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1842 NEWS ARTICLE
FEBRUARY
4 FEBRUARY 1842, Friday
CHURCH RATES. On Friday last, Mr. Jacob Corin EDWARDS, Mr. Richard BARRETT, Mr. Samuel RANDALL, and Mr. Nathaniel GALLEY, four respectable tradesmen of Truro, were summoned by the Churchwardens of St. Mary's, before the borough magistrates, for church rates. The three first names defendants were sued for four years', and Mr. Galley for three years' rates. The magistrates present were the Mayor, Capt. KEMPE, and Mr. William Traer CHAPPEL. Mr. R. Barrett did not appear, and in his case, consequently, judgment went by default. The churchwardens, Mr. John FERRIS and Mr. NANKIVELL, having stated the case, Mr. Edwards was called upon to state why he refused to pay. He urged generally the injustice of Church-rates being charged upon those who do not belong to the church, and who maintain their own places of worship; he then took objections against the rates for which he was summoned, on the ground, first, that no statement of necessary repairs had been laid before the vestry; secondly, that arrears had been allowed to accumulate by several rate payers, which had been charged on following rates, or which was equally wrong, persons had been wholly excused from payment, thus rendering the rate partial and unjust; thirdly, that the total amount required to repair the edifice not having been stated, nor, at the close of the year, the amount of receipts, disbursements, and unjust; and fourthly, that the monies collected had been employed in paying, from year to year, the parish clerk. Mr. Edwards also urged that the officers had no power to recover rates which had been so long due; but the Bench overruled this objection, on the ground that the rates had been demanded annually. The Bench consulted on the other points urged by Mr. Edwards, and the mayor (Mr. WARREN), stated that the decision of the court was against them, and directed that the necessary proceedings for the recovery of the amounts claimed should be adopted. Capt. Kempe, however, expressed his dissent from this decision, and directed the clerk of the magistrates to record his protest, telling Mr. Edwards that he had made sufficient objections to take the case out of the hands of the court and maintaining that the only means of recovery was by appeal to the Ecclesiastical Court. The Mayor recommended Mr. Edwards to give notice of appeal, but he declined to do so, and said if the Bench aggressed, he should think it his duty to defend. The other defendants declined payment on the special ground of conscientious objections to the payment of church-rates.
LAUNCH. On Wednesday, the 25th ult., a schooner called the "Mary Josephine," was launched from the yard of Messrs. NORWAY and HAWKEN, merchants, Wadebridge. Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather, for it was blowing a hurricane, the little vessel plunged into the water with great beauty and safety. A very large crowd of persons was assembled from the neighbourhood, brought together in spite of the weather, by the novelty of the sight. This being the first vessel ever launched in this rising port. The interest of the occasion was not confined to the lower classes alone, but many of the neighbouring gentry graced the launch with their presence. Among the company assembled, we observed Lady MOLESWORTH, Miss Molesworth, W. BRADDON, Esq., the Misses Braddon, the Rev. Darell STEPHENS, and Lady, &c. &c. Two bands of music were in attendance, and the hilarity of the evening was kept up with great spirit.
PIRACY. A most daring crime was committed in Falmouth harbour, on Tuesday night, the 25th ultimo, by the mate and crew of the new brigantine schooner "Brisk," of Bristol, 190 tons, old register, the property of W. WILLIAMS, Esq., who got the vessel under way and proceeded to sea about 10 p. m., whilst the master, John SIMS, was on shore, on the ship's business. The mate of a vessel adjacent, saw her going out of the harbour, but every exertion made to discover a clue to her subsequent course has been abortive. She is laden with a cargo valued at about £20,000, and is insured. Just after she sailed, a violent gale of wind came on at N.W. and W.N.W. which must have forced her up channel or on the coast of France.
SEVEN STONES LIGHT SHIP. About half-past two p.m. on Wednesday last, during the gale, the Seven Stones Light Ship parted from her moorings, and was brought up in about a quarter of an hour after by the anchor and chain always kept in reserve; she is therefore now riding about three quarters of a mile to the eastward of her first station, and consequently exhibits no lights, until orders, which are daily and anxiously expected, are received from the Trinity board. Captain SIMMONS, with the part of the crew that were on shore, went off on Sunday last, and the whole crew will now remain on board until the ship is again securely moored.
THE LATE STORM. We have much pleasure in stating that Mr. Montague Treby MOLESWORTH, a mate of H.M.S. "Queen," whose brave, prompt, and seamanlike conduct is so highly spoken of at the inquest held at Bristol, on the bodies of the two men who were killed by the shifting of the ballast when H. M. cutter the "Mercury," a tender to the "Queen", was thrown, in the late hurricane, on her beam ends, and nearly wrecked on the north coast of this county, is the son of the Rev. William Molesworth, of St. Breoke, near Wadebridge.
SUPPOSED LOSS AT SEA. Great fears are entertained that a smack was lost on the Manacles rocks, last Saturday morning, and that all bauds were drowned. About three o'clock that morning, the "Victoria," pilot boat discovered a smack with a square-sail up, coming out from under the Blackhead, as if bound for Falmouth or Fowey. About five o'clock the "Victoria," on her way back to Falmouth, spoke with pilot, No. 14, who stated that he also had seen a smack near the Manacles, but all at once lost sight of her; and that he fancied he heard cries for help. The moon was shining very bright and No. 14 was not 10 minutes' sail from her when she disappeared. The crew of the "Victoria" observed the smack to be strangely steered, and supposed the helmsman to be asleep, and the rest of the crew below.
APPOINTMENT. Charles MOSS, Esq., Lieutenant in the royal navy, commanding H. M. R. cruizer "Wickham," employed in protecting the fisheries on the N. W. coast of Ireland has been appointed by the Lord Chancellor, a Justice of the Peace for the county of Donegal. Cork Constitution. It will be known to some of our readers that Lieut. Moss is a native of Falmouth.
CHRISTMAS BOUNTY. The Earl and Countess of Mount Edgecumbe, the Hon. Miss MACDONALD, and Miss FIELD, purpose returning to this country from Italy early in March. The tour has been highly beneficial to the noble Earl's health. The Earl and Countess, although absent on the continent, considerately caused their bounty to the poor on their Cornish estates to be distributed as usual, when the necessitous poor of Antony, Sheviock, and Pentillie, were liberally supplied with beef, bread, &c.
CORONERS' INQUESTS. The following inquests have been held by W. HICHENS, Esq., coroner, since our last report:- On the 28th ult., in the parish of Saint Erth, on the body of Harriet ODGERS, aged 6 years and 4 months, who met with her death by her clothes taking fire on the 25th. The poor child was very much burnt, and died on the following day. Verdict, accidental death. On the 31st ult., in the parish of St. Hilary, on the body of Wm. Henry POLGLASE, aged about three years, whose death was also occasioned by his clothes taking fire on the 24th. The deceased lived till the 30th. Verdict, accidental death. The same day, in the parish of Phillack, on the body of Henry FAULL, aged 79 years, who died suddenly on the preceding day. Verdict, died by the visitation of God.
On Wednesday last, an inquest was held before J. CARLYON, Esq., coroner, in Perranzabuloe parish, on the body of Edward MICHELL, miner, 23 years of age, who came by his death under the following circumstances. The deceased was an extraordinary climber, and had a remarkably steady head. He would venture on the brink of any precipice, however high, without feeling giddy, and he appeared to take delight in climbing to any dangerous place. The stories that are related to him of his feats in this way are almost incredible. It was in performing one of these feats last Tuesday that he lost his life. He and some other miners were employed on that day in doing some pit work at the north engine shaft, in North Wheal Towan mine, and there was a pair of shears erected immediately over the shaft for the purpose of lowering some materials into it. His comrades had discontinued working for two or three minutes, during which time the deceased, unobserved by any one, amused himself by climbing to the top of the shears. When he got there he asked if they had ever seen a man stand on his head. They did not answer his question, but advised him to come down. Instead of following this advice he attempted to stand on his head, and overbalancing himself, fell to the bottom of the shaft below, a distance of 31 fathoms, and was killed on the spot. There were two men working a few fathoms below the mouth of the same shaft on single planks, and how the deceased passed them in his fall is most extraordinary. Had he come in contact with them or with the boards on which they were standing, they must all have fallen together. Verdict, accidental death.
THE REVEREND John BULLER AND THE REQUISITION. To the Editor of the West Briton. Sir - I am told that the Rev. John Buller, of St. Just, has taken the trouble to write a second letter to some of the papers in reference to the name of John Buller, which appears in the splendid requisition to Sir Charles LEMON. The Reverend Gentleman would, I should think, have quite enough to do to attend to his clerical duties in the parish in which he resides, to say nothing of this and the neighbouring parish, the population of which parishes is upwards of eighteen thousand, and from which he derives an income of more than twelve hundred a year – without occupying his time in searching the list of voters for the western division of this county, merely for the purpose of discovering whether he has a namesake qualified as an elector. The Rev. Gentleman must be near sighted indeed not to have been able to discover another "John" in the list besides himself; if, however, he will call on me the next time he condescends to a visitation of this parish, and will put the Register in his pocket, I will endeavour to point out to him that in this matter he is wholly in error. Does not the Rev. John know that there are more John Bullers than one qualified in this division? If not, his esteemed and respected relation at Morval can most likely satisfy him in that particular. I am, Sir, yours truly Walter SYMONDS. Perranzabuloe, February 2, 1842.
PASSAGE TO AMERICA. The splendid copper fastened, fast sailing ship "ORIENT," of 850 tons burthen, is intended to leave Falmouth, for New York, on or about the 25th day of March next. This beautiful vessel is admirably adapted for the conveyance of passengers, having extensive accommodations fitted expressly for the purpose. She is upwards of seven feet high between decks, a remarkably fast sailer, and offers a most desirable opportunity to those wishing to emigrate to the United States, and other parts of America. This ship has capacious cabin apartments, where passengers may be accommodated with separate state rooms, on very reasonable terms. For terms and other particulars apply at the General Agency Office of Mr. J. H. EDWARDS, Auctioneer, &c., Camborne, or to Mr. Joseph VIVIAN, Roseworthy, near Camborne. Dated, January 31st, 1842. An early application is necessary.
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MANGANESE. An abundance of this mineral has recently been found near Willunga, in South Australia, which has been submitted to experiments by Messrs. E. DAVEY and James WESTON. They state that "the mineral consists of a black substance, diffused among chrystals of quartz. The quartz, in some places, is slightly tinged of a greenish color, which appearance proves, on examination, to be caused by a vegetable matter, apparently a minute species of moss. The black substance is oxide of manganese, containing some oxide of iron and alumina, with the silica derived from the quarts matrix."
GRATIFYING TESTIMONIAL. Last week, a marble Tablet was placed in St. Columb Church, to the memory of the late much esteemed Rector of that parish. The Tablet, which is a beautiful piece of workmanship, was executed by Messrs. HARVEY, of Stonehouse, and bears the following inscription:- In memory of the Rev. John TREFUSIS, M.A., Rector of this Parish during 42 years, who died February 14, 1841, aged 69. This Tablet is erected in token of grateful affection by his Parishioners.
SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE. On the 29th ultimo, Humphry WILLYAMS, Esq., being desirous that the poor should have reason to rejoice at the birth of our young Prince, sent a donation of £5 to the Committee of the Truro Dorcas Society, in commemoration of that event, with a request that the ladies would distribute the amount in such articles of clothing as they might judge proper. The distribution took place yesterday, when upwards of 60 poor women were supplied with warm and useful garments, the produce, with a slight addition, of Mr. Willyams's handsome donation.
APPOINTMENT. The Chancellor of the Diocese has appointed the Rev. W. THOMAS, vicar of Sithney, to be his Surrogate for granting marriage licences in the district of Helston, vacant by the death of the Rev. R. G. GRYLLS.
HALEWORTHY PETTY SESSIONS. At these sessions which were held on Wednesday last, George and Samuel GREGORY appeared on complaint of the officers from the Launceston Court of Requests, to answer for an assault and obstructing an execution levied on the goods of George Gregory, at Five Lanes in the parish of Alternun. They were both convicted and sentenced each to pay twenty-five shillings and costs, or be committed to gaol. A pauper from the parish of St. Gennys, called John EDWARDS, was brought before the bench in custody, for deserting his wife, who, in consequence, had become chargeable, when it appeared there was reason to believe she had a former husband living. The man was consequently discharged.
ST. AUSTELL PETTY SESSIONS. At a petty sessions, held at St. Austell last week, William FELL, jun., William CLEMES, jun. and William KESSELL, were fined £2 each, for a breach of the peace, and violently assaulting Samuel PEARCE and Richard BLEE, between eleven and twelve o'clock on the night of Saturday, the 29th of January last. Samuel PEARCE and Richard Blee were also fined 5 s. each and expenses, for being drunk.
TRURO POLICE. On Friday last, William BAKER, painter and glazier of Truro was charged with stealing a pair of shoes, the property of Mary QUICK, and was fully committed to take his trial at the next sessions.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY. On Monday night last, about eleven o'clock, as William PEARCE, son of George Pearce, butcher, of Truro, was returning home from the country, where he had been on some business, when about a mile and half from Truro, he was knocked down by three men, beaten in a severe manner, and his pockets rifled of their contents, consisting of about £4. 6d. The following day, one of the party, called Richard PENROSE, a shoemaker, of Truro, was identified by Pearce, and committed to take his trial at the next sessions.
ST ERTH. On Monday last, in a vestry most numerously and respectably attended, a church-rate of 2d. in the pound, and a rate of 3d. in the pound for enlarging the burial ground, and consecrating the addition to it, were unanimously made.
MACKEREL FISHERY. The early spring mackerel, instead of visiting Mount's bay, as heretofore, have taken a more easterly direction. Several Mount's bay boats are at Plymouth, and have had good catches, amounting to about 10,000 per boat each night. A single Hastings boat, one day last week, caught, off Plymouth, 13,000 mackerel, which realized in the London market £130.
CORONER'S INQUESTS. The following inquests have been held within the last week by Joseph HAMLEY, Esq., coroner:- On John VOULTON, a child at St. Blazey, burnt to death by his clothes taking fire. The mother had just gone to the garden, and was absent not more than three minutes. On her return, the child was burnt so severely that he died in a few hours. Verdict. Accidental death. On Daniel JAMES, another child, at St. Dennis, who died from drinking boiling water from the tea pot. The family were at tea, and the child, without their seeing it, put the tea pot into his mouth, which caused his death in a few hours. Verdict. Accidental death.
On Jane JORY, a child, at Launceston, who was burnt to death by her clothes taking fire. Verdict. Accidental death.
On Robert HANDCOCK, a young man at South Petherwin, who died suddenly. He had gone to bed in apparently good health, and about three o'clock in the morning, his father who slept in the same room, hearing him snoring rather loud, called to him. On his not receiving an answer, he procured a light, and found his son, as he supposed, in a fit. Assistance was called, and a medical man sent for, but he was dead before his arrival. Verdict. Died by the Visitation of God.
On a person unknown, supposed to be a vagrant, who was found dead in a lime kiln at Par. He had gone into the lime kiln to sleep, and it is supposed must have died from the effects of the effluvin arising from the kilns. Verdict. Died from suffocation. On Sarah BARTLETT, a child at Northill, who fell into a pan of boiling water. The mother had taken off a crock of potatoes from the fire, and thrown the water into a pan, when the child, who was playing in the room, accidentally fell into it. Verdict accordingly.
On Mary DYER, a woman who was found dead in the Union Workhouse at St. Austell. She had been removed only a few days before from the parish of Roche. The nurse had given her tea about six o'clock in bed, and on visiting her about half-past nine found her dead. A post mortem examination was made by Messrs. ROBINSON and VAWDREY, surgeons, who gave it as their opinion from the appearance of the brain, that she died of apoplexy. Verdict. Died by the Visitation of God.
On Henry HILL, of St. Kew, a young man aged 23 years, who dropped down dead whilst singing in the church, on Sunday evening last. He was seen to stagger by one or two of the other singers, and he then fell, but on being picked up was quite dead. Verdict. Visitation of God.
The following inquest have been held before W. HICHENS, Esq., coroner. At Madron, on the 3rd instant, on the body of William DENNIS, who met with an injury at Wheal Virgin Mine, in the parish of Constantine, whilst at his labour there on the 23rd of January, of which he died on the 1st instant. Verdict. Accidental death.
On the 5th, at St. Erth, on the body of Samuel BARKER, who received an injury at Ninnis Wheal Virgin, in the parish of St. Hilary, on the 23rd of December last, whilst at his labour there, which terminated in his death on the 3rd instant. Verdict. Accidental death.
On the same day, at St. Erth Church-town, on the body of Ann WHINNEN, wife of William Whinnen, aged 45 years. This unfortunate woman who was much respected by all who knew her, lived very unhappily with her husband, who, it was reported, frequently ill treated her. A post mortem examination of the body took place, but as no marks of violence were visible either internally or externally, a verdict was returned of died by the visitation of God.
FREE EMIGRATION. We understand that the "Orleana" is appointed by her Majesty's Colonization Commissioners to sail with Emigrants next month. She will call at Plymouth on the 4th, and after taking in a number of emigrants from Cornwall and Devon, will proceed direct to Hobart Town, Van Dieman's Land. Mr. LATIMER, of Truro, is agent for Cornwall, and those of our readers who are interested in emigration are referred to his advertisement, in the first page, for particulars.
SCILLY. On Monday, the 7th instant, the Seven Stones Light-ship was again towed off to her station by one of the trinity steamers, and now rides at a single anchor (or mushroom) exhibiting her lights, as near as possible to her former situation, whence she was driven during the gale of the 26th ult.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Jan. 28. PADDOCK v. FORESTER - The Court gave judgment in this case, which came before the court some months back as a trial at bar. In one plea, the defendants claimed under a prescription, by which, as representatives of the crown, they were authorised to enter on the lands of the plaintiff, situate in the Duchy of Lancaster, and to get coals, iron, stone, and other materials, and to take and carry them away without giving compensation to the plaintiff for the surface; in another plea, they claimed the right on making satisfaction for the use of the land. The question raised was, whether such right existed. The court was of opinion that the evidence had failed to prove the prescription, and that judgment must therefore be given for the plaintiff.
CORNWALL, TO WIT. I, John Hornbrook GILL, Esquire, Sheriff of the county of Cornwall, having received her Majesty's Write for the Election of One fit and discreet Knight of the Western Division of the said county, give(?) with a Sword, in the place of Lord Boscawen ROSE, who is now Earl of Falmouth and one of the Peers of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of the Upper House of Parliament, and for that reason is removed from the Lower House of Parliament, to go to the present Parliament, summoned to be holden at the city of Westminister, on the Nineteenth day of August last past, on which day the said Parliament was begun and holden, and from thence by several adjournments and prorogations hath been adjourned and prorogued and there now holden, do hereby proclaim and make known to all whom it may concern, that, pursuant to the Statute in such case made and provided, I do intend to hold a Special County Court, at the Town-Hall, in Truro, in and for the Western Division of the said County, on Wednesday, the Sixteenth day of February instant, at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon, for the purpose of proceeding to such Election for the Western Division of the said county, when and where all Persons interested therein will be heard and are to give their attendance. John Hornbrook Gill, Sheriff. Dated February 5, 1842.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby given, that the partnership carried on in the Borough of Truro, between Joseph BARRETT, John BARRETT, and William BARRETT, Cordwainers, Carriers, and Bellows Manufacturers, was Dissolved on the 31st day of December last, by mutual consent. All persons to whom the late Firm stood indebted, are requested to deliver their Bills that the same may be examined and discharged; and all persons indebted to the said Firm are also requested to discharge their respective accounts. Joseph Barrett and John Barrett, (by whom the above Business will in future be carried on), return their grateful thanks for the very liberal support they and their late Partner have received from the Nobility, Gentry, Clergy, and Inhabitants of this county for many years past, and beg to assure them that every exertion shall be made to merit a continuance of the same. J. B. and Co. particularly call the attention of Mining Agents and Blacksmiths, to their Bellows which for quality and cheapness cannot be surpassed. Truro, February 3rd, 1842.
WANTED. A Policeman for the Town and Parish of Camborne. The usual clothing, but no pecuniary perquisites will be allowed. Applications containing respectable references as to character, and the amount of weekly wages expected, will be received until Monday, February 21. Address the Treasurer of the Police Committee, Camborne. Dated, February 5, 1842.
NOTICE. I, David CHENHALLS of the parish of Kea, do publicly apologies for having propagated a report, on the 16th of January last, prejudicial to the character of Christian POLLARD, in the parish of Kenwyn, and do express my regret for so doing. Signed, The mark of X David Chenhalls. Witness, P. MITCHELL. Dated, February 10, 1842.
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CAMBORNE. The members of the flourishing Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, which has been some years established in this town, are now erecting on a site handsomely presented to them by Sir Richard Rawlinson VYVYAN, Bart, M. P., new premises, with a granite front, after a chaste design of the Doric order, by Mr. P. SAMPBELL, jun., Architect of Truro. The building, when completed, which it is expected to be shortly after Midsummer, will be an ornament to this thriving town, and a credit to the taste and spirit of its inhabitants.
WADEBRIDGE INSTITUTION. On Friday last, Mr. EDMONDS, of St. Issey, gave a very interesting lecture on the natural history of the Bee.
TESTIMONIAL OF RESPECT. The Rev. R. H. TRIPP, who has recently been presented to the living of Alternun, in this county, has been presented by the clergy of Exeter, on his leaving that city, with an elegantly bound copy of Bishop HALL's works, as a token of their esteem. In the course of the last year, a silver inkstand was presented to Mr. Tripp by the teachers of his Sunday School, as a token of their affection and respect.
APPOINTMENTS IN HER MAJESTY'S CUSTOMS. Mr. Thomas PERRIS (?), son of the collector of Penzance, has been appointed Comptroller at Padstow, vacant by the removal of T. AVERY, Esq., to the Comptrollership at Truro; and T. M. WEARNE, Esq., Comptroller, at Penzance, has been appointed to the Comptrollership of Rochester, in the room of J. F. HODDER, Esq.
THE FALMOUTH PIRACY. The Captain of the schooner "Brisk," has declined to proceed against the crew of that vessel who were arrested on a charge of piracy for proceeding to sea from Falmouth harbour without orders. The men, it appears have expressed great contrition for the offence, and have been liberated.
LARGE TROUT. On Wednesday last, a young man of the name of Richard TRUDGEON, caught a trout in the Mill-pool, Truro, with a hook and line, which weighed 3lbs. and 3qrs. And was 19 inches in length. The fish was sold for 4s.
TRURO TOWN COUNCIL. At a meeting of this body, on Tuesday last, the following tenders were read for the tolls of the fairs and markets:- Joseph LUGG, £685; John DUNSTAN, jun., £655; Thomas HARWOOD, £616. 10s. Mr. Lugg's tender was accepted. In watch committee, tenders were received from several tailors for the clothes of the police officers, when that of Mr. JOHNS, of £2. 4s. each for the dress of the men, and £2. 10s. for that of the Inspector, was accepted.
FORTUNATE ESCAPE. On Tuesday, the 8th instant, as two men, named Peter EDDY, and James BENNETTS, were at work in Boscaswell Downs mine, a large quantity of rubbish fell around them, so that they were completely imprisoned. Fortunately, however, a boy happened to be passing just as the accident occurred, and gave the alarm to some men, who came to their assistance; and after some time they were taken out unhurt.
MINE ACCIDENT. On Monday evening inst, Edward MORSHEAD, a lad about 16 years of age, employed in the St. Ives Consols mine, got entangled in some part of the engine work, and was so much hurt that he died in a few hours.
CORONER'S INQUEST. Last week, an inquest was held in the parish of St. Teath, on the body of a labourer, called SEARLE, who, while eating his dinner in Delabole slate-quarry, was struck by a stone, which fractured his skull. The poor man recovered sufficiently to walk to his home, but died the next day. Verdict accordingly.
TO MALTSTERS AND BREWERS. Wanted, to Emigrate of America, this Spring, a steady active Person who understands Malting and Brewing. Salary £60 per year and Victuals. None need to apply unless with a good character, a Young Man would be preferred. Applications to be made to Mr. John ROWE, Innkeeper, Treswithan, Camborne, of whom further particulars may be obtained. Camborne, February 16th, 1842.
NOTICE. I, William MORRIS, of the Parish of Kenwyn, do acknowledge that I was in fault for striking and insulting Mr. John MARTIN, of Chevelah, in the same Parish, on the 2nd of February, and now publicly express my sorrow for having done so. Signed, Wm Morris. Witness. William POWELL, Thomas HOBLYN.
EXTRAORDINARY SAGACITY OF A DOG. On Monday last, a Newfoundland dog, belonging to Mr. POLKINHORN, of the Red Lion hotel, St. Columb, when near a pond adjoining the Union grounds, exhibited a desire to plunge into the water, but was prevented from so doing by his master, who was with him. The dog, however, at length went round on the hedge, and jumping into the water, dragged out a bundle, containing, to his master's astonishment, a newly-born child, which was immediately conveyed to the Union-house. An inquest was held on the body, on Tuesday, before J. HAMLEY, Esq., when it appeared that the child was still-born, and a verdict accordingly was found. We are happy to add that the unnatural mother has been discovered, and is committed to take her trial for the concealment of the birth of her illegitimate child. She was seen in the vicinity of the pond with a bundle under her cloak, which bore a resemblance to the one found.
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ENORMOUS EXPENSE OF PATENTS. It cost Mr. BIGGS, a few weeks ago, £222, to secure a seven years' patent for the Hat Guard, which is advertised in our paper of this day.
EARTHQUAKE. On Thursday morning, the 17th inst., about half-past eight o'clock, a vibration of the earth, accompanied by a rumbling noise, supposed to be the effects of an earthquake, was felt at Falmouth, Penryn, Helston, Constantine, St. Mawes, St. Just, Redruth, and some other places. So great was the concussion that doors in the houses are said to have been thrown open, which created great alarm; but we have not heard of any serious results.
LAUNCH. On Tuesday last, a beautiful little smack called the "Edward," built for Mr. HOCKIN, merchant and intended for the Bristol trade, was launched from the building yard of Mr. R. STAPLETON, Bude. She went off the stocks into her proper element in good style, amid the hearty shouts of the bystanders, and was admired alike for the great beauty of her model, and for the excellence and apparent strength of her build.
APPOINTMENT. The Chancellor of this Diocese has appointed the Rev. Francis KENDALL, of Bodmin, a surrogate for granting marriage licenses in that district.
FINE SPORT. On Monday last, Mr. Samuel BALLARD (?) gamekeeper to A. L. SAREL, Esq., of Henges House, St. Tudy, killed three old foxes on Roughter moor, after three hours' run; and, on the following day, he killed two hares.
MORE TORY MAGISTRATES. We understand that W. VICE, and J. T. NANKIVELL, Esqrs., have been added to the bench of Borough magistrates for Truro. We are not aware that this proceeding is in compliance with the wishes of the Town Council or the inhabitants, but if we are to have Tory magistrates, the selection is, perhaps, as unobjectionable as it could have been.
TRURO POLICE. On Monday last, Nathaniel BUCKINGHAM, of Truro, was charged with assaulting policeman FITZSIMMONS in the execution of his duty. The defendant was fined £2. 10s. with costs; and in default of payment, was committed to the house of correction for one month to be kept at hard labour. On Wednesday last, James KEAST, of St. Clements, labourer, was charged with being drunk, and incapable of taking care of himself. He was fined 5s. with costs.
HOUSEBREAKING. On Wednesday last, a dwelling-house belonging to a labouring man named John HARFOOT, near Kea church, about two miles from Truro, was forcibly entered in the middle of the day, while Harfoot was at work, and his wife was at market, by breaking a pane of glass and opening the window. Two boxes were forced open, and twelve shillings in silver, six silver tea spoons, marked "J. H.," a silver sugar tongs, half-a-hundred of apples, a shirt, neckcloth, and other things were stolen. A silver watch, which hung at the dresser, appears to have escaped the thief's notice.
CORONERS' INQUESTS. On Thursday, the 17th instant, an inquest was held by J. HAMLEY, Esq., at St. Teath church-town, on the body of the wife of Richard HOSKING, who was dreadfully burnt by her clothes catching fire on Tuesday morning. The poor woman died in the evening of the same day. Verdict accordingly. The following inquests have been held by W. HICHENS, Esq., since our last report:- At. St. Ives, on the 18th inst. on the body of Edwin MOORSHEAD, who met with an accident at St. Ives Consolidated mines, on the 14th inst., which required that his right leg should be immediately amputated. The poor boy died shortly after the operation. Verdict. Accidental death. Also at St. Ives, on the following day, on the body of a lad of the name of John STEVENS, who was severely injured in the head, on the 16th instant, by means of a piece of oak timber falling on him, which occasioned his death on the 16th. Verdict. Accidental Death. On the same day, at Towednack, on the body of Mary JENKIN, aged about seven years, who having gone from her parent's house into a neighbour's to play with some other children, accidentally caught her clothes on fire, and was so burnt that she died on the following morning. Verdict accordingly. On the 18th at Gwinear, on the body of Henry WHITFORD, who was drowned in Wheal Providence mine, in that parish, on the 8th inst., by means of a great body of water breaking away, and filling the level in which he, with one of his sons, who fortunately escaped, was at the time working. The level was, at least, five fathoms under water, and the deceased could not be taken up till the water was drawn out, which occupied till the 17th, when the body was found at some little distance from the place of working. Verdict. Accidentally drowned. On the 19th, at St. Ives, on the body of Mary MICHELL, aged 80 years, who, whilst in the enjoyment of her usual good health, died suddenly in her kitchen. Verdict. Natural causes. [crease in the papers – unreadable, ih] lack, on the body of Henry BURT. The deceased had followed his labour as a shipwright on the previous Thursday, on which day he complained of being unwell, and desisted from his labour on the next day from the same cause; but his illness was considered by his family to be so slight that they did not deem it necessary to remain up with him. On Saturday morning, however, the deceased, in the presence of one of his sons, a lad who slept in the same room. [another crease], and instantly expired.
CAUTION. Two men have been pretending to sell smuggled brandy at Liskeard, but on trial it proves to be a small portion of brandy, with either oil of vitriol or aquafortis and water. They were taken into custody, and sentenced by the mayor to three months' imprisonment, but during Tuesday night, the 15th instant, they broke prison, and got clear off.
WEST INDIA MAIL STEAMERS. Four new steamers, the "Avon", "Isis," "Severn," and "Trent," belonging to the West India Mail Company, will very shortly arrive at Southampton. These vessels, together with the "Medina," "Tay," "Dee," "Clyde," "Forth," "Solway," "Tweed," "Thames," "Medway," and "Teviot," which have been despatched to the West Indies, will form the 14 steamers which the Company was bound to furnish to fulfil its contract with government.
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