm HICHENS, Esq. The first was at Paul on John HOSKING, on whose case the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death;" and the other was at St. Hilary on William KING, an elderly man, who was found in a state of insensibility, on Friday morning, in a croft, through which he had to pass in returning from his work on the preceding evening. He continued the same throughout the day, and died at night. It was supposed that he must have fallen down in a fit. Verdict, "Natural Death."
9 JULY 1841, Friday
THE LATE JOHN HAWKINS, ESQ. It has been our painful duty to record in our obituary of this week the death of this most excellent man, which took place at Trewithen, a few days after his arrival there with his family from Bignor Park, his seat in Sussex. By this melancholy event, his widow is bereft of the best of husbands and his children of a most affectionate parent. Of a man possessing in the highest degree all the better qualities of our nature, it would be difficult to speak without being too diffuse, or perhaps approaching to ostentation; but Mr. Hawkins's character and reputation are too well known and too highly appreciated to need particular narration. His loss will not only be severely felt by his immediate family and relations, but also by every one who has had the privilege of his acquaintance. Many, and especially those advanced in life, will bear testimony with feelings of warm and unaffected sincerity to this small tribute of respect to so affectionate a parent, so zealous a friend, and so generous and just a patron. In Mr. Hawkins, it may be truly said, has departed the most accomplished scholar and liberal minded gentleman. All who have experienced his friendship, must be sensible of the warmth and sincerity of his heart; and the poor must unite with such a feeling the remembrance of a most generous benefactor. Full of years, and full of honour, he finished his earthly course, portraying to the last that gentleness of disposition so peculiar to him through life; and though deeply lamented by his relatives, friends, and dependants, yet is their grief deprived of its bitterness by their well-grounded hope of his immortal happiness.
FALMOUTH PACKETS. We understand that the following changes will immediately take place in the Packet station, at Falmouth. The "Lapwing," Lieut DOUGLAS; "Tyrian," CROCKER; and "Hope," CRESER, are to be paid off, and their commanders will supersede respectively, Lieut. WELCH, of the "Swift," Lieut. SMITH, "Star," and Lieut. TURNER, "Ranger," who have served their full time.
HELSTON. On Tuesday the 15th ultimo, the pupils of the Academy conducted by Mr. J. G. BARNES, underwent a creditable examination in the Classics, Mathematics, History, French, Book-keeping &c., previous to their separation for the vacation; on which occasion some beautiful specimens of Mapping and Penmanship were exhibited.
TRURO POLICE. On Saturday last, Elizabeth LEY was charged with picking the pocket of Benjamin TONKIN, shoemaker, of Constantine, of �1. 10s. The property being found on the prisoner, she was committed for trial at the next assizes. John GEORGE, barber, of Truro, was charged with being drunk, and assaulting William WOOLCOCK, police constable, in the execution of his duty. The defendant was fined �2, and costs, and in default of payment was committed to the house of correction for one month's hard labor. Ann PASCOE was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was fined 5s. with costs. On Monday last, Thomas JACKA (?), shoemaker of Truro, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, at two o'clock on Sunday morning, and was fined 5s. with costs.
IMPORTANT TO PARISHES. At the last sessions, held at Bodmin, a person called Samuel MANUEL, of the parish of Kea, was indicted for disobeying an order of Petty Sessions for the maintenance of a bastard child, and convicted. In consequence of this being the first offence of the kind, the court inflicted a very lenient punishment.
ACCIDENT AT SEA. On Wednesday morning, as the packet "Star" was passing the Manacles on her way to Falmouth, one of her crew, whilst stowing the jib, fell overboard. The life-buoy was immediately dropped, but the man passed astern too rapidly to take hold of it. The jolly-boat was then hoisted out, and reached the poor fellow just in time to save his life, as he had become almost insensible. His hat was tied under his chin at the time he fell into the sea, and being of straw, assisted most materially to keep his head above water. He is now doing well.
FATAL ACCIDENT. On Friday, the 2nd instant, as a man named James EDDY, was about to put some tools in the kibble, at Balliswidden mine, a stone fell down the shaft, and struck him on the head, injuring him so seriously that after lingering till Sunday he expired, leaving a widow and three children to lament their loss.
TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF HELSTON. Gentlemen, When I presented myself as a Candidate for the high honour of representing you in Parliament, I deemed it due both to you and to myself, to ask openly and personally from each Elector, the mark of his confidence to which I aspired, and candidly to declare to you my political principles. In returning my warm thanks to those Gentlemen who have honoured me with their votes, I should be wanting in gratitude, if I did not at the same time acknowledge the encouraging kindness expressed towards me, even by those who could not give me their support. Much as I regret that the issue of the contest has not placed me in the position which I anticipated, the unwearied zeal and energy displayed by my friends in my favour, afford me the greatest encouragement of success on the next occasion which may offer.
The character of the numerous body of Electors who have confided to me their suffrages, conveys the strongest assurance that on any future struggle they may be depended on, that not one will be wanting at his post. I feel satisfied that a considerable number of those who composed the Majority would have supported me, had not improper means been adopted to control the expression of their feelings. Important business connected with the Mining interests of Cornwall requires my immediate presence in London, but I shall often have occasions to visit Helston, and will avail myself of every opportunity of renewing my acquaintance with you. With unfeigned sentiments of respect and esteem, I remain, Gentlemen, Your faithful friend and servant. Wm. REVELL VIGERS, Helston, 3rd July, 1841.
CORNWALL MIDSUMMER SESSIONS. As the occurrence of all the borough elections last week rendered it impossible for our reporter, or the reporter of the Cornwall Gazette, to attend the sessions, we joined our neighbours in employing a gentleman on the spot, who has often assisted us on such occasions, to attend in their stead. This gentleman, however, happened to have as much electioneering in his head as other people; and so after the first two days, we got nothing from him. At length, he has sent what follows, which is the best account of the last days' proceedings we can get, and we hope, under the circumstances, our readers will put up with it: THURSDAY, JULY 1. The following prisoners were tried today:
JOHN WATERS, stealing three bushels of malt, from William GILL, of Kea. Guilty, Twelve Months' Hard Labour.
JAMES TOPPING, sealing from the house of John WENMOUTH, of Callington, a shawl and other articles. Guilty, Twelve Months' Hard Labour.
JAMES WATERS, stealing pork from John CROWL, of Ladock. Guilty, Two Months' Hard Labour.
ANNE HOOPER, stealing a pair of stockings from Thomas BELLOCK. Guilty, Twelve Months' Hard Labour.
HENRY COCK, stealing a pair of boots from Wm. OLVER (?), of Liskeard. Guilty, Six Weeks, Hard Labour.
JANE WILLIAMS, for receiving the same. Guilty, One Month Hard Labour.
PRISCILLA BAWDEN, stealing a sheet from John KNIGHT, of Liskeard. Guilty, Two Months' Hard Labour.
JAMES WHITE, stealing a watch and other articles from Thomas RICHARDS, of Probus. Guilty, One Months' Hard Labour, and to be Whipped.
MARY CLEMENTS, for stealing at Egloskerry, a �5 note. Guilty, Four Months' Hard Labour.
CHRISTOPHER MOULDEN, for stealing potatoes. Guilty, Four Months' Imprisonment.
JOHN SPRINGHALL, obtaining money under false pretences. Guilty, Two Months' Hard Labour.
PETER WILLIS, an assault on Robert OLIVER, a constable. Guilty, One Month's Imprisonment.
WILLIAM THOMAS LAYTA, THOMAS FRANCIS and WILLIAM WILLIAMS, an assault. Guilty, Fourteen Days' Imprisonment.
SAMUEL MANUEL, an assault. Guilty, Fourteen Days' Imprisonment.
The following are the sentences of those prisoners whose trials are reported in another part of our paper:
JOHN ROBINSON, Five Weeks' Hard Labour.
JOHN WILLIAMS and WILLIAM HOCKING, Williams Four Months', and Hocking One Month's Hard Labour.
RICHARD LIDDICOAT, Six Months' Hard Labour.
NICHOLAS PARSONS and JAMES PARSON, Nicholas Three Months, and James, 12 Months Hard Labour.
MATTHEW TUCKER and JOHN HOSKIN, Tucker 6 months' Hard Labour; Hoskin 10 Years' Transportation.
ELIZABETH DAVEY, One Month's Hard Labour.
RICHARD STEVENS, Two Months' Hard Labour.
JOHN TIPPET, Three Months' Hard Labour.
STEPHEN BUDDLE, One Week's Imprisonment, and Whipped.
THOMAS HAM, Two Months' Hard Labour.
THOMAS NORTHCOAT, 14 years' Transportation.
JOHN TREGONNING, Ten Years' Transportation.
CHARLES HAWKEN, Six Months' Hard Labour.
ELIZABETH CARBIS, Twelve Months' Hard Labour.
The following prisoners were acquitted: George CHAPPELL, John KEY, Samuel CHALWELL, James ROGERS, James KEAST, John WILLS, Richard MATTHEWS, Luke STEVENS, Henry HARVEY, Nathaniel BUCKINGHAM, and Thomas TRE�WEN?
CORNWALL MIDSUMMER QUARTER SESSIONS, continued: ELIZABETH DAVEY, charged with having stolen at Stratton, two sovereigns, the property of Grace UGLOW. The prisoner was a niece of the prosecutrix, and had resided with her some time. Guilty, recommended to mercy on account of previous good character.
JOHN SEMMONS charged with having stolen certain bearing brasses from Fowey Consols mine, the property of J.T. TREFFRY, Esq., and others. Mr. SHILSON conducted the prosecutions, and Mr. BENNALLACK defended the prisoner. It appeared that the brasses were found in a garden belonging to Ralph ANDREW of Tywardreath, and the prisoner, by Andrew's son, who made it instantly known to his father. A constable, named BENNETT, took immediate charge of the brasses. Suspicion alighted on the prisoner, who had been seen near the porphyry machinery from which the brasses were stolen, and had given an unsatisfactory account of his business there. Capt. John PUCKEY questioned the prisoner concerning the brasses, and some verdigris about his coat near the pockets. Prisoner said he had no pockets, but they were afterwards found, and presented much the same appearance as the jacket. As no other evidence was given, the jury acquitted the prisoner.
RICHARD STEVENS for stealing at Truro, a quantity of bones, the property of Messrs. Robert and William MICHELL. John WHETTER, a workman in the employ of prosecutors, went to the yard on the evening of the 10th of May, about half-past seven, and discovered the prisoner near the heap of bones, and by him was a bag filled with them. On being asked what he intended doing with them, he replied that he should bring them back and sell to him again. A staple had been forcibly drawn in order to admit the prisoner, with a pick, which was found on the spot; a mark on the staple corresponded exactly with the shape of the pick in forcing it. Guilty.
THOMAS NORTHCOAT pleaded Guilty to stealing from the dwelling-house of Thomas MAGOR, of Cardynham, a silver watch, a razor, a pocket-knife, a ring, and a neckerchief, the property of the said Thomas Magor. He also pleaded Guilty, on another indictment, of stealing from the house of Thomas WEARY, of Helland, a purse containing a sovereign and half sovereign, and twelve shillings in silver, and a gold wedding ring, his property.
BENJAMIN SKEWES and WILLIAM F. POLLARD for stealing in the in the parish of Budock, a quantity of old copper, the property of James BALL. Mr. Bennallack, for the prisoners, moved the Court, and contended that the indictment was in many respects very incorrect, which was agreed to, and the prisoners. Acquitted.
JOHN TREGONNING charged with stealing at Cornubian mine, in Perranzabuloe, one flannel shirt and a cotton shirt, the property of John RICHARDS. Mr. BENNALLACK for the prosecution. On the 10th of June, John RICHARDS worked under ground in Cornubian mine, and on coming up, between eleven and twelve at night, found his shirts missing from the changing house. The prisoner was discovered having a day or two afterwards exchanged a flannel short for an old pair of boots with a person named CLEMO, of Short-lanes end, in the parish of Kenwyn. Guilty. Mr. DANGEY, principal turnkey at the gaol, then proved a previous conviction against the prisoner.
RICHARD LIDDICOAT charged with having stolen, at the parish of St. Enoder, a watch, the property of Prudence LUXON. Emma Luxon, the daughter of the prosecutrix, left her mother's house for a short time on the 16th of April last, about seven in the evening, and locked the door. On returning, she observed the prisoner coming towards her from the direction of the house, and he crossed the road and went over a gate. Coming to the house she found the bolt of the lock had been pushed back and her mother's watch taken from the dresser. She immediately laid on information, and Richard HENWOOD apprehended the prisoner. The watch was afterwards found concealed in some grass. Guilty.
JOHN TIPPET, charged with stealing at St. Agnes, a silver watch, the property of Thomas KNUCKEY. The prosecutor and prisoner worked at Polberam mine, and the prisoner was in the habit of going into the engine-house to hang up his hat. On the 27th of February, prosecutor lost his watch. William MEMMADEC(?) is a watch-maker residing at St. Agnes. On the 9th of May, prisoner shewed him the watch, which he immediately recognised, and on referring to the prosecutor, he identified it as the one he had lost. Guilty.
JOHN HOSKIN and MATTHEW TUCKER were charged with having stolen, in St. Austell, three pairs of shoes, the property of William LAKE, who lost them on the 14th of April last. Matthew ROBERTS, constable of St. Austell, keeps a farm near the town, and seeing the prisoners lurking about, his suspicions were raised; and watching their movements unobserved, he saw Tucker on the top of a hay-rick, take out something which afterwards he found to be the shoes in question. Guilty. A former conviction was proved against Hoskin.
STEPHEN BUDDLE charged on oath and his on confession, with having stolen, at the parish of Illogan, a quantity of old iron from the premises of Henry PAULL. Guilty.
THOMAS HAM for stealing from the person of Lewis PROTESTIA(?), in St. Austell, one gold ring, his property. The prosecutor was standing in the street on the 7th of June, when the prisoner came behind and took the ring out of his ear. Guilty.
NICHOLAS PARSONS, JAMES PARSONS, and THOMAS PERMEWAN were charged, the two first with stealing potatoes, the property of William KELLOW, and Tremewan with receiving the same, knowing them to have been stolen. William Kellow has fields near St. Austell, in which there are caves of potatoes, and he had missed quantities therefrom. In consequence of suspicion, Mr. MITCHELL, a constable, searched the prisoners' houses, in each of which he found potatoes corresponding with those in the caves. The prisoner, Nicholas Parsons, made a voluntary confession before the magistrate, and James also admitted the theft, by saying he would labour for the prosecutor in order to make it up. Tremewan said the prisoners called him at five o'clock in the morning in question, and said they had brought him some potatoes as samples if he would purchase some. Nicholas and James Parsons, Guilty. Tremewan, Not Guilty. James Parsons was charges with a former conviction. (Both spellings of Permewan and Tremewan are used. Not sure which is the correct one ih).
ELIZABETH CARBIS charged with having unlawfully concealed her male child in a certain lime kiln, at Leah, in the parish of Buryan. Mr. G. JOHN for the prosecution. As many parts of the evidence in this case are totally unfit for publication, we must merely state that the prisoner was found Guilty.
JOHN ROBINSON charged with having stolen at Milton Damerel, in the county of Devon, a silver watch, the property of John HANCOCK. The prisoner, a travelling repairer of watches, received the one in question from the prosecutor, and two days afterwards sold it to Mr. RENNELS in Launceston, for forty shillings. Guilty. The prisoner was also convicted of stealing a cap, the property of Harriet STACEY, at whose house he had been a lodger in Milton Damerel.
JOHN WILLIAMS charged with stealing at Gwennap, a duck, the property of Edward HOOPER. Mr. STOKES for the prosecution. Mr. BENNALLACK defended the prisoner. Evidence was given by Mr. Samuel TERRELL, shewing that he purchased the duck of the prisoner, and kept it for four or five weeks, when the prosecutor came to his house and owned it. The prisoner was also charged with WILLIAM HOCKING with stealing a duck, the property of Richard MAY, of Chacewater. On Friday, the 9th of April, May missed two ducks from his premises, and in consequence of information, went to the clink(?) at St. Day, where he saw Williams, who said he had one of his ducks in his keeping � that a man named MOORE (who has absconded) gave it to him. May went to the house of the prisoner's mother, and she gave him the duck with its head off. Williams confessed taking the duck in company with the other prisoner, who also made a confession before the magistrate, which was proved by Benjamin BARRAGWANNA(?) the constable. Guilty. Hocking recommended to the mercy of the court, the Jury considering he was drawn into the theft by the other prisoner and the man Moore.
CORONER'S INQUESTS. An inquest was held at Boscastle, on Wednesday, the 23rd ult., on the body of a boy named HOSKING, who went into the water to wash himself at the quay, and the tide being in, carried him out to sea, where the body was taken up. Verdict, "Accident Death." The same day, an inquest was held on a young woman of St. Kew, called Hannah DARRANT, who was killed by the upsetting of a load of timber, on which she and her sister were riding, on their return from Wadebridge. The timber fell upon her, and she died the next morning. Verdict, "Accidental Death."
ACCIDENT. A quantity of rubbish fell on two men working in Delabole Slate Quarry, on Tuesday se'nnight by which one of them, called OATEN, was very seriously injured. The other escaped with a few bruises.
16 JULY 1841, Friday.
NEW ZEALAND. We are requested to call the attention of our readers to an advertisement in another column respecting the establishment of a second colony in New Zealand, on a plan somewhat different to that adopted in forming the first, and possessing many advantages which no former system of colonization ever offered.
LONDON UNIVERSITY. Mr. Joseph John FOX, son of Mr. Joseph Fox, surgeon, of Falmouth, has been the successful candidate for the Botanical Medal of University College, in this University.
CAMBORNE PETTY SESSIONS. On Thursday week, Mr. Samuel CARDOZO jun., was charged at the Camborne petty sessions, with having, on the day of Lord BOSCAWEN's entrance into Redruth, broken a quantity of glass in the windows of Mr. R. BLEE, by pelting them from the window of his Lordship's committee room. The offence was very clearly proved by several evidences, and the defendant fined in the amount of damages and costs. For the defence, an attempt was made to prove an alibi, and Mr. Henry CHIPMAN, one of the committee, swore "distinctly" that the defendant was not in the committee room during the evening on which the glass was broken; but as the defendant had previously admitted his having been there, Mr. John GARBY, another member of the committee, swore "distinctly" that the defendant was in the room, but that deponent vigilantly watched his proceedings, and even while engaged in writing a letter, never took his eyes off the defendant, and that he could, therefore, distinctly swear that the defendant never threw anything out of the window. It will not be necessary to report the animadiversions(?) of the Bench on the depositions, as it is probable, we understand, that the evidences will undergo revision at the next quarter sessions.
A person called Thomas BAWDEN was fined in the sum of �5 and costs, for assaulting Eliza STICKLAND, of Copperhouse; and Daniel CLIFT, and William COLLINS, were also fined �1 and 10s. respectively, with costs, for being concerned in the same affair.
DARING OUTRAGE. On the night of Tuesday week, glass to the amount of several pounds value was again broken in the shop window of Mr. BLEE, Redruth. There is good reason to hope the offenders will meet with severer punishment than they had reckoned for.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT. On Tuesday last, a man named Richard HAYCROFT, razor-grinder, &c. of this town, and for many years occupying a space in front of the Coinage-hall, met with a serious accident through the breaking of a part of his lathe. It appears that the stone broke, and that a piece of it struck him upon the forehead and entered his skull near the temples. The poor fellow was immediately carried off to the infirmary, where we are sorry to say, he still lies in great danger.
FATAL ACCIDENT. On Friday last, whilst a man called WEBSTER was at work in a shaft at North Roskear mine, the "sollar"(?) gave way, and he was precipitated to a depth of about 60 fathoms, where there was about 10 fathoms of water. The poor fellow must have received serious, if not fatal injury, in his fall; and if he escaped with his life, must have been drowned, as his body has not yet been found.
ANOTHER CHILD BURNT. On Sunday, the 4th instant a little girl, about five years old, daughter of Mr. PAINE, of the Coast Guard, at Portloe, was unfortunately burnt to death, by attempting to take a roasted potatoe from a lime-kiln.
23 JULY 1841, Friday
The following Given by the Agents of North and South Roskear Mines: To the Labourer who has reared the largest family, without receiving parochial relief. �3, Henry SCADDON, Gwinear; second ditto, �2, William JENKIN, Illogan; third ditto, �1, William CHINN, Phillack.
CORONATION FESTIVAL. On Monday last, the fourth annual tea drinking of the Newlyn, Mousehole, and other fisherwomen, was celebrated in the Corn-market, Penzance, when upwards of one hundred partook of tea and cake, ample quantities of which were provided for the occasion. They proceeded from the shop of Mr. John HARVEY, decorated with ribbons, &c., preceded by a band of music, employed for the purpose, which struck up "God save the Queen." On entering the Corn-Exchange, there was a long table laid, at the head of which stood a throne, decorated very tastefully with evergreens and flowers. This was occupied by "the Queen," in the person of one of the Newlyn fisherwomen, a good looking woman, by the way, when her Majesty desired her subjects to sit down and partake of the good things before them. All being ready, about a dozen ladies stood behind their seats and waited on them, whilst hundreds of inhabitants looked on in delight. His worship the mayor was likewise present, and after tea was over, addressed the ladies of the "cowal" very appropriately, when "her Majesty" (Sally BERRYMAN) rose and said: "Ladies and gentlemen. We are assembled here for the fourth time, to commemorate the Coronation of Her most gracious Majesty the Queen: it is highly gratifying to look round and behold so large a number of individuals as are here assembled upon this occasion, which is a proof of that high respect the inhabitants of Penzance bear towards our Queen." Ten being over, the band was again in requisition, and continued to play some lively airs. At length dancing was commenced, when several gentlemen, joined, who appeared greatly to enjoy the fun, and kept it up with spirit for some time, when the party separated highly pleased with the events of the evening.
VESSEL LOST. On Sunday se'nnight, the brig "Eliza" of St. Ives, CLARKE, master, sunk near Lundy island. So suddenly did the vessel go down that it was the difficulty the crew got the boat clear of her, and left with nothing more than the clothes they had on. It blew a heavy gale at the time, and death appeared almost certain to the hapless mariners, but about an hour after, the brig "Susan" hove in sight, and having succeeded in getting them on board, safely landed them at Appledore.
THE CENSUS. The present population of Lower St. Columb is 798 males, 883 females, total, 1681. In 1831 the population was 1,406, so that the increase for the last ten years has been 275.
AN AWKWARD CUSTOMER. One day last week, Mr. J. TRENGOVE, of the Rising Sun public-house, Truro, discovered a fine adder lying coiled under the kitchen grate, where he appeared very comfortable. The intruder was, however, very unceremoniously dispatched by a blow on the head with the poker, without even enquiring into the object of his visit. It is not know how the reptile obtained possession of so singular a retreat.
CAMBORNE PETTY SESSIONS. A correspondent informs us that the person Thomas BOWDEN was fined for assaulting was Elizabeth KEMPE, of Penzance, and not Eliza STICK, and, as stated in our last week's paper; and that Daniel CLIFT was not among the parties charged before the magistrates with being concerned in the affair. Our information did not come from our authorized agent.
TRURO POLICE. On Wednesday last, Joseph FRANCIS of Truro, shoemaker, was charged with stealing five pairs of stockings, the property of John RAWLING, retail brewer' and Richard STAPLE, labourer, of Truro, and Mary Ann STAPLE, his wife, were charged with having the stockings in their possession, knowing them to have been stolen. They ere all three committed to take their trial at the next assizes.
ELLENGLAZE MINE. FERRIS v. ATKINSON. Mr. STOKES and Mr. BENNALLACK for plaintiff; Mr. HOCKIN and Mr. SIMMONS for defendant. In this case the jury was empanelled to try two issues on the Equity side of the Court. The first was to try a question of considerable importance, whether any custom of the Stannaries existed by which, after a bona fide sale of a Mine with its ores, materials and machinery, the mine, materials, and machinery still remained liable for satisfaction of debts contrasted by the original adventurers, whether after one set of adventurers had sold a mine and materials, the creditors of that old set of adventurers had a right to come on the mine and materials, when in possession of a new set of adventurers for payment of their claim. The second issue was whether there was fraud, bad faith, or gross negligence on the part of the defendant, in the purchase of Ellenglaze Mine, so as to render the purchase fraudulent and void, and whether the defendant Atkinson had, at the time of his purchase of the mine, notice of Ferris's debt, or but for fraud or gross negligence on his part might have had such notice. Mr. Stokes addressed the jury at considerable length, in support of the affirmative of the first issue, in order to show the reasonableness of the custom, and also that it was consistent with the practice of the Court under former Vice-Wardens. Documentary evidence, from the records of the Court, was put in and Mr. John TIPPET, formerly clerk to the late Mr. John EDWARDS, secretary to the Vice-Warden, was examined as to the practice of the Court, and as to the opinions of Mr. Vice-Warden VIVIAN, and Mr. Vice-Warden THOMAS. On the second issue, evidence of many witness was gone into at great length to show that the sale at which Atkinson, by his agent Mr. TTLEY, bought the mine of Mr. Henry Fowell STEPHENS, had not been properly advertised in the Newspapers, nor made known by posting bills; that it had been held in the parlour of a public-house at Cubert, instead of on the mine, as had been announced in the few hand-bills that had been printed, together with other circumstances connected with the sale and transfer. With regard to the first issue, the Vice-Warden directed the jury that there was "no evidence of any custom so wide as to say that the goods of a buyer should be sold to pay the debts of a seller after a good valid and honest sale;" and his Honour added that if he had had the same evidence laid before him which had now been submitted to the jury, he should not have troubled them to decide upon it. His Honour, in concluding his summing up, said, whatever the result might be, he thought the issue notified in the county would be exceedingly beneficial. It would teach mining creditors not to be remiss in asserting their rights. It would also teach purchasers of mines that they must take good care what they purchase, and that they must look to the books of the mine. And this was for their own benefit: for their purchase may be impeached, negated, and disputed, unless they had good evidence not only of great caution in themselves, but also of due and sufficient publication in the County. If these effects were produced, the rights of the creditors would be supported, and the rights of mining adventurers also. The jury, after some consultation, returned a verdict for plaintiff on the second issue; and said there was no evidence to establish the custom contended for in the first issue.
OPENING OF A NEW CHAPEL AT MYLOR BRIDGE. A neat and commodious chapel for the public worship of God amongst the Independents, was opened at this place, on Thursday, the 15th instant. The Rev. Dr, COPE, of Penryn, read the holy scriptures, and implored the blessing and presence of God on the building and the services that were to be performed, that it might be consecrated to the divine glory. The Rev. T. WILDBORE, who opened the first Independent chapel there many years ago, preached in the afternoon, and the Rev. W. MOORE, of Truro, in the evening. The chapel was crowded to excess. Collections were made amounting to �7. 7s. Considering the size and substantial nature of the building, which displays excellent workmanship throughout, it is evident that great care and economy must have been observed, when, from the statement of Dr. Cope, the whole expense of the erection, &c., will not exceed �200.
PILCHARD FISHERY, Goran Haven. The pilchard fishery has commenced here, and very favourably, the boats belonging to this place and Mevagissey, having, for several nights past, taken from 300 to 2,000 a boat of exceedingly fine fish. On Monday night it blew a heavy gale of wind, and the boats were caught out. One of them, belonging to Mevagissey, last some nets, but no further damage was sustained.
PENZANCE. Some of the driving boats here have been very successful, having secured during the week as many as 600 hogsheads and upwards of fine pilchards per boat.
LAUNCHES. On Monday last, a fine schooner, called the "Charlotte Ann," was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. SIMMONS and Co., Penzance, intended for the foreign trade. She is of the burthen of about 90 tons, and, from her appearance, is likely to be a fast sailer. She went off the ways in good style, amid the acclamations of a numerous assemblage. On Tuesday, the 20th instant, a very handsome schooner, of about 100 tons burthen, the property of Mr. John HAWKEN, merchant, of Padstow, was launched from the building-yard of Messrs. WITHELL and Co., shipbuilders, of that town. This little vessel, for beauty of model and superior strength and workmanship, has elicited the approbation of every beholder, and reflects a great deal of credit on the builders. She was named the "Excel," by -- BATEMAN, Esq., of London, whose present at an entertainment given at the Commercial Hotel, added much to the conviviality on the occasion.
30 JULY 1841, Friday
FORTUNATE ESCAPE. On Tuesday, the 20th instant, as a man named Luke GROSE, was at work in Levant mine, a large scale of ground fell on him, and nearly buried him; but through the active exertions of a number of men in removing the stones and rubbish, he was got out with a few slight bruises.
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE. Last Friday evening, a sailor at Falmouth, named Chenoweth, of Cawsand, made a desperate attempt at suicide, by cutting his throat with a razor. It appeared that he came from Truro on that day, and went to a beer-shop, where he drank a pint of ale. He then enquired for a bed for the night, and was recommended to a small lodging-house near Fish-strand. Having engaged a bed there, he went out, and on returning again about dark, went immediately to his room. In a few minutes after, he enquired of the housekeeper whether she had a light, and on her replying in the negative, he observed, "Just step in here then, and see me cut my throat." Such a request naturally alarmed the poor woman, and she loudly screamed "murder, murder." The street was instantly in an uproar, and several men rushed up the stairs, and found Chenoweth lying on his face with his throat cut, a razor by his side, and the room full of blood. Surgical assistance was immediately procured, and upon examination, it was found that the cut was not mortal, although very deep. The usual means were applied, and the next day he was conveyed to the town workhouse, where he is doing well, and is likely to recover. No cause has been assigned by the rash man for so wanton an attack upon his life.
ACCIDENT. As the wagon of the Rev. V. VYVYAN, of Withiel, was returning from St. Dennis, on Monday evening, where it had been for granite to repair the chancel of Withiel church, the driver stepped forward to whip the leader, and was about to get on the shafts to ride, when suddenly the horses took fright in turning a corner, and the driver was thrown down. The wheels passed over his legs, one of which was broken in two places. Fortunately, a woman was near and saw the accident; and she ran to the villages of Tregoss and Euniscaven, and in about 10 minutes upwards of 100 men assembled, who took the poor fellow to Withiel. A messenger was immediately sent off to Mr. WARD, of Bodmin, who examined and set the leg. All this was done in less than two hours, although the distance from Withiel to Bodmin is five miles; and to the place where the accident happened, it is upwards of nine miles. The horses ran with the wagon heavy loaded more than two miles after the driver fell.
CORONER'S INQUESTS. An inquest was held on Monday, the 19th instant, at Redruth before John CARLYON, Esq., touching the death of a female infant child, the daughter of Elizabeth BOASE. It appeared from the statement of Philippa CHAPPEL, that the woman Boase worked at Wheal Harmony, and about thee months ago she confessed to being enceinte; that on Friday, the 16th, witness saw Boase at the mine, and at her request waited to receive fourpence which was due to her. Mrs. Chappel then went to Boase's house, found her in bed, and perceived that she had been delivered of a child. The child itself was on the floor, quite dead, and had some marks and bruises about its neck. It had never been washed. George ROWE, in the employ of Mrs. ANDREW, stated that on the day in question he was going to Mr. CHIPMAN's at Treleigh, and when he had entered Mr. Chipman's gate, he saw Boase in a stooping posture near the hedge, where from appearances, he thought she had been delivered of a child. Mr. Andrew, Mr. TREVENA, and Mr. Chipman gave similar evidence. Catherine TREGAY stated that she told Boase it was a pity she did not go to the Union, instead of the mine, and Boase replied by admitting that the child was born as she was returning from her work. Mr. Henry HARRIS, surgeon, of Redruth, stated that he had examined the child and found it full grown. The lungs had evidently been inflated. The peculiar foetal circulation had ceased, and the circulation of the blood through the heart and lungs had taken place, as was usual in all cases in which infants live. He had no doubt that the child was born alive. There were a great many marks about the neck of the child, indeed all around the neck, but more particularly near the wind pipe. There was a redness and an ecchymoisis in this place. He remarked particularly a bruise near the wind-pipe on the right side of the throat immediately above the sternal extremity of the collar-bone, inclining to a bluish or darkish colour, and another, but of a slighter description at the back of the neck. Most of these marks appeared to have been made by fingers and finger nails, and they were so far down the neck that they could not have been made at the time of delivery. They must have been made after the child was born. He was, therefore, decidedly of opinion that the child was born alive, and that it was strangled after birth, by the wind-pipe having been squeezed and pinched to that degree that atmospheric air could not pass into the lungs. Mr. William Joseph RICHARDS, another surgeon, deposed, with respect to the bruises alluded to, that their situation was such that they might have been made by a woman in the act of delivering herself. With respect to the marks immediately above the sternal extremity of the collar-bone, they must have been made after the birth. These marks he had not, however, seen, in consequence of the laceration by previous dissection.
Elizabeth Boase then made a statement in which she confessed to having delivered herself near the hedge in Treleigh-lane, and that while doing so she lost her senses and lay upon the child for a considerable time; when she came to herself she found the child was still under her, and she took it up in her cloak and apron and carried it home before her. This enquiry, which was commenced at eleven o'clock on the day above-mentioned, continued until seven in the evening, at which hour it was adjourned to the following Monday at ten o'clock, in order that the mother might have an opportunity of making any statement she might wish to make relative to the death of her child; and the jury were severally bound in recognizance to appear at the adjourned meeting. At the meeting the names of the jury were called over, and the court opened, and then the jury proceeded to the Redruth Union Work-house where the mother had been removed, and where she was still confined to her bed, and her statement was taken down in writing. The whole of the evidence was then read over to the jury, and the coroner made such remarks on it as he thought the case demanded. Finding that 12 of them could not agree on a verdict, it became his duty about one o'clock to lock them up, and swear a constable to keep them without meat, drink, or fire, until 12 of them could agree on a verdict. About eight o'clock in the evening Mr. Boase, surgeon, at the particular desire of all the jury, was requested to state whether or not in his opinion the suspicious marks about the neck of the child might not have been made by a woman delivering herself, and he having given his opinion in the affirmative, the jury shortly after gave a verdict acquitting the mother of having murdered her child, but at the same time leaving the matter open to further enquiry if necessary.
On Friday last, an inquest was held before W. HICHENS Esq., at Wendron, on the body of John SHUGGS, a young man about 25 years of age. The deceased and his comrade were employed at Wheal Ann mine, in preparing a hole to blast a rock, when the charge suddenly went off and injured them severely. The deceased survived only about ten minutes, and died before he could be taken to grass. Verdict, "Accidental Death."
FAMILY OF THE LATE LIEUT. C. CHURCH, R.N. A subscription has been opened at Devonport for the benefit of the orphans of the late Lieut. C. Church, R.N., who was lost with two sons in the "Thais" packet, in 1831, leaving a widow and eight children. Mrs. Church suddenly died of apoplexy on the 29th of June last, leaving the children totally unprovided for. The object of the subscription is to place the elder boys in situations in which, by their exertions, they may be able to keep their more helpless brothers and sisters from want and destitution. As this is a case which appeals strongly to the benevolent, we bring it before our readers. Lieut. Church was well known in Falmouth as a generous, kind-hearted sailor.
LAW. The Lord Chief Justice of her Majesty's Court of Common Pleas at Westminster, has been pleased to appoint Walter HOCKIN, of Callington, gentleman, to be one of the perpetual Commissioners for taking the acknowledgments of deeds to be executed by married women, under an act passed for the abolition of fines and recoveries.
TRAVELLING EXTRAORDINARY. The inhabitants of Devonport and its neighbourhood will be gratified to perceive by an advertisement of this day, that a day coach called the Telegraph, will on Friday be established by Messrs. ELLIOTT and TOWNSHEND, to perform the journey from Devonport to London during the day. The exertions of these spirited gentlemen cannot be too highly appreciated, they being solely instrumental in enabling a coach in 16 hours, and during the day, to be established from those towns; we sincerely hope they will receive that support and encouragement they merit. The promptitude of the Directors and the Secretary of the Great Western Railway in meeting the application of Messrs. Elliott and Townshend, as will be seen from the following letter, cannot fail to receive the best thanks and every support of the West of England: "Gentlemen, The directors have received the memorial which you were good enough to transmit from the resident gentry and others of Plymouth, Devonport, and Stonehouse, and have given their immediate and serious consideration to the subject of it, with a very strong desire to meat their wishes, and to provide for the accommodation of that populous neighbourhood the means of travelling from, or to London in the course of the day as suggested. It seems very certain to the directors, that their main, if not sole reliance for reimbursement of expenses to be incurred by an early train from London, and a late train into London, must rest upon the Devonshire and Cornish traffic. The fact, however, of towns so populous, and of such commercial importance as Plymouth and Devonport, seeming to require the convenience if not the advantage of extra trains is sufficient, when so well attested by the signatures of the most influential and respectable inhabitants, to induce the directors to make the trial of it, with an earnest hope that it may meet with such support as will justify the continuance of that accommodation. They have in that spirit, and upon the clear understanding that one or more coaches will be instantly brought into connection with the trains, given directions to start a train from Paddington at 6 o'clock in the morning, which is intended to reach Bridgwater about 12 o'clock, and also a train from Bridgwater, at 5 o'clock in the evening, which it is intended to arrive at Paddington about 11 o'clock at night, both to commence on Friday next the 30th inst. C. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
LAUNCH. On Friday last, a beautifully-modelled vessel burthen 170 tons, schooner rigged, fitted with a neat female figure head, was launched from Mr. TREDWEN's building-yard, Padstow, into his spacious dock. This vessel, which is the largest known to have been built at Padstow, is owned by Messrs. PEARCE and others, of Fowey, and has been named the "Gem." The launch was allowed by every person to be the prettiest ever witnessed at Padstow. The vessel entered the watery element without the least dip, the ways being laid on a slip that extends nearly to low water.
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