cornwall england newspaper

1841 NEWS ARTICLE

MAY

7 MAY 1841, Friday

INSOLVENTS. William DAY and Thomas DAY, Gracechurch-street, oil and Italian warehousemen.

ADVERTISEMENTS. Positive Sale of a First Rate Public House, in consequence of the proprietor being about to leave for America.

TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION, on MONDAY, the 17th day of May, by Three o'clock in the Afternoon, on the PREMISES, the remainder of a term of 99 years, now determinable by the deaths of three strong and healthy lives, aged respectively about 44, 44, and 12 years, of in all that commodious and well-accustomed INN, or PUBLIC HOUSE, known by the signs of "THE WHITE HART AND COMMERCIAL INN" situate in the centre of the Market-place, in the town of CAMBORNE, and now occupied by the proprietor, Mr. John MARTIN.

Comprising an excellent Bar, two Parlours, a spacious Cellar, Kitchen, Back-kitchen, and Dairy, large and convenient Commercial-room, two large Dining rooms, Water-closet, and ten very excellent Bed-rooms, with commodious Brew-house, Stables and other Offices attached.

The situation of the above Premises being in one of the most thriving towns in Cornwall, and in the centre of a great and productive mining district, renders this an opportunity rarely to be met with. For a view of the Premises, apply to the Proprietor, and for further particulars at the Office of Mr. T. H. EDWARDS, Conveyancer, Helston, or to J. H. EDWARDS, Auctioneer and General Agent, Camborne. Camborne, April 22nd, 1841

COOMBE'S BANKRUPTCY. The commissioners in a Fiat of Bankruptcy awarded and issued forth against WILLIAM COOMBE, formerly of Great Torrington, in the County of Devon, then of Liskeard, in the County of Cornwall, since of Launceston, in the County of Cornwall, Builder, Dealer, and Chapman, intend to meet on TUESDAY, the Eleventh day of May next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, at the ROYAL HOTEL, in the town of Plymouth, in the county of Devon, when and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same. LAWRENCE and PATTISON, Solicitors to the Assignees. April 24, 1841

NEW BRITISH PROVINCE VICTORIA. MOST favourable intelligence having been received of the arrival of the settlers by the "Rose," at Port St. George, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the first class ship, "EMMA," 500 tons burden, will leave the West India Docks positively on the 12th of May, next.

The directors of the British Central American Land Company continue to grant Land Orders addressed to their superintendent at Robert Town for Sections of 100 acres each in this healthy and fertile province, at GBP 1 per acre, with free passage and provisions for the purchaser, and five labourers, to each section, or in that proportion.

Persons having paid deposits on Sections of Land, and intending to proceed by the present conveyance, are requested to forward the balance to the undersigned, at the offices of the Company, No. 68, Old Broad-street, London. Agent for Penzance - Mr. Alexander MARRACK [or Mareack]By order, C.F. SMITH, Secretary, April 24, 1841

NEWS. SOCIAL TEA MEETING. On Tuesday last, a social tea party was held by the Methodist New Connexion, in the British school, at St. Agnes. The room was tastefully decorated with festoons, garlands, flags, and a number of Mr. SAMBELL's architectural drawings. About two hundred persons attended, amongst whom were members of various denominations of Christians. Mr. CARNE, of Truro, presided with his usual cheerfulness and ability. A beautiful essay, from the pen of Mr. Sambell, was read by Mr. BARLOW, and heart stirring addresses were delivered by the Revds. P. J. WRIGHT, J. TAYLOR, J. SIMCOE, and by Messrs. TREMAYNE, JEFFERY, BAWDEN, and DOWNING. Great credit is due to Capt. GRIPS and other friends for their skilful efforts to promote the comfort of all present. The company separated a little after ten o'clock, edified and happy, and only regretting that the hours had so quickly passed away.

LAUNCESTON - EXTENSIVE CONFLAGRATION. One of the most destructive fires that can be remembered by the oldest inhabitants of this town, occurred here on Monday night last, commencing at the premises of Mr. SHEPHERD, hat maker, whose house is now a mere shell; and destroying also the houses occupied by the Misses DAVEY, milliners, Mr. BOX, watch-maker, and Mr. NICHOLS, grocer, with the warehouses, workshops, and extensive back premises adjoining. It was owing to the extreme exertions of the inhabitants generally, both rich and poor, that the flames were subdued so soon, and that no more property was destroyed. We speak within bounds in saying that five or six thousand pounds will not remunerate the parties who suffer. We understand that Mr. SHEPHERD's house is insured, but having lately undergone considerable improvement and repair, we doubt whether the insurance will cover the loss; his stock and furniture were not insured. The Misses Davey's property to a considerable extent was removed, but the injury sustained in the removal, and what was destroyed by the fire, is considerable. Mr. Box was from home, and most of his stock and furniture were destroyed; the two latter were not insured. Mr. Nichols's dwelling-house was made a ruin to prevent the spread of the fire, but his warehouses and back premises were completely burnt to the ground, with the greater part of the stock contained in them. Great injury has also been done to the house occupied by Mr. SPRY, adjoining Mr. Nichols's house, and forming another angle. The two engines belonging to the town played with great effect from the front, while a private engineer, belonging to Mr. TAPSON, of the Devonport Inn, was placed at the back of Mr. CHING's premises, and was very instrumental in checking and subduing the flames in that direction; one of the Tavistock engines was on the spot as early as it was possible to bring it over. Mr. Ching's extensive premises almost surrounded the fire, and though they are saved, considerable damage must be done, which will be estimated in addition to the amount already named as being sacrificed. The property belonging to Mr. SPRY, Mr. DYMOND, bookseller, and Mr. BRANWELL, East Cornwall Bank, was removed, but was more or less injured.

HER MAJESTY'S LEVEE. The following were among the presentations at the Levee on the 28th ult.: - Mr. TRELAWNY, on his appointment as Deputy-lieutenant for Cornwall, and Captain of her Majesty's Royal Rangers; - Captain VIVIAN, Prince Albert's Hussars, on his marriage. Both these gentlemen were presented by Sir Hussey VIVIAN.

TRURO POLICE

On Friday last, Joseph FRANCIS and James CARNE were charged with assaulting James TRESUGAN, of Truro; Carne was fined 5s. with costs, and Francis, being an old offender, was fined 10s. with costs. On Tuesday last, William NICHOLLS, of Feock, was charged with assaulting Jane THOMAS, a servant of Mr. MESSENGER, of Truro, and was fined 5s. with costs.

RUAN LANYHORNE. At a petty sessions held at Highlanes, in the parish of Ruan Lanyhorne, on Monday last, William WILLIAMS, James MERRIFIELD, and John MICHELL, all of the parish of Probus, were fined 20s. each for obstructing the policeman (BANFIELD) in the execution of his duty, on the night of the 17th ult. Michell paid the fine; Merrifield and Williams, in default of payment, were committed to one month's hard labour at the county gaol. The defendents had been drinking till after midnight at a public-house in Probus church-town, kept by Mr. Amos WEEKS, whose license the magistrates declared they would suspend for three years.

A LONG YARN. On Tuesday last, a new 14-inch Capstan Rope, of the extraordinary length of 340 fathoms, without being at all spliced, was completed by Mr. HAWKE, of Scorrier, for Tresavean mine. This, we believe, is the longest capstan rope ever manufactured in one length, and weighs nearly seven tons.

FATAL ACCIDENTS. As Richard ROGERS, of Portreath, husbandman, was at work at Tregea farm, in that parish, the implement he was using to break up the ground struck him between the toes, and caused lock-jaw; after lingering till Sunday last he died. He was 44 years of age, and leaves a widow. On Monday last, as Peter MARSHALL, a person about 60 years of age, of the parish of Illogan, was on his way to Gwithian for a load of sand, his horse took fright, and, knocking him down, the wheels passed over his body, and caused instant death.

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. On Wednesday evening, the 28th ultimo, Mr. W. WITHELL, ship-builder, of Padstow, and seven of his men, after leaving their work, took their gig, and rowed to the island of Newland, in search of gull's eggs. On getting into the boat, the lift of the sea hove her on a projecting rock, and the tide immediately falling eight or ten feet, she upset, and, with much difficulty, five saved themselves by getting on the island, but James DOCTON, son of Mr. Docton, printer, and John BRENTON, were drowned. The former has left a wife and one child, and the latter a wife and four children to lament their untimely loss. The boat was dashed to pieces, and the other six persons remained on the island for some hours, calling for help, till a vessel came by, which took them off and landed them safely.

CORONER'S INQUESTS. The following inquests have been held before Wm. Hichens, Esq. - On Monday, at Trewey, in St. Levan, on Elizabeth JAMES, aged about five years, who accidentally set fire to her clothes on the preceding Thursday, and was so much burnt that she died on Saturday. The child's mother had gone to Penzance market, leaving her house in charge of a grown-up daughter. The deceased belonged to a school in the village, where, though the school hours were over, she remained until her elder sister came to borrow a water pitcher. Deceased went out with her, but instead of following her to the well, ran home; and in less than five minutes, the fatal accident had occurred. Verdict, Accidental Death. On the day after the child died, another little girl in the same family fell off a wall, and very severely injured herself. On Tuesday, at St. Buryan, on a male infant, found concealed in an old lime kiln at Lower Leah, in that parish. A young woman called Elizabeth CARBIS, who was suspected to be the mother of the child, had been previously taken into custody by order of J. PAYNTER, Esq., of Boskenna. There were no marks of violence on the body, and Mr. Arthur BERRYMAN, the surgeon, who examined it, being unable to say that it had been born alive, the Coroner's inquiry was closed; but the constable was directed to keep the young woman in custody, to abide the magistrates' decision on the charge of concealing the birth.

HINTS RESPECTING THE NEW CENSUS, to be taken on Monday, the 7th of June, 1841.

1. The best mode of taking a census is by a map and a register. On the map, the situation of houses only should be marked. Every house should be numbered, and then a register of every inmate made. The commissioners have adopted the plan of a register, and arranged an expensive machinery for taking it, but the form is very imperfect. It is to be written in pencil. Ages above 15 are to be entered thus - at 29, put 25, if 34, put 30, and so on. If a person has two Christian names, only one is to be inserted. The county where born is to be recorded, but not the parish, which the Act also requires. Such a register will be of little use. At the same cost one might be taken which would ensure an accurate census, and might be useful for many purposes in a parish till the decennial enumeration of 1851. A register of this kind was prepared in 1831 for a large parish in this county, and has been of great service ever since.

2. The attention of the commissioners should be directed to the whole of the United Kingdom, including the Norman Isles. This is rarely the case in our statistical documents. France, though larger, always appears entire, whilst the British and Norman Isles are generally arranged in separate and detached parts.

3. Cornishmen should especially look to the area covered by 1. the county; 2. the archdeaconry; 3. the parliamentary districts; and 4, the poor law unions. This surface contains 209 entire parishes, of which 201 belong alike to each of these four general divisions. The remaining eight parishes on the line of the Tamar from north to south are 1. Bridgerule, 2. North Tamerton, 3. Boyton; 4. North Petherwin; 5. Werrington; 6. St. Giles in the Heath; 7. St. Budeaux; and 8, Maker. From want of attention to these eight parishes, it frequently happens that the description and statistics of all the four general divisions of Cornwall are inaccurately given. This provincial geography should be taught in our schools.

4. In the last official census of 1831 for Cornwall, there are the following errors and defects: - 1. the Cornish part of St. Budeaux is not noticed; 2. the parishes of Cuby and St. James, Tregony, are not distinguished; 3, the population of Landrake and St. Erney is not severed; 4. the proportion of Laneast in the hundred of East, and Lesnewth is not given; 5. there is a duplicate entry of 474 for the Lanlivery part of Lostwithiel Borough; 6. the population of the parishes of Creed and Probus cannot be ascertained, because the proportion of each in Grampound is not given; 7. the population of the hamlet of Trewarlet, near Launceston, is not shown, though it changes its parish every year. In the forthcoming census care should be taken to rectify these inaccuracies.

5. Inhabited rocks and small extra-parochial places are frequently overlooked, such as St. Nicholas Island, the Eddystone, Looe Island, the Longships, Launceston Castle, &c.

6. No provision seems to be made for ascertaining the population of small towns, such as Polperro, Bude, Boscastle, Porthleaven, and Wadebridge; nor of larger ones not having a municipal or parliamentary franchise, such as Redruth, Camborne, St. Austell, &c.

7. Greater attention should also be paid to the area of towns, by showing within what space the population is congregated. Take for instance the towns of Launceston, Liskeard, and Bodmin. From the last census you cannot discover which town had the denser population; we believe that at Launceston more persons were then living within a square mile than at either Bodmin or Liskeard. But the public documents do not show this, as the fact as to Launceston must be gathered from the retun of three parishes. These circumstances might be shewn on a statistical map, which the government or the literary societies in each county should prepare to accompany and elucidate the census of the 7th of June.

14 MAY 1841, Friday

VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE near the rich Trewavas Mine, In the Parish of Breage, for Sale. To BE SOLD by AUCTION, on Friday, the 21st day of May instant, by Three o'clock in the Afternoon, at the House of Mrs., GLASSON, Innkeeper, in Porthleaven, in the Parish of Breage, on such conditions as shall be then and there produced, the Fee-simple and Inheritance of and in all that compact and very desirable TENEMENT, FARM, and PREMISES called LEDGERETH, In the said parish of Breage, now in the occupation of the Proprietor, Mr. John GLASSON, of Tre[nictrue], comprising Two good Farm Houses, Barn, Stables, and other convenient Outbuildings, and about 21 a. 3.. 25p, of exceedingly rich arable, meadow, and pasture land. The estate is delightfully situated, and overlooks the sea, and the lodes of the rich Trewavas Copper Mine, which is distant about half a mile only, are running through it, and likely to be very productive. The property will positively be sold, as Mr. Glasson, having sons in New South Wales, is desirous of laying out money in that colony. For viewing the Premises, apply to the Proprietor, and for further particulars to Mr. T.H. EDWARDS, Auctioneer &c., Helston. Dated May 4, 1841

FOR SALE IN DEVON PILCHARD CELLARS. Situate on Borough Island, in Bigbury Bay, and held for the remainder of a term of 99 years, determinable on one life, aged 64 years.To Persons who may be willing to establish a Pilchard Sean in this fine Bay, the present is an opportunity by which they may do so at a very easy expense.The Cellars are also well adapted for Coal or Corn stores, or for Potatoe Merchants, or others who may be shipping the produce of the surrounding country in the London or other Markets.A view of the Premises may be had on application to Mr. Robert RANDLE, of Ringmore, near Modbery, and further particulars from Mr. Henry STRONG, of Salcombe, near Kingsbridge, Devon.Wm. PARKHOUSE, Dodbrook, Auctioneer Salcombe, May 1, 1841

PORTHPEAN, ST. AUSTELL. Genteel Family Residence, commanding a delightful view of the Sea, and distant from St. Austell One Mile and a half.Mr. MERIFIELDIs directed to Sell at AUCTION on Wednesday, the 19th day of May instant, at Six o'clock in the Evening, at LYNN'S HOTEL, in the town of St. Austell, for the remainder of a term of 99 years, determinable on the deaths of two healthy lives, aged respectively 30 and 52 years, all that DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, Situate at Higher Porthpean, in the parish of St. Austell, now in the occupation of Mrs. BROKENSHAW, widow of the late Luke BROKENSHAW, Esq., R.N.; attached to which is a spacious Building, where an Academy was successfully conducted by Mr. B. for many years, and where a similar Establishment might now be carried on with great advantage.

The Dwelling-house is pleasantly situated, and is partly surrounded by a Shrubbery and Flower Garden, and has an excellent Walled and Kitchen Garden, and Orchard, all well stocked with prime Fruit Trees, immediately contiguous.

The House contains Dining and Drawing-rooms, Library, Seven Bedrooms, Water Closet, Pantry and large Kitchen, in which is an excellent Pump,Dairy, underground Cellars; near the House are a Stable and Hay Loft, a Gig-house, Barn, and other convenient Out-buildings.

N.B. About eight acres of good Land adjoining, may probably be had, if required. For viewing the same and for further particulars, application may be made on the Premises, to Mr. Robert GLANVILLE, or to the AUCTIOONER, St. Austell. Dated, May 3, 1841.

NEWS

ENORMOUS POTATOE. There is now in the possession of Mr. James ROWE, engineman, of Levant mine, a potatoe, of the White Apple kind, which weighs one pound and three quarters, and measures 17 inches in circumference. This extraordinary potatoe was grown in the parish of Ludgvan.

LARGE NEW POTATOES. Last week, several new potatoes were 'drawn' in a field at Crowlas, in the parish of Ludgvan, the property of Mr. James TREVASKIS, tailor, mercer, &c., which were found to measure nine inches in circumference, rags being the only kind of measure used.

EXTRAORDINARY WEIGHT OF TALLOW FROM TWO BULLOCKS. On the 16th ult., Mr. BERRYMAN, butcher, of St. Ives, slaughtered a bullock weighing 8 cwt. 1 qr., which produced 160 lbs of tallow; and, on the 7th instant, he slaughtered another, weighing a quarter of a cwt. more, which produced 170 lbs. Both of these animals were fed at Polgrean, in the parish of Ludgvan, and were the property of Mr. William TREWHELLA, of that place. Some of the butchers who saw them were of opinion that they were two of the best fed bullocks that had been sold in St. Ives market for the last seven years.

TRURO POLICE. On Monday last, Samuel GLASSON, well known by the name of FERRET, was charged with being drunk and disorderly between one and two o'clock on Monday evening. The prisoner, who was fined 5s., with costs, remarked when in custody, that should he be committed for three months, it would complete his tenth year in the house of correction, having been sent there 25 times, for different periods of imprisonment. On the same day, John RIPPER and William HOSKIN, of Perranzabuloe, were charged with assaulting John STEPHENS, of Perranzabuloe. The magistrates considered the assault a very aggravated one, and fined Ripper #2 with costs, and Hoskin #1 with costs. On Tuesday, Richard STEPHENS, of Truro, was examined on a charge of breaking and entering an outhouse, and stealing therefrom a quantity of bones, the property of Messrs. R. and W. MICHELL and Co. The prisoner, who some time since was detected in breaking into an office in another yard belonging to the same parties, was committed to take his trial at the next sessions.

APPOINTMENTS. Lieut. JAMES, R.N., who was tried by a court-martial in February last for the loss of H.M. brig "Spey," on the Bahama Bank, and who was reprimanded and placed at the bottom of the list of Lieutenants, has been appointed to the command of the "Linnet," packet on the Falmouth station; and Mr. BARRET, late master of the "Spey," has been appointed Master of H.M.R. "Acorn," for the South American station.

EMIGRATION. The "Orient," emigration ship, which sailed from Plymouth on the 10th of August, arrived at Port Phillip on the 10th of December last, all well. Several families from Newlyn and the neighbourhood, amounting to 20, sailed in her.

HELSTON FLORA-DAY. At an early hour on Monday, vehicles of all descriptions began to arrive; and although the weather was not the most propitious, by mid-day the town was all bustle, and gaiety, - the bands parading the streets, and every countenance beaming with delight. At about one o'clock, the dance through the streets, &c., commenced, and although there were not so many couples started as we have seen, it was followed up with great spirit; and on their return, each one appeared to have joined with all their heart in the merry furry dance. The ball in the evening was pretty fully attended, and dancing kept up with great spirit till a late - or rather an early - hour.

DEVON and CORNWALL FEMALE ORPHAN ASYLUM. The ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new edifice for the reception of this institution took place on Tuesday. The site chosen is at the head of Lockyer-street, Plymouth, and the weather being very fine, a large concourse of persons of all classes assembled on the occasion.

THE WIZARD OF THE SOUTH. Returned to Truro on Tuesday last, and gave a performance in behalf of the Royal Cornwall Infirmary, under the patronage of W. T. CHAPPEL, Esq., the Mayor. The attendance was not so numerous as on former occasions, but the performance of Mr. EAGLE fully sustained his reputation as a first-rate practitioner in the magic art. In the course of the evening Mr. Eagle apologized to the company for not being able to perform the trick of changing an orange into a lady, the lady who took a part in that trick being so ill as to be unable to attend. In return, however, the Wizard said he would show a number of other tricks that he thought would prove equally gratifying. At the close of the performance, Mr. Eagle stated the receipts to be rather more than #7, and that he very handsomely gave #5 towards the funds of the Infirmary. We understand Mr. Eagle will open this evening at Redruth, and go from thence to Camborne.

CORONER'S INQUESTS. The following inquests have been held during the past week, by Wm. Hichens, Esq.:On Wednesday the 5th inst., at Illogan, on the body of Peter MARSHALL, whose death we reported last week. It appeared in evidence that he left his master's farm on the 3rd inst., with a cart and two horses, to go to Gwithian for sand, and was found dead on the road a few hours after. Mr. Harris, surgeon, of Redruth, who attended the inquest, was of opinion that the death had been caused by the rupturing of a blood vessel on the brain. Verdict - "Found Dead."

On Friday the 7th inst., at Crowan, on the body of Matthew RODDA, who met with his death on the 5th, in a stone quarry at Clowance, where he was employed at the time in the carriage of stone, and was in the act of loading his cart, when the overburden fell on him and buried him. Verdict - Accidental Death. On the same day, at the Coast Guard station, at Prussia Cove,in Breage, on the remains of the body of a person unknown, washed on shore there on that day. The body could not be identified; but was supposed to be that of John FANCE, the last of the six poor fellows who were drowned there in March last. Verdict, "Found Drowned".

On Monday, the 10th inst., at Sithney, on the body of Mary Ann ANDREW, aged between six and seven years, who on Friday last received a serious laceration and injury to her neck by striking against the gate-post at Trevarno, the seat of C. W. POPHAM, Esq., whilst amusing herself by swinging on the entrance gate. She died on the following day. Verdict, "Accidental Death."

Hints Respecting the New Census (continued from our last number).
8. Instructions to the registrars and Enumerators have been issued by the commissioners, together with the householder's schedule. A copy of the latter is to be left at every dwelling the week before the 7th of June. 3,600,000 copies of it have been printed. The enumerators will do well, though they have the choice of employing an agent, to distribute these schedules themselves, as they will thereby become better acquainted with the extent and condition of their respective districts.
9. No instructions have as yet been given in the Superintendent Registrars, to whom the schedules and register books are to be finally brought. There appears, however, to be no intention of forming a summary of them for each parish and union before they are transmitted to London. Persons interested in the statistics of the county should bear this in mind, and endeavour to secure a summary for the use of the public in Cornwall before the documents are all sent away. It may be that otherwise they will have to wait a twelvemonth before the results are made known. [from here, the print becomes distorted jm]
10. It is very desirable that each Enumerator should provide for himself a map of his own district. This cannot be a [choice]... [article then continued that circles should be drawn, and numbered to indicate 1 house with 7 persons, or 56 houses with 268 persons, maintaining the system would then include all dwellings, not just those in towns and villages. jm]
11. A printed table of the Bodmin union was prepared for the annual meeting of the Polytechnic Society at Falmouth, in 1839. It was then suggested that similar tables should be compiled in the other unions so as to provide by a regular division of labour, a general statistical survey of the county. [Liskeard union was the sole responder, but the Bodmin and Liskeard tables will be used with the new census. jm]

21 MAY 1841, Friday

ADVERTISEMENTS. All persons having claims or Demands upon the Schooner Eliza Ann of Falmouth, JOHN PASCOE, Master, are requested to transmit the particulars thereof to me forthwith, in order that the same may be examined and discharged.John TREGASKIS, Perran Wharf, near Truro, May 19th, 1841.

For the Benefit of the Concerned, WHISKEY FOR SALE. To be sold by AUCTION, on Thursday, the 27th day of May instant, at the Bonded Warehouse, near the Customs House, Penzance, TWO PUNCHEONS OF WHISKEY About 19 per cent, over proof, salved from the wreck of the Thames steamer. For samples and viewing the same, with any further particulars, application may be made at the Office of W. D. MATHEWS, Penzance, May 18, 1841.

NEWS.

ROSELAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. [The article, along with coverage of the Cornwall Ag. Society, covered two and a half columns; Ive abstracted some interesting points. BTW, I counted 14 recorded toasts given and more were mentioned at the end [ie, numerous]. It must have been a joyous meeting by the time it was over.]

Best improved Implement of husbandry, Mr. Samuel ANSTEY, Menabilly, Corn Drill; second, ditto, Mr. M. A. DOBLE, Probus, Turnip Drill. To the labouring man in Tregony or Cuby that had reared the largest family without parochial relief, Francis DENNIS, Tregony, 7 children. The following given by the Right Hon. Earl of Falmouth to the Cottager in Ruan, Philleigh, Veryan, Gerrans, St. Just, or St. Anthony, who shall have brought up the largest family with the smallest means, and in the best manner, without parish relief (being of a good moral character), Richard BLIGHT, Ruan, reared 10 children, 9 now living.

In the afternoon, a party of more than 80 sat down to an excellent substantial dinner, at the old Kings Read Inn,- James HENDY, Esq., in the chair. On the removal of the cloth, the chairman gave The Queen and her Royal Consort; - [more toasts] Army and Navy; There being no gentleman of the United Service present, Mr. Alex DINGLE returned thanks, feeling himself qualified to do so from having been in a boat, and having worn a red coat. Mr. Dingles assumed qualification may be less disputable, perhaps, than he imagined; since Lord Melbourne declares that fighting forms but a small part of a sailors duty.

The Chairman mentioned Mr. TRETHEWY in complimentary terms, as one of the originators of the Probus Club. Mr. Trethewy said, though the chairman was in error as to his share in the formation of the club, still as one of the members he gladly returned thanks on behalf of the club, for the compliment that had been paid to it. The Probus Club had steadily made progress, both in numbers and in influence. At first, the members did not exceed 20; they are now about 40, and the number would no doubt have been considerably more, but for an erroneous opinion that every member was obliged in alphabetical line to deliver a lecture at the monthly meeting. The truth was that no member was bound to deliver a lecture; but only to open a subject of conversation.

EMIGRATION. We have seen a letter from a young man named DUNSTAN, now at Melbourne, written to his parents at Penwethers, Kea, near Truro, and the whole of his statements are of the most satisfactory nature. The accounts from Port Philip are as favorable as ever, and show labour to be in great demand and at high wages, while provisions are by no means proportionate to the excellent means which the working men has of subsistence.

PROVIDENTIAL ESCAPE. On Thursday, the 13th instant, as a Mr. KITCHENER was exhibiting a bazaar, in a large upper room, at Mr. HARPERs, innkeeper, in the parish of Ludgvan, to a numerous and respectable attendance, the floor, to the extent of 200 feet, instantly gave way, and the spectators fell to the ground. Fortunately, only one person received a slight bruise. The landlord and Mr. Kitchener have met with a considerable loss by the accident.

TRURO POLICE. On Thursday, the 13th instant, Marcus JONES, a native of Berkshire, was charged with being drunk and incapable of taking care of himself. Discharged on payment of costs. On Monday last, James TRENOWETH, a sailor of Plymouth, was charged with being drunk and assaulting the police constables in the execution of their duty. Fined 10s. plus costs. Nathaniel BUCKINGHAM, of Truro, was also charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was fined 5s. with costs.

JEWISH IMPOSTOR. The public are cautioned against the impositions of a young Jew, calling himself Henry Joseph ISAAC, apparently about twenty years of age, who has lately passed through Truro, it is thought on his way to Falmouth, and who, under the colour of being a convert to Christianity, is appealing to the charity, more particularly to the clergy of the county. His case has been thoroughly examined, and his papers have been proved, by application to the gentleman whose names appear therein, and reference to the register of the parish in which he pretends to have been baptized, to be nothing more nor less than a series of gross forgeries. Further particulars respecting the case can be given, if required, by application at the office of this paper.

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE. A gentleman from London, named JAMES, stopping at the Royal Hotel, was found in his bed-room by the boots, on Friday morning, about four oclock at which time he had requested the servant to call him, on his knees, with his throat cut in a dreadful manner. He was not quite dead, but human aid was of no avail; he lingered a few minutes and then expired. From a quantity of blood being on the table, and from other circumstances, it appears that he must have stood at the table, and with his razor made the fatal gash, and then fallen on his knees where he was found. We understand the deceased had been in a low and strange state for several days, but not the least fear was entertained that he meditated suicide. PLYMOUTH HERALD. (We understand that the person alluded to in the foregoing paragraph was a native of Goldsithney, near Marazion, called Trevenen JAMES, and was 23 years of age; he was at Plymouth superintending the shipment of goods and emigrants, being a clerk in the establishment of Mr. John Marshal, emigration agent, Birchin-lane, London, and was a very promising young man a great favourite of his employer with whom he had been from the age of 13 years. A brother of the deceaseds was in the same establishment and lately sailed for Australia, to act for Mr. Marshall.

CORONERS INQUESTS. On Tuesday last, an inquest was held in the parish of St. Teath, on the body of a daughter of James OLIVER, who keeps a beer shop in the village of Pengelley. Olivers children having lately had the measles, some brimstone and cream of tartar were bought for them at a shop in the village, and mixed with treacle. Two of them partook of it, and were speedily taken ill, but the boy soon became sick, and threw the mixture up, while a girl, about six years of age, became a corpse in about half an hour before a medical man could arrive. Some of the mixture was attempted to be given to another child, who spit it out, saying she could not take any as it was nasty. Verdict, Accidental Death. The probability was that some poisonous ingredient must accidentally have been in the cream of tartar.

The following inquests have been held during the past week, by William Hichens, Esq.

On Wednesday, the 12th instant, at Wendron, on the body of Elizabeth GLUYAS, who died suddenly on the preceding day. Verdict natural death.

On Thursday the 13th, at Camborne, on the body of Philippa Philadelphia CHAMPION, a child about three years old, who was accidentally drowned in a catch-pit at the back of her fathers house. The contents of the pit had been very recently taken out, and the pit had since filled with water, which was in some parts 16 or 18 inches deep. The child had been absent some time from her parents house, and was supposed to have gone to a neighbours house, as she was in the habit of doing; but was at length found to be in the pit from part of her clothing swimming on the surface of the water. Verdict, Accidentally Drowned.

On Saturday, the 15th, at Crowan, on the body of Thomas ROBERTS, who received a very serious injury in his head on the 8th, whilst at his labour in Naucegollan Mine, in that parish. It appeared that two kibbles as they were passing each other in the shaft became entangled, so that the descending one was drawn up again a considerable distance. It afterwards suddenly fell; and striking the deceased, so severely hurt him that though he lived till the 13th he continued the whole time speechless and apparently in a state of insensibility. Verdict, Accidental Death.

28 MAY 1841, Friday

[This week, only the first and last pages were available - the Royal Horticultural Society meeting, and more Agricultural Association meetings were covered, but the main thrust of that story was missing. Therefore, this isn't the usual post! jm)

Advertisements.

STRATTON, CORNWALL - FREEHOLD LANDS, To be sold by public AUCTION, on Tuesday, the 3rd of June next, at Five o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Mr. Robert ASH, the sign of the TREE, in the Town of Stratton, subject to such conditions as shall be then and there produced, by Daniel WARD, Auctioneer, the Fee-simple and Inheritance of and in all those several Closes or Parcels of Land Called A E P.

CORNER PARK, containing about 3 2 1
ACLAND ditto 4 2 34
EARLS GROUND ditto 5 0 28
SANGUINE CLOSES ditto 8 1 1

21 2 24

Now in the occupation of Henry JAMES, esq., of Stratton, as tenant from year to year; at whose house an abstract of the title and conditions of sale may be seen, and on application to whom the premises may be viewed. For further particulars apply to Mr. John BENSON, Bedford Office, Tavistock, and of the Auctioneer. Tavistock, May 17, 1841

BRISTOL and EXETER RAILWAY - This important line of Railway will be opened to the public, as far as Bridgwater, on Monday next, the 31st inst. The first train will start at seven o'clock in the morning, and is intended for the directors and proprietary. Several coaches are to be taken off the line of road from Exeter to London, through Ilminster, and will be brought to Taunton, to take advantage of the railway from Bridgwater.

HINTS for the CENSUS (continued from our last)

16. A circular has been addressed by the commissioners to the clergy, requesting their co-operation in taking the census. Though it comes late, it will, no doubt, meet with due attention. A short note on the subject appeared in the last Ecclesiastical Gazette, and from the extensive circulation of that paper many may be lead thereby to examine the plan proposed, and to aid it by their advice and direction. No time should be lost; the business should be undertaken at once, during the next week, through the medium of committees, or by giving personal assistance to the enumerators.

17. The boundaries of the county and archdeaconry in Hamoaze should be attended to, and the population of the ships moored on the western side of the Tamar. The water must form part (though seldom recognized) of the parishes of Maker, St. John, and Antony. Cawsand-bay is situated between Rame and Maker. The flag ship and the ordinary in Hamoaze are both lying within the archdeaconry of Cornwall. Had the suspension bridge over the Tamar at Saltash been completed at the estimated cost of 60,000, it would have stood wholly within the county of Cornwall. It does not appear what measures have been adopted for taking the population on the water in rivers and harbours.

18. The population of London and Paris, on a circle of 16 miles diameter, is shewn in the last census. The same plan should be adopted in all our large towns. The circle for Plymouth should be drawn from a centre at St. Andrew's church, Exeter from the Cathedral, and Falmouth from Trefusis. May 25, 1841 V.

1840 GAME LISTS, County of Cornwall, Fourth Publication). A list of Persons who Have Obtained Game Certificates for the year 1840.
LIST 1 - General Game Certificates at 4. 6s. 15d. each

DOIDGE, Richard........................................Menheniot
NETTLE, William........................................St. Ive
PRAETER, John..........................................Calstock
WILLCOCKS, Frederick................................Callington
WILLS, Thomas..........................................Egloshayle

Persons Surcharged in Double Duty at 8.1.8d. each, sporting without Certificates

BROWN, John Sherris....................................Penzance
DONEY, Joshua............................................Saint Cleer
HOOPER, Philip...........................................Saint Neot
HOLMAN, John...........................................Filley (Philleigh?)
JAMES, Joseph.............................................Saint Agnes
JAMES, John...............................................Saint Agnes
JENKIN, Joseph............................................Perranzabuloe
JENKIN, James.............................................Perranzabuloe
JOHNS, Joseph.............................................Sancreed
KERNICK, Richard........................................Perranzabuloe
LITTLETON, Joseph.......................................Saint Winnow
MATTHEWS, Richard.....................................Saint Agnes
MATTHEWS, John.........................................Saint Agnes
MITCHELL, Edward.......................................Perranzabuloe
NICHOLLS, Cyprian.......................................Sancreed
OSBORNE, Robert..........................................Zennor
PROUT, Thomas.............................................Saint Agnes
PYNE, William..............................................Saint Pinnock
SIMONS, Thomas...........................................Sancreed
VERCOE, John ..............................................Kea
WILLIAMS, Orehelase......................................Sancreed
WILLIAMS, Henry..........................................Ludgvan

Made up from the Twenty-first day of November, 1840, to the Twenty-fifth of May, 1841 By order of the Board, Charles PRESSLY, Secretary, Stamps and Taxes PENALTIES - The Commissioners of Stamps and Taxes herby give Notice, that every person taking, killing, or pursuing Game without first obtaining a Certificate, incurs a penalty of 20, and is also liable in the [...] be of the Certificate Duty.

Desirable Leasehold Estate in Predannack, in Mullion. To be sold by AUCTION, on Thursday, the 10th day of June next, by Three o'clock in the Afternoon, at the house of Mr. JULIAN, Innkeeper, in the Churchtown, in the parish of Mullion, the remainder of a term of 4 score and 19 years, now determinable by the death of one life, aged about 68 years, of and in part of the Premises hereinafter described.

Also, the remainder of a term of 99 years, now determinable by the deaths of 2 healthy lives, aged respectively about 48 and 45 years, of and in the residue of all those MESSUAGES or TENEMENTS, FARM, LANDS, and PREMISES, situate in and part of the TENEMENT of PREDANNACK WARTHA, in the said parish of Mullion, and now in the occupation of the proprietor, Mr. John HARRY, and his tenant, Mr. Wm. ROWE; comprising a very excellent Farm-house, 2 Cottages, Barn, Stables, and other suitable Outbuildings, and about 111A 2E 14P (statute measure) of exceedingly rich Arable, Meadow, Orchard, and Pasture Land, and one undivided 3rd part of about 115 Acres of very good Sheep Ground and Commons.

And also, Two POLICIES of INSURANCE, one for 300 on the life aged 48, and the other for 100 on the life aged 68, effected some years since with the West of England Insurance Company.

The ESTATE is beautifully situated, lies on a Bed of rich Marl, and is one of the best in the parish of Mullion, will positively be Sold, as the Proprietor is about to leave the Kingdom, and may be viewed, on application to Mr. HARRY thereon. All other particulars may be obtained on application to Mr. T. H. Edwards, Conveyancer, Helston May 24th, 1841

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