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1842 NEWS ARTICLE

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6 MAY 1842, Friday


PENRYN LITERARY INSTITUTION. A very instructive lecture was delivered at this institution on Monday evening last, by the Rev. R. COPE, LLD, FAS. The subject embraced education, in name and progress, Sunday schools, &c., capacities of children, age when they should be taught, anecdotes of precocious genius, defects in pronunciation, reading, stops and emphasis, writing and letter writing, languages, benefits resulting from education, religious instruction, &c. The lecturer illustrated most happily the various modulations of voice required, by reading extracts from Gray's Elegy, Collins's Ode on the Passions, Young's Night Thoughts, Milton's Invocation to Light, and Cowper's Epistle to Joseph Hill, Esq. The lecture was well attended, and the audience retired highly gratified.

STEAM COMMUNICATIONS WITH BRISTOL. In a recent visit to Hayle, we had the pleasure of inspecting the new steamer just about to start on the station between Hayle and Bristol. We have seen many beautifully fitted up vessels, but in elegance and chasteness of design, combining every comfort, we think the "Cornwall" will be allowed to be the most complete. The saloon is spacious, the panels are of papier mache, painted with groups of flowers, every one containing different flowers. The berths are commodious and airy, and the arrangements altogether quite unique. She has had her sailing qualities tried, and has answered the most sanguine expectations of Messrs. Harvey and Co., by whom the engines were manufactured. She leaves Hayle on Tuesday next on her first voyage, and we trust that the shareholders will be amply remunerated for their spirited undertaking. (From a correspondent)

BUDE. A two-horse coach, intended to be regularly run between this place and Exeter three times a week, arrived at the Falcon Hotel, Bude, on Monday evening last, and was greeted by a vast concourse of persons assembled to witness the sight. It is expected that it will shortly be appointed by the post-office authorities to carry the mails, when the inhabitants of that place hope to have the advantage of an evening delivery of London letters. The coach will also be a most desirable mode of conveyance to persons resorting to this healthful watering place for sea-bathing.

TEETOTALISM. On Thursday, the 28th ult., a grand teetotal festival took place at Roche, when a procession, consisting of about 600 persons, from the neighbouring parishes, accompanied by three bands of music and banners, marched from the Parsonage to Capt. S. ROBINS's; after which they took tea, and then proceeded to the Wesleyan Chapel, where they were addressed in animated speeches by several of their most popular speakers.

CAUTION TO PYROTECHNISTS. At two o'clock on Friday morning last, the inhabitants of Union-street, Truro, were alarmed by a cry of fire, the firing of rockets, an a strong smell of powder, which originated in a house occupied by EDWARD HODGE, a native of Truro, and an amateur pyrotechnist. The house was filled with smoke, some portion of the furniture was burnt, several articles of clothing were destroyed, and Hodge's feet were much scorched in endeavouring to put out the fire. It appears that Hodge had made a lot of fire works, in expectation of some demonstration at the christening of the Duke of Cornwall; but as they were not wanted on that occasion, he intended to exhibit them at Redruth fair on Monday last, if he had not been prevented from doing so by their spontaneous ignition. Had it not been for Hodge's activity and courage in getting his children into the street, they would, in all probability, have been suffocated.

UNWHOLESOME PORK. On Saturday last, a slaughtered pig, one of three which had been bitten by a dog in a rabid state, was sold to a butcher of Bude, who supplied his customers with sundry portions thereof, before he became acquainted with the fact. As soon, however, as the truth was known, the greatest alarm was felt by the inhabitants who had purchased the unwholesome meat, requesting them to return it. The request was, of course, promptly complied with; and a fire having been kindled, roast pork, which previously sold at 6d. per lb., was at a discount. The person who sold the pig to the butcher (a farmer in the neighbourhood), it is said, was well acquainted with the circumstances under which the pig was killed, as the other two had previously died mad, and this had exhibited symptoms of the same malady. The monster was, nevertheless, allowed to carry off a considerable quantity of the diseased stuff, which he said he intended to salt-in for his family, and, on paying a sovereign to the butcher to make the matter up, was suffered to depart. [As written. Most probably, the butcher issued the alarm, and requested folks to return the meat, but the person/govt. entity isn't clear. jm]

A SUSPICIOUS INTRUDER. About three o'clock, on Friday morning last, as the horse-keeper of the Regulator coach was passing up the yard of the Union Hotel, Penzance, he found a ladder placed against one of the bedroom windows, which was open, and a pair of boots and a hat lying at the foot of it. He immediately gave an alarm, and on searching the room, a man was found in it by the name of EVERY, who had been a waiter in the house for a considerable time, but was discharged about two months ago. The intruder, who could give no good account of himself, was handed over to the police, and has been committed to take his trial at the next quarter sessions.

FALMOUTH POLICE. On Saturday last, JANE RIDDLE was brought up, charged with having feloniously appropriated to her own use the sum of GBP25, the property of Mr. DRYSDALE, R.N., which she found on the night of the 23rd ult., within Falmouth market-house. Mrs. Drysdale that evening went to market, and had in her pocket five GBP5 notes, wrapped up in a piece of brown paper; but when about to pay for her marketing, she discovered that she had lost them, and immediately commenced a search, which was fruitless. Next morning, she had the loss cried, offering GBP5 reward; but no tidings was heard of the money until the following Thursday, when Miss Riddle and a relative of hers, having had a quarrel, it came out that Jane had been "dressing off" upon the money she had found.

This had led to her apprehension, and directly the magistrates asked her what she had to say, she made a full confession. She deposed that when she first opened the parcel, she was ignorant of its content, not knowing what a GBP 5 note was. She, however, took them to Mrs. ROBERTS, grocer, and ascertained what they were, Mrs. Roberts advising her to keep silent, for they would do her good and Riddle too. She immediately obtained change for the note from Mrs. Roberts, who kept two sovereigns for herself. She then went home, and was shortly sent for by Mrs. Roberts, who changed another note, deducting, as before, two sovereigns. Subsequently she changed a third note, and Mrs. Roberts kept two sovereigns out of that also. The other two notes Mr. Roberts asked her to lend him, which she did; and the day she was apprehended, he left Falmouth with that money to go into the country to buy a cow, but before he made a purchase, he was apprehended, and gave up the money. The money which she had of Mrs. Roberts in change for her notes, she had spent in clothes and other articles, which she surrendered. She was committed to take her trial at the next quarter sessions, and Roberts and his wife (who is ill) were bound over to appear whenever called upon to answer to the charge of being accessories to the fact.

TRURO POLICE. On Thursday last, ANN THOMAS and CATHERINE KEAST were charged with being disorderly in the streets at half past two o'clock in the morning, and were committed to the house of correction for one calendar month, to hard labour. On Monday last, RICHARD BARTLETT, jun., and JOHN MAY were charged with being drunk and disorderly in the streets, during the hours of divine service, and were fined each 5s. with costs. May was further bound over to find sureties for his good behaviour for twelve months, and in default thereof was committed to the house of corrections until the next quarter sessions. The same day, DENNIS McCOY was charged with drunken and disorderly conduct, and fined 5s. with costs.

Election Decision. PENRYN and FALMOUTH ELECTIONS. The committee appointed to try the petition against the return of Capt. PLUMRIDGE, R.N., consisting of Mr. Charles WOOD (chairman), Hon. R. OTWAY CARE, H.P. SCROPE, W. HUSFIELD, C.L.C. BR.., C.W. PACKE, and J. HARDY, met on Friday last, when the opening speech of the petitioner's counsel was delivered, and some preliminary matters disposed of. We give the evidence as we find it in the public papers, leaving our readers to form their own opinions respecting it:

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

The committee met at eleven o'clock, Mr. C. WOOD in the chair.

The committee proceeded to hear the evidence of bribery, of which it has been alleged the sitting member, Captain PLUMRIDGE, has been guilty by his agents.

The first witness produced was MRS. GAY, who proved that before the election her husband received GBP6, and that a Mr. JAMES came to her on the day of the election and gave her a sovereign, desiring her to bring her husband to vote for Captain Plumridge.

The next witness, produced was Sarah WHITE, who proved that Richard JAMES came to her house with Captain Plumridge on the day of canvassing, and that on the day of the election, she went to James?s house by the direction of Mr. TILLY, a lawyer, and that she received GBP6 from James. Her husband voted for Vivian and Plumridge.

On her cross-examination she stated that her husband had nothing to do with the money. The money belonged to her; the vote to her husband. (laughter). Her husband was a voter 35 years ago. The first money they ever received was from the Whig party. (laughter)

THOMAS WILLIAMS examined: I am a stone mason, and a voter of Penryn. I voted at the last election for Captain Plumridge. I know RICHARD JAMES. Shortly before the last election he came to me, and asked me if I was going to vote for Captain Plumridge. I said there was a bill owing to me by Captain Plumridge, which I wished first to get settled. It was a bill for beer [incurred] during the former election, and I said that I should not think of voting until it was settled. James told me to go to PEARCE's, where Captain Plumridge's committee-room was. Left Captain Plumridge a few yards from Pearce's door on the night before the election. He had been talking to James, when he afterwards left and came up to me. He said "Williams, what is the matter with you?" I spoke to him about my bill, and he clapped me on the shoulder, and said, "it will be all right, my good man." James afterwards, in the street, put three sovereigns in to my hand. The amount of my bill was GBP 5, but I told him I would take GBP 3 for it. My bill was originally GBP10, on account of which lawyer TILLY had previously paid me GBP5. James did not say what the GBP3 which he gave me was for.
Question: Was that all you received from James at the election?
Witness: Am I bound to answer that question?
The Chairman told the witness he was not bound to answer any question which might tend to criminate himself. The question was then repeated, and the witness said he would rather not answer it.
Cross-examined by Mr. AUSTEN: I know WILLIAM WILLIAMS, called the Doctor Mr. Austen: Did William Williams give you GBP 6 to vote at the last election?
Witness declined to answer the question.
Mr. Austen: Did you or did you not receive GBP6 from William Williams to vote at the last election for Mr. GWYN?
Witness: I would rather not answer that question.
Mr. Austen: Do you decline to answer it because you think it will criminate yourself?
Answer ? Yes.
Question: Is William Williams in London?
Answer ? Yes, I saw him here.
Question: What is William Williams?
Mr. Sergeant WRANGHAM objected to the question, on the ground that evidence in recrimination ought not to be given.
Mr. Austen said he would not now seek to get recriminatory evidence; but he contended that he had a right to ask who Mr. William Williams was.
Mr. Sergeant WRANGHAM still insisted that the objection was valid, and that the question could not be put.
The chairman said the committee were of opinion that the question might be put.
The witness was here re-called, and the question "What is William Williams?" was repeated. He calls himself a plasterer by trade. He is nicknamed "The Doctor." He is about 48 years of age. I believe he takes no active part in electioneering matters, but I think he has been engaged at elections.

It was here announced that the speaker was at prayers, and the committee adjourned at two o'clock till eleven o'clock on Monday.

MONDAY MAY 2

The committee assembled at the usual hour. Mr. Charles WOOD in the chair

The examination of Thomas WILLIAMS resumed, but nothing material was elicted.

MARY JANE JEFFERY examined: her husband was a voter in the borough. He did not vote at the last elections, though canvassed by both parties. Saw James, as she was walking down the street, on the day previous to the election. He called her to BICE's door. She, Bice, and James, went into the parlour. James then asked her where her husband was? And she replied, she did not know. He then said, I heard he (witness's husband) had gone from us, but here are six sovereigns, and tell him to vote for Captain Plumridge. Could not say if Bice saw the money given to her.

Cross-examined by Mr. Cockburn: Admitted she put the sovereigns into her pocket, and expended them. Was very glad to receive money at any time. Did not care who saw the money, as she considered she came by it honestly. Was aware it was given her to induce her husband to vote for Captain Plumridge. Considered it an honest way to get money, as she did not steal it. It was given to her. Had not received money in any former election, but cannot say if her husband had or had not, as she never asked him. RAPSON brought her five sovereigns from the Tories, which she was going to return to him (Rapson) when she met James, and told him the circumstance, observing "she did not think her husband ought to vote with that party." She handed James the sovereigns, and he promised to return them. At this time she did not know of what party he (James) was; thought he was a Whig or Tory. James then offered her a five-pound note (which Bice handed him) and a sovereign. Refused to take the note, and the witness got the same gold back from James which Rapson had given her. Thinks Bice took the sixth sovereign out of his purse. Is not positive. Saw her husband next morning, but did not mention anything of the money to him, but told her son of the matter. BOWDEN, another Tory, came with Rapson when he gave the GBP5. Heard in the Falmouth market that people were going to London, and thought she might as well go as another. Went to Mr. Bamfield's (petitioner's attorney) and gave her testimony. Expected to be paid for her time and trouble. Told her husband she was going to London as a witness about Captain Plumridge's money, but he did not appear surprised. Rapson told her husband to direct witness to get the five sovereigns from James. Went to Bice, and he refused to give it to her. This was after the election.

Re-examined: Went to the committee room and saw James. Asked him for the money, as he had promised to return it. He refused to return it and said your money will go to pay STEFFIS. We will protect you. Bice and several other gentlemen of the committee were there.

To the Committee: Thinks James defrauded her of the money. Her husband got drunk and was put away. He was brought home after the election.

JOHN GOODMAN, examined by Mr. Sergeant Wrangham: Was in Truro-lane the day before the election with several of the voters. Captain Plumridge and some gentlemen came up and solicited their votes. One of the electors asked what was the figure? The Captain replied he would walk as far as either of them, and the two miles further if it were necessary. Saw him again go into Timmins's shop. This was before the election. Heard James asking Williams to vote for Captain Plumridge. Williams said he understood the captain was giving only GBP3. James said he could do better. He (James) would put one over it. Copland, Williams, and James then went away.

Cross-examined by Mr. Cockburn: Did you ever in your life receive a bribe?
Witness: Never, merely for the sake of my vote.
Mr. Cockburn: Do you mean to swear you never received a bribe? ? (The learned gentleman pressed for a lengthened time for a reply to this question, and ultimately the witness said "Never in my life.")
Mr. Cockburn then referred to the minutes of evidence taken in the year 1828, before the Lords, in reference to a bill then pending for the disfranchisement of the Borough of Penryn; and it appeared that the witness had been then examined, and admitted that he at one period received a bribe of GBP 10 for his vote from John STANBURY.

Cross-examination resumed: That I know of, I never received a bribe of GBP10 from John Stanbury for voting for his candidate.
Mr. Cockburn: Did you ever receive GBP 10 from Stanbury?
Witness: Yes; but not in consideration of my vote; it was for leather I sold him.
Mr. Cockburn: Were you not asked before the House of Lords if you had given Stanbury the leather you said you had sold him, and did you not swear you had not?
Witness: I do not recollect what I swore before the House of Lords. I got a loan of GBP 10 from Stanbury.

Several questions tending to impeach the witness's veracity, and founded on the minutes referred to, were then put, but the learned counsel did not succeed in getting any answer other than that the witness could not recollect what he had sworn before the House of Lords.

Cross-examination proceeded with. Witness had not been at home for the last four weeks. Came to town on business. Called on Mr. Reid (petitioner's attorney), who gave him a sovereign. Offered to Mr. Reid to give his evidence. It was for the welfare of justice and purity he offered his testimony. Called on Capt. VIVIAN and told him his finances were getting low. Captain Vivian would not give him anything. I asked if he would assist me, the Captain refused. I can't say if this was before or after I called on Mr. Reid. When Captain Vivian refused me money, I pulled out a bag of sovereigns, and said I had plenty of money, and could get more. I merely went to try if the Captain was a good hearted chap. I did not positively ask for money; merely said my finances are getting low, would you assist me? Got the bag of sovereigns for leather I sold. Bought other leather. Don't know who is going to pay my expenses back to Penryn. Did not go to Mr. Reid solely for the purpose of being made a witness.

JOHN COCKS, examined by Sergeant Wrangham: Witness stated that Captain Plumridge had called on him, in company with a Mr. SEARLE, and offered him GBP8 for his vote, which witness refused; and that after Captain Plumridge had retired, Mr. Searle said he should have more if he (witness) would go to Bice's, which he declined, being a true Tory.

Cross-examined by Mr. Cockburn: You swear you are a true Tory, and refused Captain Plumridge's GBP8; pray tell me how much you got for your vote ? did you get GBP12?
Witness: I won't answer that question.
Cockburn: Why not?
Witness: I only did it in the common way.
Cockburn: How much did you get in the common way ? was it GBP12?
Witness: I got GBP 12 from the gentlemen. You know I am a poor man, and if a person came from the party I belonged to, and said, "John, here are GBP5 or 6 for your vote," I would take it; so I took the money - GBP6 from one of the Tories, and GBP 6 from the other. The money was left on the ground by two men. I took it up, and asked no questions. This was before the election.
Mr. Cockburn: Were you ever accused of stealing a silver spoon from Mr. GOULD?
Witness: No answer.
Mr. Cockburn: Were you ever accused of stealing a gold cup from Sir Christopher HAWKINS?
Witness: I never voted for Sir Christopher.
The question was repeated, but the witness would not answer.

JOSIAH MALLETT was then examined. He heard the communication between Captain Plumridge, last witness, and Mr. Searle.

Cross-examined: Was sent by Mr. PERKIN WILLIAMS to Cocks. Did not tell of this conversation till after the election. Spoke with Cocks about it, who said if he was called on, witness should also be brought to give his evidence. Was speaking to Mr. Williams the day after he saw Captain Plumridge at Cocks's, and never mentioned the fact to him.

FRANCIS REZDEN examined: Captain Plumridge asked me for my vote and inquired what I wanted. I refused him my vote, and said I did not want anything, as I intended to vote for the Tories. Mr. TILLY offered me GBP 16 for voting for the Liberals.

On cross-examination nothing material was elicited.
SAMUEL REZDEN (son of the former witness) gave similar testimony.

WILLIAM GEORGE BOWELL was next examined: Mr. Tilly offered me GBP16 for voting for Captain Plumridge. I refused the money. Mallett said I was a d?d fool. The Captain left me, and said he would give me as much as anybody else.

Cross-examined: Never received any money for his vote.

The Speaker was then announced as being at prayers, and the committee adjourned to eleven o'clock on Tuesday morning.

TUESDAY, MAY 3 ? CLOSE OF THE INQUIRY

The committee met at the usual hour, Mr. C. Wood in the chair.

The Chairman called the attention of counsel for the petition to the decision of the Ipswich committee, that before the offer of a bribe could be proved the agency of the offence must be first proved.

Mr. Talbot said that he thought the point should be further discussed, and begged to consult with Sergeant WRANGHAM, who was engaged elsewhere.

Mr. Talbot, after some time entered the committee-room, and said, after the intimation of the committee, and the consultation he had had with Sergeant Wrangham, his friend and himself came to the resolution of advising the petitioner to withdraw.

The room was then cleared, and the committee came to the resolution that Captain Plumridge was duly elected for the borough of Penryn and Falmouth


13 MAY 1842, Friday


NEWS

RUNAWAY APPRENTICE. WHEREAS on MONDAY, the 2nd instant, HENRY TREGLAWN, who is 20 years of age, next six feet high, has short black curly hair, is marked with the small pox, and walks with one crutch, absconded from his master, FRANCIS DOCTON, Tailor, Padstow. Whoever harbours or employs him after this notice will be prosecuted, and any one who will bring him back to his master, will be rewarded with a dinner of their own providing. Padstow, May 10, 1842

LISKEARD RIOTERS. On Monday se'nnight a party of miners were brought before the Mayor, Bernard ANSTIS, Esq., and B. LYNE, Esq., Justice of the Peace, on a charge of creating a riot in the borough on the night of the preceding Saturday. It appears that the success of the mines in the neighbourhood has led to the commencement of several new works, and, in consequence, to an extraordinary increase of the mining population; and Saturday being pay day, several hundreds of them were in town. About eleven o'clock, a party who had been drinking at the Buller's Arms, public-house, at the east end of the borough, having been refused any more drink, attempted to force the landlord to supply them, and a disturbance arose in consequence. The police were then called in, when several of the ringleaders were taken into custody; upon this a general cry of 'one and all' was given, and a party of nearly 200 speedily gathered around the house, which they attacked, demolishing the doors and windows, and succeeded in rescuing their companions. The police and some of the inmates were ill-treated, and the whole neighbourhood kept in a state of fear and tumult until nearly six o'clock on the following (Sunday) morning. Such of the rioters as could be identified were on the above day brought before their worships, when the following were convicted and fined:
James BEER, 60s.
Henry WILLOUGHBY, 60s.
W. REYNOLDS, 50 s.
J. GLANVILLE, 20 s.
W. SANDO, 40s.
W. PRIDEAUX, 50s.
W. TRENANCE, 20s.
N. SOWDEN, 20s.
J. THOMAS, 20s.
And POMEROY, 5s.
With the costs in each case, and in the event of non-payment to be severally sent to the treadmill for three months.

THE ARMY. We perceive that Lieut. TURNER, of the 4th Dragoon Guards, youngest son of the Liberal Member for Truro, has exchanged into the 9th Lancers who are about to be sent to India, and will, no doubt, take part in chastising the treacherous Affghans. Our gallant townsman, we believe, has long been anxious to "see service" and he has our best wishes for his safely in the hour of danger.

PENRYN. On Tuesday last, LONGMAIN and EYRE, bailiffs belonging to Truro, went to Penryn to serve an execution from the Vice-warden's Court, on Joseph TOY. On their doing so, Edward TOY, a son of the party on whom the distress was being levied, assaulted both bailiffs, very violently, threatening to take their lives. The bailiffs then got an apprehending warrant and their assailant was lodged in prison till the following day, when he was brought up before the Ven. Archdeacon SHEEPSHANKS and the Mayor of Penryn, and after being severely reprimanded was fined 20s. and costs.

STRAW STEALING. Last week, Henry ADAMS, of Port Isaac, was committed to Bodmin gaol, for stealing straw from Mr. GUY, of Roscarrock.

CAUTION TO LETTER DISTRIBUTORS. On Tuesday, a person named John CURNOW, one of the letter distributors to the Penzance post-office, was committed to the town gaol, by his worship the Mayor, to take his trial at the next quarter sessions for that borough, on a charge of fraudulently obtaining from Mrs. Maria COULSON, on the 23rd April last, the sum of 8d. as postage for a letter from Gibraltar, which letter had been pre-paid.

DISCOVERY OF A DESERTER. One day last week, a young man, of respectable appearance, a tailor, who had been residing at Camelford about a year, under the name of Thomas WILLIAMS, was taken into custody, and committed to Bodmin gaol, as Thomas PASCOE, late of Truro, for having deserted from the 11th Regiment. Some months ago, he took a wife, who is near her confinement, and in great distress.

POISONING HORSES. On Thursday, the 5th instant, W. JAMES was committed to the county gaol, by J. CARNE, Esq., on the charge of poisoning two horses, the property of Mr. IVEY, miller, Ludgvan. It appears that on Thursday fortnight, Mr. Ivey was at Penzance market, when the man James, who had been a servant at the mill, was seen in the stable yard in which the horse was put. On Friday the horse sickened, and on Tuesday it died. On Thursday week, the miller was again at Penzance, and James was again seen in the stable yard, and was questioned by the ostler as to his business there. He replied that "he had heard Ivey had lost his black horse, and he came to see if another was there." On Friday, this horse also sickened, and died on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the horse was opened, and the contents of the stomach analyzed by Mr. Robert HUNT of Falmouth, and found to contain arsenic [....]. The first horse was examined by a cattle doctor in Ludgvan, who took from its stomach a solid mass, which was proved by Mr. Hunt to be arsenic and corrosive sublimate.

FRIGHTFUL EXPLOSION. On Thursday night, the 5th instant, as Mr. JENKINS was employed at his soda-water manufactory, Truro, in preparing a bicarbonate, or double soda-water for shipment, the safety-valve of the condensing cylinder failed to relieve the great pressure at which the machinery was working, and a tremendous explosion took place, which rent the cylinder to pieces, and destroyed a large portion of the machinery. Fortunately, all the persons present escaped unhurt but Mr. Jenkins and his nephew, who were slightly crushed about the head and shoulders. The accident, it is said, will cause at least a week's suspension of the works, which will, of course, occasion some disappointment at this juncture.

CAUTION TO DRIVERS. On Saturday last, as a little boy, in the employ of Mr. HOSKING, ironfounder, of Redruth, was taking a horse to a stable in Truro, he beat the horse with the reins whilst walking behind him, till the animal became so excited as to kick the boy on the forehead, depressing a considerable portion of the frontal bone. The poor boy now lies in a very precarious state

SUDDEN DEATH. On Wednesday morning, a young woman called Dorcas REED, who lived with her mother at Long Downs, situated about midway between Helston and Falmouth, was found dead in her bed. She had retired to rest the previous evening as usual, without making any complaint, except that she had a slight cold, and when her mother awoke next morning she was lying by her side quite still and cold. It is supposed she must have been dead some hours.

CORONERS' INQUESTS. On Saturday last, before J. Carlyon, Esq., on the body of Alaminta TOY, an old woman aged 80 years, who had been at Falmouth for two or three days on a visit to her daughter, and was returning in PENBERTHY's van to the Redruth Union House. On the arrival of the van at the Penryn bridge gate, the poor old woman was found to be dead. Verdict, Died by the visitation of God.

On the same day, Mr. Carlyon held another inquest at Mabe, on the body of Eliza GOODMAN, a fine young woman, 18 years of age, who, whilst apparently in a perfect state of health, dropped down in her father's kitchen. Her father attempted to raise her, but found her so heavy that he placed her against the wall, and she instantly expired. The surgeon, who was examined, stated that she died from disease of the heart. Verdict accordingly.

The following inquests have been held by W. HICHENS, Esq., coroner, since our last report. On the 5th instant, at Sancreed, on the body of Elizabeth OLIVER, aged 58 years, who committed suicide by cutting open her bowels. The deceased, who for many years had taken a most active part in the business of her husband, which is that of a miller, had for some months past kept to her bed, complaining of great pain in her stomach, during which time she became very gloomy and low spirited; often she would not speak when spoken to, and if not spoken to, would remain altogether silent even for days together. The act was committed with a household knife, which it was supposed she must have gone downstairs for at a time when there was no other person in the house. Verdict, Suicide whilst labouring under temporary insanity.

On the 7th instant, at St. Erth, on the body of Jane EDWARDS, who was found dead on the morning of the 6th. The deceased, who had been unwell for a day or two before, and had kept her bed, was left on the preceding evening by her daughter, with whom she lived, not at all worse as she thought, nor in any way requiring to be watched with; but on one of the deceased's grandchildren going into her grandmother's room, on the following morning, she found her dead. Verdict, Natural Death.

On the 10th inst., at St. Buryan, on the body of Robert WEBB, aged 72 years. This inquiry was called for by the great inattention and negligence shown towards the old man by those who had the care of him; but the medical gentlemen who attended to examine the body, were all of opinion that the deceased's death was occasioned by inflammation in the intestines, produced from natural causes. Verdict accordingly.

20 MAY 1842, Friday


The account of the marriage of Mr. MARTIN, surgeon, of Launceston, to Miss TAPSON, of that town, which appeared in our last week's paper, was a hoax, played off by some unprincipled scoundrel, who, in order to accomplish his infamous purpose, imitated the hand writing, and forged the name of one of our correspondents. We sincerely hope he may be speedily detected, and meet with the punishment he so richly deserves.

ST. EWE. On Monday last, the annual meeting of the Benefit Club which has been in existence in this beautiful little village during the last 50 years was held at the Village Inn; and, the day being very fine, there was a large assemblage from the neighouring parishes. The tee-totalers also had a gathering, and took tea in a meadow near the church. The village looked very gay, and the company were honoured with the attendance of J. H. TREMAYNE, Esq., and most of the farmers of the parish.

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES. On Sunday and Monday last, the anniversary of the St. Stephens Coombe Wesleyan Sunday School, was held. Mr. VERRAN, of Bodmin, preached two able and appropriate sermons, on the former day, and on Monday the children, to the number of about 170, and their friends, were plentifully supplied with tea, cake, &c., in a field in the village, belonging to Mr. VELLAND; after which Mr. TONKIN, of St. Blazey, delivered a suitable address. On each of the evenings, the school children recited many interesting pieces, and the friends of Sabbath schools were highly pleased with the proceedings of the anniversary.

On Wednesday last, the scholars of the Wesleyan Association Sunday school, Liskeard, walked to Old Park, occupied by Captain SPAWFORTH, R.N., who kindly offered them the use of the beautiful lawn in front of his house, where they, with their teachers and friends, to the number of about 700, partook of an ample supply of tea and cake. The excellent choir of singers belonging to the chapel attended, and highly entertained the company with some appropriate pieces and airs. On Sunday last , the children of the Wesleyan Sunday school, at Tywardreath, recited before a large congregation several well-selected and instructive scriptural pieces, when very appropriate sermons were preached on the occasion by Messrs. MOODY and MITCHEL. On Tuesday, the children were regaled with cake and tea, in a pleasant meadow belonging to Mr. SOBEY, at Kilg[oge?], whose unbounded kindness on this, as well as on former like occasions, deserves the warmest acknowledgements. The general liberality of the farmers of the vicinity also contributed much to the enjoyment, not only of the children, but of their numerous benefactors and friends, who were pleased to join them on this festive occasion.

ST. IVES TEETOTAL FESTIVAL. On Tuesday last, the members of the St. Ives Total Abstinence Society had their annual festival. At an early hour, the fine brass band, serenaded the inhabitants with appropriate airs; and at nine o'clock, the members of the society, together with the independent order of Rechabites, paraded the town till half past ten, when a religious service was held at the Primitive Methodist Chapel - the Rev. Mr. SHARMAN preaching a most excellent discourse. After partaking of sumptuous dinners at the different temperance hotels, the members again formed in procession, and with flags, banners, and music, proceeded to march through the grounds and spacious gardens of Wm. BAZELEY, Esq. When all had assembled in front of the Grecian alcove, the air resounded with hearty cheers for the Queen, Prince Albert, the Duke of Cornwall, Wm. Bazeley, Esq. and his lovely bride, &c, &c. At five o'clock, the members partook of the "cup which cheers but not inebriates," the youthful part being regaled in the grounds of Wm. Bazeley, Esq. The evening was closed by listening to the progress of total abstinence, the case of which was ably advocated by several distinguished speakers. We ought to add that the streets of St. Ives had a very gay appearance, from the numerous triumphal arches erected, and adorned with flowers, evergreens, &c. The utmost order and propriety marked the proceedings of the day.

HELSTON WHITSUN FAIR. The supply of cattle at this fair, on Monday last, was very small, and but few bargains offered. The horse fair in the evening was of an ordinary description and but very few exchanged hands. Numerous light-fingered gentry were on the alert, who succeeded in several instances, but we are happy to say not to any serious amount. Two of the ringleaders were committed to the town prison on two indictments - one for robbing a gentleman of the neighbourhood of his watch, and the other for easing a female of 2s.6d. in silver. There was not sufficient proof of the robbery of the money; and the offenders were so alarmed at the steps taken by the magistrates, that the watch was quickly conveyed to the room of the fortunate gentleman, and placed on his dressing-table unhurt, where it was found the next morning. The offenders, of course, were discharged.

TRURO WHITSUNTIDE FAIR. This fair, which was held on Wednesday last, was thinly supplied with cattle, and the sale of oxen was rather flat, no purchasers from the east being on the round. Fat cattle of the best quality sold from 56s. to 60s. per cwt. The supply of sheep was small, and the fat sheep were fewer in number; these sold at 6sxxd. per lb., sinking the offal. A good many sheep and cattle changed hands, but it was not a brisk fair. The horses were just as usual. The pleasure fair was a very dull concern, the exhibitions being poor and meager, and also fewer than usual; while among these we observed several which pandered to the most depraved tastes. There were three which represented the murder of Jane JONES, by Daniel GOOD, and these appeared to prove very attractive, the visitors caring little about the authenticity of the pictures. There were no shows in Boscawen-street.

TRURO POLICE. On Thursday, the 12th instant, John CAMPBELL, a Scotchman, was charged as a rogue and vagabond, and sent to the house of correction for one month's hard labour. On the same day, Hannah JORY, alias Hannah The Sweep, was charged with picking the pocket of Robert LIDDICOAT, of St. Day, and was fully committed to take her trial at the next sessions. Yesterday, three suspicious-looking fellows, dressed in the style of those members of the light-fingered profession who usually follow country fairs, with long and flashy-cut frock coats, well calculated to cover the movement of the hands of their "pals", were brought before Capt. KEMPE and Mr. NANKIVELL, charged by Superintendent PAINE with having, on the previous day, been seen "working" in the fair. The men gave their names as William JONES, who was defended by Mr. Stokes, and said that he was a native of Stithians, a shoemaker by trade, having worked last for Mr. WEBBER, of Penzance, from whence he had come to Truro to seek for work; John TEMPLER, tin-plate worker, of York-street, Plymouth; and John VERRIER, of Taunton, who when asked his trade said "I takes orders for [lace?]; I goes on as I likes, I takes orders, and my wife sulks [or sulls]." Mr. PAINE said that the prisoner had no licenses; he then called Wm. NICHOLLS, who stated that on the day of the fair, he was in the [crowd?], and seeing the prisoners in company with a thief that he detected last year in the [?] he gave information to Mr. PAINE, who then [took them into custody.]

DREADFUL ACCIDENT. On Monday night last, as Mrs. EBBIT of Petersville, St. Agnes, the wife of Mr. Ebbit, of the coast guard, who was out on duty, was sitting near the fire in the kitchen, a spark ignited the lower part of her dress, at which she became so much terrified, that she lost all presence of mind. In that state she uttered the most appalling shrieks, which awoke her next door neighbour, a miner named Philip MARTIN, who was asleep in bed, and who, on running hastily to see what was the matter, found Ebbit's door locked, and was obliged to effect an entrance through the window, when he found Mrs. Ebbit lying on the floor enveloped in flames, with a child in her arms, both of whom must soon have perished had not Martin succeeded in extinguishing the fire. By his timely assistance, however, it is hoped that the life of the unfortunate sufferer will be preserved, although her person is dreadfully burnt. It is remarkable that the child was unhurt.

CORONER'S INQUESTS. The following inquests have been held by W. HICHENS, Esq., since our last report:

At Camborne, on the 16th inst., on the body of Eliza Jane OATS, aged five months, who was found dead by her mother's side on the morning of the 15th, having been taken to bed on the preceding night in perfect health. Verdict, natural death.

At St. Just in Penwith, on the following day, on the body of William RICHARDS, aged 14 years, who was accidentally washed off a rock into the sea, whilst bathing on the 14th. Verdict, accidentally drowned. And on the following day, at Phillack, on the body of John BERRYMAN, of Falmouth, boat builder, who died suddenly on the 17th, at the house of his son-in-law, Mr. Samuel PICK, jun., innkeeper, at Phillack, where he had been staying for a day or two on a visit. Verdict, Natural death.


27 MAY 1842, Friday


NEWS

ADVERTISEMENTS

Manor of TREYEERE. Castle Mawgan Farm, in Lanreath. To be LET by TENDER, from Michaelmas next, for a term of 14 years, all that desirable Tenement and Farm called CASTLE MAWGAN. Situate within the Manor of Treyeere, in the parish of Lanreath, now in the occupation of Mr. William GRIGG; consisting of a good Dwelling-house, Barn, Granary, Stables, Bullock and other Outhouses, and about 87 Acres, customary measure (be the same more or less), of excellent Pasture and Arable Land.

The Farm is well watered, and is situated only 3 miles from Lerren, where lime, sand and other manure may be obtained in any quantity, and it lies within a convenient distance of the excellent market towns of Liskeard, Fowey, Lostwithiel, and Bodmin.

The taker may have possession of the ground next in turn for tillage of Turnips and Wheat, with liberty to break up and prepare the same for tillage. He must pay all outgoings, and keep the premises in repair in every respect (except the masonry work of the outer walls and main timbers of slated roofs of the houses on the farm.)

The Taker will be required to accept a Lease and execute the counterpart thereof, to be prepared at his expense, the form of which may be seen at the office of Messrs. PAUL, SMITH, and ROBERTS, Solicitors, Truro. By whom Tenders will be received until the 1st day of June next, soon after which day the person whose tender shall be accepted, will have notice. Dated 5th May, 1842

SODA-WATER AND LEMONADE. We are glad to find that Messrs. JENKINS and CO., of Truro, have repaired the damage occasioned by the bursting of their condensing cylinder, and are again able to supply the public with these refreshing summer beverages, in the manufacture of which they have arrived at so high a degree of excellence. Their advertisement, to which we beg to direct attention, will be found in our third page.

HOWQUA'S and MOWQUA'S TEAS. The War in China has not interfered as yet with the supply of these delicious teas. It will be observed that a fresh supply has arrived at the Agent's for this District. See advertisement.

SALE OF A DISFRANCHISED BOROUGH. On the 18th instant, that section of the village of St. Mawes, which constituted the late borough, was put to the hammer, at Pearce's hotel, in Truro. The whole was divided into fourteen lots. A few of the lots were sold, and among them, the quay and a few adjacent houses, to Sir Samuel SPRY; and there seems a probability that the remaining lots will fall to the share of that gentleman. It is a desired object with the inhabitants, that the major part of the property, with any manorial rights that may pertain thereto, should be in the possession and exercise of some liberal and wealthy individual, whose taste and interest might naturally lead him to improve the capabilities of this delightfully situated locality, and who would, among other things, restore the demolished pier, and take the necessary steps preventive of a recurrence of the disaster which lately befell that useful pile, and which a trifling exertion on the part of the late Lord might have averted. This long hallowed and privileged spot, which has for two centuries and a half been the fairy land of its few and simple burgesses, and under the cherished patronage of every grade of nobility, where the CLARES, the NUGENTS, the BOSCAWENS, the GRENVILLES, and par excellence, the last of the Plantagenets', have doffed their aristocratic mantles, to commune with lowly fishermen in their merry hall, " ----------- with mat half hung, The floors of plaster, and the walls of dung, The George and Garter, dangling from the chair." and have made the welkin ring with their jovial greetings, this hallowed and long honoured spot, which, while it held exclusive political immunities, was the envied fief of all the grandees of the land, is now that the fraud has -..[entire line cannot be read jm]- [been] abandoned by its patrons, submitted to the indignity of an auctioneer's hammer, and consigned to the vulgar jeers and biddings of the sale room! Thus this beauty-spot of "the good old constitution," which is calculated to have sent in its time nearly two hundred members to the House of Commons, is now ignominiously extinguished and blotted out for ever. Not a remnant of its importance and its patrician associations remains. It is reduced to its pristine insignificance of a "fisher town!" But Sic transit Gloria mundi; Peace to its Shade!

HER MAJESTY'S BIRTH DAY. Thursday, the 1..th instant, being the day appointed for the celebration of our Majesty's birth day, was observed at Falmouth with the usual honours. H.M. frigate "Astrea," and the packets in port, were gaily decorated with a profusion of flags, amongst which the standard of Great Britain streamed conspicuously. Capt. EILICE entertained a large party at dinner, including his officers: E. HALL, Esq., collector of customs; T. HEARLE, Esq., comptroller; Capt. B.. of the ordnance; Lieut. NEWENHAM, of the detachment at Pendennis, &c, &c., and Mrs. EILICE gave a [ball] in the evening. A party of the officers of the Pendennis artillery, according to the loyal custom which they have steadily observed since the disbanding of the regiment, dined together at Pearce's Royal Hotel; and the Mayor, ex-Mayor, and Aldermen, had also a banquet on the occasion, served with Mrs. Pearce's well-known excellence and profusion.

PADSTOW. The "Spring Flower," of this port, KEY, master, sailed for Quebec early in April, with 30 or 40 passengers; and after having made the distance of 1,000 or 1,500 miles, was met by a gale of wind from W.S.W., which threw her on her beam ends, and leveled her ballast fore and aft. The Captain, upon consulting the crew and passengers, thought it best to return, and after some time, when running before the wind, the [storm] carried away her masts and rigging. She, however, reached this port on Thursday night last, when the crew and passengers were received with much sympathy by the inhabitants.

WRESTLING. For the last two or three weeks, the neighbourhood of St. Just in Penwith has been the scene of bustle and strife, in consequence of a gold-laced hat being contended for. Thirty-three standards were made and Saturday last was appointed to decide the contest. Just as the wrestlers were assembled at the ring, the Rev. Messrs. JEWELL and CHRISTOPHERS, Wesleyan ministers, made their appearance, with several of their friends, and immediately addressed the ringleaders of the games, kindly offering to pay them the value of the prize, to be divided between the standards, and so to stop the practice of wrestling in the future; but their proposal being declined, they commenced singing and prayer, and were soon left by the wrestlers in possession of the ring. "Thus conscience doth make cowards of us all."

TRURO POLICE. On Friday last, Henry Robert OSBORNE, of Truro, was summoned before the magistrates for not having his name on his wagon, and was fined 1s. and costs. He was also fined 5s. and costs, for leaving his wagon unprotected in the street. John BENNY, of Chacewater, was also summoned, and was fined 10s. and costs for leaving his cart standing in the street two hours and a half unprotected, and loaded with coals. Elizabeth PENROSE was sentenced to 14 days hard labour, for disorderly conduct in the streets. William WILLIAMS, jun., was fined 2s.6d. for assaulting a person named James RESURGAN, on the 4th of May. James BURROWS was fined 5s., for being such a distance from the wagon which he was driving as not have control over his horses. On Saturday, the three men, TEMPLER, JONES, and VERRIER, who were last week charged with having been seen attempting to commit robberies in the fair, were again brought up; but as there was no additional information to implicate them, they were discharged. On Wednesday, four Welsh sailors, belonging to the brig "Flora," now lying at Malpas, named David and John MATTHIAS, David DAVIS, and Owen THOMAS, were charged with having committed a violent assault upon policemen HARE, STAPLE, FITZSIMMONS, and DAVEY, during the previous night. The magistrates fined DAVIS GBP4, David MATTHIAS, GBP2, John MATHIAS (the mate) GBP3, and Owen THOMAS GBP5; and the night's amusements, including the costs, amounted to GBP15.3s5d. [the Mathias/Matthias names differed jm]

CORONER'S INQUESTS. The following inquests have been held before W. HICHENS, Esq., coroner, since our last report: On the 19th instant, at Madron, on the body of John ELLIS, aged one year and eight months, who accidentally fell into a draw well, on the 17th instant, and was drowned. Verdict, accordingly.

On the 22nd inst., at Breage, on the body of Ann THOMAS, widow, aged 65 years. The deceased went to Wendron, on the 21st, to attend the funeral of a brother, and, at her particular desire, she was allowed to see the corpse, soon after which she complained of great pain in her head, became speechless, and died in that state on the same day. She had been unwell a day or two before, and it is supposed that the sight of the corpse had so shocked her as to occasion apoplexy. Verdict - natural death.

On Friday last, an inquest was held at the Duke of York, Falmouth, before W. J. GENN, Esq., on the body of Thomas LEE, a sawyer, who died suddenly whilst at his devotions in the Sailors' Home, the previous evening. It appeared that a short time since he was attacked with a dizziness in his head whilst at his work, and that he fell off from the place on which he was standing into the saw-pit, and brought up afterwards a quantity of blood. Since that occurrence, he never enjoyed perfect health, but on the evening of his death he did not appear worse than usual. He had knelt down to prayer, and was observed to fall away as if going to sleep; and continuing in that position some time, an attempt was made to awake him, when it was found the vital spark had fled. The jury returned a verdict of "Died by the Visitation of God." It appeared from a post mortem examination of the body, that the deceased died of disease of the heart. Lee was a man much respected in his sphere of life, and his funeral was attended by a large concourse of people.

On Monday last, an inquest was held at St. Ewe, before J. CARLYON, Esq., coroner, on the body of Mary STEVENS, an old woman 64 years of age, and an inmate in St. Ewe Alms House, who fell out of bed on Sunday morning in a supposed fit of apoplexy, and died shortly afterwards. Verdict, visitation of God.

On Wednesday last, an inquest was held by the same coroner, at Grampound, on the body of William TRUSCOTT, a fine little boy, eight years of age, son of Mr. Robert TRUSCOTT, of Creed, who came by his death under the following circumstances: The deceased and another little boy were amusing themselves by jumping in and out of a cart, which was standing in a yard behind the Queen's Head public house, the body of which unfortunately was not secured to the wheels. In the course of their play, they overbalanced the body, which fell off from the axle-tree, and turning over, the forepart fell across the deceased's chest, and killed him on the spot. Verdict, accidental death.


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